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Hyundai Accent 2000–2002technical service bulletin

Bulletin 0336017 · NHTSA communication 10004627 · issued Sep 1, 2003

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Engine and Engine Cooling
component
2000–2002
model years
3
vehicle entries

Official summary

Slower than usual acceleration after an initial cold start; greater than usual rpm drop when engaging drive or reverse; check engine light on and p0116 stored. *tt

What a TSB means. Technical service bulletins are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free (warranty extensions are an exception worth checking). The full document is available via NHTSA’s vehicle lookup.