Vehicle without any warning or indication at all will stop. While driving it stops abruptly and starts back up. Dealer contacted, and manufacturer notified. Both aware of the problem, ECM was replaced, and the problem still exists.
1996 Hyundai Elantra engine complaints
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Engine would stall out for no reason when going only 5mph. Would jerk when in 3rd gear. Whenever vehicle reaches 30mph would jerk & vibrate. Will be taking to dealer.
Check engine light will illuminate before engine ceases to operate at any speed. After enginer shuts down, it takes 30 to 60 minutes before automobile will restart. Took automobile in for service several times. Dealer replaced switch on transmission, swith replacement did not help, engine continues to shut down at all speeds. This is very dangerous on highway and expressways. Will eventually cause a very serious accident. I have read the other consumer complaints pertaining to engine shut down problems, sounds like were having the same problem. Please do something about this problem before someone is killed or injured in an automobile accident.
Intermittently while driving the vehicle shuts off, giving the driver no indication. The dealer has not been able to duplicate problem.
The engine check light is on while vehicle is in motion. The vehicle caught fire prior to this incident . The vehicle has been into the dealer several times. The dealer has not been able to pinpoint the problem.
Engine check light illuminated and remained on, indicating malfunction within the exhaust system. Dealer states that problem occurs within enginecheck light sensor. Replaced the engine check light sensor which did not remedy the problem. Please give any further etails.
Vehicle stalls intermittently.
While driving at any speeds, the engine shuts down, causing the vehicle to stall.
Intermittent stalling 3 times.
Oxygen sensor replaced 4 times.
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