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Hyundai Santa Fe Transmission Problems
What is the transmission capacity for a 2003 Santa Fe with a 3.5 liter engine and what type of fluid is needed? I cannot find the manual. Thanks.
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tidester, host
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thanks for the reply
I sent a couple of emails to Customer Service and when I did not get a reply from either one of them, called them on the phone but all they did is notify the dealer that I had called?
What is so funny about the whole thing is I only live 91 miles from the Hyundai Plant in Montgomery.
For some reason Hyundai does not allow anyone to order a vehicle unlike other manufacturers from what the dealer and customer service told me?
I also sent a letter to the Hyundai Motor America in Fountain Valley California but have not received any reply from them either?
Not here!
Guess we will see what happens next week?
Am about ready to give up!
Last week I saw the headquarters with those new Santa Fe's with red ribbons on top in the lobby and front grass, I was soo tempted to go in and get some answers...however getting home was more important. My AAA dealer rep at the local dealer says he will talk to distribution on Monday.
Sounds like a broken record.
Hyundai should allow one to order the vehicle with the options they want too!
Depending on an allocation and having the dealership trying to spend time locating a vehicle from another dealer + the cost?????
Hyundai dealership web sites are BADLY lacking with info on new vehicle inventory, colors, options, etc!
Sales staff are are not aware of options and other features and many do not have access to a computer so they could be informed of issues like TSBs, incentives, etc., nor do they have an email address for the most part.
In my opinion they have great vehicles but the entire sales procedure is badly lacking!!!
I have been trying to get a Santa Fe Limited Edition now for a month and may get it today??? Ended up getting the Gray Leather rather than the Beige that I wanted.
They have a great product and much effort has went into improvements in their vehicles.
Looks like the same effort should be put into sales??
Got mine in So Cal too. Out here in San Diego, Kearny Mesa Hyundai/Subaru. Ran into the same problem with my color combonations and trim. However, my salesman was a trooper. A few times a week he'd call me and tell me where and how close he could get to my options. Even contacted the factory to see when then next batch of SF's were to be ran so I could look to expect it. I finally conceded on choosing 3 different color combo's in order of perference, till alas one came in that was everything I wanted except for the AWD. But long story short, he stayed on top of it to the point where his manager wasn't too pleased with the time he was spending on it. Offering to drive to Tuscon to pick one up, even. All this without a cent of a downpayment. EXCELLENT service here.
Good luck man, and hope it all works out soon for you.
FYI, I was told that Alabama planned a new batch to be ran in December. Also, they ship trims/colors/options according to demographic polls. i.e.- if cherry red don't sell well in Orange County, they won't continue to regularly ship cherry reds. At least that's what I was told.
I am here in San Diego too, would you please advise what kind of price you got from Kearny Mesa?
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OPTIONS: Extended Warranty/Teflon interior/exterior coat/upgraded alarm system.
Slate Blue/Beige interior
$500 Factory Rebate
$1,000 Trade-in
$31k TTL - Out The Door
Dealer made about $200 over invoice. Thought it was as good a deal I'd get in So Cal.
Waited for about a month for it to come in.
I'm heading to Vegas this weekend for a previously scheduled trip, I will be checking out the 2 big dealerships out there.
Yeah, in fact, I've got a connection in Vegas, a Hyundai Dealer Sales Manager. Called him before I made my purchase here in SD, confirmed my numbers were fair. Sales tax is cheeper there too.
Good Luck,let me know what you find out.
I spoke with the sales person in Nev. and he said that it's no problem with the above scenario. However, I'll check with my local Dept. Motor Vehicles just to be safe.
Here in this state it is @ 3.25% while in both Florida and Georgia it is higher.
It took a month in locating the Santa Fe Limited that I wanted and ended up with Gray Interior rather rather than what I wanted but kind of like the Gray now.
Hyundai has a great product and Love the Santa Fe but needs much work in the sales areas and needs to bring the sales folks at the dealers up to speed. They should have a computer on their desk with an email address, their web site should have the current new vehicle inventory including colors options, etc., like other manufactures do and one should have the option of ordering a vehicle!!
The last vehicle (Chevy) I owned, I ordered it from the Factory and it came in and they called me.
Hyundai could improve sales figures if they think a bit "out of the box" and make improvements in the dealerships!
Have also found that many of the sales staff are not aware of vehicle options, TSBs, etc.
I am well pleased with my new Santa Fe but not the experience I went through in obtaining it!
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Rich
I've put a post in the main maintenance and repair thread as well but I thought it was worth starting a new topic as well...
I have a 2001 Santa Fe 2.7AWD with 68,000 miles on the clock. Driving to work I went to pull out, the car started to move and then lost all drive to the wheels as if it had popped out of gear. Taking the car to a gear box specialist they have now told me that both the transfer case and gear box need replacing to fix the problem (mainly because the actually broken part between the two is not sold separately by Hyundai). To supply and fit these parts will cost £5300 and this is POUNDS so I don't know what that works out at in Dollars. I turned green when I was told, the whole car is only worth about £6000. Oh, and over here we don't get the 10-year drive train warranty.
