We have had this Excel since new with very few real issues.
The one that is causing me drama is the windows are becoming difficult to
wind down past about half way. I anticipate that the regulator may need some
work, meaning I need to remove the door trim to gain access.

I have a small problem with my instrument table in my Hyundai Lantra 1.8GLS.
When I turn off a car, so when no electricity is supply to the instrument
table, I recently discovered, that the gasoline needle won't go down. So, if
I am clear: all needles (speedo- and RPM, temperature) ...

The airbag warning light on a friend's 2000 Sonata GLS has been
lighting up, and his mechanic says the code coming up is for the
clockspring.
How big a job is it to replace this? Bearing in mind of course that any

I've got a strange noise coming from the front brakes sort of a rattle or
rumble like noise and fairly loud.
This only occurs when applying the brakes hard at higher speeds 100kms to
120kms.

Good evening,
It's been about a week now when I'm driving to work and I hear this
high whine sound inside the car coming from the rear right. This
only happens when I'm turning left. On a straight the sound goes

The starter is bad in my car and needs to be replaced. I havent had a
chance to take a look at how its in there. Does anyone know how hard it
is to pull the starter? I use to be a low level machanic back in the
days and know my way pritty good under the hood. I know with some cars,

I all of a sudden have a problem on my '02 Hyundai Elantra.  My son has no
instrument panel lights.
He had put in a different radio, and indeed, the radio works fine.
I diagnosed the problem as a blown fuse.  I found and replaced the faulty

 I was told I needed to replace the Accesory belts on the car (looked
visibly cracked). I am driving cross states (1400 miles) and was going
to replace just the V and serpentine belts. Was wondering how to go
about doing it (Is there a belt tnesioner that will make life easier).

The 96 Elantra that has 45000 miles (like little lady to church on Sundays)
has never had belts replaced or brake job.
The safety inspection indicated front brakes soon; which I may be able to
DYI.

i broke off a lug bolt while changing the brakes on a 2003 santa fe,
after i removed the rotor in order to get to the lug bolts, i noticed
that the bolts still arent free enough to tap out and replace, the
"hub" (maybe?) that they are threaded through in which the axel is

The cable came unhooked from the pull handle beside the driver;s seat
which caused the fuel door to remain open (the latch seems stuck open
for some reason). I have reattached the cable, but the latcg remains
open. I have removed the latch from the car and see it seems to be made

Sorry if you're the most popular guy on this site, but you are
knowledgeable, and your answers show both experience and wisdom.  I
appreciate that.
I am about to buy (yet) another car, this time for my daughter.  I can see

The cable came unhooked from the pull handle beside the driver;s seat
which caused the fuel door to remain open (the latch seems stuck open
for some reason). I have reattached the cable, but the latcg remains
open. I have removed the latch from the car and see it seems to be made

Hy all,
I just bought a 2002 Sonata from the first owner.
He took great care of it and I'm very satisfied.
The only problem is that he lost the owners manual somewhere....

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