Is steering a powertrain?
Among items not covered by powertrain warranties are suspension and steering parts; brake components; wheels and tires; radiators and hoses; alternators; air-conditioning compressors; and accessory drive belts.
Why does my Hyundai Elantra have a coupler?
The Hyundai Elantra has a small motor attached to the steering column that contains a small rubber coupler. This coupler can wear down and make the steering wheel thump when turning.
What’s the best way to replace a coupling on a Hyundai?
Replacement Tip: Clean out the coupling seating areas between the motor and column with compressed air so the new flexible coupling will seat. Courtesy of Mitchell 1.
Can a steering column coupler be replaced on a sonata?
Hi! I stopped by the dealership to have my 2011 sonata GLS recent recall-serviced. The service manager recommended me to get mine urgently serviced of the above coupler replacement.
Can a steering coupler be replaced under warranty?
The dealer told me about a steering coupler but can’t remember if he replaced it under warranty. I have had this complaint for 5 years since I bought the car and the dealer cannot locate, or reproduce the problem. They have even wiped out the computer program to reinstall, tore apart the column itself, and still cannot locate the issue. Any ideas?
The Hyundai Elantra has a small motor attached to the steering column that contains a small rubber coupler. This coupler can wear down and make the steering wheel thump when turning.
Hi! I stopped by the dealership to have my 2011 sonata GLS recent recall-serviced. The service manager recommended me to get mine urgently serviced of the above coupler replacement.
The dealer told me about a steering coupler but can’t remember if he replaced it under warranty. I have had this complaint for 5 years since I bought the car and the dealer cannot locate, or reproduce the problem. They have even wiped out the computer program to reinstall, tore apart the column itself, and still cannot locate the issue. Any ideas?
Replacement Tip: Clean out the coupling seating areas between the motor and column with compressed air so the new flexible coupling will seat. Courtesy of Mitchell 1.