Elantra GLS Wagon L4-2.0L (2000)
Intake Air Duct: All Technical Service Bulletins
Engine - Groan or Squeak Noise On Cold Start-Up
Group
20 - ENGINE MECHANICAL
Number
00-20-004
Date
10-2000
Model
Elantra 2000
Subject
2000 ELANTRA ENGINE COMPARTMENT NOISE ON COLD ENGINE START
DESCRIPTION:
On some 2000 model year Elantras a noise may be heard for the first few minutes after starting and driving in cold weather. The customer may describe
the noise as appearing to come from the instrument cluster or the dash panel area. It may be described as a groan, a rubbing noise, or a squeak.
CAUSE:
The noise may be caused by the accelerator cable outer housing rubbing on the bottom of the air intake hose.
REPAIR:
Wrap the accelerator cable where it passes under the air intake hose with an adhesive backed foam tape, such as "camper shell tape"
WARRANTY INFORMATION
