# \#accent **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/accent/1097.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Car doesn't allow me to accelerate when raining/wet roads](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-doesnt-allow-me-to-accelerate-when-raining-wet-roads/199243)
**Author:** [@ldevers9\_192947](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ldevers9_192947)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2025, 8:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-doesnt-allow-me-to-accelerate-when-raining-wet-roads/199243 "2025-02-22T20:40:20Z")
Hi, I drive a 2015 Hyundai Accent automatic with under 90,000km and am having trouble with the vehicle when it’s raining/really wet streets (puddles). When the roads are wet my car drives fine at first but then starts s… --- ## [Self Adjusting Brakes on 08 Hyundai Accent GLS](https://community.cartalk.com/t/self-adjusting-brakes-on-08-hyundai-accent-gls/192464)
**Author:** [@wingsandfins00](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wingsandfins00)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2023, 10:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/self-adjusting-brakes-on-08-hyundai-accent-gls/192464 "2023-08-25T10:40:09Z")
I have an 08 Hyundai Accent and I was in my apartments parking lot about to back out when another residents 3 year old came running out so I slammed on my brakes going maybe 10 mph in reverse. When I pulled out of the pa… --- ## [Car needs new engine and transmission mounts?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-needs-new-engine-and-transmission-mounts/191616)
**Author:** [@daluu](https://community.cartalk.com/u/daluu)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2023, 10:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-needs-new-engine-and-transmission-mounts/191616 "2023-07-12T22:05:18Z")
This video was recorded and given to me from the car shop: Hyundai Accent 2009 engine mount issue - YouTube. I just put it on Youtube for my own reference. The shop recommended replacing the engine and transmission mount… --- ## [Hyundai Accent - Random stalls or starts with high RPM & no tach](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-accent-random-stalls-or-starts-with-high-rpm-no-tach/189802)
**Author:** [@groncho](https://community.cartalk.com/u/groncho)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2023, 6:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-accent-random-stalls-or-starts-with-high-rpm-no-tach/189802 "2023-04-04T18:23:14Z")
Hi guys. I have a Hyundai Accent 2012 with 62k miles, 1.6L engine. I am having an issue, maybe you can give me some clues on what to check tomorrow, i will be doing some maintenance removing and cleaning up the throttl… --- ## [Good thing my mind is slipping I guess](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-thing-my-mind-is-slipping-i-guess/188249)
**Author:** [@Kennedy1963](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kennedy1963)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2023, 4:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-thing-my-mind-is-slipping-i-guess/188249 "2023-01-03T04:55:57Z")
Cleaning out my car yesterday, went to open the trunk but I pulled the hood release instead. I thought well I’ll check the oil since it’s open. Level was down half a quart in 1800 miles. Never had to add more than a few … --- ## [Knock sensor and strange sounds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/knock-sensor-and-strange-sounds/186801)
**Author:** [@Arrianne311](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Arrianne311)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2022, 10:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/knock-sensor-and-strange-sounds/186801 "2022-10-09T22:38:42Z")
So my check engine light has been on for years (I know…) due to a p0326 code which is for the knock sensor. I changed it and didn’t notice any improvement. It has hardly any power when accelerating and it used to make a … --- ## [2016 Hyundai Accent A/C Issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-hyundai-accent-a-c-issue/186370)
**Author:** [@leeabuelo\_182291](https://community.cartalk.com/u/leeabuelo_182291)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2022, 11:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-hyundai-accent-a-c-issue/186370 "2022-09-15T23:49:52Z")
2016 Hyundai Accent 100,000+ miles. About a month ago, A/C started to blow cold air initially and then would quickly fade to only blow hot. Remember over past year, year and half, where had intermittent, rare occurrence,… --- ## [What powers pin 16 (+12V) on OBD port?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-powers-pin-16-12v-on-obd-port/186177)
**Author:** [@themadgrenadier\_182103](https://community.cartalk.com/u/themadgrenadier_182103)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2022, 2:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-powers-pin-16-12v-on-obd-port/186177 "2022-09-02T14:11:54Z")
I’ve been trying to track down where the OBD port pin 16 gets it’s 12V supply from with no luck. I’m guessing cars can vary, but it seems like something in mine can momentarily disconnect that supply when the car is off… --- ## [2019 Accent fuel issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-accent-fuel-issues/186079)
**Author:** [@themadgrenadier\_182103](https://community.cartalk.com/u/themadgrenadier_182103)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2022, 1:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-accent-fuel-issues/186079 "2022-08-31T13:21:55Z")
2019 Accent with 6spd manual just under 79,000 miles. A few months and likely a few thousand miles ago I noticed the engine stumbled and had no power when I tried to open the throttle going slightly downhill at 30-40 M… --- ## [Is this a normal amount of time for a mechanic to hold a car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-a-normal-amount-of-time-for-a-mechanic-to-hold-a-car/184587)
