KNOWN FAULTS · Hyundai
Known faults for the Hyundai Coupé (II).
2002–2009 · Petrol
Sources are not verified in real time and no entry confirms that your car is affected.
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1 known fault with sources
Engines: 1.6 / 2.0 (Petrol) · 2.7 V6 (Petrol)
Rust, V6 timing belt and central locking on the Hyundai CoupéKnown weak points
- Engine / equipment
- Second-generation Hyundai Coupé (GK): 1.6, 2.0 and 2.7 V6
- Period mentioned
- 2002–2009
- Symptoms
- Rust on the wheel arches and underbody; running-gear noises; failing central locking; high fuel consumption.
- Possible cause described
- The auto motor und sport guide recommends a thorough check for rust on the wheel arches and underbody and, on the V6, confirming that the timing belt was changed on time. The V6 is robust if maintained; cars after the 2005 facelift have technical improvements.
- Check for the garage
- Inspect the wheel arches and underbody; ask for the invoice for the V6 belt change; listen to the running gear on the test drive and try the central locking.
- 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
View full entryEngines for this model
- 1.6 / 2.0Petrol
- 2.7 V6Petrol