2012 Hyundai Accent Technical Service Bulletins

105 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2012 Hyundai Accent. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10170511Dec 17, 2019Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. If you are servicing a vehicle with a transmission slipping concern, follow the Service Procedure shown below and perform a stall test. This TSB provides a procedure to test each clutch in the transmission. If the vehicle fails the stall test, replace the transmission. ? PASS: Stall speed is between 1700~2900 rpm (See shop manual for stall speed). ? FAIL: Engine revs to redline limit (6,000~6,500 rpm). If so…
• 10169380Nov 15, 2019Electrical system. If you are servicing a vehicle with the DTC or symptoms listed below, refer to the Service Procedure to diagnose the condition. ? Diagnostic trouble codes: ?P0705 - Range switch sensor circuit ?P0706 - Range switch range/performance ?P0707 - Range switch - open circuit ?P0708 - Range switch - short circuit or multiple inputs ? Symptoms: ?Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) illuminated ?4th gear fail-safe ?No gear…
• 10169370Nov 4, 2019Back-over prevention (rear camera), Lane departure. The Blind Spot Detection (BSD) or Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) is a system that measures the speed of and distance from the following vehicles by using two magnetic wave radar sensors attached in the rear bumper. The BSD/BCW detects vehicles within the blind spot zone and gives off an alarm (visual and audible). The two magnetic radar sensors provide these functions for BSD/BCW: ? Senses other vehicles in the…
• 10167253Oct 14, 2019Equipment. This bulletin provides instruction detailing the proper methodology for scanning and uploading captured GDS data files to the Techline Repository. Compliance with this bulletin ensures that the GDS data files are correctly transferred and matched with a Techline Case number.
• 10165455Aug 12, 2019Transmission and drivetrain, Engine, Equipment. If you are servicing an applicable vehicle with a ?Check Engine? light on and one or more of the DTC listed below, follow the repair procedure and replace the related solenoid and oil pressure harness
• 10163279Jun 4, 2019Transmission and drivetrain. This TSB provides a procedure to diagnose and repair a transaxle for the following Incorrect Ratio DTC (transaxle clutch slipping more than 200 rpm in gear).
• 10160106Apr 22, 2019Steering. This bulletin provides information regarding replacement of the column-mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) system as separate components.
• 10160098Apr 15, 2019Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. This bulletin provides the procedure to write the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) during the replacement of the Engine Control Module (ECM) or Powertrain Control Module (PCM). Once the VIN has been programmed to the ECM/PCM, it cannot be removed or overwritten.
• 10158803Mar 13, 2019Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This bulletin provides information on the serviceable parts for the outside mirror assembly. When diagnosing and repairing the outside mirror, do not replace the entire assembly. Refer to page 2 of this TSB for replacement of individual parts.
• 10142696Jun 7, 2018Engine cooling. Certain 2012-2016 1.6L VELOSTER (FS) vehicles may experience a check engine warning light with the following DTC(s) found stored in the Engine Control Module (ECM): ? DTC P0455 - Evaporative emission system-Leak detected (Large leak) ? DTC P0456 - Evaporative System (EVAP) - Very Small Leak ? DTC P0449 - Canister Closed Valve (CCV) - Restricted Vent Circuit ?
• 10138235Apr 30, 2018Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. The shift lever on some 6-speed vehicles may intermittently not shift out of Park. This bulletin provides the diagnostic procedures to correct this condition.
• 10138240Apr 6, 2018Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. If you are servicing a vehicle with a harsh and/or delayed shift, use the GDS as shown in the Service Procedure to measure shift engagement time.
• 10123305Oct 4, 2017Transmission and drivetrain. Before installing an automatic transmission, check the depth of the torque converter in the case to confirm the torque converter is fully installed in the transmission. If this is not done, the oil pump may be damaged.
