'01 Sante Fe codes?

Howdy,

I've got a 01 Santa Fe with a check engine light. I live pretty far away
from a dealership and hope to educate myself about the following codes
before I take it to a dealer.

All the following codes came out of the computer at the same time:

P0115
P0081
U3118
C0300

Can anyone give any advice as to what these things mean? Do I need to park
the car until I take it to a dealer?

Thanks!
Jim

 

P0115 indicates a problem with the coolant temp sensor readings.

P0081 appears to not apply to the Santa Fe. It's listed as "Intake valve
control solenoid, bank 1." As the Santa Fe doesn't have variable valve
timing, I don't see how this would apply.

U3118 also should not apply as the '01 Santa Fe doesn't have CAN
communication between computers. My code list is old enough that it
doesn't list any U codes.

I also have no description for a C0300. Any C code would be a traction or
ABS problem, so if you don't have traction or ABS, it doesn't apply to your
vehicle.

I largely suspect the code reader used is having some difficulty
communicating with your vehicle. You may wish to try a different reader.
P0115 seems believeable. The others are highly suspicious.

 

Hyundaitech, you are awesome. Thank you for all your advice over the past
couple of years.

It was an "expensive" code reader but I'm told it doesn't have the
manufacturer-specific codes. I read them off the unit myself so those are
the codes that were gleaned so I suspect your last statement is correct.

Later,
Jim