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I could be wrong but I think EVERYTHING in your new car is covered for 12months/12000 miles.
My 04 elantra has developed a slow door leak on my driver side. The water is coming in over the seal on the bottom of the threshold, and pools under the driver's seat. The dealership ran a hose over the top for a minute and (suprise) it didnt leak. They dont know why its happening and havent suggested a course of action to fix it. They actually asked me if I was leaving my door open at night or something, which leads me to believe they dont think there IS a problem. Ive noticed it only happens when it rains for more than 30 minutes, which in FL is fairly often. Im getting a little frustrated with the dealerships inability to diagnose the problem, and the carpet on the floorboard is starting to smell wierd.
Has this happened to anyone else? I mean the leak, not the poor customer service...
I would take it back and ask them to check it again and ask nicely if they would consider replacing the door gaskets to resolve the problem.
ElantraSTan
Then I lift the rear one side at a time using a floor jack at the point indicated for the scissors jack. Been doing this in the front for the last 12 oil changes, and it keeps the front very secure.
Jim
If it was only one headlight, I'd assume it's just the bulb. Both at the same time though: is this an electrical problem?
A more scientific answer could be that the age of the bulbs is comparable. When one bulb pops a filament, you can get a very brief (think milliseconds) voltage spike that really doesn't bother the rest of the electrical system. But if the other bulb is of the same age, and the filament is a little weak, throw a nice big voltage spike at it and pop goes the second bulb.
Jim
These noises seem to go away when the temperature is higher than, say, 60 or so, but they come back when it gets colder.
I had another slight squeak noise coming from the steering wheel when making quick left turns, but a little bit of WD-40 helped quiet that down. Too bad WD-40 isn't helping much with these other noises!
I had such high hopes for those Fulda's ...
Jim
I either have very bad luck or this is a chronic problem. Other than taking my chances on another replacement, I've considered asking the dealer if there is an alternative stereo, such as the 04 model, that they would consider installing. Does anybody have any ideas?
The dealer has always been pretty upfront and helpful. They've even given me a couple of loner cars to drive while replacing the stereo. Since it's under warranty they've never charged me for any of this, but the constant trips are getting old. I'll let you know what I find out later this week. If radio number 4 fails, I'm calling it quits and going to Best Buy!
They claim they are in 'desperate need of pre-owned 2003 Elantras'.
I have till the 25th of Oct. to decide.
"We would like to exchange your 2003 Elantra for any new 2004 or 2005 Hyundai car, van or sport ute."
Anyone else get this offer?
I'm in the Philly area.
Frank
The Santa Fe has a $1700. rebate being offered.
Anyway, I'm going in this Saturday for my 34000 mile service for my Elantra and thought I would test drive the new Tucson and a 04 Santa Fe.
I always liked the looks of the Santa Fe but after reading the Forum on 'Problems and solutions' I'm getting a little gun shy. But, I guess if you read the 'Problems' forum on any make of car you will get a stilted view as only the problems are being talked about. Any feedback on the Santa Fe?
I do not like the gas mileage of the SF with the price of gas now. Also, I average 24 mixed and 37 highway with my '03 Elantra. Also, made the mistake of buying a first year model with the Ford Focus. After 9 recalls I gave up. So, I will not make that mistake with the Tucson, just looking thank you.
As you can see the thought of buying a new car drives me crazy. I'm actually in no hurry to buy new.
So, I think my noise issues have been solved. Now if I can only think of a good way to lubricate the driver's seat so it doesn't squeak on certain right turns... (this has to do with the knobs on the side, I think, as pressure is applied to them on right turns, causing this noise, but there is no noise at all on all left turns)
1. Replaced factory wiper blade with Hyundai wiper blade (dealer)
2. Replaced driver’s side wiper arm (dealer)
3. Replaced Hyundai wiper blade with Bosch wiper blade (me)
4. Bent wiper arms to increase pressure on the windshield (dealer)
5. Replaced Bosch wiper blade with ANCO blade, and used Rain-X on windshield (me)
A couple of these made a difference for a short period of time, but the chatter always returns after a few minutes. My warranty expires soon, so I would like to get this fixed, but I’m not sure what else the dealer can do. Suggestions?
Don't laugh, but one of the solutions to this I have seen used successfully is to buff the windshield with a tartar control toothpaste. The same thing could probably be accomplished with a clear coat (read: very fine polish) polishing compound, but the toothpaste has no wax. At least, we shall hope not!
Jim
I've used some of the blades you have installed with no problem. My 01 GT blades never chatter. No amount of liquid glass cleaner is going to help. You need a mild buffing type compound (like Bon Ami) to remove the contaminant.
and I use Bosch arms and blades and they are quiet on my 03 GLS. Well worth it for the Bosch. I don't think you can find a quieter wiper blade on the market.