I've contacted Hyundai Customer Services and they are refusing to help out at all. So, I am faced with the decision of having to pay the money, which would probably take 3 years to pay for, or scrap the car and lose my money that way and have to by something cheap instead. This is a ridiculous situation. How can a six year old car with 68000 miles on it possible need a repair that is nearly the same as the entire value of the car.
Hyundai, you need to sort yourselves out. I will never be buying another Hyundai ever again.
Oh, by the way, this problem all started out with that thumping in the axels when engaging reverse and I was told it was nothing - you have been warned!
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Group
TRANSAXLE
Number
07-40-001
Subject
2007 SANTA FE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FINAL DRIVE
GEAR “WHINE” NOISE
Date
JANUARY, 2007
Model
2007 SANTA FE
DESCRIPTION:
Some 2007 Santa Fe vehicles with automatic transaxles produced prior to May 25,
2006 may experience a faint gear “whine” noise from the transaxle when:
• Driving at a steady speed with light throttle
• Decelerating at light throttle
If there is nothing wrong with your tranny then they will follow the TSB I showed you to install a device that will stop noise/vibration from getting to you in the cabin. From what I have read, noise/vibration can be transmitted through the shift cable into the truck
Applies to: Santa Fe 2001-2003 and XG 300 2001
GROUP
Transaxle/Transmission Automatic Transaxle System
LUBRICATIONS
Items Specified lubricant Quantity
Transaxle fluid lit. (U.S. qts., Imp,qts.)
GENUINE DIAMOND ATF SP-II M
8.5 (8.9,7.5)
Transfer case oil
SHELL SPIRAX AX (SAE 80W/90, API GL-5)
0.8L
Inner Hollow shaft
KLUBER MICROLUBE GNY 202
As required
Outer Hollow shaft
KLUBER MICROLUBE GNY 202
As required
SEALANTS
Items Specified sealant
Rear cover
Hyundai genine sealant TB1281B or equivalent
Torque converter housing
Hyundai genine sealant TB1281B or equivalent
Valve body cover
Hyundai genine sealant TB1281B or equivalent
Applies to: Santa Fe 2001-2004
GROUP
Transaxle/Transmission Manual Transaxle System
LUBRICATIONS
Item Recommended lubricant Quantity
Transaxle gear oil lit. (U.S. Imp.qts.)
Hypoid gear oil, SAE 75W/90, API-GL4
2.3 (2.4, 1.9)
Transaxle input shaft spline
CASMOLY L9508
As required
Transaxle oil seal lip
RETINAX AM, MOLYTEX GREASE EP-2
As required
Transaxle case and clutch housing alignment surface
THREE BOND 1216
As required
Transaxle case and rear cover alignment surface
THREE BOND 1216
As required
Bearing retaining bolt (flush bolt only)
THREE BOND1303
As required
I have a 2007 gls with a 2.7 and a 4 speed automatic.
I have the same issue I thought it was the tires but I think it might be some problem with the transmission. I can hear the noise from the drivers seat on my right and from my left in the passengers seat. next visit I wanted to do the tsb you mentioned. The car just seems very noisy for a new car>
SO, after the recent work, i went home and parked in the driveway. A few hours later, I went to head out to the store, and I noticed oil spots on the driveway. I slid under the car, and the crossmember and shield were covered in oil and dripping. I went back to the dealer, and they cleaned it up, and said there were no leaks.
Now the car idles rough, the rpms, drop to 300 when I come to a stop, and When I put it in park, the rpms jump to 1200. Also, when slowing down, it surges when it drops into first gear. Went to the dealer today, and they said there is nothing wrong with it, there are no codes. Anybody have any ideas as to what this could be?
Then I'd find a new mechanic as the one you've been using doesn't seem to be doing a good job. Turning the car over the the customer will oil all over it is just bad. Tell the customer that "nothing's wrong" when obviously there is a problem is even worse.
I'm scheduled to take it back to the dealer this coming week. I'll post the results, if they fix it. Thanks.
The mechanic had the car about two and a half hours. He said there still was no code, so he started taking things apart . Scary !! He said he saw some carbon deposits on the IAC (idle air control actuater(valve), so he replaced it. Said that took care of the problem. He didn't mention the transmission fluid level.
I took the car off the lot, and at my first sto, actually leaving the lot, the same problem occured, RPM's down to about 300. Man was I pissed!
I just went straight to another dealer about an hour from my home. Called on the way, and luckily they had a cancellation, and they took me in.
got to the dealer, and related the problems, including the transmission level. The mechanic got out the GDI (computer) and hit the road. He came back in about ten minutes and had me drive him around. We came to a red light, and he said "that's it" !! He watched the computer as I drove, and when I stopped, the TPS (throttle position sensor) did not shut off. We went back to the shop, he replaced the sensor, cleared the computer, had me drive it again with the GDI hooked up, it ran great, went back to the shop again, he drained off two quarts of transmission fluid and topped it off. All is well !!!! And I've found a real hyundai tech to service my vehicle.
Because of this, I recently ordered an EQUUS scanner so I can read the diagnostic codes myself, but I get the feeling there won't be any error codes since I don't get a check engine light. Any ideas on what could be causing the problem with staying in 2nd gear until it warms up? Perhaps the other speed sensor needs to be replaced?
Does these symptoms relate to the recent flushing?
Thank you!