Did it in under an hour! Very helpful video. When you drop the steering, it gets caught on a cord across the bottom. Just unclip that one electric cord and your good. You do need to pull the steering column toward you to get the clearance to reach the little motor...rest it on the seat. Putting it back, you have to lift (a bit heavy) AND push BACK to get it in place. I had to lay in the floor well to get the leverage and quickly put the 2 nuts on to hold it. Don't be scared of this one DIY'ers. It's not as difficult as you may think. Everything clips back easily. Thank you again for the video!
Thank you for an easier solution and great video and narration! Saves owners a lot of money that they contribute a few bucks to you rather than hundreds to a repair shop or dealer.
Great video, thanks for posting! I just bought the coupling for less than $3 at the dealer and installed it myself in about 40 minutes and no more clicking. Mine sounded bad like yours, but once I opened it up, I found it wasn't disintegrated like yours was, but just very flexible and easily bent with my fingers, and the new one is very stiff. The dealer wanted $300 in labor, they figured about 2 and a half hours to do it, meanwhile on the TSB, they allow .8 hours to do it. The only thing I did differently was that I disconnected the negative battery terminal and pulled the 270V fuse after turning the steering wheel to get out the 2 screws with the car running.
It’s not bad honestly, many of the other videos make it look more complicated than it was. No need to disconnect all the harnesses and pull the column out. Good luck
Great job on this video👍. Followed it and did my self in about 2 hours. One tip I have for the back screw of the motor, you can unscrew the off-white fuse box on the left and it will drop to give you more room to remove it. Worked for me. Thanks again!
Did mine today. Getting old (72) so took me about 4 hours (took a lot of breaks) steering column pretty heavy and could have used 4 hands to hang back up. Plastic pieces were the worse for me to snap back together but saved me $400. Thanks for this video. Didn’t take column out and didn’t mess with airbag etc.
Hey there Neal. Go to know you repaired your steering problem the DIY way. You save yourself a nice chunk of change sir. And sir. Age has nothing to do with it. Determination supersedes. The best part about it all if the great feeling of accomplishment. That no one can take away from you. Glad you found the video useful. Thank you for commenting.
Neal...same here. I'm 69...going to be 70 in April.Now, my 2014 Sonata drives like it used to. I also did a full brake job...rotors and pads, and am planning to replace my right front axle and front end struts. It's all nuts and bolts, so anyone can do it.
@@sanityone649 did my brakes last summer and got new tires. Now it does drive like new. My friend has a 2008 with over 250K on it and it still looks and drives like new. My 2008 Sonata had 126K on it when I traded up to the 2013 but it still drove like new. Good dependable cars.
I really enjoyed watching you do this. Thank you so much for the video. After 250000 miles my Sonata steering was doing this so now I can look forward to fixing it. Thanks again. Btw... The video quality was excellent.!
Thanks for the beautiful detailed video. I got the spare for 3 bucks but, they said the service charge would be $500 + tax in service station. Local mechanic gave me the quote for $400. Then I decided to do it myself with the help of my roommate. It took us 2 hrs to fix it completely.
Manoj Amrutharaj Thank you for commenting. You just saved yourself a few hundred dollars by doing the work yourself. Hope you found the video useful and again. Thank you for watching and commenting.
Very helpful video. Took me a little over 3 hours, but I took a couple breaks and was working in the dark with my headlamp. The back torx bolt was a booger to get out and put back in. Had to turn the steering wheel a bit to get the column up in place far enough to get the bolts started. All in all not too bad.
my 2015 Sorento has been making this sound, I mostly notice it in the summer. My Sorento is in the shop for the 2.4L engine replacement under warranty/recall but I plan on doing this fix after I get my car back.
hey there Lenny. still had to move a few things out of the way. Had to replace the coupling. called a local shop to get a quote. I got quoted 215.00 for the job. the guy went on as to how complicated it was and that the steering column had to come out. I just wanted to see how much I was going to have to pay if I didn't do it myself. thank you for watching brother
@@JoesBusBarn My local Hyundai dealership wanted $232.00 out the door, part included. The service manager knew the price without looking anything up. I got the impression they do a lot of steering couplers.
