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I have a 2011 black sonata with black interior and I am getting the windows tinted this week
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road or slight alignment setting. But now it will change lanes at highway speeds in a few car lengths. HOWEVER, no one on this forum as said anything about brakes being at fault. I was on a right turn on ramp, road slanted to the right, and the car still wanted to drift left! When I applied the brakes it pulled LEFT even more! As if the left caliper was grabbing more, sooner, or the right brake wasn't coming on! Take your pick, causing the left pull. If the brakes are faulty, even at highway cruise, the dragging caliper will cause a pull. That's what I'm looking at when I take it to the dealer! Anyone else notice this? Also there are probably more complaints but not everyone is posting here.
That being said, any pull caused by alignment, tires, etc. is exacerbated by applying the brakes. In other words, if a vehicle is pulling, braking will make it worse, in some conditions a LOT worse.
Can you share the differences between SE turbo with the nav package vs limited without nav package.
In reality i see only difference is leather/non leather. IS there anything else
Also, I have sony mp3 player, the stereo will not read the player, or sometimes it does but shuts off in middle of song, trying to read usb. Is there a known problem with connection? I do not have the cable supplied by Hyundai. Do i need it to make it work?
The USB input is not 100% compatible with all players. Hyundai offers an iPod cable, but for any other mp3 player a standard usb cable should suffice. Refer to page 4-116 of the manual for specific USB device requirements:
• To use an external USB device,
make sure the device is not connected
when starting up the vehicle.
Connect the device after
starting up.
• If you start the engine when the
USB device is connected, it may
damage the USB device. (USB
flashdrives are very sensitive to
electric shock.)
• If the engine is started up or
turned off while the external USB
device is connected, the external
USB device may not work.
• It may not play inauthentic MP3 or
WMA files.
1) It can only play MP3 files with
the compression rate between
8Kbps~320Kbps.
2) It can only play WMA music
files with the compression rate
between 8Kbps~320Kbps.
• Take precautions for static electricity
when connecting or disconnecting
the external USB device.
• An encoded MP3 PLAYER is not
recognizable.
• Depending on the condition of
the external USB device, the connected
external USB device can
be unrecognizable.
• When the formatted byte/sector
setting of External USB devices is
not either 512BYTE or 2048BYTE,
then the device will not be recognized.
• Use only a USB device formatted
to FAT 12/16/32.
• USB devices without USB I/F
authentication may not be recognizable.
• Make sure the USB connection
terminal does not come in contact
the human body or other objects.
• If you repeatedly mounting and
unmounting the USB device in a
short period of time, it may breakthe
device.
• You may hear a strange noise
when connecting or disconnecting
a USB device.
• If you disconnect the external USB
device during playback in USB
mode, the external USB device can
be damaged or may malfunction.
Therefore, connect the external
USB device when the audio is
turned off or in another mode (e.g,
Radio, XM or CD).
• Depending on the type and capacity
of the external USB device or
the type of the files stored in the
device, there is a difference in the
time taken for recognition of the
device.
• Do not use the USB device for purpose
other than playing music files.
• Use of USB accessories such as
rechargers or heaters using USB
I/F may lower performance or
cause trouble.
• If you use devices such as a USB
hub purchased separately, the
vehicle’s audio system may not
recognize the USB device. In that
case, connect the USB device
directly to the multimedia terminal
of the vehicle.
• If the USB device is divided by
logical drives, only the music files
on the highest-priority drive are
recognized by car audio.
• Devices such as MP3 Player/
Cellular phone/Digital camera can
be unrecognizable by standard
USB I/F can be unrecognizable.
• Some non-standard USB devices
(METAL COVER TYPE USB) can be
unrecognizable.
• Some USB flash memory readers
(such as CF, SD, microSD, etc.) or
external-HDD type devices can be
unrecognizable.
• Music files protected by DRM
(DIGITAL RIGHTS MANAGEMENT)
are not recognizalbe.
• The data in the USB memory may
be lost while using this audio.
Always back up important data on
a personal storage device.
• Please avoid using USB memory
products which can be used as
key chains or cellular phone
accessories as they could cause
damage to the USB jack. Please
make certain only to use plug type
connector products
Anything I wanted to be replaced was done by my eager dealer, so the warranty more than paid for itself. I paid $900 in the beginning. The parts replacement over the entire life (so far) was not unusual, but to be expected. I also have a policy on my washing machine, and it has paid for itself multiple times. What if the North invades South Korea? All parts would be cut off unless the Hyundai company has been quietly lining up other sources of parts in China, Europe, and the USA. I have asked this question twice to the Hyundai on-line survey, with no response. Imagine an Elantra, Azera, Equus, Accent without a flow of parts from Home !
I would hazard to disagree with you. Extended warranties cover cars during what is arguably the most reliable time in a cars life.
Anything I wanted to be replaced was done by my eager dealer, so the warranty more than paid for itself. I paid $900 in the beginning.
Seriously I have owned close to a dozen new cars and bever had anything go rong with any of them that an extended warranty would have covered. I had a 2000 Elantra Station Wagon that went over 175K miles on just routine maintenance, I am hopeful that my new 2011 Sonata does as well.
If you had an extended warranty that paid more in repairs than it cost you are in the minority. Think of it, the provider of the extended warranty would go bankrupt if it paid out more than it took it in. Out of that $900 you paid the company needs to pay out claims, overhead, operating costs and commissions.
