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davidsr17, check out the "No Start" Problems discussion too.
Steve, Host
I just buy a used Santa Fe 2001. It's speed gauge is not working. Can any one please help me with what is the first think to check , remembel I am in Iraq :surprise:
Thanke you for you help
Nabeel
It might help if you indicated the general condition of the vehicle and how many miles/kilometers it has been driven.
tidester, host
Thank you very much. Till now I did not have much time with my Santa Fe becoxz I work for 14 hours daily But it is look in good condition and the last Kilometers read was 107K. It is manual gear
Thank you again.
Good luck!
tidester, host
Thank You
I am having the same problem again after another 60000 miles.
guessing I'll have to replace the alternator.
I used to post hot links to the TSBs, but the site no longer allows that. You need to dig them up on your own
The first time they found nothing and the check engine light wasn't on. The second time it went in the light was on and they claimed to fix a valve and a gasket. Third time in they replaced the computer assembly and reprogrammed the computer. Fourth time in they replaced the wiring harness and assembly, solenoid, TCM (?), control module, relay A/T Control, and ECM harness. Interested to see what happens this time. I considered asking about a trade-in for a different car, but the loaner cars they give me have problems, too. One tucson had no air with only 11 miles on it and the other wouldn't even start so they had to dig out a different loaner. SERIOUSLY thinking about calling a lawyer.
Has anyone had this happen: Driving along at highway speeds and suddenly the car jerks, as if it's changing gears. As best I can tell, I'm putting consistent pressure on the gas, so the speed isn't changing and I don't notice a jump in the RPMs. I menitoned this to the dealer a few trips to the shop ago and was told something about it (the transmission) trying to anticipate a change and it wasn't sure if it needed to shift up or down. Didn't make much sense to me. This doesn't happen very often, but it's pretty startling when it does.
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/ivoq/
I had a problem submitting mine electronically, so I printed it and sent it by regular mail. I told them everything I had a problem with and said I'm not the only one. If you take 5 mins. to fill this out we may get something done. I feel that my car is dangerous to drive when it is jerking and bucking in front of other cars or not accelerating properly. Don't you agree?
We have the same model, about 73k miles on it now. Our vibration started at around 65 mph and did seem to go away around 75-80. We just had the front ball joints replaced because you could shake the tired back and forth (they say you shouldnt be able to do this at all, what do I know). But I saw it and they were lying. The left side was bad enough that the inside of the tire was worn to the wire.
They realigned the front too and well, it's only been one day but the shaking in the steering wheel is gone.
ps - You can save a little over a hundred bucks by buying two tires are Costco
Bill
Although I am still getting used to it (especially since my previous car was a 1.9 L 4-cyl), I have found that the best way to accelerate is to depress the pedal just a little bit, then freeze. The Santa Fe will continue to accelerate without you needing to press the gas further and further down (until you reach a steady speed of course).
I think this has to do with the electronic throttle trying to make less work for the driver. One thing is for sure - a slight steady pressure will give you far better acceleration and a much smoother take-off than pressing the gas hard from a standstill.
TSB No. 04-40-007 www.hmaservice.com
For '01-04 2.7L Santa Fe(produced through Nov. 24, 2003) w/ automatic transmission
Up until the last month or so I have LOVED my Santa Fe. But recently the vehicle (90,000kms) started acting up, sluggish when I hit 40kms and some stalling. Then the engine light came on and I took it to my mechanic (not the dealership). The diagnostic thingy said it was the cam sensor and he replaced it. A week later I'm getting the same problems with the added bonus of bucking violently and now it can be sluggish at any speed and the stalling is way more frequent. Now my mechanic thinks it's the cam that is screwed and that I should replace it. From what I understand it's a lot of money.
Is anyone else having these kinds of problems?
Oh yeah and I don't have the 100,000 warranty, mine came with only 60,000 kms.
My interim solution at this point is to put the key in Auxilary position, go into the fuse thing and remove the EC fuse. This resets my check engine light and the vehicle seems to respond better for a time then it starts acting up again.
Help!!! I love my Santa Fe and my husband wants me to get rid of it ASAP!!!!
What you need to do first is... TO STOP DRIVING THE CAR. Have it towed to a nearby Hyundai dealer.
The most likely cause is failing timing belt tensioner. Also you might want to get your money back from your mechanic. It is very obvious to me that he is not competent enough to service your SF and even sounds somewhat shady...
Bill
I'm going to tell my husband what you said and take it to another mechanic.
One other thing, I stopped turning on the air conditioner (when the truck would get sluggish and feel like it was going to stall the air would go really low) last night and didn't have any problems on the way home. Same thing this morning. I'm going out at lunch and see how it runs.
Does that make any sense to you?
If anyone can help with a hint as to how to get to the bulb, I'd appreciate it.
Phil