Just finished this job on my '13 Azera. It has power telescoping & tilt steering and knee airbag so the column is a bit heavier and has a few more electrical connectors. Part at local Hyundai dealer in Houston sells them loose for $1.35 ea. This car wasn't part of a recall like Sonata's and Elantra's which sucks and explains why they sell the part for so cheap and not even in a sealed plastic bag in my opinion because they are selling so many of them. Should be a total recall on the coupler. Now the important repair tips. Follow what you have already seen to remove the covers and connectors including the two lowest connectors in the fuse panel that are part of a wire loom connected to the steering column, this way they aren't in a bind when you drop the column down. There is also one small connector on the far right with a blue retaining clip that must also come out for same reason (connected to a wire loom on the column). it is right next to a 2nd connector with a blue retaining clip but that one you will see is not part of a wire loom on the column so leave it. The blue clip pulls/prys straight up with some force, then the white connector comes right out. Lastly, and most importantly, once you have replaced the coupler and put the 3 motor screws back in and are ready to "hang" the steering column I highly recommend removing the the metal hanger tab because it just gets in the way and doesn't allow the bottom back bolts to line up with their threaded holes. Stabbing the column onto the front top studs is easy but I fought the heavy column several times before just removing the hanger (mine was held in place with a phillips/8mm machine screw so it came right off), then the very next "stab" onto the studs captured with the two nuts and the back bottom bolts lined right up and screwed in great.
Great video. You are like me. I watched the same videos and thought, can I do this by removing less stuff? That rear screw looks like a pain, but you show it’s possible. Hope my repair goes as smooth as yours. Thanks man.
I have a 2013 Sonata as well but the 2.4L version, not the hybrid. I followed your steps but when I dropped the steering wheel on the seat, the steering motor was still not exposed, not even close to be able to access the screws. Not sure if there are some differences because of our cars. I had to put everything back together.
12-2020: Joe, I just found out that the brake switch pad...the one under the brake switch, on the brake pedal lever, is under an extended warranty. 15 years and unlimited mileage. I'm having mine replaced at my local Hyundai dealership Wednesday. My car: 2014 Sonata with 117,000 miles on it. The part is only $6.00, but it's a pain to put in...for me anyway. Know this...the parts department was only too happy to sell me the part so I could install it. It wasn't until I asked about the recall on the pad, that the parts guy looked it up and told me about the extended, unlimited warranty and free installation. So, you gotta ask.
Hey there Sanityone. Appreciate the info. Going to check on that tomorrow. Mine hasn’t given me issues but have it replaced to prevent future issues. Thank you again. I’ll let you know how it went
The noise got worst on my car, I placed the rubber piece on the bottom properly but the top part I just pushed it down. Are you supposed to align it a specific way?
I am facing the issue of occasional left pulling in Hyundai Elantra after calibrating the steering angle sensor as well, it is any symptom of bad flexible coupling..
There is an extended warranty (TSB) for this problem with the MDPS steering coupler 10 yrs/ 100k miles. I just got my 2013 Sonata fixed for free by the dealer. Also for 2015 - 2017 Sonata the warranty has been extended to 15 yrs /150k miles. The warranty covers original and subsequent owners. Just do a search for Hyundai TSBs.
If your car has under 100,000 miles, this is covered under an extended warranty from the dealer. Give them a call. Mine goes in Monday free of charge and I'm also the 2nd owner
Question for you guys. I did this repair. Now, My car won't go out of park. It's like I'm not stepping on the brake. I can't press the lever on the gear shift. And when I try, I get a click from under the dash. Any Ideas? Could I have damaged the brake switch? One other thing. My TRACTION control light is now on. It wasn't before. Just wondering. Oh well, tomorrows another day. Any help is appreciated. Thanks in advance.
