1998 Hyundai Coupe SE from UK and Ireland - Comments

So ur all having problems with your exhaust manifolds craking well you don't need to have a new one fitted every time they go just ask to have them welded its cheaper and lasts being an ex emlpoyee I've done a few so I know what I'm talking about. rear brakes have allways been a fault for the coupes and in most cases the sliders in the calipers can be un seized and re-used again after being cleand up and re-greased.

My my...eventually found the information I am looking for. I bought a Hyundai Coupe 1.6se x reg, ebony black, four years ago and was forced to sell it due to financial commitments. Gosh I missed that car never forgot about it, always sighed when I saw one drive. Couldn't contain my excitement as low and behold as a gift from heavens I saw my beloved Hyundai coupe sat in the traders yard at the local dealers, well... I couldn't just leave it there..so it came back home.

It's not been plane sailing, I am currently searching for a "very reasonable" garage who can weld or replace his manifold and sort out a few niggles, like the rest of you out there. I darent say this, but my clock is OK, touch wood, but I am desperate to talk to anyone who knows of a decent garage within the area of Bradford, West Yorkshire.

Please any info would be gratefully received.. vyx@hotmail.co.uk.

Hi I currently own a 99 SE 2.0 coupe 60k, my previous vehicle before was also a 98 hyundai coupe import 1.8 72k, which I have owned for over 2 years. Reason for sale was fell in love with another colour.

I must say I have never spent a penny on the car, engine wise. Surprisingly I have had no trouble whatsoever with the car and it has flew through MOT each time. It is the most reliable car I have ever owned. I am surprised to hear all the problems, as I have never experienced any of them (TOUCH WOOD).

My current coupe drives brilliantly. I would recommend anyone to buy this car as it gives you no trouble.

One tip to keep it well maintained is to:

HAVE A FULL SERVICE EVERY 12 MONTHS, INCLUDING CHANGE OF OIL & SPARK PLUGS ETC. USE GOOD QUALITY SERVICE PARTS AND GTX OIL, THAT SHOULD MAKE YOUR COUPE LAST FOREVER.

Had my coupe from new. Had the manifold changed after 40K (made a lovely whistle noise when I put my foot down).

Flashing clock yes; boy does it go through headlight bulbs.

Car has 110k and goes very well, but it looks like I'll now need new brake disc's and pads.

Hi I have heaps of issues with my 98 Sfx Coupe that I owned since new, I need to sell it.

From day one issues....

Interior is falling apart, sunroof has problems opening, Cd player buttons came off & no longer works, transmission issues from day one (4 times to get this thing done, but no luck), water pump issues that cost a fortune, leather seats torn, alternator gone, light bulbs blow out quick, glasses holder came off, console box lid broke, cruise control never worked, ugly noises that come out of the engine, revs high when driving slow & dies out (dangerous on freeway), car shakes often & won't go above 20kil at times, key-less remote went missing so I use the key to open & sometimes the car locks on its own. cup holder snapped etc...

So far I spent over $8000 on repairing not including wear & tear.

Car always been serviced every six months (changed mechanics), I don't drive like a maniac either.

Shame & Hyundai dealers won't help at all.

I guess I don't have luck with this car at all & I'm not happy one bit. Worst car I bought... left me broke & disappointed. These issues were manufacturer issues that Hyundai don't want to deal with

Hi guys, have read ALL the comments from everyone, and I would just like to add some of the problems I have experienced with my coupe as well.

I have a '99 1.6i SE and it has had, and still has, a lot of problems:

Had to replace oil sump (badly corroded). Had to replace gearbox due to worn bairns inside. Fuel lines are looking quite corroded as well. It will probably need replacing soon, along with rear shocks/drop links.

Car is currently running VERY rich and emissions are terrible. I had it put on a diagnostic test and the ever-present cracked manifold was discovered. Therefore, I assumed the over-fuelling was due to dodgy oxygen sensor readings, but I assumed wrong. Recently replaced the CAT/Manifold and still same problem exists which will now probably cause the CAT to burn out again!

So attention turned to internal matters. Started with piston rings; got a compression test done, compression was fine, quite good compression on my coupe, I was told. Also got service done to no avail... therefore only thing I can think of is either badly damaged valve stems or faulty fuel injectors. However, I have ruled out the TPS as my coupe idles perfectly at 800rpm!

Other than this series of unfortunate events the car is a dream to drive, and is very powerful for being only a 1.6! If I could only solve the over-fuelling problem, I would be sorted! Does anyone have any ideas of how to fix this?

