Hyundai Sonata: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Symptom |
Possible cause |
Remedy |
Hard steering |
Improper front wheel alignment Excessive turning resistance of lower arm ball joint Low tire pressure No power assist |
Correct Replace Adjust Repair and replace |
Poor return of steering wheel to center |
Improper front wheel alignment |
Correct |
Poor or rough ride |
Improper front wheel alignment Malfunctioning shock absorber Broken or worn stabilizer Broken or worn coil spring Worn lower arm bushing |
Correct Repair or replace Replace Replace Replace the lower arm assembly |
Abnormal tire wear |
Improper front wheel alignment Improper tire pressure Malfunctioning shock absorber |
Correct Adjust Replace |
Wandering |
Improper front wheel alignment Poor turning resistance of lower arm ball joint Loose or worn lower arm bushing |
Correct Repair Retighten or replace |
Vehicle pulls to one side |
Improper front wheel alignment Excessive turning resistance of lower arm ball joint Broken or worn coil spring Bent lower arm |
Correct Replace Replace Repair |
Steering wheel shimmy |
Improper front wheel alignment Poor turning resistance of lower arm ball joint Broken or worn stabilizer Worn lower arm bushing Malfunctioning shock absorber Broken or worn coil spring |
Correct Replace Replace Replace Replace Replace |
Bottoming |
Broken or worn coil spring Malfunctioning shock absorber |
Replace Replace |
Wheel and tire diagnosis |
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Rapid wear at the center |
Rapid wear at both shoulders |
Wear at one shoulder |
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Partial wear |
Feathered edge |
Wear pattern |
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Special Service Tools
Special Service Tools
Tool (Number and Name)
Illustration
Use
09546-26000
Strut spring compressor
Compression of co ...
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Trunk lamp
The trunk room lamp comes on when the trunk is opened.
CAUTION
The trunk lamp comes on as long as the trunk lid is open. To prevent unnecessary
charging system drain, close the trunk lid secur ...
Seat Belt Buckle Switch (BS). Repair procedures
Removal
1.
Disconnect the battery negative cable, and wait for at least three
minutes before beginning work.
2.
Remove the front seat asse ...
Crankshaft Position Sensor (CKPS). Description and Operation
Description
Crankshaft Position Sensor (CKPS) detects the crankshaft position and
is one of the most important sensors of the If there is no CKPS signal input,
the engine may stop because of ...