@@JoesBusBarn Oopsies...I forgot to reconnect the brake switch. Now all is well. BTW...my 2014 doesn't use the blade type brake switch...my brake switch uses a smaller connector with four round pins instead of four flat blade connectors. Be sure that you know which you have, in case you want to buy one...the parts stores will sell you the blade type every time, they did me. Thanks again, Joe.
You know there is an extended warranty for this from the dealer. If your car has less than 100,000 miles, it's covered. Mine goes in Monday and I'm the 2nd owner.
12-2020: Just wanted to make this comment. I see that some of you were quoted some very high prices compared to what my Hyundai dealership charges to replace the steering coupler. My dealership quoted $232.00 out the door, part included, versus the 4 and 5 hundred some of you were quoted by your local service stations and garages.
The quoted prices a year ago were somewhat higher (for unknown reasons). Maybe it’s based on location or the service writer was tagging extra services to the ticket. They are always trying to tag extras on when it’s customer pay.
Just got off the phone with the Hyundai dealership and they will replace this free even if you are not the original owner as long as the vehicle is under 100K miles. The wording he used when reading it out loud was "and subsequent owner." Use this link - autoservice.hyundaiusa.com/TXX7/MicroSiteTemplate/MicroSiteTemplateVINValidate/2687 to enter your VIN # to see if your car qualifies before you call the dealer.
Hey there Zich. Wish I could have done that but my car is already past the 100 mark. It’s good for whomever owns these cars (under 100,000) so they don’t have out of pocket expenses. Thank u for the heads up and thank u for watching.
Zich Ragland Sir. You are right. This should have become a recall. There’s a bit of work involved to replace a 1 inch coupling (rubber grommet). But hey. Had to get replaced. The thumping noise had to go.
Your very welcome. Sorry to hear your car has given that many issues brother. Glad the video help you out a bit. Thanks for watching and commenting. Greatly appreciated.
Troy Brooks after u click on video. There is a small arrow on right corner under small screen. Hit that and it will expose description. It’s the last sentence.
Did it in under an hour! Very helpful video. When you drop the steering, it gets caught on a cord across the bottom. Just unclip that one electric cord and your good. You do need to pull the steering column toward you to get the clearance to reach the little motor...rest it on the seat. Putting it back, you have to lift (a bit heavy) AND push BACK to get it in place. I had to lay in the floor well to get the leverage and quickly put the 2 nuts on to hold it. Don't be scared of this one DIY'ers. It's not as difficult as you may think. Everything clips back easily. Thank you again for the video!
Hey there Scott. You are absolutely right. It’s not complicated. Just a bit of time and patience is required. Appreciate the comment.
My wife’s car is doing this same thing but a little worse……it’s a 2013 Hyundai Sonata.
This the best quick fix video to repair the steering coupling -
Oh god, thank you man. you're the best one I've ever seen doing the same job no more crap neither of releasing Airbag nor fuse box, thank you man.
Hey there D7. Glad you found the video to your liking. Hope it helps out. Thank you for the comment.
I agree! Didn't have to unplug the battery either! Thanks!
The hook on the top of the steering wheel column does that hook onto anything
Thank you for an easier solution and great video and narration! Saves owners a lot of money that they contribute a few bucks to you rather than hundreds to a repair shop or dealer.
I just did mine today. Followed your instructions step by step and got the job done. Very smooth, thank you for the video.👍🏻👍🏻
Great video, thanks for posting! I just bought the coupling for less than $3 at the dealer and installed it myself in about 40 minutes and no more clicking. Mine sounded bad like yours, but once I opened it up, I found it wasn't disintegrated like yours was, but just very flexible and easily bent with my fingers, and the new one is very stiff. The dealer wanted $300 in labor, they figured about 2 and a half hours to do it, meanwhile on the TSB, they allow .8 hours to do it.
