When I start my 2001 Elantra and it starts on the FIRST CRANK, it winds up
over 2500 rpm.
If I'm careful to crank it for a fraction of a second the first time, then,
when it starts, it only winds out to around 1600 or 1700.

Problem: The RPM’s seem to be higher than normal and it fluctuates
from just over to 1000 from initial start up and then it fluctuates to
just about 200 RPMs when warmed up. Then when I drove the car and the
darn thing shuts off on me. Its idling too high.... Could this be a

I'm going to have my tires rotated and balanced as part of my 21k service
tomorrow (missed the 18k so playing catch up).  I've been offered $30 as
opposed to the normal $40, but just want to know if i'm being taken for a
ride as I get the oil change for free.

he posts under many different webtv names one of which was dave in
Illinois where he asked for help with his "Problem"
From: Daveinlllinois @webtv.net
Group: alt.discuss.clubs.public.chris­­tian.gays

I have a 2002 model Sonata, and its been a joy to own.
I had a look at the new UK model yesterday and was dissapointed. It's still
a lot of car for the money, but my dissapointments include.
Only the 2.4 Litre 4 cylinder engine is available. I was looking forward to

how do u change the spark plugs on a 2001 sonata with a 2.4 engine

Hey tech thx for the reply =)
well I'm taking the car in on thurs for a check to see what's up, it hasn't
smelled since....
I also forgot to mention that when I drive fast for lets say 5 min or more I

I have a 1995 Hyundai Sonata 6 cyl - it started where the engine would
intermittently turn over but not start.  If I left it for a couple of
minutes it would then turn over and start.  Recently it has been
taking the car at least 30-45 minutes for the engine to cool down

recently it has not started for no apparent reason.  It turns over just
fine but it's as if there is no fuel or no ignition.  It's done this
several times now and sometimes if I activate the door locks and then try
to start it, it starts fine but this doesn't always work.  It's like ...

2001.5 Elantra GT
AT / 128,000 miles
Cruise Control stopped working yesterday. Indicator light comes on, but
will not hold speed when I set. Right front headlight went out the

I cant find out how to in the Owners Manual.  Can someone give me the
exact steps ? Thanks,Dave

Today I pulled off of main high way and stopped to relieve myself, as I was
in front of the car I could hear rhythmic chattering /rattling sound like
something turning and making noise from drivers side of car.
when I got back into the car I could smell burning clutch...

Well, my rear power window stopped going 'up and down'. I've worked on
these before (on other cars) and there's essentially a cable that makes it
move.  Besides scraping my hands up real bad, and getting all greasy, I was
unable to reattach it.

http://money.cnn.com/2005/05/13/Autos/hyundai_stern/index.htm

A few weeks ago I posted about my Santa Fe making an ugly noise.
They replaced the timing belt tensioner... picked it up, drove it 4
miles (ran noticeably better), got out - heard the same rattle...
Went back to dealer.  They go over it, eventually giving up - telling me