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However, I did a quick search for the luxury cargo mat and foumd this one -- one heck of a deal too! @ $12.00 versus the $50 the dealer wanted -- http://www.hyundai-parts.com/PD-00242-71001.aspx?MakeID=31
I showed it to my dealer's service dept. (before I knew about the plastic piece) and they "recommended" being "patient" with it and just think about replacing it if it gets worse. He said they would need to take down the ceiling liner to work on it which I might not want them to do? (They consider it a minor issue, and so do I but of course I don't need any type of distractions when I'm driving, and I like to use that case.)
I took a look up in the holder and there are 2 screws which to me look like that's what's holding it in and may be a very quick replace.
Has anyone had experience having this replaced? I'm having the map light fix done at some point, maybe they can do it at the same time.
Are all the dealerships just dumb? Be patient...that is absurd. You paid for a working one and deserve one.
Thanks for the info. Much appreciated.
Is the eyeglass holder replaced automatically with a new one when they do the dome light fix? Not sure how the dome light fix works but it does look like the glasses holder and map light are all one unit when it comes out. Or do they pull it out, re-do the wiring and then put the same unit back in?
The kit also comes with 1 or 2 additional harnesses. One harness is 'snaked" down to the front door switch from the dome light.That way, both the map and dome lights come on and dim off at exactly the same time. You would never know. Lots of posts on this subject...just do a search. I was one of the "early ones" that had it done so I understand your concerns...if they had to drop the headliner I would not have had it done!
The trick to impress upon the Service manager/advisor is that "please do not dirty up my headliner!...you can't tell the difference on mine after the fix and it works perfectly!
I think it took them about 45 minutes for the entire job and the headliner DID NOT COME OFF!) They had never had done or seen one done one before..IN FACT THE DEALER DID NOT EVEN KNOW ABOUT THE FIX OR PROBLEM FOR THAT MATTER. HyundaiUSA took care of everything including ordering the CORRECT color trips and all the rest. 10 days after it came out....it was installed and working! (actually arrived in 7 days)
Glad to know the eyeglass holder is also replaced. So I won't need to have that done seperately.
Like many of the past posts about this my dealer's service dept. had never heard of it but I called Hyundai and they are supposed to get back to me in a week or so to schedule it.
I asked what it took to put it in and was told it just snapped in.
I know it's a very minor thing, but has anyone had experience having that piece replaced?
I almost bet if it were removed and heated up, it would re assume its original shape. remember, they tuck the shi[ping plastic sheeting under it. it might have buckled when an over anxious worker removed the plastic also!
Only disadvantage is that it was not picked off at delivery...patience...what a great (not0 line of BS that is.
She could also take the position that it buckled during ownership which would throw it back at them. IMHO. wow, what an unresponsive dealer...I would camp out on the GM's doorstep !
Hyundai needs this type of attitude like i need hemorrhoids! In fact, no satisfaction...call Hyundaiusa and complain about the dealer, and type of problem and get a factory rep down there...can't hurt!
bet a little heat might help re shape it...put a hair dryer on it but be careful not to melt it.
I bet with an upward bow in it...it won't be long until it tears as the door is opened and closed. Also if water gets under it...hello rust! Might turn into something more than Minor!!!!
The other things they are doing are my middle seat belt has been stuck in the locked position since I bought it, can't get it un-stuck. And my shift knob had a deep scratch in it I noticed a couple days after I bought it and it looked like a little of the paint was chipping, so they ordered another knob.
If this service dept. gives me the run-around again I'll tell them I'll bring my business elsewhere and use another dealer- but first I'll push that I just want the fix to be done because really I have no desire to shop around a service dept, but will if I have to. Then I'll call Hyundai. (I actually already talked to someone at Hyundai about about it when I called about the map light fix, was asked if I wanted to file a complaint and I said I would give it one more shot first, they encouraged me to go to another dealer if I want.) There is another dealer further away that I ended up not purchasing from but I was impressed with their courtesy on the phone and customer service.
I dont look forward to dealing with these service dept's. I have no desire to be around these attitudes, waste any of my time. I use an awesome mechanic for our vehicles. I've been using them for awhile, they are the best. I dont like the fact I have to deal with a Hyundai dealership for the warranty issues but that's the way it goes with a new car.
Thanks again, I'll let you know how it works out.
I wasn't able to call today but I will tomorrow.
Try calling and ask to be connected to Elizabeth or Randy and see if that's more helpful. It seems like someone should know unless I just lucked out. As I wrote in a previous post and I saw others did too my dealers service dept. knew nothing about it.
It's a drag getting the run-around.
errrr in your dealer's case...possibly a kit for brain surgery 101!. I think my fix was done last April or so....
Hey it could have been worse...the SA could have been a brain surgeon! :sick:
I would find out when the SA's B'day is and light a candle for him/her, so they can find there way around in the SF at night...this got absurd a long time ago!!!!! Would make a great commercial for Toyota or honda!
It is sad but funny about the kit being at the dealer's all this time!
I am sure your dealer can figure out how to install the non existent kit! He must 1st make sure there are light bulbs installed!
First of all, the filter is really, I mean really in a tight fitted spot which I cannot understand except a better reason for you to take back into the dealer to change the oil. But I just could not budge the filter after draining the oil already. I tried every angle and a oil filter wrench, pipe wrench, and almost the hammer. Finger gripping is out of the question too. I dented the filter pretty good and decided to leave it on and top off the oil since it already turned dark. :mad: No light to work with. Spent the next week searching for a filter cap thing that would fit the filter and every auto store just did not have a perfect fit. Tried online too.