The only thing I did differently was that I disconnected the negative battery terminal and pulled the 270V fuse after turning the steering wheel to get out the 2 screws with the car running.
My dealer asked for $500. Im gonna do as you said with the batts and follow these videos with the least amount steps necessary
It’s not bad honestly, many of the other videos make it look more complicated than it was. No need to disconnect all the harnesses and pull the column out. Good luck
GREAT video. I'm doing mine Saturday. Thanks for the tips.
Great job on this video👍. Followed it and did my self in about 2 hours. One tip I have for the back screw of the motor, you can unscrew the off-white fuse box on the left and it will drop to give you more room to remove it. Worked for me. Thanks again!
Did mine today. Getting old (72) so took me about 4 hours (took a lot of breaks) steering column pretty heavy and could have used 4 hands to hang back up. Plastic pieces were the worse for me to snap back together but saved me $400. Thanks for this video. Didn’t take column out and didn’t mess with airbag etc.
Hey there Neal. Go to know you repaired your steering problem the DIY way. You save yourself a nice chunk of change sir. And sir. Age has nothing to do with it. Determination supersedes. The best part about it all if the great feeling of accomplishment. That no one can take away from you. Glad you found the video useful. Thank you for commenting.
Neal...same here. I'm 69...going to be 70 in April.Now, my 2014 Sonata drives like it used to. I also did a full brake job...rotors and pads, and am planning to replace my right front axle and front end struts. It's all nuts and bolts, so anyone can do it.
@@sanityone649 did my brakes last summer and got new tires. Now it does drive like new. My friend has a 2008 with over 250K on it and it still looks and drives like new. My 2008 Sonata had 126K on it when I traded up to the 2013 but it still drove like new. Good dependable cars.
I really enjoyed watching you do this. Thank you so much for the video. After 250000 miles my Sonata steering was doing this so now I can look forward to fixing it. Thanks again.
Btw... The video quality was excellent.!
Hey there Michael. Your comment is appreciated. Your going to find out that it is actually an easy repair.
You’re a good teacher. Just go the point and showed us!
I would suggest disconnecting the negative ground cable prior to starting the procedure.
Thank you this was a wealth of information . Your video quality was perfect .
Hey there Donald. Appreciate the comment. I’m glad you found the video useful. Thank you again for commenting.
Awsome...I'm fixing to do this easy task (easy-because of your video)..thank you
Thanks for the beautiful detailed video. I got the spare for 3 bucks but, they said the service charge would be $500 + tax in service station. Local mechanic gave me the quote for $400. Then I decided to do it myself with the help of my roommate. It took us 2 hrs to fix it completely.
Manoj Amrutharaj Thank you for commenting. You just saved yourself a few hundred dollars by doing the work yourself. Hope you found the video useful and again. Thank you for watching and commenting.
@@JoesBusBarn , it costed me like $4 to fix it. Saved me $400. Thanks again!
Awesome my friend. DIY saves us a bunch. Time well spent.
Very helpful video. Took me a little over 3 hours, but I took a couple breaks and was working in the dark with my headlamp. The back torx bolt was a booger to get out and put back in. Had to turn the steering wheel a bit to get the column up in place far enough to get the bolts started. All in all not too bad.
Well done bro love what you did
my 2015 Sorento has been making this sound, I mostly notice it in the summer. My Sorento is in the shop for the 2.4L engine replacement under warranty/recall but I plan on doing this fix after I get my car back.
