# \#tiburon **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/tiburon/3185.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Typical problems @ 120,000 mi for 2008 Hyundai Tiburon](https://community.cartalk.com/t/typical-problems-120-000-mi-for-2008-hyundai-tiburon/178967)
**Author:** [@SM51](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SM51)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2021, 12:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/typical-problems-120-000-mi-for-2008-hyundai-tiburon/178967 "2021-08-29T00:06:20Z")
Around 120,000 what type of problems are common? --- ## [I just changed alternator, car still won’t start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-just-changed-alternator-car-still-won-t-start/162876)
**Author:** [@gallantdevelopment\_166425](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gallantdevelopment_166425)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2021, 1:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-just-changed-alternator-car-still-won-t-start/162876 "2021-01-15T01:23:19Z")
Please help!!! I just changed the alternator and car still won’t start…tried boosting it but no turnover… --- ## [Automatic transmission downshifts at high speeds + check engine light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automatic-transmission-downshifts-at-high-speeds-check-engine-light/42298)
**Author:** [@missyyssim22](https://community.cartalk.com/u/missyyssim22)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2019, 3:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automatic-transmission-downshifts-at-high-speeds-check-engine-light/42298 "2019-07-01T15:31:06Z")
2003 automatic five speed (original owner)124,585 mi. 1) will not shift to 5th gear (via selectronic) 2) downshifts to 3rd after 12 miles @ \>60 mps 3) amber check engine light comes back on @ each time of above ref… --- ## [What should I do to make my car faster even thought I use it for daily driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-should-i-do-to-make-my-car-faster-even-thought-i-use-it-for-daily-driving/50111)
**Author:** [@nonstopbig\_g](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nonstopbig_g)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2019, 1:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-should-i-do-to-make-my-car-faster-even-thought-i-use-it-for-daily-driving/50111 "2019-02-15T13:31:10Z")
I have a Hyundai Tiburon 2003 GT V6 6 speed manuel and I just paid it off. I know its not the best car to hook up but the car is fully hooked up on the out side. The car looks really fast but it isn't. I don't want to sp… --- ## [Tiburon Radio/Gauge Issues - Please help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tiburon-radio-gauge-issues-please-help/132346)
**Author:** [@hhunter9062\_146827](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hhunter9062_146827)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2019, 2:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tiburon-radio-gauge-issues-please-help/132346 "2019-01-10T14:08:42Z")
Hello, I have a 2007 Hyundai Tiburon gt that has just now reached 100k miles. A couple months ago my car started doing this odd thing where the radio would cut out and then turn back on in about a second. This progressiv… --- ## [My car tries to die when i cut my ac on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-tries-to-die-when-i-cut-my-ac-on/123144)
**Author:** [@Vann\_Farrar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Vann_Farrar)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2018, 2:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-tries-to-die-when-i-cut-my-ac-on/123144 "2018-08-18T02:12:57Z")
Hi guys I have a 2005 Hyundai Tiburon the mileage is 185,000 miles on it and it just started to act up this morning to fall dead on me every time I kept my ac on it wants to fall dead even when I accelerate with the ac … --- ## [2000 Tiburon Hyundai engine shakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-tiburon-hyundai-engine-shakes/118664)
**Author:** [@Angel\_Juxi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Angel_Juxi)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2018, 2:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-tiburon-hyundai-engine-shakes/118664 "2018-06-27T02:57:42Z")
So a month ago my car begin to shake when I turn right in a stop sign and when I accelerate the engine keep doing the shake thing, At first a mechanic friend and I think about a transmission problem, since we check the c… --- ## [1998 Hyundai Tiburon shuts off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-hyundai-tiburon-shuts-off/118757)
**Author:** [@BruceSobel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BruceSobel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2018, 3:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-hyundai-tiburon-shuts-off/118757 "2018-06-06T15:18:06Z")
Why does my car ride great one minute and then turns off by itself?sometimes quietly turns off and sometimes makes loud rumbling and growling sounds before turning off.Only happens when Idling.Airflow sensor shows up on… --- ## [2006 Hyundai Tiburon brake bleeding](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-hyundai-tiburon-brake-bleeding/117508)
**Author:** [@conniemiles](https://community.cartalk.com/u/conniemiles)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2018, 4:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-hyundai-tiburon-brake-bleeding/117508 "2018-05-17T16:26:00Z")
there is no fluid coming out when im trying to bleed my brakes --- ## [To Sell or Not to Sell an Unused Car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/to-sell-or-not-to-sell-an-unused-car/112306)
**Author:** [@courtnrascal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/courtnrascal)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2018, 7:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/to-sell-or-not-to-sell-an-unused-car/112306 "2018-02-23T19:28:14Z")
I have a 2006 Hyundai Tiburon SE with only 60,000 miles. I live in downtown Sacramento and got tired of moving it for street cleaning and getting tickets if I forgot to move it or was out of town; I also work in town so … --- ## [Got a stripped nut any ideas how to get it out?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/got-a-stripped-nut-any-ideas-how-to-get-it-out/107740)
