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Sometimes wheel spin just digs you deeper into a hole, but you would have the option to try it.
She is going to take it for a new fuel gauge sender to be installed.
-I don't see why you think that is an invalid question, there are plenty of cars I've had that indeed had a reset switch for the fuel pump that would trip anytime there was a large enough impact, etc (to protect from fuel being pumped out after an accident).
Maybe I just misunderstood you but I don't see how that question relates to magic buttons.
Thanks.
brake pads with a new part number. The part is on order and they should get it middle of this week. If you'd like to exchange info on the status of this problem reply to this post. I've already had this post removed once because it had my email address in it. We'll just have to figure out a way to exchange info. I'm a litte concerned that this won't be the fix as it is a terrible noise.
I'd like to build a small list of folks who have the same car to compare notes on the problems we are having. Thanks!
I saw a lot of people saying that GLS V6 comes with 5-speed auto transmission. What does it mean? My GLS V6 has the same transmission as GLS I4, both of which only has P,N,R,D. Maybe I don't understand the real meaning of 5 -speed.
Any help is appreciated.
My problem is that I told them I did not want that car anymore. I asked for them to find me a new one just like it because I've heard once you pull an Engine completely out of a car, by disconnecting everything, you never get that engine to run the same ever again. There is no way they can put that back together as goods as they did at the factory.
The problem is in understanding what they are going to do at corporate because the dealership has washed their hands of the whole problem saying it is not their problem, call corporate. I felt so used after we don't even have that car for 1 week and it has this MAJOR problem and the FRIENDS we had at the DEALERSHIP when were were buying all of a sudden disappeared! WOW what a shock!
Fuel pumps will indeed run when given voltage but things can also get in the way. Just ask an older accord owner about failing main relays this time of year.
And just for the record, your switch question was valid. For example, Ford Escorts have had inertia sensitive fuel shutoff switches in them throughout multiple model years.
Therein lies the crux of the matter, doesn't it? Opinions on any subject vary as widely as the appearance of peoples' faces. I've even heard opinions that the earth is actually flat and that astronauts never walked on the moon - that it was all staged and took place on dear old terra firma. That miscilaneum aside, I can't help but wonder just how well everything on your new car's engine really was assembled at the factory if you already have a serious mechanical problem at just 200 miles... You may want to consult a lawyer for advice about a legal strategy in attempting to obtain a free replacement car or purchase price refund - the so-called "lemon law" approach. Be aware, though, that most, if not all, states require that the car owner allow the automaker three chances to repair the problem before lemon law litigation can proceed. (Besides, who knows? Maybe the dealership's service department's certified techs will actually satisfactorilly repair the engine despite the conventional "wisdom" of annonymous and unaccountable rumor mongers...) Anyway, I do sincerely wish you the best of luck in resolving a very nasty problem that fate bulls-eyed squarely in your unsuspecting lap.
Not a new car.
The noise in my car sounded like it was coming from the rear, but I guess if you have a break in the seal the noise could sound like it's coming from diffeent places depending on the location.
The dealer was very easily able to fix this, however, I did need to take it in when their "glass guy" was in. That's usually a couple times a week.
Mine is a 2006 GLS V6 (bought a month ago). At first, I was very impressed by the quiet engine. At about 500 miles, I asked my dealership to do an oil change (I doubted there was a problem with the oil filter but it turned out there was not). Since that, I have had a feeling that the engine gets louder, espcially after a cold start. Whenever I accelerate the car from low speeds, stepping on the gas padel softly, with windows closed and fans and music off, I can hear apparent engine roaring. When I am waiting for red lights, with palms on the steering wheel I can feel a slight vibration through it.
Maybe I am just meeting troubles halfway. Any kind comments?
http://www.hyundaiusa.com/vehicle/sonata/safety/safety.aspx
WARNING! (Look for the yellow caution box)
ABS(ESC) will not prevent accidents due to improper Driving...
The breaking distance for cars equipped with an anti-lock braking system(ESC) may be LONGER...
The safety features of an ABS(ESC) equipped vehicle should not be tested by high speed driving or cornering...
The inability to turn off the ABS and ESC could become a safety issue in their minds.
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"Getting the ABS Concept
The theory behind anti-lock brakes is simple. A skidding wheel (where the tire contact patch is sliding relative to the road) has less traction than a non-skidding wheel. If you have been stuck on ice, you know that if your wheels are spinning you have no traction. This is because the contact patch is sliding relative to the ice (see Brakes: How Friction Works for more). By keeping the wheels from skidding while you slow down, anti-lock brakes benefit you in two ways: You'll stop faster, and you'll be able to steer while you stop.
There are four main components to an ABS system:
Speed sensors
Pump
Valves
Controller
Anti-lock brake pump and valves
Speed Sensors
The anti-lock braking system needs some way of knowing when a wheel is about to lock up. The speed sensors, which are located at each wheel, or in some cases in the differential, provide this information.
Valves
There is a valve in the brake line of each brake controlled by the ABS. On some systems, the valve has three positions:
In position one, the valve is open; pressure from the master cylinder is passed right through to the brake.
In position two, the valve blocks the line, isolating that brake from the master cylinder. This prevents the pressure from rising further should the driver push the brake pedal harder.