**Author:** [@zacharyenyart\_181105](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zacharyenyart_181105)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2022, 2:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-a-normal-amount-of-time-for-a-mechanic-to-hold-a-car/184587 "2022-07-03T02:13:45Z")
In October 2021 I took my car into AAMCO transmission repair shop and paid to have my transmission completely rebuilt. I have called them several times each month for updates regarding my car and they have been telling m… --- ## [Want to buy a used 2017 Hyundai Accent but concerned about its safety rating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/want-to-buy-a-used-2017-hyundai-accent-but-concerned-about-its-safety-rating/184354)
**Author:** [@kurious](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kurious)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2022, 6:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/want-to-buy-a-used-2017-hyundai-accent-but-concerned-about-its-safety-rating/184354 "2022-05-30T18:14:24Z")
Hello Community, We have been looking to buy a used car for under $10k for several months. The cars that we would like (Camry, Civic, Corolla) in this budget are too old, have too many miles, or have Salvage or Rebuilt … --- ## [Interior lights, power locks and windows all dead, until I turn car all the way on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/interior-lights-power-locks-and-windows-all-dead-until-i-turn-car-all-the-way-on/179841)
**Author:** [@gerrythrash](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gerrythrash)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2021, 5:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/interior-lights-power-locks-and-windows-all-dead-until-i-turn-car-all-the-way-on/179841 "2021-10-09T17:25:39Z")
When I open the door to get in my car, the interior lights don’t come on. When I put the key in the ignition, the power windows, locks and key chime don’t work. When I turn the key to ACC, only the radio works…nothing … --- ## [Car dies at idel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-dies-at-idel/178942)
**Author:** [@\_17u](https://community.cartalk.com/u/_17u)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2021, 8:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-dies-at-idel/178942 "2021-08-31T20:54:43Z")
Accent 97 So after I replaced the assembly pipe i had to remove a lot of things and when I putted all back the car dies at idel . If I hold the gas pedal it keep ignated but as soon as I relase the gas pedal the car di… --- ## [Replacing coolant pipe tips](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-coolant-pipe-tips/178737)
**Author:** [@\_17u](https://community.cartalk.com/u/_17u)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2021, 12:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-coolant-pipe-tips/178737 "2021-08-15T00:21:12Z")
Hey, i own a 97’ accent and i must replace the water pipe as marked here due to a leak from a serious rust. its a g4ek engine , with the ECFI unit above. how should i do it? (like what to remove in which order and wha… --- ## [Car battery acid spill in back seat if car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-battery-acid-spill-in-back-seat-if-car/178533)
**Author:** [@Ashley-57](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ashley-57)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2021, 10:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-battery-acid-spill-in-back-seat-if-car/178533 "2021-08-08T22:17:41Z")
Okay so me being a bit careless i set a brand new car battery in my back seat meaning to return it to the store as i had gotten the wrong one. Long story short I forgot about it bc a lot of things have happened in the la… --- ## [Installing alloy wheels on my 2015 Hyundai Accent](https://community.cartalk.com/t/installing-alloy-wheels-on-my-2015-hyundai-accent/178088)
**Author:** [@RaghavMulay](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RaghavMulay)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2021, 2:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/installing-alloy-wheels-on-my-2015-hyundai-accent/178088 "2021-07-21T14:13:35Z")
can I install 17 or 18 inch alloy wheels in xcent --- ## [2014 Hyundai catalytic converter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-hyundai-catalytic-converter/176320)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Chrisq](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dr_Chrisq)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2021, 1:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-hyundai-catalytic-converter/176320 "2021-04-23T13:49:24Z")
Is it reasonable that my 2014 Hyundai Accent with 105000 miles on it would need a catalytic converter? What am i doing wrong? --- ## [2017 Hyundai Accent dashboard blinks and resets](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-hyundai-accent-dashboard-blinks-and-resets/173371)
**Author:** [@AaronDSkinner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AaronDSkinner)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2020, 2:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-hyundai-accent-dashboard-blinks-and-resets/173371 "2020-12-18T02:37:28Z")
Just like the comment I read. Driving down the highway and the whole dashboard goes out, then blinks a couple times and when it comes back on everything but the odometer resets. Was told it would be expensive to look at… --- ## [2013 Hyundai Accent's fuses blew again](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-accents-fuses-blew-again/171541)
**Author:** [@Jon40](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jon40)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2020, 3:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-accents-fuses-blew-again/171541 "2020-10-24T15:35:43Z")
headlights won’t come on both fuses blown. replaced fuses and both blew as soon as I turned headlight on. --- ## [Anyone can install a windshield in Austin?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anyone-can-install-a-windshield-in-austin/171070)
**Author:** [@Arrianne311\_157708](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Arrianne311_157708)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2020, 2:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anyone-can-install-a-windshield-in-austin/171070 "2020-10-11T02:41:27Z")
I need a new windshield for my 2012 Hyundai Accent. Was looking to buy windshield from junkyard and have someone install it preferably not in a shop don’t want to pay for the overhead costs. I’m in Austin, Texas. --- ## [NEW Hyundai Accent has dashboard light flicker](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-hyundai-accent-has-dashboard-light-flicker/101707)