The camera is good and the fact you found a simpler way to change out a steering couple, nice
hey there Lenny. still had to move a few things out of the way. Had to replace the coupling. called a local shop to get a quote. I got quoted 215.00 for the job. the guy went on as to how complicated it was and that the steering column had to come out. I just wanted to see how much I was going to have to pay if I didn't do it myself. thank you for watching brother
kennyv197504 sorry Kenny. I responded and started with Lenny. My bad brother
@@JoesBusBarn My local Hyundai dealership wanted $232.00 out the door, part included. The service manager knew the price without looking anything up. I got the impression they do a lot of steering couplers.
buen video Joe, bien explicado y Gracias por responder al inmail
We can't thank you enough for this video! We were able to replace it ourselves, it took about an hour and half😊
Just finished this job on my '13 Azera. It has power telescoping & tilt steering and knee airbag so the column is a bit heavier and has a few more electrical connectors. Part at local Hyundai dealer in Houston sells them loose for $1.35 ea. This car wasn't part of a recall like Sonata's and Elantra's which sucks and explains why they sell the part for so cheap and not even in a sealed plastic bag in my opinion because they are selling so many of them. Should be a total recall on the coupler. Now the important repair tips. Follow what you have already seen to remove the covers and connectors including the two lowest connectors in the fuse panel that are part of a wire loom connected to the steering column, this way they aren't in a bind when you drop the column down. There is also one small connector on the far right with a blue retaining clip that must also come out for same reason (connected to a wire loom on the column). it is right next to a 2nd connector with a blue retaining clip but that one you will see is not part of a wire loom on the column so leave it. The blue clip pulls/prys straight up with some force, then the white connector comes right out. Lastly, and most importantly, once you have replaced the coupler and put the 3 motor screws back in and are ready to "hang" the steering column I highly recommend removing the the metal hanger tab because it just gets in the way and doesn't allow the bottom back bolts to line up with their threaded holes. Stabbing the column onto the front top studs is easy but I fought the heavy column several times before just removing the hanger (mine was held in place with a phillips/8mm machine screw so it came right off), then the very next "stab" onto the studs captured with the two nuts and the back bottom bolts lined right up and screwed in great.
Great work!
Great video. You are like me. I watched the same videos and thought, can I do this by removing less stuff? That rear screw looks like a pain, but you show it’s possible. Hope my repair goes as smooth as yours. Thanks man.
You the man!! Thank you!!
I have a 2013 Sonata as well but the 2.4L version, not the hybrid. I followed your steps but when I dropped the steering wheel on the seat, the steering motor was still not exposed, not even close to be able to access the screws. Not sure if there are some differences because of our cars. I had to put everything back together.
Fantastic! Thank you.
12-2020: Joe, I just found out that the brake switch pad...the one under the brake switch, on the brake pedal lever, is under an extended warranty. 15 years and unlimited mileage. I'm having mine replaced at my local Hyundai dealership Wednesday. My car: 2014 Sonata with 117,000 miles on it. The part is only $6.00, but it's a pain to put in...for me anyway.
Know this...the parts department was only too happy to sell me the part so I could install it. It wasn't until I asked about the recall on the pad, that the parts guy looked it up and told me about the extended, unlimited warranty and free installation. So, you gotta ask.
Hey there Sanityone. Appreciate the info. Going to check on that tomorrow. Mine hasn’t given me issues but have it replaced to prevent future issues. Thank you again. I’ll let you know how it went
Why did it need to be replaced?
would it be more actsable if move seat backward tilt steeringweel up would give more room.
Thank you.
Did it in about two hours. Struggled because my torx bits were very long but got it done! Sound is gone! Wasn’t that bad.
The noise got worst on my car, I placed the rubber piece on the bottom properly but the top part I just pushed it down. Are you supposed to align it a specific way?
Good video just wanted to know if the lotto ticket is a winner...! lol
I am facing the issue of occasional left pulling in Hyundai Elantra after calibrating the steering angle sensor as well, it is any symptom of bad flexible coupling..
A bad coupling would give u a thumping noise when you turn your steering wheel sharply left an right.
There is an extended warranty (TSB) for this problem with the MDPS steering coupler 10 yrs/
100k miles. I just got my 2013 Sonata fixed for free by the dealer. Also for 2015 - 2017 Sonata the warranty has been extended to 15 yrs /150k miles. The warranty covers original and subsequent owners. Just do a search for Hyundai TSBs.
