20 Most Recent 1998 Hyundai Elantra - Page 3 Questions & Answers

I suggest you replace the starter motor.When any vehicle is sitting for that long a time the starter seizes.

Timing has jumped.

what are the codes. sounds like 1 or 2 of your shift control solenoids in the transmission are bad

The code means the computer is not getting the correct ratio for 5th gear. It measures input and output and one is not right.Could be a sensor or a problem with the body computer.

Was the car ever over heated at any time.Some friends of mine brought a elantra last summer, Where that was happening,I told them not to buy the car, But they didn,t listen to me, When i look at the car before they went end brougt it i could see antifreeze on the hood liner Where it shut out of the rad.This is a Problem with most 4 cylinder cars that i have seen. If they were Ever over heated at any time. End most of the 4 cylinder cars are bad for (Blowin)Head gaskets,Keep a eye on your temp Gauge.If it is working (Properly)

The engine ID number is above the trans, printed on the block, below the head. There may be a emission decal under the hood showing a J1 or J2, if you call the Hyundai Parts dept with your VIN number they should be able to tell you.

Go to Walmart,by the automotive batteries,there's a computerbox that you can enter your year,model and engine size and it will tell you what battery you need,if it gets cold where your at get the stronger amp one,I believe yors is 435 original amps,I use Walmart batteries,the one I have is a 7 year,3 year full replacement.Cheaper than all automotive stores.

As far as I can determine, your Elantra has standard rear disc brakes.
The lugs should be attached to the hub, which is attached to the axle. The Disc or Rotor (they're one and the same) slip onto the hub. Oftentimes the disc will seize on the hub from rust. You need to spray the center hole, where the disc goes over the hub, with spray penetrating oil. Also spray the lug stud holes. Then take a (dead blow )hammer and hit the disc around its perimeter. It should then come loose.
The broken stud can then be taken out by hitting the front of the stud with a hammer. You may want to spray the back of the stud where it seats on the hub before taking the hammer to it. Place the new stud through the rear and make sure it's seated correctly.
Clean all parts with brake parts cleaner. The lug studs should not have any lubrication on them.
You have to re-set that "large castle nut" that was removed to its proper Preload Torque. I do not know that spec, but you need to find it out, and how it's done.
Suggest you purchase a Repair Manual for your vehicle(s). It really is the best tool you can get.

fuel starvation blocked filter

Check your fuses.

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Yes. There is a low speed fan and a high speed fan. Obviously, the slow speed fan usually only works in cool conditions but as the ambient or fluid temperature rises, the high speed fan is engaged. It's sounds as though you have a malfunction fan.

You have a lamp out, or the flashing sender unit has died. Both are cheap fixes. If it is on both turn signals, it's the flasher unit ( found near to the fuse box) if it's only one side, it's a lamp