Hyundai Tucson Problems

Programming a Hyundai Tucson key fob to your car requires dropping the car in to your local Hyundai dealer or qualified locksmith to have them code the new key to your car's computer. This can cost several hundred dollars as modern security systems are very complex.

You first need to check that the wheel alignment is set correctly. If it is, and the vehicle is still pulling left, that is down the crown of the road towards the kerb, then talk to a suspension expert about what can be down to counter the problem.

Is it happening in the same location every time, or does it happen anywhere? It could be being set off by some external source where it’s parked. Have a dealer check it for you.

The key difference is the Tucson is a medium-sized five-seater while the Santa Fe is a large SUV that seats seven. Both have similar equipment levels, safety features, and powertrains. You haven’t told us what your boat weighs, but the Tucson is rated to tow up to 1600 kg (braked trailer) while the Santa Fe will haul up to 2000 kg (braked trailer).

The problem is with the cold idle speed, which should be higher than the regular idle speed when it’s warmed up. There should be a stepper motor that sets the cold idle speed higher than normal, so check that.

It's likely to be the computer detecting something wrong and shutting the engine down. Does it come back to life if you turn the key off and then try to restart? If so it's most probably the computer.

This isn't really a job for the novice or a person who is inexperienced when it comes to cars because, if you get it wrong, you could end up with under-performing headlights or blinding other drivers! If you haven't adjusted modern headlights before I'd highly suggest taking the car to a dealership where trained technicians can align them for you.

It is impossible to say that you won’t have any trouble in the future, but it might well do another 200,000 km with minimal trouble if you continue to maintain it and fix any problems that develop when they occur.

By buying a new HR-V you’re getting the benefits of driving a car that no one has driven before you, you know its history, so it’s a know quantity. By buying a used car you are gambling that it has been looked after, it hasn’t been crashed or damaged in any major way. You’re also buying a car that will have done upwards of 100,000 km, so its usable life going forward is reduced compared to a new car. As long as the HR-V fits your needs and wants it’s probably the best way to go.

I’m guessing the transmission your transmission is a dual-clutch unit, which although it’s called an automatic it’s really like a self-shifting manual gearbox. If you can imagine you’re driving a manual and you take off, there’s a moment before the clutch takes up that the car is free to roll forward or back. That’s in effect is what is happening in your Tucson. There should be a hillhold function to stop the vehicle rolling back and the time this function holds the car before releasing can be adjusted. Check your owner’s manual to see how it can be set to stay on a little longer.