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As far as deactivating the built-in immobilizer, there is no user accessible option to do that. A Hyundai dealer might have access to a control interface to modify the immobilizer but then anything the dealer does will have to be...

In Hyundai vehicles you need to have a special scanner to reset the tire pressure monitor system when a sensor is replaced. The scan tool will wake up each sensor and record its serial number. After you have each tire...

Hello, to check the operation of the speedometer, a scan tool needs to be connected to monitor the speed sensor output and see if it has any output, and if it is smooth. You will probably need the aid of...

Hey there, thanks for writing in about your 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe. This kind of condition is often very confusing for a non-tech. Even though your battery cables are tight, it does not mean the connections are good. Corrosion, surface...

Hello. The most common cause of a misfire are the spark plugs. But there are times when the coil packs or spark plug wires can cause a misfire. If the car has a distributor cap and rotor, this may also...

The fuel gauge on the dashboard receives a signal from sensors in the gas tank. Some models of your vehicle have multiple sensors and both have to be working properly for an accurate fuel level. An experienced technician, such as...

This is a common problem for your vehicle. The emergency brakes in your vehicle are built into the rear calipers. Over time, corrosion will bind up the mechanism inside the caliper and will not allow the brake to release. The...

Hello, If the door unlock knob or lever is in the unlock position and the door won't open, there is a good chance that the door latch is broken. The door panel can be removed or the panel may have...

Hi, thanks for writing in. You may have a clogged bleeder. You may try taking the bleeder completely out and then see if fluid is flowing. If there is still no fluid coming out, you may have a pinched brake...

When the battery light comes on this indicates that the vehicle isn't receiving sufficient enough power from the alternator. A starting charge system test should be performed to ensure the proper battery voltage, check the proper starter operation, and make...

Hi. Automatic transmissions operate using hydraulic pressure. Without the proper fluid level, the transmission can't build pressure and won't operate properly. Locating and fixing the transmission leak may solve your problem. Have a technician inspect the transmission leak (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/transmission-fluid-is-leaking-inspection) and...

The signal output of the vehicle speed sensor should be confirmed on a scan tool. There is a plastic gear on the end of the sensor (sold separate from the sensor) and that plastic gear is turned by the transmission....

Camshaft and Crankshaft position sensors are somewhat common failures seen in the Hyundai Santa Fe, mainly due to the temperature abuse they both receive inside of the engine. From extreme hot when the engine runs, to very cool ambient temperature...

Based on the information you provided, it sounds like you may need to replace your starter (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/starter-replacement). Your brakes should feel better once you get the vehicle started, unless you have a brake issue (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/brake-system-inspection). The brake booster will provide...

Hi There, The jerking or bucking (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/car-jerks-forward-at-high-speeds-inspection) problem you describe is normally associated with either transmission problems or some kind of misfire related to ignition problems (i.e. crank sensor, cam sensor, ignition coils, bad spark plug wires or plugs) or...

The fuel gauge system on your vehicle is comprised of two sensors in the fuel tank and the gauge on the dash. The system can be tested using a scan tool for codes pertaining to the fuel system. The most...

The problem still sounds like it is a battery or the connections to the battery. I recommend having a qualified mechanic like one from YourMechanic. The mechanic would be able to find the reason the power is not getting out...

What you do next depends on what particular part of the smog test your car failed. The car is tested for HC, CO and NOx levels. Different problems will raise the levels of different pollutants. If your car failed the...

The battery light indicates that your charging system has a flaw in it which may be a sign of a weak battery, a failing voltage regulator or failing alternator. As you may know, the alternator is responsible for charging the...

An A/C system can be divided into 3 different sub systems. These sub systems work for the most part independent from each other. The heater part of it works off of water from your engine. The refrigerant part is what...