20 Most Recent 2002 Hyundai Accent Questions & Answers

Question edited for clarity. Question moved to model category. No you can't, you would not be unable to steer without power steering. Fix the alignment, don't try to find a way around it. It is a bad system with 3 belts. https://www.google.com/search?q=2002+hyundai+accent+serpentine+belt+alignment+problem ..

We, meaning my husband and me as helper) rather than breaking the interior panel, which a replacement is difficult to find, removed the broken outside door handle, and maneuvered the rod manually, simulating the movements of the door handle. The door opened and we clicked the child lock off and then replaced the exterior handle.

No such thing as a 'cam follower' on any engines. Need clarification from someone who knows what they're talking about. Common misconception about 'cam followers'.. they simply don't exist -- cam lobes push against lifters (or rockers), in turn (rockers)lifters push against valve stems, valves then 'open' or 'close' accordingly. Perhaps you're describing valve/tappet noise?... if so, is the engine design of 'solid' or 'hydraulic' lifters?..If Solid, then overhaul, is hydraulic, then perhaps 'Z-Max' treatment will help.

taking off the door panel is a lot of work. i can explain it all to you if you still have the same problem. i've replaced all of my door handles for all 4 of my hyundai's doors, so i'm experienced in this department. would you like a step by step walkthrough still?

This is either a clogged catalytic convertor or a failed O2 sensor or both. A good muffler shop can fix this easily.
Dont replace the o2 sensor until you have verified that the catalytic convertor is good, or you may burn it out.
A quick way to diagnose a clogged cat is to check exhaust pressure and heat from your tailpipe. Restricted flow = Heat plus steam plus low pressure. Sometimes there is no steam.

If, when you switch the ignition on, you get a dash light on, the symbol is a car with a key overlaid, you have somehow activated the immobilser You could try disconnecting and reconnecting the battery, this may reset the immobiliser, If this does not work you will have to contact a Hyundai dealer to get the immobiliser unlock code.

Does your car have a manual transmission?
If so it could possibly be your throwout bearing.
That can usually be checked by slightly pressing on the clutch pedal. If the sound goes away then it is definitely your throwout bearing

i have the same problem with my car and i checked the computer with a OBD2 device but it did not show any problems. if any one have a good solution help us

there is a vent that allows vapors to escape while we refill our gas tanks. on your car the vent does connect to a vent valve then to a charcoal canister. you would check the vent valve first then the canister for blockage.

the last time I changed the oil in a manual tranny that is all I had to do, the level in mine was determined by putting an 1/8 bend in a piece of wire, add oil then check to see if you can touch the oil with the wire, when it does it is full enough.

Buy a repair manual. Way too much to ask us to sit here and type out all the steps

On most vehicles top radiator hose goes to thermostat. God-Bless!

Another person had a similar issue with their 2003 Hyundai 1.6L engine. Their fix after looking at many things was that their ECM relay had gone bad. The relay is located in a box under the hood. The box has fuses and relays ... usually there is a legion or map of what is where on the underside of the box cap/lid. The relay is about the size of a one inch cube.

It's located right at the bottom of the washer fluid reservoir. Remove the right front wheel well liner. That'll give you access to the bottom of the reservoir and the front washer pump

Check the wiring to the dimmer switch. Sounds like there is no power at the switch, so get a wiring diagram and trace it back toward the battery. There is either a short or open in the circuit path.