2002 Hyundai Elantra Idles rough in "Drive"

Tiny
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  • 2002 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
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My daughters 2002 Hyundai Elantra drives fine, it does hesitate when it’s cold. But the real problem is that it idles very rough when it is in drive or reverse; when it’s in park or neutral it idles fine. That I can tell there aren’t any vacuum leaks. I’m out of ideas. Please help.
Thank you.
Wednesday, September 30th, 2009 AT 5:48 PM

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Tiny
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Check for any codes in the computer is the first thing I would do. IT may or may not give us a clue to start with.

The 2.4 motor did have a problem with crank sensors. More typically after a timing belt failure. The pattern of the signal it puts out can be checked with a quality scanner.

Also I would try unplugging the egr valve connector ans see if it changes the condition. There is a tsb on this one if I remember right. If it does change the idle prob, then replace the egr valve.

Do the same on the MAF sensor if it still exists.
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Thursday, October 1st, 2009 AT 5:08 AM

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