Hyundai Veloster Overheating While Idle: Causes + Fix

There are a few reasons why your Hyundai Veloster would be overheating when idling.  The most common ones include a bad thermostat, water pump, electric fans, and low coolant level.  This guide is intended to help you find the cause of this overheating in the most efficient way possible.  So, let’s start with what’s easy … Read more

Hyundai Veloster:  P0068 MAP/MAF Throttle Position Correlation

P0068 in the Hyundai Veloster is a generic OBD II code.  In layman’s terms, it means that the MAP (manifold absolute pressure) and/or MAF (mass airflow sensor) are providing the Veloster’s computer contradicting data compared to what it should be in relation to the throttle position sensor. The throttle position sensor tells the computer how … Read more

Hyundai Veloster: Engine Smoking Causes + Diagnosis

A smoking engine is a serious thing.  If your Hyundai Veloster’s engine has smoke coming from it, it needs to be addressed right away.  It can be caused by quite a few different problems, none of which should be ignored. The most common reasons why your Veloster’s engine would smoke include overheating, burning oil, or … Read more

Hyundai Veloster:  Bad Sway Bar Links (Common Symptoms)

Sway bar links are responsible for connecting your Hyundai Veloster’s sway bar to the chassis.  The job of a sway bar is to eliminate body roll by helping the tires keep better contact with the road, which improves the handling characteristics of your Veloster.  If you have a bad sway bar link, your vehicle will … Read more

Hyundai Veloster Shuts Down While Driving (Common Causes)

If your Hyundai Veloster is shutting down while driving, it’s a real safety hazard.  Vehicles are a lot harder to control without power brakes or steering. Below is a list of the most common reasons your Veloster would randomly die while driving.  Before looking at anything, is the check engine light on?  If it is, … Read more

Hyundai Veloster:  Brake Lights Not Working Diagnosis

Brake lights are one of the most critical safety features that your Hyundai Veloster has.  They let other drivers know when you are slowing down, and that they need to slow down too.  If your brake lights aren’t working, you’re way more likely to get rear ended than normal.  The good news is that troubleshooting … Read more

Hyundai Veloster Dies After Starting Diagnosis

It can be very disconcerting if your Hyundai Veloster is starting and then dies.  It is most likely caused by some type of issue with the electrical or fuel system.  But, there can be other causes as well. Your Veloster’s engine needs 3 things constantly and in the proper proportion to keep running. Air Fuel … Read more