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The purge valve on this engine is located in the center of the intake manifold connected to the engine harness. The one vacuum line goes to the throttle body and the other to fuel tank vapor line to the charcoal...

The most common leak on your particular car is the valve cover gasket. The gasket deteriorates over time and leaks oil over the entire engine. Before replacing the valve cover gasket, I recommend having a qualified technician thoroughly diagnose the leak...

You can try and have the throttle body (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-throttle-body) and idle control valve (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-idle-control-valve) cleaned first and code cleared. If the code returns then you will need to have the computer program updated for this code. There is a technical...

Hi there. Your vehicle's fuel pump needs to prime/whine when the ignition is turned into the on position. If you do not hear this humming noise it can mean you have a faulty fuel relay or fuel pump itself. Another...

If the brakes are vibrating when stopping, then the rotors are warped out and the bearings are bad. If you also have a vibration during acceleration you may be having a transmission or mount issue. You may have one or...

The first thing to do is to have the fuel cap replaced (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-fuel-filler-cap). The cap may be overtightened, causing gas tank venting to be blocked. If this gets blocked then the fuel tank can go into a vacuum and cause...

When a wheel is not rolling free it can be due to a seized caliper (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-brake-caliper), binding brake pads (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-bad-or-failing-brake-pads), or fluid pressure that is not being released from the brake caliper. Since you have replaced the first two parts,...

It sounds like you may have a weak battery, a failing voltage regulator or failing alternator. As you may know, the alternator charges the battery while the engine runs by generating amperage and recharging the battery while the engine turns...

There are a number of things that may cause this to happen, however based on what you are describing it sounds like you may have an issue related to maintaining the proper fuel pressure both while starting and sitting at...

If your Hyundai model is equipped with auto dimming headlights (the Hyundai Smart High Beam System), please see the operating instructions on page 3-110 at this link to the Hyundai Owner's Manual (https://www.hyundaiusa.com/myhyundaicontent/Data/teamsite/doc/glovebox-manuals/2017/ELANTRA/2017_hyundai_elantra_om.pdf). If those instructions do not resolve the...

I would have the car checked out by a transmission specialist. You may have a bad shifter or shifter cable.

Hi there. Your smog check is measured as to how efficiently your vehicle is burning fuel and air. Smog is reliant on many different components. Your EGR valve, vacuum, and also your catalytic converter are factored potential factors. I would...

Both of those codes are for oxygen sensor issues. Oxygen sensors needs to heat up before it gives good readings. In pre 1996 cars, the sensor would get heated up by the cars exhaust. This took about 2 minutes. Oxygen...

My best guess would be the crankshaft position sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-crankshaft-position-sensor). I have seen this part fail before without setting a code. It is located on the left side of the engine block, (front of car). It is near the exhaust...

Your concern may be from improper air/fuel metering or malfunctioning engine component position sensors (camshaft and crankshaft). The engine's computer relies on signals concerning the position of the engine's internal components for proper ignition timing. A false or absent signal...

I am assuming you have an automatic transmission because you had it flushed. Hard to shift issues can be caused by a bad cable that goes from the shifter to the transmission shift lever, The cables will get dirty and...

I don't have the wiring diagram for this vehicle handy, but one thing to check is the brake light switch. Hyundai actually issues a recall on these switches. I suggest you call the dealer with the VIN of your vehicle...

If a fuse is blown, there will often be a visual indication. If the fuse has a "viewing window", you will see a clear separation of the metal conducting component in the fuse housing. If there is no "viewing window"...

Less than 1 hour is required to replace the knock sensor (Hyundai OEM part number: 39250-2B000) on your particular engine. The dealer (OEM) knock sensor, which is the preferred part, costs around $50. A knock sensor, even if faulty, can...

The check fuel cap light is telling you that there is an air leak in the fuel tank or lines. It's possible that a vacuum line has come off under the hood for the evaporative system. this could also cause...