Hesitation problem 02 Elantra

Discussion in 'Hyundai Elantra / Lantra' started by Paul Frankfurter, Aug 2, 2005.

  1. My wife and I both have automatic trans '02 Elantra GLS's. Mine has
    about 36K and hers about 33K miles.

    When starting in morning and pulling out from sitting overnight they are
    OK. After sitting in the sun all day at work (100deg.+ in Arizona)
    there is now a hesitation after initial startup when trying to pull out
    of our parking spots.

    Symptom:
    Start motor - put in (D)drive - push gas pedal ---> here is the
    problem: motor does not respond to pushing down the gas pedal in drive
    or there is a big delay in response (yes, the brake is off!) Second
    push of pedal seems to work OK, or giving a little gas after starting
    motor, wait for the RPM to drop back, then placing into drive seems to
    work as a work around to the problem.

    Our driving is mostly high speed 75 mph Interstate roads.

    Any suggestions would be appreciated.

    Thanks

    Paul
     
    Paul Frankfurter, Aug 2, 2005
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  2. Paul Frankfurter

    hyundaitech Guest

    There's a reprogram available for this issue on 2001-2003 Elantras.
    Hyundai refers to it as a warm ambient cold start stumble. If you take it
    in to the dealer and give them the details you've given here, they should
    be able to figure it out pretty easily (unless, of course, the reprogram
    has already been done, in which case it becomes a large can of worms).
     
    hyundaitech, Aug 2, 2005
    #2
  3. This is great. Thanks for the info. I will make an appointment with my
    dealer. I have the extended warranty on my car hopefully it will be
    covered and not too expensive on her's.

    Paul
     
    Paul Frankfurter, Aug 2, 2005
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  4. Paul Frankfurter

    hyundaitech Guest

    The warranty on the ECM is 8 years/80k miles as required by federal law.
    Many aftermarket extended warranties, however, won't cover this type of
    work.
     
    hyundaitech, Aug 3, 2005
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