Ignition problems of the 1997 Hyundai Elantra

Three problems related to ignition have been reported for the 1997 Hyundai Elantra. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Ignition problem

Failure Date: 05/30/2001

Car stall on me when I am at a light or a complete stop it will change first gear with no problems but when I go around 20 mph it will stall out on me then pop into gear. . . . Then the car will go really slow till it will get itself together. . . I have change the transmission fluid in the car change the time belt in the car change spark plugs in the car change the air filter in the car and etc. . . The list goes on. . . The guys from the hyuandi dealer in newport news is giving me the run around . . . . Saying they dont see no problem but fixing everything else on the car. . . If you can help please let me know. . . I will be home after 8pm if you need to contact me or leave me an email I will reply back.

2 Ignition problem

Failure Date: 02/17/1999

Spark plugs failed causing check engine light to illuminate. Mjs.

3 Ignition problem

Failure Date: 05/06/1998

Transmission slips when changing gears. Was replaced by dealer. Problem reappeared. Took vehicle back & a pin had gone bad in new transmission. Also ignition coil went out, vehicle running sluggish. Been to dealership 5-6 times for the problem.




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