**Author:** [@genitles01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/genitles01)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2017, 4:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/got-a-stripped-nut-any-ideas-how-to-get-it-out/107740 "2017-09-13T16:13:04Z")
I am trying to get. Started out of a 2004 Hyundai Tiburon GT v6 but the size 14 nut is completely stripped and I don’t have any ideas on how to get it off. Theres also almost no room to get anything into the area. Barel… --- ## [Car starting on its own](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-starting-on-its-own/106747)
**Author:** [@genitles01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/genitles01)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2017, 2:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-starting-on-its-own/106747 "2017-08-10T14:51:57Z")
I have an 04 Hyundai Tiburon. Its been draining the battery during the day and trying to start itself in mornings or at night. I’ve been unhooking the battery at night but when I go to hook it back up it just turns itse… --- ## [Is it safe to leave a 200 psi air tank in my trunk?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-safe-to-leave-a-200-psi-air-tank-in-my-trunk/105069)
**Author:** [@8rogan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/8rogan)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2017, 6:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-safe-to-leave-a-200-psi-air-tank-in-my-trunk/105069 "2017-06-19T18:10:57Z")
I was wondering if i could keep a 200 psi portable air tank half full in my trunk without worrying about it exploding in the heat or any other bad things. Thanks --- ## [Problem with humming and vibration noise in 2007 Tiburon](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problem-with-humming-and-vibration-noise-in-2007-tiburon/103174)
**Author:** [@michael.g.workman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/michael.g.workman)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2017, 8:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problem-with-humming-and-vibration-noise-in-2007-tiburon/103174 "2017-04-20T20:43:16Z")
I noticed that my car makes a humming noise/vibration that gets worse the faster I drive. I had the front tires re-balanced but the noise still persists. I recently put my car into a dealership service, at Coastal Hy… --- ## [I bought a sketchy tiburon!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-bought-a-sketchy-tiburon/102533)
**Author:** [@8rogan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/8rogan)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2017, 12:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-bought-a-sketchy-tiburon/102533 "2017-04-04T00:08:35Z")
So, I bought a 2001 hyundai tiburon, its somewhat sketchy it was on craigslist for $1400 with a rebuilt title. I somehow managed to get it for $600 after he took weeks of thinking. When i went to look at it there was a g… --- ## [AC quits when stopped and got differing opinions from 2 shops](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-quits-when-stopped-and-got-differing-opinions-from-2-shops/84652)
**Author:** [@HeyLisa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HeyLisa)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2014, 8:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-quits-when-stopped-and-got-differing-opinions-from-2-shops/84652 "2014-04-19T20:22:25Z")
My AC quits working when in stop and go traffic or at a long light. Comes back on when I get going again after a minute or 2. One shop says thermistor another says thermostat is faulty causing engine to overheat. Not su… --- ## [Is it possible to drive my car without oil or am I being scammed?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-possible-to-drive-my-car-without-oil-or-am-i-being-scammed/83934)
**Author:** [@MaggieK](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MaggieK)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2014, 11:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-possible-to-drive-my-car-without-oil-or-am-i-being-scammed/83934 "2014-02-26T23:52:58Z")
I have a 2004 Hyundai Tiburon w/ ~ 78K miles. For the past several months it has been living in the garage and mostly been used to drive to and from the grocery store once every 2 weeks. I did let the maintenance lag l… --- ## [Car won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start/83742)
**Author:** [@cyclist](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cyclist)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2014, 9:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start/83742 "2014-02-18T09:42:24Z")
'01 Tiburon Service dealer tests -- battery & alternator good, and no predatory current draw fully charged / 24 hours / car starts fully charged / 36 hours / needs a jump fully charged / 48 hours w. positive cable disc… --- ## [2006 Tuburon SE thrown rod/piston](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-tuburon-se-thrown-rod-piston/81233)
**Author:** [@SteveJackson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SteveJackson)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2013, 3:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-tuburon-se-thrown-rod-piston/81233 "2013-09-08T03:08:56Z")
Hi, I bought a 2006 Tiburon Se manual last month it currently has 93,000 KM (55,000 miles0... I immediately changed the oil and did a safety check the only thing that needed work was a leak in the power steering. I hav… --- ## [Persistent Overheating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/persistent-overheating/80710)
