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2010 Hyundai Sonata TSBs

48 Technical Service Bulletins across 11 categories

Engine

15 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.

10160098

This bulletin provides the procedure to write the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) during the replacement of the...

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Engine Control Module (ECM) or Powertrain Control Module (PCM). Once the VIN has been programmed to the ECM/PCM, it cannot be removed or overwritten.

10110926

Hyundai has announced an extended warranty for the motor driven power steering (MDPS) coupling on the following...

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vehicles: ? 2011-2014 Sonata (YFa), 2011-2014 Sonata Hybrid (YF HEV) ? 2007-2015 Elantra (HD, MD/UD), 2009-2012 Elantra Touring (FD) The MDPS been extended to 10 years from the date of original delivery or the date of first use, or 100,000 miles, whichever occurs first. This warranty extension applies to all original and subsequent owners of the affected vehicles.

10052842

HYUNDAI: INFORMATION REGARDING THE INSPECTION PROCEDURE FOR FUEL LEVEL SENDER AND SYMPTOMS OF CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON,...

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ERRATIC OR UNRESPONSIVE FUEL GAUGE OR FUEL GAUGE DOES NOT REACH FULL LEVEL AFTER FILLING UP. MODELS 2012-2014 GENESIS, 2006-2014 SONATA, 2010-2014 TUCSON. *PE

10052144

HYUNDAI: THE THROTTLE CONTROL (ETC) BODY, ON SOME VEHIICLES, NEEDS TO BE CLEANED AND PROCEDURAL INFORMATION IS BEING...

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PROVIDED, DUE TO DEPOSITS FOUND AT VALVE-TO-BORE INTERFACE. MODELS 2011-2013 ELANTRA, 2010-2013 GENESIS COUPE, 2010-2013 SANTA FE, 2006-2013 SONATA, 2010-2013 TUCSON. *PE

10038212

HYUNDAI: A REVISED PROCEDURE FOR REPLACING THE TIMING CHAIN TENSIONERS.

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*RM

10037957

HYUNDAI: THE PROCEDURE TO UPDATE SOFTWARE ON 2009-2010 SONATA.

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IMPROVES ACCELERATION FROM A STOP AND DECELERATION ON A COLD ENGINE. *RM

10033650

HYUNDAI: PROVIDES AN INSPECTION AND REPAIR PROCEDURE FOR S1 OXYGEN SENSORS TO CORRECT THIS CONDITION.

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SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.3L ENGINES MAY SET DTC P0133 AND/OR P0153. *PE

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

Transmission

9 bulletins
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"

10081115

THE FOLLOWING VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH A 6-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.

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THE ATF LEVEL MUST BE CHECKED BY THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURE.

10046200

HYUNDAI: INFORMATION PROVIDED REGARDING INSTALLATION OF INHIBITOR SWITCH BRACKET TO PREVENT SHOCK WHEN SHIFTING VEHICLE TO DRIVE OR REVERSE.

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MODELS 2010-11 TUCSON AND 2009-10 SONATA. *PE

10034491

HYUNDAI: AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ECM AND TCM UPDATE.

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PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO UPDATE THE ECM AND TCM SOFTWARE TO THE MOST RECENT VERSIONS TO REVISE-ACCELERATION FEEL FROM A STOP OR BELOW 15MPH; SHIFT QUALITY WHEN DECELERATING TO A STOP AT ABOUT 30MPH WHEN THE ATF IS COLD. *PE

10033664

HYUNDAI: ECM UPDATE. PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO UPDATE THE ECM SOFTWARE FOR MANUAL TRANSMISSION EQUIPPED VEHICLES TO THE MOST RECENT VERSION.

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VERIFY THE VERSION OF THE ECM ROM ID BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO UPDATE THE VEHICLES SOFTWARE. *PE

10032570

HYUNDAI: ECM AND TCM UPDATE.

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A PROCEDURE HAS BEEN PROVIDED TO UPDATE THE PCM WITH THE MOST RECENT CALIBRATION FOR VEHICLES WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLES. *PE

Tires & Wheels

5 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.

10041633

HYUNDAI: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER.

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PROCEDURE INFORMATION REGARDING 18 IN. WHEEL VEHICLES FOR TRACKING DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR. *PE UPDATED 10/28/11. *PE

10034204

HYUNDAI: LABEL REQUIREMENTS FOR VEHICLE LOADING TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS 110.

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EFFECTIVE 6/2/08, FMVSS 110 (FMVSS 110) SETS A THRESHOLD FOR CORRECTING LOAD CAPACITY INFORMATION INDICATED ON TIRE PLACARDS WHEN VEHICLE WEIGHT HAS BEEN INCREASED BEFORE RETAIL SALE. ALL MODELS INCLUDED AFTER 6/2/08. *PE

Other

5 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.

10059644

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

10059631

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

Brakes

4 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

10034492

HYUNDAI: ALARM SELF ACTIVATES; HOOD SWITCH PAD REPLACEMENT.

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VEHICLE ALARM SYSTEM MAY INTERMITTENTLY SOUND DUE TO LIGHT CONTACT OF THE HOOD SWITCH PAD WITH THE HOOD SWITCH. PROVIDES INSTRUCTIONS TO REPLACE THE HOOD SWITCH PAD WITH A REVISED PART. *PE

Electrical

4 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.

10052143

HYUNDAI: DUE TO AN ERROR IN THE INTERNAL CONTROL MODULE READ ONLY MEMORY, INFORMATION IS PROVIDED REGARDING THE...

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REPLACING OF THE PCM AND A POSSIBLE WARRANTY CLAIM. MODELS 2011-2013 ELANTRA, 2010-2013 GENESIS COUPE, 2010-2013 SANTA FE, 2006-2013 SONATA, 2010-2013 TUCSON. *PE

10041632

HYUNDAI: INFORMATION IS PROVIDED FOR THE ECU UPDATE FOR HEV ACTIVE AIR FLAP (AAF).

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*PE

Body & Paint

2 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.

10057844

HYUNDAI MODELS :SONATA, ELANTRA , GENESIS & GENESIS COUPE: ON CERTAIN VEHICLES THE INTERIOR CHROME PLATED DOOR HANDLES MAY WEAR DUE TO CONSISTENT USE.

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*LJ

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
10052730

HYUNDAI: PROCEDURE INFORMATION PROVIDED ON SYMPTOMS AND INSPECTION OF FUEL LEVEL SENDER WITH CERTAIN SYMPTOMS.

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MODELS 2006-2011 SONATA, 2012 GENESIS, 2010 TUCSON. *PE