In some vehicles, the manufacturer's protective internal coating of the electronic crank angle sensor does not meet specifications, which can cause an open circuit at high operating temperatures. This can cause the vehicle to stall.
Electrical system
Hyundai Excel Electrical problems by year
43 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Hyundai Excel's electrical system. Dead batteries, warning lights, wiring, alternators, infotainment and electronic module failures.
Electrical complaints by model year
Electrical recalls
Latest Excel electrical complaints
1994 Hyundai excel. Consumer writes in regards to misinformation concerning vehicle brakes and tire tread depth. *Tgw the consumer stated one of the tires had a leak, the spark plugs, drive belts and wheel bearing needed to be replaced. The vehicle would not start on several occasions, until finally the battery was replaced. Within a couple of months, the consumer began hearing a grinding sound upon stopping. Upon inspection, it was determined the right rear brake was worn down to the metal and the wheel cylinder was leaking braking fluid. In addition to needing new brake shoes, the vehicle also needed new drums and wheel cylinders. *Jb
Tl*the contact owns a 1993 hyundai excel. While stopped at a red light, after only traveling one mile, the engine stalled and smoke and flames appeared under the hood. The fire department was called and extinguished the fire. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and then to her insurance company. The insurance representative diagnosed the failure as a failed ecu; however, they were not willing to cover all the damages to the vehicle. The manufacturer has not been notified. The vehicle has not been repaired and remains at the contact's residence. The failure and current mileages were 101,000.
There is a huge safety defect in the older hyundai automobile computers or ecu boxes. The internal capacitors (rubycon and nicycon) fail causing acid to leak out on the computer board, leading to complete computer failure. The car stalls out while driving unexpectedly with no warning, leading to a serious road hazard for all occupants of this vehicle . The car will also idle erratically, yielding numerous computer , and no start and stalling situations that are unpredictability have replaced 4 computers (ecu's) in...
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my 1992 hyundai excel . There are several internet articles and auto computer rebuild sites documenting these defective components in the hyundai computer. I also sent close-up photos of the ecu component defects, as well as a letter from the hyundai service manager to hyundai motors, but they are uncooperative. I have tried many times to contact hyundai motors and they would not offer any replacement or rebuild on this defective part. I feel this is a definite , serious and dangerous, road hazard that should be a recall in all these 1992 hyundai excel automobiles. People's lives are at stake driving with these defective computers in their cars. I hope you can help~many thanks. *Nm
While driving key in the ignition turned of by itself. Lost all power. Dealer contacted. *Ak
Consumer was traveling about 30mph on highway, and she noticed that vehicle was hesitating/poppying, and didn't have any speed. Also, smoke was coming from underneath vehicle. Vehicle was on fire. *Ak
Consumer does not have a part no. / Serial no. Inprinted on the distributor, which is called a sparker. Without the correct sparkeer part no. Consumer cannot start vehicle/if the wrong one was purchased it will cause overheating,burning of the ignition wires which could result in a fire. (Sparker p/n 102271200020). *Yc
Consumer may have the wrong sparker/stricker within the ignition system. Yh
Electrical problem, trouble opening drivers side door, and fuel pump failed.
During vehicle operation the vehicle stalls without warning. This has been a continuous problem. *Ak
For several months owner had interference in electrical system. Head lights dimmed when other electric accessories were used/alternator charged correctly and belts tightened w/no change in condition. Two mechanics stated everything checked out fine.*
During vehicle operation smoke was noticed coming from the dash area. The vehicle stalled due to a blown alternator fuse. *Ak
Electronic computer failed causing engine stall.
Will not have part for another (4) weeks. System made by dynamic electronics.*Ak
The b+ wire becomes very hot and causes the alternator to burn. *Ak
The vehicle caught on fire while parked, fire under the dash. Fire dept. Says it was an electrical fire. Please describe. *Ak
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data