**Author:** [@MarissaMiller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MarissaMiller)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2013, 11:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/persistent-overheating/80710 "2013-08-04T23:22:19Z")
2005 Hyundai Tiburon Keeps Overheating I live in Washington State and have a 2005 Hyundai Tiburon with less than 110,000 miles. I have had it for 5 years, and have not had any issues with the car until recently (last 2… --- ## [Hyundai tiburon](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-tiburon/78809)
**Author:** [@manda1591](https://community.cartalk.com/u/manda1591)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2013, 11:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-tiburon/78809 "2013-04-20T11:45:35Z")
hello i really need help! my 2001 Hyundai tiburon was driving great and out of no where i lost all function in my transmission. the motor revs but theres no movement. i had it towed home let it sit for 2 weeks when the w… --- ## [Hyundai Cruise control problem?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-cruise-control-problem/74136)
**Author:** [@tonys96](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tonys96)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2012, 6:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-cruise-control-problem/74136 "2012-08-19T06:32:55Z")
2007 Hyundai Tiburon, 4 cyl, auto. Often when the cruise control is engaged, and going up a hill with the need to accelerate, the car downshifts into what used to be called "passing gear", but does not upshift back into … --- ## [Car won't accelerate with AC on?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-accelerate-with-ac-on/66609)
**Author:** [@deannasue86](https://community.cartalk.com/u/deannasue86)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2011, 2:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-accelerate-with-ac-on/66609 "2011-08-02T14:33:55Z")
I drive a manual 2001 Hyundai Tiburon. I tried to take it on the expressway today and it took a long time for the RPMs to get high enough that I could shift gears. It seems to want to hover at about 2000. When I finally … --- ## [What the heck is going on?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-the-heck-is-going-on/63158)
**Author:** [@AconocO](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AconocO)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2011, 10:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-the-heck-is-going-on/63158 "2011-03-30T22:09:05Z")
Lights and everything going dead! replaced with new battery, new rebuilt alternator, plugs and wires. Keeps going dead when driving every thing dims out (dash lights) everything. Stop vehicle and it's ok until I shut it … --- ## [Rebuilt Title? Car Report Help. Should I buy?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rebuilt-title-car-report-help-should-i-buy/62345)
**Author:** [@paroxsitic](https://community.cartalk.com/u/paroxsitic)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2011, 9:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rebuilt-title-car-report-help-should-i-buy/62345 "2011-03-07T21:03:11Z")
I live in Michigan. I am looking to buy a 2003 Tiburon. It has 73,000 miles and the seller wants $5500 for it. I convinced him to go down to $5000 from evidence from edmunds and KBB. Looking at the pictures, the exterior… --- ## [Tuning Engine/computer to Maximize City MPG](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tuning-engine-computer-to-maximize-city-mpg/60784)
**Author:** [@agbesq](https://community.cartalk.com/u/agbesq)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2011, 5:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tuning-engine-computer-to-maximize-city-mpg/60784 "2011-02-02T17:08:35Z")
Most cars have their City MPG lower than their Highway MPG, but the Lincoln MKZ Hybrid lists Fuel economy: 41 city/36 hwy mpg . Is this higher city rating obtained through gear ratios, or computer tuning ? Is there… --- ## [Car engine gets too hot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-engine-gets-too-hot/59128)
**Author:** [@andrew6952](https://community.cartalk.com/u/andrew6952)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2010, 7:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-engine-gets-too-hot/59128 "2010-12-24T19:49:17Z")
my tiburon keeps over heating. i thought it was a coolent problem but when i filled it up and made sure it was not leaking it still heats up. if i keep the heat on full blast it seems to regulate itself but i end up ro… --- ## [Hyundai tiburon electric problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-tiburon-electric-problem/56550)
**Author:** [@andrew6952](https://community.cartalk.com/u/andrew6952)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2010, 12:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-tiburon-electric-problem/56550 "2010-10-19T00:32:53Z")
when i have my lights on my brake lights stay on all the time (brakes not engaged). also i noticed that my cruise control will not work unless i turn my light off. and one last clue is that when my lights are not turne… --- ## [Bad spin cycle at stop light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-spin-cycle-at-stop-light/53416)
**Author:** [@acttoday](https://community.cartalk.com/u/acttoday)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2010, 6:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-spin-cycle-at-stop-light/53416 "2010-08-12T18:06:20Z")
I have a 2000 Hyundai Tiburon the car runs fine except when in drive with the brake on then it idles very rough; as at a stop light. Park, reverse neutral, drive without brake runs smooth. --- ## [2001 hyundai tiburon gas tank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-hyundai-tiburon-gas-tank/51031)
**Author:** [@cara2393](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cara2393)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2010, 10:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-hyundai-tiburon-gas-tank/51031 "2010-06-28T22:09:11Z")
Every time my boyfriend and I go to fill up his gas tank it acts as though the tank is full when it is emptyand only lets little bits of gas in at the time. What could be in there or be causing this problem [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/tiburon/3185.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=tiburon)