What to do if your Hyundai Sonata engine knocks?
Before getting into the diagnosis portion, make sure that you do an OBDII scan if the check engine light is on. This scan data will give you information that can help you pinpoint the problem with your Sonata. You can either purchase a scanner (they are pretty cheap) or you can go to the local parts store.
Are there any problems with the Hyundai Sonata?
Hyundai Sonata owners have reported 195 problems related to engine knocking noise (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Hyundai Sonata based on all problems reported for the Sonata.
Where can I get a Hyundai Sonata engine replaced?
The vehicle was taken to spokane Hyundai (8801 e sprague Ave, spokane valley, wa 99212; (509) 944-3600) where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure.
Can a bad spark plug be replaced on a Hyundai Sonata?
Spark plugs are really not expensive to replace. Depending on the model year and engine combination in your Sonata, they can be easy or difficult to get to. It is worth noting that bad plugs have almost the exact same symptoms as bad coil packs.
Why does my Hyundai Sonata make a knocking sound?
If your Sonata is dangerously low on oil (to the point it is almost out) it could start to knock pretty bad. This sound is the engine starving for oil and wearing itself to death right before your ears. If the oil has thinned or aged so much that it can no longer lubricate the engine properly, it very well could knock.
What kind of engine does the Hyundai Sonata have?
The 2010 Sonata’s base engine is Hyundai’s second-generation dual-overhead cam Theta II 2.4-liter four-cylinder. A newly redesigned intake resonator and the addition of dual camshaft continuously variable valve timing (CVVT) raises horsepower to 175 and torque to 168 lb.-ft.
Is the 2010 Hyundai Sonata a new car?
Last year’s update carries over to the 2010 model and is meant to hold customers attention until the debut of the all-new and much sleeker 2011 Sonata.
Spark plugs are really not expensive to replace. Depending on the model year and engine combination in your Sonata, they can be easy or difficult to get to. It is worth noting that bad plugs have almost the exact same symptoms as bad coil packs.