HI I have a coupe se 2000.

Runs fine, but only recently has begun to fail to start. Car doesn't fire, aa man said possibly crank shaft sensor or coil.

Will cut out at lights and have had to keep revving.

Any ideas on what I should replace first?

He could connect his comp for a diagnstic would not recognise... any answers?

mlal6@hotmail.com....please let me know

D.

I have a 1998 Coupe SE. Love the fact it has air con, leather interior, and it looks great as it's red; really shows up the curves!!!

I have had the car a year, and yes I too have the flashing clock, but I'm not bothered about that. its only a minor thing.

I replaced the TP SWITCH last year, and am now experiencing the same kangaroo jumps. As soon as I get to 60mph it starts to slow itself. A bit scary on major roads when I try to overtake something and the car won't accelerate!

I am now also experiencing the "I'm going to cut out when you stop at traffic lights", which is getting annoying, so I will be going back to the garage to change the TP SWITCH again, and am afraid I will be selling the car, which is a big shame because I really liked it!

One more point is the standard alloys on the car have corroded. The paint has almost totally come off. Apart from all this, I really did like the car. I would still buy one again, but I would go for a newer one!

Wow I have truly found a site that I can relate too!

I've had my Coupe now just over 2 years, never experienced real problems up until October 2007. Had to change the clutch and cam belt. Noticed also just like every1 else the clock is flashing... very annoying!

Noticed now that the car is jerking and has only 58000 on the clock. Thinking maybe time to sell it after repairs although I'm still in love with the car.

2 words:- bloody Hyundai.

I Have a Hyundai Coupe 2.0 SE and I'm having a few problems with it just lately. Firstly, I bought a stainless steel exhaust including manifold and CAT off ebay. Looks the job, but when I started jacking my car up to fit it, I noticed a nasty oil leak coming from the gearbox. This turned out to be the drive shaft oil seal, so only £65 to repair.

1 week on and my coupe is back in the garage with a strange fault. It idles quite roughly, but when pulling away it chokes up and doesn't move unless I boot it. I called the AA out and they cleaned the throttle body and told me to renew the spark plugs. This did nothing to help. All I can do now is hope the garage sort it out. By the looks of other posts on the site it look like the throttle position sensor. I'm hoping my new exhaust has nothing to do with it.

Hi I wonder if any one can help me. I have a 1998 1.6 Hyundai Coupe that's done 60,000 miles. I have had the car just over a year and everything seems great except on 3 seperate occasions now I've been driving around a bend (not erratically) and the car has pulled violently from side to side. So far I've been lucky nothing has been either side of me - this happened last night on a slip road going o to the motorway and I managed to gain what control I could before pulling onto the hard shoulder. I had it checked over the last time this happened and the garage couldnt find any faults so I thought maybe it was just my driving/imagination. Had the AA out last night and they couldnt find anything wrong with it. It drives like a dream most of the time, but this is pretty dangerous when it does happen as it drags me from lane to lane. The aa said the only thing they've heard of that it could be is the top strut mounts. Has anyone experienced this before and does anyone have any idea what the fault could be or what I should do? Its proving difficult when no one can find what he problem is! Please email me on sgibbs3@hotmail.com if you have any suggestions - much appreciated as I love this car and don't know what to do :-)

Hi to you all again; I still have my '98 2.0 SE now got 265,000 miles. Still going well, but a speed sensor just gave up the ghost a few days ago. Now I am trying to get a secondhand one. If anyone wants help or guidance based on my experience, please feel free to contact me Petem.brown@hotmail.co.uk I just did an emmission check (as I have easy access) and I am running near to a new CAT. HCs are only 5 out of 200 which is unburned fuel, and I am happy with that.

It's so nice to read that I am not alone!

Bought my 2.0 Coupe SE in silver 2 years ago and have just had my 2nd coil pack fitted.

Have also had the problem with the flashing clock! Have just paid £160 to get a new one, as my local garage had already taken apart the dash before telling me how much it would cost in labour alone, oh well, at least I won't have an accident trying to look at my watch anymore!

The previous owner had the exhaust manifold replaced too just before I bought it from her.

Think I might get rid, but will be sad as it's a very sexy curvy car and drives great, when it actually works!!!

I recently managed to bump my '98 2.0 se coupe on a high kerb and damaged the alloy. I am trying to get a replacement alloy but not sure what it's called. Do they come standard? What are they called? Does anyone have any? I did ring up local main dealers who said they only hold information on new cars and not used ones. Can anyone help?