• 10117373Aug 3, 2017Equipment. If you are servicing a vehicle with the DTC or symptoms listed below, refer to the Service Procedure to diagnose the condition. ? Diagnostic trouble codes: ? P0705 - Range switch sensor circuit ? P0706 - Range switch range/performance ? P0707 - Range switch - open circuit ? P0708 - Range switch - short circuit or multiple inputs ? Symptoms: ? Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) illuminated ? 4th gear fail-safe ? No…
• 10110934Mar 1, 2017Electrical system, Fuel system. This bulletin provides information related to ECM (Engine Control Module) software update for diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0441 - Canister Purge Valve (CPV) - Incorrect CPV Flow. There is no vehicle performance concern associated with this condition.
• 10119104Nov 16, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. The shift lever on some vehicles may intermittently not shift out of Park. This bulletin provides the diagnostic procedures to correct this condition.
• 10082455Aug 9, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. "the pcm or tcm contains logic to adjust solenoid duty and line pressure as needed to compensate for normal clutch wear over the life of the transaxle. This bulletin provides the procedures necessary to reset (erase) and relearn the pcm/tcm adaptive values. After the following repairs have been completed, the pcm/tcm adaptive values must be reset in order to provide optimum shift quality. If the procedure is not…
• 10081533Aug 2, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. The shift lever on some 6-speed vehicles may intermittently not shift out of park. This bulletin provides the diagnostic procedures to correct this condition.
• 10081115Apr 18, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. The following vehicles are equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission. The atf level must be checked by the following procedure.
• 10076424Apr 1, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (6-SPEED) ATM FLUID LEVEL CHECK Description: The following vehicles are equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission. The ATF level must be checked by the following procedure: NOTICE Use only ATF meeting the SP-IV specification approved by Hyundai. DO NOT use SP-III or other ATF which may result in degradation of shift quality or transaxle durability.
• 10059671Aug 1, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10059670Jul 1, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10059669Jun 1, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10055861May 1, 2014Engine. Crankshaft pulley bolt and changes to the tightning torgue on certain accent and veloster vehicles.
• 10061241Feb 1, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10061235Oct 1, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10061047Oct 1, 2013Brakes. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10061234Sep 1, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10059698Jul 23, 2013Equipment, Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10065902Jul 1, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10061046Jul 1, 2013Brakes. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10059660Jul 1, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10053699Jul 1, 2013Electrical system. Hyundai: on certain vehicles, a procedural update for ecm and tcm software logic to revise auto cruise control (acc) logic, evaporative emission system-leak detected, system too rich at higher load, fuel level sensor a circuit range/performance. Models 2012 accent.
• 10059650Jun 1, 2013Equipment, Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10061232May 1, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10052147Apr 1, 2013Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. Hyundai: information has been provided regarding procedure in repairing and replacing related part to transmission solenoid dtc for certain vehicles. Models 2010-2013 tucson, santa fe, 2011-2013 sonata, elantra, azera, 2012-2013 accent, 2013 veloster.
• 10059658Mar 1, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10059656Feb 1, 2013Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10059653Jan 1, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10072056Dec 1, 2012Electrical system, Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10060557Dec 1, 2012Equipment, Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10059868Nov 1, 2012Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10059629Nov 1, 2012Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10059628Nov 1, 2012Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10059618Nov 1, 2012Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10059630Oct 1, 2012Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10044129May 14, 2012Engine cooling. Hyundai: ecm update. Dealers must perform this service campaign on all affected vehicles whenever an affected vehicle is in the shop for any maintenance or repair.
• 10044203May 1, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. Hyundai: atm input and output speed sensor dtc p0717, p0721 and p0722. Do not replace transmission for the dtc. Instead, follow the repair procedure and replace the related part. Also included model azera model year 2012.
• 10044205Apr 1, 2012Engine cooling. Hyundai: this bulletin provides information related to the ecm software update of some vehicles to revise ecm dtc(s).
• 10044189Mar 1, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. Hyundai: automatic transaxle harsh and/or delayed shift- gds analysis. Also included model elantra model year 2013.

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