KNOWN FAULT · Hyundai

Electrical connections, automatic gearbox and timing belt on the Hyundai Accent

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Engine / equipment: Hyundai Accent 2000–2003 (petrol)
Period mentioned: 2000–2003
Symptoms: Odd electrical faults (air conditioning, ignition, contacts); an automatic gearbox that sticks in third.
Possible cause described: The Australian guide says the wiring harnesses were too tight with short wires, with many complaints of poor connections and corroded connectors; if the automatic sticks in third, the pulse generator has usually failed. Engine and gearbox are durable, but the timing belt must be changed on schedule.
Check for the garage: Test every electrical system and check the connectors; on the automatic, check it goes through every gear; ask for the timing-belt invoice.
Cost cited in the source: No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

Sources from the original database

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How much does it cost to repair this fault?

No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.

A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

How is it checked?

Test every electrical system and check the connectors; on the automatic, check it goes through every gear; ask for the timing-belt invoice.

What are the symptoms?

Odd electrical faults (air conditioning, ignition, contacts); an automatic gearbox that sticks in third.

Which cars and years does it affect?

Find garages near you and, before you say yes, check whether the quote is reasonable.

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