Recalls: Hyundai LC Accent
Overview
Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) are for Australian-delivered vehicles only. Furthermore, the number of recalls should not be taken as an indication of a model’s reliability or its safety more generally.
Recalls: Hyundai LC Accent
No recall information is available for the Hyundai LC Accent. To search for recalls of Hyundai models, please visit Product Safety Recalls Australia: Hyundai.
Problems and faults: Hyundai LC Accent
Overview
This section identifies potential problems, causes and fixes based on the experiences of owners and repairers, online sources and technical service bulletins. This information is provided solely for reference purposes and AustralianCar.Reviews recommends that only properly qualified persons carry out repairs or modifications. Furthermore, the number of items below should not be taken as an indicator of a model’s reliability or the frequency with which they may occur.
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1999-00 Hyundai LC Accent: windscreen wiper linkage could separate from motor arm
Hyundai initiated a service campaign for Hyundai LC Accent vehicles that were manufactured from 11 November 1999 to 15 January 2000. In these vehicles, insufficient lubricant between the windscreen wiper motor arm and wiper motor link bush could cause the rubber dust cover on the motor arm to stick – this, in turn, could cause the wiper motor to become inoperative due to separation of the wiper motor linkage from the wiper motor arm. For affected vehicles,
- The wiper motor link bush was to be greased;
- The rubber dust cover was to be replaced; and,
- The wiper linkage was also to be replaced.
Problems and faults: Hyundai LC Accent
- If the Hyundai LC Accent’s starter cranks but the engine does not start, the overdrive-switch wire may have short-circuited.
- If the Hyundai Accent’s ‘check engine’ light illuminates and a diagnostic code indicates a lean fuel mixture, the mass-airflow sensor likely requires replacement.
- If the transmission sticks in third gear, shifts poorly, or has a harsh shift from first to second gear, then the connectors may be corroded or the wiring harness, transmission-fluid temperature sensor or pulse generator may have failed and require replacement.
- If the transmission does not shift out of ‘park’, this may be due the shift-lock solenoid or brake light fuse having failed.
