Hyundai Equus: Black Exhaust Smoke → Symptoms & Diagnosis

Black smoke coming from your Hyundai Equus’s exhaust is definitely a concerning problem.  Different colored exhaust can mean different things.  Black smoke is typically of greater concern than white smoke. Dark black smoke coming from the exhaust of your Equus indicates that there could be a serious engine problem, and indicates that the air/fuel mixture … Read more

Hyundai Equus Engine Knocking Causes + How to Fix

One of the most alarming sounds you can hear from your Hyundai Equus is the engine knocking. Unfortunately, an engine knock can be a sign of significant engine problems. The first thing you should do is check your Equus’s oil. If it’s low, fill it up. If it appears frothy, there may be coolant getting into … Read more

Hyundai Equus: Bad MAF Sensor → Symptoms & Causes

  The mass airflow sensor (commonly abbreviated to MAF) is one of the most important engine management sensors.  A bad mass airflow sensor can leave your Hyundai Equus’s engine running rough, or even inoperable. A MAF sensor measures the density of the air entering the intake manifold.  It passes this information onto your Equus’s ECU. … Read more

Hyundai Equus Speedometer Not Working: Causes + How to Fix

One of the most inconvenient things that can happen to your Hyundai Equus is when the speedometer stops working.  You don’t realize how much you look at the thing until it’s always sitting at 0 MPH while driving down the road.   If your car’s speedometer is not working, it’s usually caused by an issue with … Read more

Hyundai Equus AC Not Cooling:  Why and How to Fix

One of the most inconvenient vehicular problems is when the A/C won’t blow cold air. If your Hyundai Equus isn’t keeping you cool, we’ve outlined some of the most common reasons why this might be happening. It is entirely possible for your Equus’s heater to work just fine even when the air conditioner is blowing … Read more

Hyundai Equus: Brakes Grinding  → Causes & Diagnosis

  One of the most common problems with the Hyundai Equus (or any vehicle) is when the brakes are grinding.  The number one cause of grinding brakes is going to be brake pads that have worn all of their friction material off.  But, there are other causes as well. Your Hyundai Equus is always going … Read more

Hyundai Equus’s Steering Wheel Shaking: Every Reason Why

If your Hyundai Equus’s steering wheel is shaking, you should deal with it immediately. A shaking steering wheel in the Hyundai Equus is caused by anything from the wheels and tires through the suspension (ball joints, tie rods, etc.) to the braking system.  We’ll start with the easiest things to check and move towards things … Read more

Hyundai Equus: Bad Coil Packs → Symptoms and Diagnosis

  Bad Coil Packs are one of the more problematic ignition issues that can occur with the Hyundai Equus.  A bad oil pack can make your Equus almost un-drivable.  Or it may have little effect at all on the engine’s ability to run.  It’ll get worse as they lose their ability to fire the spark plugs. … Read more

Hyundai Equus Not Starting: Causes + How to Fix

If your Hyundai Equus doesn’t start, you’ve found the right article.  Many different issues can cause the problem.  We cover all the likely ones in an order that makes sense when diagnosing the issue at home. This article is written with the assumption that you are looking for a way to get your Hyundai Equus … Read more