What if the North invades South Korea?
I don't think that would happen anytime soon. North Korea simply doesn't have the might.
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
My extended warranty paid for door lock replacement, window roll-up replacement, both front struts, front rubber bushings above and below to stop squeaks, auto a c repair, windshield washer repair, shift interlock solenoid. That is more than $900, but I do not have receipts to prove it.
The powertrain warranty paid for throttle body replacement and leaky oil gasket. I paid for sewing up my frayed leather drivers seat at 95K.
At 105K, I paid $360 for spark-plug change. Each plug costs 17.77, NGK IR, IFR5G-11. I also paid $320 for a second throttle body replacement, FP 35100-3C200. Also at 105 K, I replaced rear brakes for $140. Front brakes were replaced at 96K.
Lack of power and damage in Japan will demonstrate to all what a disaster can do to an auto industry, including american assembly lines.
I have had a lot of vehicles in my 70 years, but they were American. They all had severe problems around 70 to 80K, such as Transmissions, oil pumps and timing chains, so they were replaced as unreliable.
I see one cannot make statements in this forum without backing them up. People react emotionally. That is why this additional statement was offered to you.
Sorry you had to have all that trouble with it though. Even if repairs are covered without question, it is still a big inconvenience dealing with them each time.
Sam
But the fact is most cars will need less in repair costs than an extended warranty costs. If not offering extended warrantees would be a losing proposition. Granted there will be the occasional car that covered repais will be more than the cost, but thats the exception rather than the rule.
In short if an extended warranty costs $1000 you can bet that the average car for that make and model will incure less than $500 in covered repairs. Those are odds that only a Keno player would love.
As for North Koria, if they start anything there would be limited interruption as they would quickly be pushed back.
Now thats all I will say for this as it is off topic.
Back to Sonatas. I got one a month or so ago and loving it (or at least she who must be obeyed is loving it).
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
There have been numerious comments about the seats not being soft enough, but that seems to be the intended design for this vehicle. I have also driven the Genesis Sedan and the seats are more plush but the cost is also much higher as it is more of a luxury car.
The dealership tells me the seats may soften a little over time.
Unless you can keep a car for few days, test driving hardly allows long term or long drive experience. I found them to be fine, but I have read comments from reviews that the seats are not the most comfortable, but it's very subjective. My nephew right away rejected Sonata on basis of seats not being comfortable but till you sit in them for few hours it would be impossible to determine that.
How about the seat cushion with massager? That may be the short term fix!
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
however she is the main driver of the car so its not that big of a deal.
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
Also replaced the engine air filter. The original was very dirty. Again, a very simple 5min job. Used a Wix filter, part # 49540. 12K-15K miles seems to be the useful life of the engine filter.
Ordered the filters online and saved a bundle over what the dealer was going to charge. Paid $30 total for both filters, including shipping. My dealer quoted me $30 just for the engine air filter. The cabin filter was going to be another $40.
Interestingly enough, both of the Wix filters are stamped "Made in South Korea", and appear virtually identical to the OEM filters. Perhaps the OEM filters are Wix filters?
These filters are very simple to replace, and I recommend people try to do it themselves instead of paying the dealer inflated prices to do it.
I did have a problem many years ago but after I took my billfold out of my back pocket and put it into my front pocket I have not had any problems with any seats.
I believe I may have transposed the digits on the engine air filter...it may actually be 49450. The Rock Auto site has a great interactive catalog and will return the correct parts based on the vehicle model and year.
Do I need another cable or should the one I have work? How do you get it to work?
After several hundred miles I broke in the leather/it molded to my butt...
After 1 year there must be updates. I have version 2.11.13.
Hyundai MnSoft
HYUNDAI MNSOFT provides updates on regular basis once a year. Customers can order their updates using our secure web site directly or by ordering from our customer service representative over the phone.
I was told that on Long Island, Huntington has the best service dept. I will use them for new issues, but I can't for the current ones since it will void out the Lemon Law issue.
I bought my first car in 2002 from Atlantic. Next 5 I purchased from Huntington. Best service and best price when trading in!
When you are using the Bluetooth try turning down the volume on the radio. The echo can be from the microphone picking up the speakers. Turning down the volume may reduce the effect or even eliminate it. That might also cure the missing words.
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
My Son thought he would do me a favor and mounted this trim before I got home. I called their U.S. representative Sherwood automotive to advise them that their description was wrong and I wasn’t happy. They offered me a $20.00 credit against another purchase and said they could not issue me a credit against my credit card because they changed companies who handle these transactions.
I decided to use this credit for another purchase a graphite overlay for the door switch panels ($59.95) For a 2011 Sonata. Received the overlays and guess what they did not match the cut outs for the 2011 Sonata. Called again and gave them the information on what was wrong about the fit. They said I was wrong and all they would do is give me RMA # and would deduct a 20% restocking fee and I would have to pay postage to return their error. Oh but now I could a refund check they didn’t offer this before only credit
DO YOU WANT TO DEAL WITH COMPANY LIKE THIS? I’ve learned my lesson “A word to the wise should be sufficient”
You wll have to pay everytime you want an update. Out now is version 3.07.06, I have 2.11.13.
At that price I think I will wait until next year or the year after.
Funny thing is according to the computer we got better mileage once we got off the interstate driving around in town than we got on the highway. Of course driving there we were driving into very high winds (at least 25 MPH based on observing flags). Got much better gas mileage on the way home.
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D