Hyundai Sonata LF Quiz
Body (Interior and Exterior)

Troubleshooting

In this manual: Body (Interior and Exterior)
General Information — 9Engine Mechanical System — 90Engine Electrical System — 58Emission Control System — 24Engine Control System/Fuel System — 114Drive Shaft and Axle — 15Suspension System — 35Steering — 19Restraints — 50Brake System — 54Body (Interior and Exterior) — 213Body Electrical System — 241Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 56DCT (Dual Clutch Transmission) System — 52
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Troubleshooting

Symptom Suspect area Remedy (Refer to page)
Water Leaks from Sunroof Dirt Accumulated in Drain Tube Remove dirt inside the drain
Clogged Drain Tube Blow air into the drain to remove dirt
Broken or displaced drain tube, defective or cracked clamp Check the tube installation and flange contact
Worn Roof Cover Seal Replace
Excessive gap between the roof panel and the body, and incorrectly installed weatherstrip Adjust
Wind Noise Around Sunroof Deflector loose or deformed, body gaps Tighten, adjust or replace
Incorrectly selected weatherstrip Adjust or replace the weatherstrip
Sunroof noise while driving Foreign material caught in the guide rail Check the drive cable and guide rails for foreign material.
Loosen the guides and glass Tighten
Motor operates but sunroof does not move or moves partially Foreign material caught in the guide rail Adjust or replace
Motor pinion gear incorrectly engaged with drive cable
Reduced slip force of the motor clutch
Increased sliding resistance of the sunroof or sunroof interference with the drive cables, weatherstrip, etc. due to incorrect sunroof panel adjustment
Motor noise (clutch slip noise from the motor when the sunroof is fully open or closed is not an abnormal noise) Motor pinion gear incorrectly engaged with drive cable Check the gear installation and tighten the motor.
Worn or damaged motor pinion gear bearing Replace the motor assembly
Worn or deformed drive cable Replace
Door glass does not move up or down Incorrectly installed window glass Adjust the position
Damaged or faulty regulator arm or regulator Repair or replace
Door does not open or close fully Incorrectly installed door Adjust the position
Faulty door lock assembly Repair or replace
Striker and latch are not properly aligned Readjust
Door hinge requires lubrication Apply grease
Hood does not open or close fully Striker and latch are not properly aligned Adjust
Incorrectly installed hood seal Adjust
Incorrect hood bumper height Adjust
Water leakage through rear window on windshield side Defective seal Apply sealant
Defective flange Correct

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