Hyundai ix35 2009 - 2015 - The most common problems and failures

hyundai ix35

What are the most common problems and failures of the Hyundai ix35 and how to solve them?

Hyundai ix35 - ALL MODELS 
PROBLEM - Unusual noise from the mechanism when locking or unlocking the door.
CAUSE - Failure of the door locking mechanism due to insufficient lubrication.
REPAIR - Install a modified door locking mechanism.

Hyundai ix35 - ALL MODELS 
PROBLEM - Tapping from the front suspension on uneven surfaces.
CAUSE - Front link balance lever wear.
REPAIR - Install the modified front balance balance link levers. Tighten the nuts to 98-118 Nm.

Hyundai ix35 - ALL MODELS 
PROBLEM - Pounding from the rear suspension on uneven surfaces.
CAUSE - Wear of the connecting rod of the rear balance bar.
REPAIR - Install the rear balance bar link levers. Tighten the nuts to 98-118 Nm.

Hyundai ix35 - MODELS WITH 4 × 4 DRIVE 
PROBLEM - Knocking from the rear suspension.
CAUSE - Loose rear rear lower arm safety bolt.
REPAIR - Replace the outer retaining bolts on both lower rear suspension arms to 152-157 Nm.

Hyundai ix35 - MODELS WITH 4 × 4 DRIVE 
PROBLEM - Knocking from the rear suspension.
CAUSE - Loose rear oscillating shoulder safety bolts.
REPAIR - Remove one rear oscillating shoulder safety bolt. Thoroughly clean the rear hub and safety bolt threads. Lubricate the thread with Loctite 2701, install the screw and tighten to 44-54 Nm. Repeat the procedure on the remaining 3 screws and then for all 4 on the other side.

Hyundai ix35 - MODELS WITH 4 × 4 DRIVE 
PROBLEM - Creaking from the front suspension when driving over ‘lying cops’ at low temperatures.
CAUSE - Moves between the front shock absorber rod protection and the upper front suspension bearing.
REPAIR - Pull the shock absorber rod cover down. Apply sealant to the upper outer edge of the shock absorber rod protection and mount the shock absorber.

Hyundai ix35 - MODELS WITH 4 × 4 DRIVE 
PROBLEM - The instrument panel gauges occasionally fall to the starting position. The daytime running lights flicker occasionally.
CAUSE - Instrument panel control module error.
REPAIR - Install the modified instrument panel. The modified instrument panel is marked with a green dot.

Hyundai ix 35 - MODELS WITH MANUAL GEARBOX 
PROBLEM - Difficult to engage gears.
CAUSE - Defective clutch master hydraulic cylinder.
REPAIR - Install the modified clutch master cylinder. Bleed the clutch hydraulic system.

Hyundai ix 35 - MODELS WITH MANUAL GEARBOX 
PROBLEM - The clutch pedal slowly returns to the fully released position.
CAUSE - Improper clutch pedal.
REPAIR - Install the modified clutch pedal.

Hyundai ix 35 - DIESEL MODELS 1.7 WITH MANUAL GEARBOX 
PROBLEM - Acceleration delay.
CAUSE - Software error engine computer (ECM).
REPAIR - Check components, electronics and mechanics to eliminate other possible causes. If no error is found: reprogram the control module with the upgraded software.

Hyundai ix 35 - MODELS WITH CODES D4HA-H / D4HA-L 
PROBLEM - Improper idling.
CAUSE - Damaged heater due to faulty relay.
REPAIR - Install the modified heater relay. If error code P0684 is present, install new heaters.

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