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2003 Hyundai Sonata TSBs

74 Technical Service Bulletins across 13 categories

Engine

22 bulletins
11025476

This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear...

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combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. This TSB illustrates the various causes of condensation inside the lamp assembly. Lamp assembly replacement is NOT necessary in most cases. This condition can be eliminated by turning on the lamps with the engine running for several minutes or during normal driving operation.

10247189

This bulletin provides important checkpoint guidelines when performing engine oil and filter change services.

10230904

This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear...

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combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. This TSB illustrates the various causes of condensation inside the lamp assembly. Lamp assembly replacement is NOT necessary in most cases. This condition can be eliminated by turning on the lamps with the engine running for several minutes or during normal driving operation.

10217258

Effective June 2, 2008, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 110 (FMVSS 110) established a threshold for correcting...

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load carrying capacity information indicated on tire placards when vehicle weight has been increased before retail sale. This limit is the lesser of 1.5% of GVWR or 100 pounds. If the total added weight exceeds the lesser of the limit, a label must be added to the driver-side B-pillar within 25mm (1 inch) of the original tire placard.

10217251

Follow the guidelines outlined in this bulletin to inspect and clean or replace certain components of the engine intake...

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system accordingly during engine short block or sub-assembly replacement.

10190044

This bulletin provides the service procedure for engine connecting rod bearing clearance testing.

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Perform the procedure outlined in this bulletin to fulfill the Bearing Clearance Test inspection requirements to determine next required steps.

10178175

This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to moisture accumulation in the headlamp, rear...

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combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. The TSB illustrates the various causes of condensation inside the lamp assembly. Lamp assembly replacement is NOT necessary in most cases. This condition can be eliminated by turning on the lamps with the engine running for several minutes, or during normal driving operation.

10128154

This SKU is an Air Conditioning Bypass Pulley.

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The Customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for potential bracket cracking. Bracket cracks may cause the engine drive belt to slip or jump off the pulley causing loss of power steering assist and electrical system charging.

10128153

This SKU is an Air Conditioning Bypass Pulley.

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The Customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for potential bracket cracking. Bracket cracks may cause the engine drive belt to slip or jump off the pulley causing loss of power steering assist and electrical system charging.

10128119

This SKU is an Air Conditioning Bypass Pulley.

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The Customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for potential bracket cracking. Bracket cracks may cause the engine drive belt to slip or jump off the pulley causing loss of power steering assist and electrical system charging.

10128118

This SKU is an Air Conditioning Bypass Pulley.

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The Customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for potential bracket cracking. Bracket cracks may cause the engine drive belt to slip or jump off the pulley causing loss of power steering assist and electrical system charging.

10032908

HYUNDAI: ATA SOLENOID DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0740, P0741, P0742, P0743, P0746, P0748, P0750, P0755, P0760, P0765, P0770.

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INCORRECT OPERATION OF THE TRANSAXLE SOLENOIDS MAY RESULT IN THE FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS-CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED; TRANSAXLE HELD IN 3RD GEAR FAIL SAFE. *PE

10030984

HYUNDAI: AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE RANGE SWITCH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0705 (RANGE SWITCH SIGNAL PROBLEMS), P0707 (RANGE...

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SWITCH OPEN CIRCUIT), AND P0708 (RANGE SWITCH SHORT CIRCUIT OR MULTIPLE INPUTS). AN IMPROPERLY ADJUSTED OR IMPROPERLY OPERATING RANGE SWITCH MAY RESULT IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED CONDITIONS. MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT (MIL) ILLUMINATED; IMPOSSIBLE ENGINE START IN P OR N. *PE

10009152

UNSTABLE IDLE (SIMPLE DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE FOR INTERMITTENTLY STUCK CLOSED EGR SOLENOID VALVE).

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*TT

10008730

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATION WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0133/P0153.

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ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) REPROGRAMMING. *TT

10004616

RESISTANCE VALUES FOR IDLE SPEED CONTROL ACTUATOR (ISCA).

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VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING THE 2004 SONATA. *TT

10003259

2.7L V6 ENGINE OXYGEN SENSOR CHANGE.

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*TT

10003227

2.7L V6 ENGINE OXYGEN SENSOR CHANGE.

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*TT

10002346

ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) CHANGE.

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*TT

10002342

ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) INFORMATION.

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*TT

10001605

2.7L V6 ENGINE OXYGEN SENSOR CHANGE.

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*TT

10000712

2.7L V6 ENGINE OXYGEN SENSOR CHANGE FOR VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING THE 2004 TIBURON.

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*TT

Transmission

13 bulletins
629500

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1723.

