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Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by accentdoch, Jun 23, 2005.

  1. accentdoch

    accentdoch Guest

    i have a 1996 hyundai accent with the 1.5 doch
    my car is idling very low and the motor seems to cut out while
    accelerating the motor is smoking black smoke and the car is really
    hard on gas does anyone have any ideas ??
     
    accentdoch, Jun 23, 2005
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  2. 1.5 dual overhead cam? All the 1.5's I've seen, which isn't many, were
    sohc.

    Have you checked the spark plugs? If they look ok, I'd suggest doing a
    compression test.
     
    screwtape iii, Jun 23, 2005
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  3. Spark plugs & wires, engine coolant temp sensor(s), O2 sensor(s), air
    filter, gummed/clogged fuel injectors need cleaning.

    Don't go ahead and start replacing things left and right. Because that
    can get very expensive, esp. if certain parts were still good.

    Do you know a mechanic that woul give you a type of *pro-bono*?
     
    eastwardbound2003, Jun 23, 2005
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  4. accentdoch

    John W Guest

    Is the check engine light on? Is the car throwing any codes?
     
    John W, Jun 23, 2005
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  5. A 1996 Accent/Excel will have an SOHC engine DOHC wasnt introduced until
    later in 1997 to early 1998
     
    Mr Dean Grima, Jun 24, 2005
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  6. accentdoch

    hyundaitech Guest

    Actually, there was a 1.5 DOHC available in 1996 and 1997. It was called
    the Accent GT in the U.S.
     
    hyundaitech, Jun 24, 2005
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  7. accentdoch

    hyundaitech Guest

    Do you have an exhaust leak? If I recall correctly, the flex pipes were
    prone to leakage or breaking, and were in front of the oxygen sensor,
    causing much hesitation.
     
    hyundaitech, Jun 24, 2005
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