2003 Hyundai Elantra Can I drive from New Mexico to Michiga

psyche3535 · Posted at Tue Nov 03, 2009 4:04 pm

Electrical problem
2003 Hyundai Elantra 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 121000 miles

My radio burnt out a few months back. I started noticing that my headlights are burning out and needing to be replaced much faster than before. The car sounds rougher than it used to, but runs fine. It is older with a lot of highway miles on it. I need to drive from New Mexico to Michigan for Christmas and my sister's wedding. Due to those events occuring at the same time I am trying not to spend money on the car until after the holidays. Is it safe to drive that far, or is this something that is likely to do worse damage if I don't deal with it immediately?

mhpautos · Posted at Tue Nov 03, 2009 6:27 pm

Hi there,

Not to sure about the distance you have to drive as i am in Aust... but i feel that the problem my be in the alternator and it may be over charging, this is a simple thing to have tested and if this is the case it will just be an alternator '/haul, i would have this check first.

mark (mhpautos)