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*SLC

10196546

Hyundai approves only the ATF, DCT gear oil and IVT gear oil specified in the vehicles owners manual.

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Use of other ATF may result in improper shift quality or other drivability conditions. Use of other DCT and IVT gear oil may result in reduced durability. Hyundai does not approve the use of any aftermarket ATF or gear oil additives.

10174807

The automatic transmission warranty repair policy authorizes in-dealership repairs of the following components for both...

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OEM (new) and remanufactured automatic transmissions:

10082725

THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION ON COMPONENTS, ATTRIBUTES, AND PRECAUTIONS OF THE 7-SPEED DRY-TYPE DUAL CLUTCH...

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TRANSMISSION (DCT).

10082455

"THE PCM OR TCM CONTAINS LOGIC TO ADJUST SOLENOID DUTY AND LINE PRESSURE AS NEEDED TO COMPENSATE FOR NORMAL CLUTCH WEAR OVER THE LIFE OF THE TRANSAXLE.

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THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURES NECESSARY TO RESET (ERASE) AND RELEARN THE PCM/TCM ADAPTIVE VALUES. AFTER THE FOLLOWING REPAIRS HAVE BEEN COMPLETED, THE PCM/TCM ADAPTIVE VALUES MUST BE RESET IN ORDER TO PROVIDE OPTIMUM SHIFT QUALITY. IF THE PROCEDURE IS NOT PERFORMED, THE TRANSMISSION MAY EXPERIENCE A SHIFT FLARE OR HARSH SHIFT. H REPLACE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE OR PCM/TCM H REPROGRAM OR EXCHANGE A PCM/TCM FROM ANOTHER VEHICLE"

10020912

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) LIST.

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*KB

10018734

REPROGRAMS ARE AVAILABLE FOR AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE DRIVEABILITY ISSUES.

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TECHNET TIMES. HYUNDAI. *TT

10018184

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES LIST.

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*NM

10015866

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES LIST.

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*SC

10011795

2-3 SHIFT FLARE IMPROVEMENT TCM REPROGRAMMING INSTRUCTIONS.

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*NM

10006734

TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM) REPROGRAMMING INSTRUCTIONS.

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*TT 2-3 SHIFT FLARE IMPROVEMENT.

10003222

THIRD GEAR FAIL-SAFE INFORMATION.

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*TT

10003044

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P1723 ACCOMPANIED WITH MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED;...

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TRANSAXLE HELD IN 2RD GEAR FAIL-SAFE; HARSH SHIFTS INTO REVERSE OR DRIVE. *TT

Electrical

8 bulletins
10174808

This bulletin provides information on identifying dealer stock vehicles with either: A Battery SOC alert - low Battery...

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State of Charge (SOC) at or below 50%. A 30 Day alert - vehicle has not started and reported an SOC in 30 days.

10169370

The Blind Spot Detection (BSD) or Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) is a system that measures the speed of and distance...

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from the following vehicles by using two magnetic wave radar sensors attached in the rear bumper. The BSD/BCW detects vehicles within the blind spot zone and gives off an alarm (visual and audible). The two magnetic radar sensors provide these functions for BSD/BCW: ? Senses other vehicles in the BSD/BCW zone and turns on the BSD/BCW warning lamp for the driver. The warning lamp starts blinking, along with an audible sound, when the driver turns on the turn signal lamp to enter the lane where another vehicle is driving.

10016160

2003-2004 SONATA 2.4L/2.7L TCM REPROGRAMMING INSTRUCTIONS FOR DRIVELINE BUMP BETWEEN 2-10 MPH.

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*SC

10010302

ECM REPROGRAMMING FOR INTERMITTENT HESITATION.

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*TT

10003283

FUEL TEMPERATURE SENSOR.

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*TT

10002343

CHANGE OF BATTERY UPPER COVER.

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*TT

10002338

SEAT BELT WARNING LAMP CIRCUIT ELECTRICAL TROUBLESHOOTING MANUAL (ETM) CORRECTION.

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*TT

10002262

POWER DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR CIRCUIT ETM/SHOP MANUAL CORRECTION.

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*TT

Brakes

7 bulletins
10190038

This bulletin provides best practice recommendations when performing brake service procedures.

10183963

This bulletin describes the procedure to inspect and identify fluid which may appear around the brake caliper area.

10040957

HYUNDAI: ALL SONATA HYBRIDS.

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BRAKE BLEEDING PROCEDURE. *RM

10019637

ABS PUMP SELF-CHECK NOISE.

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*TT

10015864

ABS PUMP SELF CHECK NOISE.

