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Car Forum / Hyundai Cars / August 2008Attn: Hyundaitech, CEL
HT, I have a 2006 Sonata V6 auto with 31K miles. I had my 30K maintenance done at 30K. This morning the CEL came on. It wasn't on last night when I parked the car. I checked the oil, tranny fluid, water, belt, everything I could get easily to, and everything looks, feels, and sounds fine. I pulled the negative battery cable for 30 seconds, and the CEL is now off. (I think Hyundai calls it the MIL, malfunction indicator light). Based on your experience with the 2006 Sonata V6, could you give me 2 or 3 of the most likely suspects? I know these things can be quirky and often harmless, but I don't want to push it. It may take me a few days to get it down to the dealer. Many thanks,,, Bob A. > HT, > [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] > > Many thanks,,, Check your gas cap. Make sure it is on properly. Next time do not pull your battery cable. Go to the parts store and pick up a $30 code reader and read the code. You're in the dark now, but you would have had something to work with if you had plugged in a code reader.  Signature-Mike- mmarlowREMOVE@alltel.net >Check your gas cap. Make sure it is on properly. Next time do not pull >your battery cable. Go to the parts store and pick up a $30 code reader and >read the code. You're in the dark now, but you would have had something to >work with if you had plugged in a code reader. I tried the gas cap, as I've heard of it throwing a code. No joy. Are readers getting that cheap? I gotta get me one! The CEL never came back on, so I guess it's just a hiccup. (fingers crossed) Thanks Mike! - Bob The ones that read the codes are as low as $30. I don't know if they also erase the codes. I bought mine for about $100 at Pepboys as paid for itself after a few readings. >>Check your gas cap. Make sure it is on properly. Next time do not pull >>your battery cable. Go to the parts store and pick up a $30 code reader and [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > >Bob Most check engine lamps on the '06s have been oxygen sensor related issue as long as there is no performance change or ABS/TCS lamp as well. As others have said, don't clear the code the next time. It'll preven diagnosing and repairing the issue, which is likely covered unde warranty. I just bought a CAN compatible code reader as a gift for my brother fo about $60. CAN is the current communications protocol, so you'll want t purchase a reader with this compatibility to ensure the longest futur use - Message posted using http://www.talkaboutautos.com/group/alt.autos.hyundai More information at http://www.talkaboutautos.com/faq.htm >>Check your gas cap. Make sure it is on properly. Next time do not pull >>your battery cable. Go to the parts store and pick up a $30 code reader and [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] >The CEL never came back on, so I guess it's just a hiccup. (fingers >crossed) CEL came back on. Took it to the dealer, it was the brake light switch. The failed switch was causing not only the CEL, but an ABS/ESC warning light to come on. In addition, the cruise control was intermittent and the trip computer not working correctly. Hard to believe the brake light switch was causing all that, but it's working 100% for 2 days now. Ironically, the brake lights worked fine. :) - Bob Our local parts stores will read your code for free. If yours will do the same, don't remove your terminal and take it to get the code read...then you know. > HT, > [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > > Bob A. |
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