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2005 Hyundai Tuscon Repair Question


Topics covered: Engine, Sensor, Check engine light.
Mileage: 68,000 miles.

Asked on April 22, 2011

Hyundai 2005 Tucson check engine light

My wife just bought a 2005 Hyundai Tuscon 2.7 4-cyl. with 68000 miles. Today she was pulling out onto a main road when she noticed the car sputter two or three times and then the check engine light came on. What could be the cause? She's afraid she just bought a lemon. Help!!
Avatar Asked by hodgined

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Replied on April 22, 2011

http://www.2carpros.com/articles/service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

Have the computer scanned for code/s-you have a problem within the engine management system that caused the CEL to turn on-This is your starting point of diagnosis,finding out what's going on.

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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Replied on April 22, 2011

Other forums I've looked at suggest possibly bad speed sensors in transmission or something to that effect. Thoughts?

Tiny Response from hodgined
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Replied on May 21, 2011

The two most common causes for Tucson stumbling/stalling (that I've seen) are corroded fuel rails and faulty throttle position sensors. On the 2005 models they had aluminum fuel rails that were prone to oxidizing and causing stumbling/stalling issues. The TPS sensors would fail without setting a check engine light but were distinguished by the vehicle stalling when coming to a stop. With 68k you should also suspect the plugs/ignition system.

Tiny Answered by hyundaitech
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