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ALSO INCLUDED: 2003-2005 MODEL XG AND 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004 AND 2005 MODEL SANTA FE. *SC

10009162

ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS)TCS ACTIVATION MAY RESULT FROM UNDERINFLATED COMPACT SPARE TIRE.

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*TT

10007543

FRONT BRAKE DISC MINIMUM THICKNESS SHOP MANUAL CORRECTION.

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*MR

Other

7 bulletins
10176178

This bulletin describes the general guidelines to help disinfect and protect vehicle exterior/interior surfaces using...

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recommended safe chemical products.

10173546

This bulletin describes the general guidelines to disinfect and protect vehicle interior surfaces using certain safe...

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chemical products.

10167253

This bulletin provides instruction detailing the proper methodology for scanning and uploading captured GDS data files to the Techline Repository.

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Compliance with this bulletin ensures that the GDS data files are correctly transferred and matched with a Techline Case number.

10011111

DRIVABILITY CONDITIONS.

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*TT

10003221

2003 SHOP MANUALS AND ETMS ON WEBTECH.

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*TT

10002334

ATA SOLENOID DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0740, P0741, P0742, P0743, P0750, P0755, P0760, P0765, P0770.

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*TT

10000715

ATA SOLENOID DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0740, P0743, P0750, P0755, P0760, P0765, P0770.

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*TT

HVAC & Climate

4 bulletins
10014323

FD46XG POLY ALKYLEN GLYCOL (PAG) OIL SPECIFICATIONS FOR AIR CONDITIONING COMPONENT REPLACEMENT.

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*NM

10009777

FD46XG PAG OIL SPECIFICATIONS FOR AIR CONDITIONING COMPONENT REPLACEMENT.

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*TT

10003502

AIR CONDITIONING RECEIVER DRIER REPLACEMENT.

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ALSO INCLUDING THE 2004 XG350. *TT

10003501

AIR CONDITIONING RECEIVER DRIER REPLACEMENT (SERVICE CAMPAIGN T10).

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VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2004 XG350. *TT

Body & Paint

3 bulletins
10235566

Hyundai applies a Paint Protection Film (PPF) on new vehicles before delivery to dealerships.

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It provides a barrier between the paint and contaminants, such as rail dust, acid rain, and industrial fallout. In rare cases, the paint can become clouded under the PPF. These spots are the result of moisture trapped between the PPF and the paint.

10009778

WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM MOUNTING NUT TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION.

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*TT

10003320

WATER LEAK BETWEEN THE TAILLIGHT LENSES AND THE BODY, RESULTING IN A LEAK INTO THE TRUNK AREA.

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*TT

Tires & Wheels

3 bulletins
10183960

This bulletin provides tire vibration service procedures, including how to optimize vehicle vibration performance.

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For all wheel/tire balance claims, the Tire Balance Data Sheet must be fully completed including imbalance and Road Force Variation (RFV) data. The Data Sheet can be found at the end of this bulletin.

10176182

This bulletin provides information on tire maintenance best practices and procedures for dealers and customers to...

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maximize tire life and performance.

10172142

This bulletin describes the requirements for all wheel alignment and/or vehicle tracking claims and best practices when...

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diagnosing and conducting alignment-related repairs for all models and model years.

Lighting

3 bulletins
10002115

DETAILED INFORMATION TO HYUNDAI DEALERSHIP SERVICE MANAGERS ON CAMPAIGN 059 - TEMPORARY SPARE TIRE AND TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE LABEL REPLACEMENT.

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*TT

10000570

VERY BRIEF, SLIGHT HEADLAMP DIMMING CONDITION.

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*TT

10000566

REVISED SCHEMATIC FOR CIGARETTE LIGHTER AND POWER OUTLET.

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*TT

Suspension

1 bulletin
10251285

This bulletin contains information about the proper removal of the windshield wiper blade protective cover on all models.

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If the protective cover is not removed correctly, there is a possibility of the rubber insert and rail spring becoming partially separated on the inner side of the wiper blade, which could lead to poor wiping performance and/or possible scratching of the windshield glass. Follow the procedure in this bulletin to properly remove the windshield wiper blade protective cover on all new wiper blades.

Pre-Delivery & Maintenance

1 bulletin
10189989

This bulletin provides the inspection procedure and repair guidelines for certain vehicles listed below.

Infotainment

1 bulletin
10170883

This bulletin provides guidelines to inspect the USB, head unit, and multi-box for common connection conditions.

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2. This bulletin presents guidelines to inspect for common Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connection conditions. 3. This bulletin provides physical differences between the USB 2.0 port and USB 3.0 port.

Fuel System

1 bulletin
10020878

EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR) SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS.

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*KB