ElantraStan
Took it back in for a checkup. The service mgr spent an hour and said the "wheel bearing is coming apart. We ordered the part and will let you know as soon as I receive it."
Have any of you experienced this noise?
The brand is called Lexor. I get mine at the local Walmart as I can't seem to find them anywhere else. This brand has really impressed me as I typically 1.5 years before replacing them.
After two years ownership of my '02 GLS, my car started to vibrate harshly on the highway and exhibit a general rough and bumpy ride around town with tons of bump-steer.
I had a nail in two of my OEM Michelin tires. I was stupid, and them plugged, not patched. This through the tires' balance way off, and when I had the car re-balanced and re-aligned by the dealer, they only did a TWO-WHEEL alignment on a car that has a FOUR-WHEEL independent suspension. Needless to say, my already abused tires went to crap and my car was once again thrown hugely out of alignment. Fine, I replaced the tires at 26,000 miles. I got some Riken tires, for $40 a peace, and have noticed they are actually quieter and better in traction than the Michelin, and all with a higher mileage warranty.
After the new tires were installed, the shimmy, bumps-steer, and general instability all went away...for a month, and now it's back. I had the tires rotated and re-balanced, it did nothing.
I finally took the car to dealer again today, and now they claim that they can't find anything wrong with it, although I gave them a list of specific problems and actions the car was giving me. I'm starting to get really pissed.
At highway speeds, there really isn't any shimmy, but it's the bump-steer around town that makes me feel like I have no control over the car when going over every-day subtle bumps and pavement gaps. Anyone else have this problem?
The car has 2 Michelins (OEM?) and 2 replacement tires. I checked pressure and it is fine.
Any suggestions?
Also I keep getting mixed signals about what is covered by my warranty (second owner). Do I only get Powertrain (transmission, engine) or would things like this be covered?
As for the warranty, if the car has less than 60,000 miles and you are in the U.S., the car is covered by the 5-year, 60,000 mile bumper to bumper warranty for at least another year--depends on when it was originally purchased.
1-It has a strange noise when I am in gear but slowing down, for example in second gear at 30 mph, without accelerating nor braking, just letting it go. The noise is sort of a low pitch grinding, and is more noticeable from the interior than from the outside. Anyone with this noise? It is not very loud, but on a quiet street without radio or fan you can definitely hear it.
2-The whole transaxle feels loose, not that it is falling from the car, but like there is a lot of play inside. Say again I am in gear and not accelerating nor braking like above, the car sort of brakes with the engine (with the noise from above) for a few seconds and then like something is let loose in the transmission and the car sort of goes into neutral, no more engine braking at all, but it is still in gear! The rpm do not drop like if I were pressing the clutch pedal though. If I take the stick from the gear to neutral I can do it easily without disengaging the clutch with the pedal, and I feel no resistance from the trans, like if the clutch is already disengaged. This happens in every gear. It is really annoying, especially going in slow traffic, that jerk I feel when it "disengages" and later when I accelerate again and "engages" is quite horrible. I have driven many other manual cars (Civic, Accord, Jetta, Suzuki Vitara, BMW 328, Opel Corsa) and this does not happen, they always feel "engaged" which should be, it is a dry and solid clutch. I feel my car needs a good engine recalibration, the computer may not be working as well?
3-I have an engine hesitation at 3800-4000 rpm, and I know there is a TSB to fix that. I took the car to the dealer to fix it and told me that he must charge me $45 up front, if he finds the hesitation he will fix it and charge the warranty and reimburse my money, otherwise he will keep the money as a "diagnostic fee". IS THIS ACCEPTABLE? I did not pay of course because I am sure he will come back with "we could not reproduce the problem" and keep my money.
Does anyone have similar problems? I am taking it to a different dealer, but wanted to see if anyone has similar situations. Thanks.
#3) All dealers are dealing with the 3800-4000 hestitaion their own way. Most likely he wont be able to reproduce...you get charged. This is a rip-off. Of course dealers dont have to perform TSBs. They do so out of good will. A TSB is not a recall. A TSB should not be a way to make money on the customer. Find another dealer.
How do you go about replacing this?
TIA
Frank
Only 6500 km.
I have problems with starting the engine.
Sometimes when I try to start the engine, nothing happen. No cranking, only the sounds of a fuel pump in the background. Usually this happen when the weather is wet, but this is not a rule.
After few tries usually I start the engine.
When I call the service department, they tell me to try to lock and then unlock the doors using remote. They think that I have problems with security alarm system.
What do you think about this ??