I bet Hyundai has one that fits perfectly. The other thing I thought was since this was put on at the factory, it probably was torque tight and just needed that first change to make future attempts easier.
So 2 months later, yes, I know, I wouldn't recommend doing what I did, I decided to try again with another adjustable strap type of wrench. Nothing doing, just too tight down there. My neighbor pulled up and he wanted a try at it so I let him go and now got him all hot and sweaty and not willing to give up. He ran to his pathfinder and pulled out his never fail wide gripped wrench and said "no worry, I just have to punch a hole in it if I don't mind since it was already scratch, dented, and mauled up anyways. He was amazingly able to find a small grip and moved it 1/2 inch at a time and the first budge was like a miles stone. With each attempt, madybe like 20 times, he got the filter moving and it was soon free.
Good luck to everybody who think it may be some simple, wham-bamm-thank you-mamm. 15 minutes easy like i take with my Nissan Pathfinder.
Oh, you are better off taking off the skid plate to work. 6 bolts and its off quickly.
The drain plug is simple to access, it is only the darn filter that is such a pain. I took pictures of the whole thing but it won't serve any purpose as just getting a grip of the bottom of the filter will frustrate you all. :sick:
I also recommend replacing the washers each time as they are cheap. Dealer gave me 10 washers anyhow. I picked up Hyundai OEM filters on ebay for almost 2.50 each with shipping. I bought 10 of them from a seller. They are the older stock number item, colored black, as the current blue ones are. The shop guys said it is all the same and the new filters only changed to have KIA almost labelled on the filter as they are cross fitted for many Hyundai and KIA models.
Have fun with yours and maybe you find the trick and tip us all on this.
Okay, here is a link to my photos:
http://www.carspace.com/dezman1/Albums/dezman1%27s%20Album/Filter%20Location.jpg- /page/photo.html#pic
glad i got the 3.3!
Take off the 6 bolts holding the decorative cover on top of the engine, and you are looking right at the canister that contains the filter canister (Holder) (not the can type of filter we have become used to, but an element that fits inside a permanent canister) . BTW, I would always use the OEM filter canister on the 3.3L. That filter looks well made and Heavy Duty. From what I am told, there are not many choices for the 3.3 anyway. They are a bit costly but money well spent!
That's how I found out about the Fram filters on the Hondas. I went to change my fisrt one on an 2005 element and the new one looked a little odd WITH A DIFFERENT PART NUMBER AT THE END 9BY 2 DIGITS) Being the curious type, I hacked sawed the old one apart.....wam it was Honda blue but was definately a fram filter!!!
I have a pretty well equipped "shop" and tools for a home owner, but not to tackle one wedged in that tightly.. I do not have a lift though.
Looks as though one of those cap type filter wrenches that fit at the end of the filter (uses a ratchet) might fit in there...just a guess since I have not even looked under a 2.7 engine.
As Far as Fram (Honeywell), why use an inferior filter on such a nicely made engine :sick: Fram is probably the worst of the worst in filters I have ever examined. Cardboard end caps and really poor filtering material to boot... , Really cheap by pass valve and in general poor construction. They do have a nice paint job though :shades:
Seriously though...this is not the same Fram your father used to use...just do a google lookup on oil filter review ...all filters are not created equal and if you do plan to keep the SF more than a FEW YEARS...DO NOT USE FRAM!!
Do not know if they make a filter form the 2.7 hyundai, but the Gold line from Napa (made by Wix) make good filter products..they are bit pricey (and high quality parts), but SO IS AN ENGINE!!!
My '07 SF is going to be dealer fed for oil/filter changes until the warranty expires.
If there are any problems with engine wear or failure, that's Hyundia's problem, then.
An FYI. If you do have engine trouble and Hyundai can prove it was due to a 3rd party part...they are not held responsible...Magnesson Moss warranty act! (and they have more money to fight than we do. Using an oem part...they really have no way out...
After doing so, I could no longer get back to the main odometer reading. It was stuck on "Trip B."
Has anyone else experienced this? Should I take it in for repair?
Does this repair allow the light to come on when you put the vehicle in park and turn it off like most other cars? :confuse:
No.
Not sure what you mean by a plastic cover? There is no covering over the filter itself. The only thing to remover to make filter removal easier is the large skid plate thing. The filter is right there next to the belts but in a very tight fit leaving little room to grasp the filter.
Maybe the next time, it should be easier as I hand tightened the new filter.
If you saw my original photos posted, there is nothing over the filter.
Happy Gobble Gobble Folks.
Gord
You can also just see that canister from the front right side of the car sitting in front of the engine if you bend down and look onder the cover
Hope this helps. If not, I suggest asking the dealer where it is and they will point it out to you
Someone had posted a link to a site on changing the filter on a 3.3L Sonata but it is unfortunately gone. I took a couple of Pics for you go to:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/42174026@N00/2054435769/
I will leave them up for a week or so for you...please add to message when you have seen them
That is only the 3.3L NOT the 2.7L .....where the filter is underneath the car as so many have pointed out!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Jeff
They had to replace the entire passenger seat, the dealer said that it cost $3563.00 including labor. All covered by Warrenty (sweet) I was so hoping it would be since I've only got 1450 miles on the vehicle.
I mentioned that I need the dome light repair, I didn't. my SF was made 6/07 and the repair had been made at the plant. I guess some does read the complaints and Husa fixed what had be a costly repair.
Ihope everyone has a wonderful Holiday Season !!!!!