**Author:** [@AngelaLMT](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AngelaLMT)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2020, 8:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-hyundai-accent-has-dashboard-light-flicker/101707 "2020-09-11T20:56:14Z")
Hi there, my new car (which I owe thousands on) had a dashboard light issue. While driving 70 MPH on highway, all of the dashboard lights lit up at once for a moment, and then went back to normal. I am very unhappy about… --- ## [2009 Hyundai Accent dies without warning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-hyundai-accent-dies-without-warning/168013)
**Author:** [@Anita04](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Anita04)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2020, 3:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-hyundai-accent-dies-without-warning/168013 "2020-07-29T15:28:28Z")
Dies with no warning then will turn over but not start let it set a few hrs starts up again --- ## [Driving while low on oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-while-low-on-oil/166958)
**Author:** [@Nicholas-30](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nicholas-30)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2020, 9:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-while-low-on-oil/166958 "2020-07-13T21:55:58Z")
I have a 2016 hyundia accent sedan, when I took my car in to get a oil change the mechanic said you only had about a quart to a quart and a half of oil in your car. Could driving with that amount of oil in my car damaged… --- ## [2002 Hyundai accent 1.6 automatic transmission help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-hyundai-accent-1-6-automatic-transmission-help/163281)
**Author:** [@No\_body](https://community.cartalk.com/u/No_body)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2020, 3:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-hyundai-accent-1-6-automatic-transmission-help/163281 "2020-04-23T15:12:28Z")
I am wondering if there is supposed to be a spring in the part i circled hooked on to the valve on the solenoid part that slides in and out. The picture is just to demonstrate what I’m talking about --- ## [2016 Hyundai Accent - engine quit at night](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-hyundai-accent-engine-quit-at-night/158885)
**Author:** [@JohnHulbert](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnHulbert)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2020, 4:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-hyundai-accent-engine-quit-at-night/158885 "2020-02-22T04:13:29Z")
Going 60 mph at night car engine quit and headlights went off leaving me in pitch black with no power steering and no power brakes.Scary and dangerous. The air bag lite was on. I later restarted the car and the lights c… --- ## [Shifting/shift lever issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shifting-shift-lever-issue/154580)
**Author:** [@samdenbe\_160860](https://community.cartalk.com/u/samdenbe_160860)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2019, 4:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shifting-shift-lever-issue/154580 "2019-12-13T16:43:22Z")
Hello, This is my first post. I’ve always loved the Car Talk show, so when I couldn’t find an answer to this on goodly, I created an account. So here is my problem, and thank you in advance for your input. Also I’m us… --- ## [2007 Hyundai Accent propeller sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-hyundai-accent-propeller-sound/152124)
**Author:** [@JohnMcNulty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnMcNulty)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2019, 6:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-hyundai-accent-propeller-sound/152124 "2019-11-08T18:24:37Z")
A propeller sound started in the front several weeks ago at higher speeds (60 mph), but has gotten louder and more noticeable at slower speeds now (20-30 mph) It is from the front, and changes frequency with speed. It … --- ## [Helicopter ound coming from front of car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/helicopter-ound-coming-from-front-of-car/149232)
**Author:** [@Arrianne311\_157708](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Arrianne311_157708)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2019, 1:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/helicopter-ound-coming-from-front-of-car/149232 "2019-09-23T13:36:34Z")
I have a 2012 Hyundai Accent that’s been making a strange noise from what sounds like the front of the car. It makes it more when accelerating, but I also hear it when braking. Here’s a video of the sound. This was reco… --- ## [2005 Hyundai Accent - vents smell like compost!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-hyundai-accent-vents-smell-like-compost/141643)
**Author:** [@HymneLaubscher](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HymneLaubscher)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2019, 2:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-hyundai-accent-vents-smell-like-compost/141643 "2019-06-06T14:45:23Z")
My car smells like a compost heap when I open the air vents… help! --- ## [2016 Hyundai Accent - gauge anomaly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-hyundai-accent-gauge-anomaly/141531)
**Author:** [@VictoriaL](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VictoriaL)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2019, 9:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-hyundai-accent-gauge-anomaly/141531 "2019-06-04T21:16:48Z")
Driving Down the highway at about 60 mph and all of my dash lights lit up and started blinking, then just the seatbelt light before all my gauges reset. The avg. mpg guage then said I was getting 99.9 mpg. Everything sta… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/accent/1097.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=accent)