If your car has under 100,000 miles, this is covered under an extended warranty from the dealer. Give them a call. Mine goes in Monday free of charge and I'm also the 2nd owner
Damn cheap parts.... mine has been doing that for 2 years and now I know why.... thanks
Did car /steering wheel shake? Mine is making same noise great video thanks
Hey there AF. My car didn’t shake. It just had a thump when turning tight corners (quick turning of steering wheel).
@@JoesBusBarn oh ok mine started making same noise but for some reason steering wheel feels shaky thank you for replying
Question for you guys. I did this repair. Now, My car won't go out of park. It's like I'm not stepping on the brake. I can't press the lever on the gear shift. And when I try, I get a click from under the dash. Any Ideas? Could I have damaged the brake switch? One other thing. My TRACTION control light is now on. It wasn't before. Just wondering. Oh well, tomorrows another day. Any help is appreciated. Thanks in advance.
I would check the brake switch. Also. Check to see if all the connectors are all connected. The brake switch electrifies the shift lock servo.
@@JoesBusBarn Oopsies...I forgot to reconnect the brake switch. Now all is well. BTW...my 2014 doesn't use the blade type brake switch...my brake switch uses a smaller connector with four round pins instead of four flat blade connectors. Be sure that you know which you have, in case you want to buy one...the parts stores will sell you the blade type every time, they did me.
Thanks again, Joe.
You know there is an extended warranty for this from the dealer. If your car has less than 100,000 miles, it's covered. Mine goes in Monday and I'm the 2nd owner.
Did you have to disconnect battery
@@isidrogarza8309 I did. Just as a precaution.
I did all this but now my eps light is on and now my steering wheel doesn't turn hardly
Hey did you solve issue I’m having that problem now.
12-2020: Just wanted to make this comment. I see that some of you were quoted some very high prices compared to what my Hyundai dealership charges to replace the steering coupler. My dealership quoted $232.00 out the door, part included, versus the 4 and 5 hundred some of you were quoted by your local service stations and garages.
The quoted prices a year ago were somewhat higher (for unknown reasons). Maybe it’s based on location or the service writer was tagging extra services to the ticket. They are always trying to tag extras on when it’s customer pay.
That was a factory recall for this issue
Yes. It was. Decided to do it myself and not wait a day or two to get my car back. Part was inexpensive.
Just got off the phone with the Hyundai dealership and they will replace this free even if you are not the original owner as long as the vehicle is under 100K miles. The wording he used when reading it out loud was "and subsequent owner." Use this link - autoservice.hyundaiusa.com/TXX7/MicroSiteTemplate/MicroSiteTemplateVINValidate/2687 to enter your VIN # to see if your car qualifies before you call the dealer.
Hey there Zich. Wish I could have done that but my car is already past the 100 mark. It’s good for whomever owns these cars (under 100,000) so they don’t have out of pocket expenses. Thank u for the heads up and thank u for watching.
@@JoesBusBarn YW. I think it is preposterous that this is not a recall item with as many cars that have had this problem.
Zich Ragland Sir. You are right. This should have become a recall. There’s a bit of work involved to replace a 1 inch coupling (rubber grommet). But hey. Had to get replaced. The thumping noise had to go.
I think this problem is still under Hyundai extended warranty.
Just a piece of plastic it goes to show the quality.
I absolutely hate my sonata hybrid total trash. This fix was not terrible though with this video, thanks for this It saved me a huge bill.
Your very welcome. Sorry to hear your car has given that many issues brother. Glad the video help you out a bit. Thanks for watching and commenting. Greatly appreciated.
How can I contact you I want to get a rebuild turbo on a 2009 international bus. Do u have a no# I can reach u
Troy Brooks Email is on the description.
Cant find it
Troy Brooks after u click on video. There is a small arrow on right corner under small screen. Hit that and it will expose description. It’s the last sentence.
Got it sent u an email thanks so much
Hey there mr brooks. Haven’t gotten ur email sir. Just letting you know.