In position three, the valve releases some of the pressure from the brake.
Pump
Since the valve is able to release pressure from the brakes, there has to be some way to put that pressure back. That is what the pump does; when a valve reduces the pressure in a line, the pump is there to get the pressure back up.
Controller
The controller is a computer in the car. It watches the speed sensors and controls the valves.
ABS at Work
There are many different variations and control algorithms for ABS systems. We will discuss how one of the simpler systems works.
The controller monitors the speed sensors at all times. It is looking for decelerations in the wheel that are out of the ordinary. Right before a wheel locks up, it will experience a rapid deceleration. If left unchecked, the wheel would stop much more quickly than any car could. It might take a car five seconds to stop from 60 mph (96.6 kph) under ideal conditions, but a wheel that locks up could stop spinning in less than a second.
The ABS controller knows that such a rapid deceleration is impossible, so it reduces the pressure to that brake until it sees an acceleration, then it increases the pressure until it sees the deceleration again. It can do this very quickly, before the tire can actually significantly change speed. The result is that the tire slows down at the same rate as the car, with the brakes keeping the tires very near the point at which they will start to lock up. This gives the system maximum braking power.
When the ABS system is in operation you will feel a pulsing in the brake pedal; this comes from the rapid opening and closing of the valves. Some ABS systems can cycle up to 15 times per second.
Types of Anti-Lock Brakes
Anti-lock braking systems use different schemes depending on the type of brakes in use. We will refer to them by the number of channels -- that is, how many valves that are individually controlled -- and the number of speed sensors.
Four-channel, four-sensor ABS - This is the best scheme. There is a speed sensor on all four wheels and a separate valve for all four wheels. With this setup, the controller monitors each wheel individually to make sure it is achieving maximum braking force.
Three-channel, three-sensor ABS - This scheme, commonly found on pickup trucks with four-wheel ABS, has a speed sensor and a valve for each of the front wheels, with one valve and one sensor for both rear wheels. The speed sensor for the rear wheels is located in the rear axle.
This system provides individual control of the front wheels, so they can both achieve maximum braking force. The rear wheels, however, are monitored together; they both have to start to lock up before the ABS will activate on the rear. With this system, it is possible that one of the rear wheels will lock during a stop, reducing brake effectiveness.
One-channel, one-sensor ABS - This system is commonly found on pickup trucks with rear-wheel ABS. It has one valve, which controls both rear wheels, and one speed sensor, located in the rear axle.
This system operates the same as the rear end of a three-channel system. The rear wheels are monitored together and they both have to start to lock up before the ABS kicks in. In this system it is also possible that one of the rear wheels will lock, reducing brake effectiveness.
This system is easy to identify. Usually there will be one brake line going through a T-fitting to both rear wheels. You can locate the speed sensor by looking for an electrical connection near the differential on the rear-axle housing.
ABS Questions
Should I pump the brake pedal when stopping in slippery conditions?
You absolutely should not pump the brake pedal in a car with ABS. Pumping the brakes is a technique that is sometimes used in slippery conditions to allow the wheels to unlock so that the vehicle stays somewhat straight during a stop. In a car with ABS the wheels should never lock in the first place, so pumping the brakes will just make you take longer to stop.
In an emergency stop in a car with ABS, you should apply the brake pedal firmly and hold it while the ABS does all the work. You will feel a pulsing in the pedal that may be quite violent, but this is normal so don't let off the brake.
Do anti-lock brakes really work?
Anti-lock brakes really do help you stop better. They prevent wheels from locking up and provide the shortest stopping distance on slippery surfaces. But do they really prevent accidents? This is the true measure of the effectiveness of ABS systems.
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has conducted several studies trying to determine if cars equipped with ABS are involved in more or fewer fatal accidents. It turns out that in a 1996 study, vehicles equipped with ABS were overall no less likely to be involved in fatal accidents than vehicles without. The study actually stated that although cars with ABS were less likely to be involved in accidents fatal to the occupants of other cars, they are more likely to be involved in accidents fatal to the occupants of the ABS car, especially single-
Well look, ultimately what keeps your car on the ground is those four tiny patches of rubber under the four tires...if you are on totally slick ice, 8-wheel drive attached to a Cray computer isn't going to help very much. Technology has its limits.
Human stupidity can always defeat technology! I've proven this---FACT!
I've seen this on tv where a news crew was setup on an ice covered freeway and video taped cars at a crash scene. The cars without ABS were spinning out of control with locked brakes and crashing into each other and the cars with ABS were able to steer around the stopped vehicles.
I agree, but when I say something like that, my post gets deleted!
That was always my understanding of ABS!. Since all references in the manual refer to ABS, as ABS(ESC), or anti-lock braking system(ESC), I thought perhaps defeating the ESC by pressing it off (and why would you?) would be in essence turning off the ABS system?.
Plus, it will save you from ruining your tires by dragging the locked wheels across the pavement.
Many times it will shorten the distance since ABS can control each wheel individually and apply maximum braking to whichever wheels have the most traction.
Fortunate for you. When you or I do lock the wheels it is usually a panic situation. A long skid can flat spot the tires and actually ruin one or more.