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HOMESERVICE MANUALSHYUNDAI1999ELANTRA WAGON L4-2.0LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISCRUISE CONTROLCRUISE CONTROL SERVO CABLETESTING AND INSPECTION
1999 Hyundai Elantra Wagon L4-2.0L
Cruise Control Servo Cable: Testing and Inspection
1999 Hyundai Elantra Wagon L4-2.0LSECTION Testing and Inspection
INSPECTION
1. Confirm there are no sharp bends in cables.
2. Depress the accelerator pedal and check to see the throttle lever moves smoothly from fully closed to fully open.
3. Check inner cables for correct slack.
4. If there is too much slack or no slack, adjust play by the following procedures.
HINT
1. If the cable is very loose, the loss of speed going uphill will be large.
2. If the cable is too tight, the idle RPM will become high.
1. Confirm there are no sharp bends in cables.
2. Depress the accelerator pedal and check to see the throttle lever moves smoothly from fully closed to fully open.
3. Check inner cables for correct slack.
4. If there is too much slack or no slack, adjust play by the following procedures.
HINT
1. If the cable is very loose, the loss of speed going uphill will be large.
2. If the cable is too tight, the idle RPM will become high.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.