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Limited AWD w/ 6700 miles.
I start it...let it run for 20 seconds or so and then put into reverse...so far...all is normal. IN FACT IT IS very QUIET. fORGET THE PERFORMANCE THING...YOU DID NOT PAY FOR CLICKS AND DO NOT WANT THEM! imho
BTW: have them check your tie rods...just a guess.
Geez, I hope we have not bought a 1st year "in the shop mobile" However, we must remember that most forums tend to attract people with trouble and HOPEFULLY the new SF is solid stable ride...I am not in the mood to be getting another auto so soon and as we know these get killed the first few years...worse than the others.
Heck, gas is going up so fast, my driving habits are changing anyway.....my milage is about 15 city and 23 hwy...normal for an SUV I guess.
One thing that attracted me was the roadside assistance program as well...
Funny when researching before I bought...all was great...Now I am becoming a bit nervous about my purchase. THIS FORUM IS A GREAT ONE!
Thanks for the feedback. The tire noise does depend on the pavement type old rough pavement is the loudest. but in New Hampshire thats all we have. I even had the air in the tires replaced with put nitrogen. That did make the tire feel better on the road but it didn't change the noise level. The clicking sounds like its in the axles or transmission and only happens when you first start off in forward or reverse. I already have a call into the hyundai rep in New Jersey. It seems that the dealers are poorly trained and dont have a good communications with Hyundai.
Is the clicking sound you are describing a repetitive clicking (click-click-click-click.....) that continues as you drive or does it just happen once each time you start driving?
The electronically controlled braking system in the 2007 Santa Fe's goes through a self-diagnostics each time you turn on the ignition and start driving, usually at about 10 to 15 mph. It will momentarily pulse the brakes, which can be heard as a soft click or thump coming from under the car. I can easily hear it if I actively listen for it. Otherwise you might not notice it. This is normal.
2007 Santa Fe AWD Limited with Premium and Touring packages
Dark Cherry Red with beige leather interior
Anthony ( Pelican19 ) SI, NY
The noise is when you just start out well before the antilock arms. it happens in reverse or forward. It does'nt happen once you get going.
so yeah, they should start replacing stuff on getusmonster's vehicle to see if the problem arises again. sending someone off with a "couldn't duplicate" and no change to the vehicle is a sign.
i would think after three fixes, you qualify for lemon law. not sure. but that doesn't seem to be a done deal (arbitration).
i think if it's happening regularly, then when they do replace something like the crankshaft sensor, you're likely to know if they've properly identified the problem.
if they do, i suggest you somehow recognize them for the effort (maybe a letter to the dealership or something). this is incase you need additional good will down the road on another issue.
My question is whether your 07's horn honk once when engaging security system from the remote sort of alerting you that it the vehicle is locked? The lights flash when I disengage or unlock the vehicle.
By the way, I had the dealership set the auto door locks the day I picked it up so that works. Wondered since i have no way to know if the horn suppose to sound when you engage the lock.
Can anyone advise on their own experience? Just would be nice to know that if it suppose to be silent, then it's okay. No biggie. If it suppose to honk, then I got to call my dealership.
So far, coming from driving a 98' Nissan Pathfinder which is still running fab, have been quite pleased with this Hyundai. Needed a second set of wheels for licensed teen.
Aloha, :shades:
Thanks to all who replied.
I have to contact the dealer tomorrow to see if their shop can reset the codes.
Having that feature is nice to have especially at malls so that I can be certain the car is absolutely locked as i am walking away.
Havbe a good one all.
Is the Check engine light on?
How many miles?
If you do a tune up, Use only the specified spark plugs.
Plug Type
NGK/Denso PGR5C-11
Champion RN10PYP4
These are platinum plugs and are recommended for replacement at 60k miles.
Generally, when they fail, they go completely and you lose 2 cylinders.
However, a few weeks ago my air bag light came on which after reading about it in the owners manual suggested a weight sensor was or could be malfunctioning. I checked the wiring under the drivers seat and whala! the light went out.....for a few weeks. Now it's back on and wiggling wires hasn't cured the problem. Is there a simple fix or do I need to take it to the dealership for who knows what kind of explanation I'll get. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
it could be that the wires in the connector have gone bad. however, i presume the first time you played with the wires, you actually applied weight to the seat while checking. i tend to think it's the sensor.
i'm just guessing though...
do you have anything sitting in the passenger's seat?
try this test: start the car in park with the emergency brake on, and get in the passenger seat. does the light go off when you get in the passenger seat? if that's the way it is supposed to work, the light goes off when there is adequate weight in the seat (this is how it works in my van), and if the light goes off when you are sitting in the seat, then the connector and wiring are working, follow me? the you'd have to suspect the calibration / location / proper operation of the sensor in the seat.
in my van, a honda, if there is nothing in the seat, the light is off. if inadequate weight is in the seat (child or my laptop and books, or wife's "hand bag"), then the light will go on, indicating the bag is disabled because the occupant is too small to be protected by the system). when an adult is in the seat, the light stays off.
wish i could offer more. either way - get it fixed.
hope i didn't confuse you.
((my bet is on the seat sensor)).
Thanks!
Bill T.
I'm afraid replacing the timing belt is way out of my league so does anybody have an idea about how much this job should cost at the dealership??
Thanks -- Rick
Has anyone experienced this problem?
What is the cause of the problem?
Is there a cure?
Please advise...
Hyundai part lookup on Hyundai Parts Online
That's ours and as far as I know it's been up all day. It could have been a temporary glitch but it works fine for me. Please try it again!
tidester, host
SUVs and Smart Shopper
I see what y'all mean about Doohickie's "direct link" to the parts lookup not working. It was nice while it lasted. Maybe there's another way there if you register at HyundaiUSA. Otherwise I bet they closed it down for the general public.
Sorry folks.
I used that fairly frequently too. I just hope they keep WebTech up and running.
I have seen Hyundai take things down temporarily for maintenance and upgrades, but that "no longer available" note is ominous.
The pics I direct linked still work though. I wonder if Hyundai noticed that and that's part of the reason they took down the access!?
That's ours and as far as I know it's been up all day. It could have been a temporary glitch but it works fine for me. Please try it again!
Do you mean "ours" as in you work for Hyundai? Is there any way to ask why there was a change in customer access? I think they will see over-the-counter parts sales drop as a result.
No! I meant ours as in carspace/edmunds. I didn't drill far enough to see the problem.
tidester, host
SUVs and Smart Shopper
Online Repair Manuals
I can get access to the Auto Repair Reference Center through my public library for example, and it has lots of parts diagrams for my Nissan.