1999 Hyundai Elantra Shakes and Loses Power

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VERONICABARRY33
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Hi!

I own a 1999 hyundai elantra with 85,000 miles on it.

My car, upon starting, begins to shake violently and then loses power, I mean refusing to move forward. I have to then put the gear into park and then turn the car off and then on again, and then everything is fine.

Any ideas why this is just starting to happen?

Thanks - any responses appreciated![/b]
Apr 13, 2006 at 5:56 PM
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LOSONE
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It could be fuel or ignition. I would first pull the plugs and see their condition. They are a 40-50K mile replacement on thet engine.
Apr 14, 2006 at 2:45 AM
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Inspect the spark plugs, which are due around 40,000–50,000 miles on this engine, and check for fuel or ignition problems that could cause the violent shaking and power loss after starting.

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The owner of a 1999 Hyundai Elantra with 85,000 miles reports that the car shakes violently after starting and then loses power until it is shifted to park and restarted, after which it runs normally. The expert says the cause could be fuel or ignition and recommends removing the spark plugs to inspect their condition, noting they are typically replaced at 40,000–50,000 miles.

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