2000 Hyundai Elantra Dies While Driving

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MISSYC63
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I sure hope someone can point me in the right direction. Hyundai Elentra 2000, 61,000 miles. I was driving my car and I could feel like a chug, such as poor gas to the engine. My car died, I was able to start up right away. Two days go by, no signs of any trouble. I drove aprox 20 minutes and again felt that chug, then a sound of a " click" and the card died. I sat for 20 minutes trying to figure out my next step. The car started I was able to drive a couple miles, the samething happend. Sat for a bit, drove again. The longer I let the car sit the farther I could drive. Anyone give me some thought of what it could be? Words are possible problem with the Egine Control Module. [i:c77838f7d0]**** the car dies whether I am sitting or[/i:c77838f7d0] [i:c77838f7d0]driving **** [/i:c77838f7d0]Estimate 600 dollars for that thing from Hyundai. Thanks!
Apr 7, 2006 at 6:44 AM
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PEPPERMRJ
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Test the crankshaft position sensor and it's wiring/connections.

If you do need a computer, try a junkyard,

Good luck and let us know. :)
Apr 7, 2006 at 2:24 PM

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Test the crankshaft position sensor and its wiring and connections. If a computer is needed, consider a junkyard unit instead of a new dealer ECM.

Conversation Summary

A 2000 Hyundai Elantra with 61,000 miles chugs as if it is not getting fuel, then dies whether sitting or driving. It restarts after sitting, and a longer wait allows a longer drive. The owner was told the engine control module might be the problem and was quoted about $600. The expert advised testing the crankshaft position sensor and its wiring and connections, and suggested a junkyard computer if one is needed.

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