Vehicle report

1997 HYUNDAI ACCENT

Service bulletins

55 bulletins

Technical service bulletins are instructions a manufacturer sent its dealers about a known fault. They are not recalls and the work is usually not free, but they are the clearest signal of a problem the manufacturer already knows about.

23-BD-002H

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. This TSB illustrates the various causes of condensation inside the lamp assembly. Lamp assembly replacement is NOT necessary in most cases. This condition can be eliminated by turning on the lamps with the engine running for several minutes or during normal driving operation.

21-AT-006H

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Hyundai approves only the ATF, DCT gear oil and IVT gear oil specified in the vehicle’s owner’s manual.  Use of other ATF may result in improper shift quality or other drivability conditions.  Use of other DCT and IVT gear oil may result in reduced durability. Hyundai does not approve the use of any aftermarket ATF or gear oil additives.

21-EM-004H

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides the service procedure for engine connecting rod bearing clearance testing. Perform the procedure outlined in this bulletin to fulfill the Bearing Clearance Test inspection requirements to determine next required steps.

21-BR-002H

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides best practice recommendations when performing brake service procedures.

21-EM-003H

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides the inspection procedure and repair guidelines for certain vehicles listed below.

20-BR-002H

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin describes the procedure to inspect and identify fluid which may appear around the brake caliper area.

20-SS-004H

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides tire vibration service procedures, including how to optimize vehicle vibration performance. For all wheel/tire balance claims, the “Tire Balance Data Sheet” must be fully completed including imbalance and Road Force Variation (RFV) data. The Data Sheet can be found at the end of this bulletin.

20-BD-014H

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to moisture accumulation in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. The TSB illustrates the various causes of condensation inside the lamp assembly. Lamp assembly replacement is NOT necessary in most cases. This condition can be eliminated by turning on the lamps with the engine running for several minutes, or during normal driving operation.

20-SS-002H(1)

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides information on tire maintenance best practices and procedures for dealers and customers to maximize tire life and performance.

20-BD-007H-1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin describes the general guidelines to help disinfect and protect vehicle exterior/interior surfaces using recommended safe chemical products.

20-EE-003H

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides information on identifying dealer stock vehicles with either: • A Battery SOC alert - low Battery State of Charge (SOC) at or below 50%. • A 30 Day alert - vehicle has not started and reported an SOC in 30 days.

20-AT-016H

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

The automatic transmission warranty repair policy authorizes in-dealership repairs of the following components for both OEM (new) and remanufactured automatic transmissions:

20-BD-007H

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin describes the general guidelines to disinfect and protect vehicle interior surfaces using certain safe chemical products.

20-SS-001H

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin describes the requirements for all wheel alignment and/or vehicle tracking claims and best practices when diagnosing and conducting alignment-related repairs for all models and model years.

20-BE-001H

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides guidelines to inspect the USB, head unit, and multi-box for common connection conditions. 2. This bulletin presents guidelines to inspect for common Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connection conditions. 3. This bulletin provides physical differences between the USB 2.0 port and USB 3.0 port.

19-BE-011H-1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

The Blind Spot Detection (BSD) or Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) is a system that measures the speed of and distance from the following vehicles by using two magnetic wave radar sensors attached in the rear bumper. The BSD/BCW detects vehicles within the blind spot zone and gives off an alarm (visual and audible). The two magnetic radar sensors provide these functions for BSD/BCW: ? Senses other vehicles in the BSD/BCW zone and turns on the BSD/BCW warning lamp for the driver. The warning lamp starts blinking, along with an audible sound, when the driver turns on the turn signal lamp to enter the lane where another vehicle is driving.

19-GI-006H

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides instruction detailing the proper methodology for scanning and uploading captured GDS data files to the Techline Repository. Compliance with this bulletin ensures that the GDS data files are correctly transferred and matched with a Techline Case number.

0640019

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) LIST. *KB

151

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES LIST. *TT

0804

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

REPLACEMENT CIGARETTE LIGHTER. *NM

0340007

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

ATA SOLENOID DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0740, P0741, P0742, P0743, P0745, P0747, P0748, P0750, P0752, P0753, P0755, P0757, P0758, P0760, P0765. *TT *MJ

0340022

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE PULSE GENERATOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0717 & P0722. 2004 ACCENT INCLUDED. *TT

135

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

OXYGEN SENSORS. *SC

058

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CAMPAIGN 058 . CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION. LOWER CONTROL ARM INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT. *TT

0236029

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

OBD-II READINESS TEST DRIVE CYCLE. *TT

0290009

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT REGARDING DIAGNOSTIC GUIDE FOR CLIFFORD AND DEI SECURITY SYSTEM. *JG

