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2004 Hyundai Accent Base 3dr HB Coupe Manual

2004 Hyundai Accent
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Front Wheel Drive, 3 Dr Hatchback Cpe, Subcompact
29 mpg city / 33 mpg hwy
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November 7, 2012, 10:39 am

Cooky R
 

Question: what will cause my car to stop running when it gets warmed up?

The car runs smooth for about 20 minutes but then it makes a shuddering noise and kills after it gets hot. Changed the radiador and thermostat after fixing a blown head gasket. Could it be the coil? What should I try to fix next?


November 10, 2012, 7:03 am

Tyler O
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Start by checking the engine computer for any stored fault codes. Sounds like it could be a sensor dropping out, hard to say for sure.


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