Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 05360031 | 06/01/2005 | 0536003 | 10015853 | 2000-2004 1.5l & 1.6l accent p0130 (oxygen sensor) and p0530 (speed sensor). *sc | 08/15/2005 |
| 0804 | 08/01/2004 | 10014315 | Replacement cigarette lighter. *nm | 04/29/2005 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||||
| 0136013 | 07/01/2001 | 622964 | Subject on regarding ecm reprogramming for poor acceleration condition. *yh | 10/25/2001 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| 0340001 | 02/01/2003 | 10002065 | Atm diode pin corrosion in the control wiring harness located behind the dash panel. *tt | 08/12/2003 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||||
| 0236018 | 06/01/2002 | 633832 | Subject regarding electronic control module reprogramming to improve acceleration after an initial cold start. *jg | 09/24/2002 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||
| 06/08/2005 | 125466 | 3 | |
| Alternator pulley not aligned with crank pulley. tried shimming, tightening and nothing works. causes belt to slip off and car to overheat. car overheated and warped head and collapsed piston rings. engine is available. *jb | |||
| 5 | 05/21/2001 | ||
| The vehicle idled rough. the dealer was contacted and the pulse generator was replaced. the consumer picked up the vehicle and still experienced the same problem. the vehicle has been to the shop on different occasions with no results. ts scc | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 04/01/2001 | 3 | 03/03/2001 | |
| When at a stop, and brake applied, vehicle will surge and engine will rev. vehicle will also accelerate on its own and buck while driving. vehicle has been taken to dealer 3 times, the pulse generator was replaced twice.*jb also the battery was replaced, also a tire blew out.*jb | |||
| 01/01/2001 | 1 | 12/04/2000 | |
| Vehicle had a decrease in acceleration. consumer later received recall 01v346002 for pcv kit. took vehicle to dealer, and they replaced pcv kit. problem is still occurring. . *akconsumer has experienced a higher than normal idle speed when the accelerator pedal is released. consumer has taken vehicle in several times prior to the recall. there is a loud grinding noise heard resulting in brake dust on the rims. the vehicle remains sluggish in acceleration. consumer was informed to keep the vehicle in over drive and it would eliminate the problem. consumer also stated that the battery light illuminates. consumer was involved in an accident. consuemr had stopped for a red light. when the light turned green, consumer let up off the brake and without giving any gas to the vehicle, the vehicle slid into the vehicle in front. *jg | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 11/10/2000 | |||
| Ignition coil went out 3 days after vehicle purchased. since then it has been replaced 2 more times.also, front end will shake, and engine check light comes on. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||
| 11/01/2000 | |||
| Engine check light keeps coming on, 3 times it stayed on, and once every week it flickered. . dealer has replaced fuelpump, spark plugs and spark plug wire. dealer has not been able to remedy. told consumer not to worry about it. *ak | |||