0240010

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT ON AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE HARSH OR DELAYED PARK REVERSE OR PARK DRIVE ENGAGEMENT. *YH

0240012

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT REGARDING AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES LIST. *YH

01400061

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE PULSE GENERATOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0717 AND P0722 - REVISED. *JG

042

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA IS CONDUCTING A VOLUNTARY CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION (RECALL CAMPAIGN) INVOLVING FUEL FILLER CAP REPLACEMENT AND FUEL TANK PRESSURE CHECK INSPECTION. *TT

01-JAN-01

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

ON SOME VEHICLES' EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS MAY APPLY EXCESSIVE VACUUM TO THE FUEL TANKS DURING THE CANISTER PURGE CYCLE. *TT

0101001

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE VACUUM FORMATION IN THE FUEL TANK. A NEW FUEL FILLER CAP HAS BEEN MADE AVAILABLE TO DECREASE THE VACUUM IN THE FUEL TANK. *TT

010101

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION ON PERFORMING A TEST DRIVE FOR TRANSAXLE SHIFT QUALITY. *TT

9936010

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT REGARDING CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE. *TT

9940004

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT REGARDING AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1613/1614. *TT

9940002

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SLIGHT SHIFT FLARE DURING THE UPSHIFT FROM 2ND TO 3RD GEAR. *TT

9840013

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT PERTAINING TO IMPROVED 2-1 DOWNSHIFT AT LOW SPEEDS. *YC

9807-9820005

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE TIMING CHAIN NOISE. *YC

9809006

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION ON THE OXYGEN SENSOR OFFSET VOLTAGE CHANGE. *YC

9820002

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

EXPERIENCING A TICKING/COLLAPSED LASH ADJUSTER CONDITION. *YC

97110160007

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION ON TORSION BARS, GAS STRUTS AND CHMSL. *YC

97110199004

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

VARIOUS INFORMATION ON PROPER CARE FOR VEHICLE EXTERIORS AND CORRECTIVE STEPS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE. *YC

97100140032

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION REGARDING END CLUTCH RETAINER AND CLUTCH PLATE MODIFICATION. *YC

97100180001

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SERVICE PROCEDURES AND INFORMATION ON WINDOW ADJUSTMENT. *YC

9750002

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

POWER STEERING RESERVOIR MOUNTING BRACKET DESIGN CHANGE. *TW

9701998

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

RECALL 97V-026 - THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR THERMAL SWITCH CIRCUIT CONTACT POINTS MUST BE CLEANED ON CERTAIN HYUNDAI VEHICLES WHICH FALL INTO THE FOLLOWING PRODUTION RANGES TO CORRECT A POSSIBLE INTERMITTENT INTERRUPTION OF WIPER OPERATION- A WIPER MOTOR SERVICE KIT (PART #00305-CMP00-30) WILL BE SENT TO EACH DEALERSHIP CONTAINING THE SUPPLIES REQUIRED TO PERFORM THIS PROCEDURE- EACH KIT CAN SERVICE UP TO TEN (10) VEHICLES- ADDITIONAL KITS CAN BE ORDERED FROM YOUR FACING PDC- MODEL/PRODUCTION DATE RANGE: ACCENT 3/04/96 THROUGH 10/18/96- ELANTRA (SADAN & WAGON) 11/20/95 THROUGH 10/18/96- SONATA 12/18/95 THROUGH 10/18/96- TIBURON THROUGH 10/18/96- 97V-026. *JD

9740006

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

MANUAL TRANSAXLE AIR BREATHER MODIFICATION. *JD

9709001

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

HDS ADAPTER CABLE HY02 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE. *TW

9750001

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

ACCENT BRAKE BOOSTER CHECK VALVE (SHOP MANUAL CORRECTION). *TW

9760003

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

TIBURON/ACCENT REAR SPOILER CENTER HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP. *TW

9700001

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

THE TRAILER OR VEHICLE TOWING INFORMATION IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL IS INCORRECT. *JD

9720001

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

ENGINE MOUNT BRACKET TORQUE SPECIFICATION (SHOP MANUAL CORRECTION). *TW

9720002

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

THE CYLINDER HEAD TORQUE SEQUENCE FOR IN-LINE 4 CYLINDER ENGINES NOTED IN THE LISTED SHOP MANUALS IS INCORRECT. *JD

9740002

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SHIFT CONDITION CAUSED BY SHORT CIRCUIT IN INHIBITOR SWITCH. *TW

9790001

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

RADIO REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION FOR ACCENT. *TW

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