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Try checking the rubber straps that hook the muffler to the chassis - they can come off. Also try checking the rear number plate to see if it clunks when you close the tailgate - if so it will clunk going over bumps.
The Dueller tires are also have hard,noise making side walls going over bumps. Also the trailer hitch wiring inside the rear bumper can make a clunk when going over bumps. Didn't know about the ball joint TSB 'til you mentioned it.
I do not have a trailer hitch on my Sante Fe.
Hope this helps
Gord
Number 7 is the stabilizer link. So far, no more noise. I'm very happy with my 2007 Santa Fe (build date Sept/06).
Gord
Gord
tidester, host
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Did the noise come back?
No, the noise did not come back. Very pleased so far. The part is # 7 on the picture from Hyundai Service Website
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PS The picture shows up on my computer, so I hope you can see it.
tidester, host
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I did notice that it only starts in when I'm doing over 30 mph. If under 30 mph, the car's quiet as anything.
Any suggestions for me?
I have an '08 SF Limited and just started noticing a slight creaking sound coming from the cargo area and really only notice it at low speed and driving over uneven pavement, like turning into my driveway from the street. I've had the car about four months and it just started about a month ago. I started hearing it right after loading it up for a family vacation with a lot of luggage and a trailer hitch bike rack. I'm not sure if the problem is connected to the load it carried while on vacation.
I took it to my dealer yesterday and they immediately told me about this TSB, which I knew about myself from reading the posts on this forum. I didn't see them really road test the vehicle to replicate the problem and that led me to believe that they're getting a lot of these complaints and are assuming it's the same issue covered in the TSB.
Was your creaking noise loud or soft and only really noticeable while turning onto uneven pavement? How is your SF now since the repair? Has the fit of the parts removed and replaced held up?
Thanks for your help.
I'm thinking of living with it instead of letting the dealer perform such an invasive fix/procedure, but don't want it to get worse or run out of a warranty option.
Thanks for any help!
I happened to get down on my hands and knees to inspect the tires last weekend, and noticed the inner 1/5 or so was severely worn (the fronts worse than the backs). Some squeaking occurs when making tight turns, due to this wear I'm sure.
I now have 31,000 miles (on the original Bridgestone Duelers) on the car. Have been rotating tires every year, but now will every 6 months. I plan on getting new tires sometime next spring.
Hopefully better tires will end up with a quieter ride with even tread wear!
Ryan
I can't duplicate this noise from the outside when parked for anything. Hatch seems secure.
It happens over vibrational road issues like the black strip laid over cracks or minor bumps. It sounds like a door is ajar. Or a marble is hanging from a string inside the hatch bouncing around.
I've been trying hard to triage this before service people crawl all over my new car, poke around, remove panels, scratch it up, dirty the carpet, etc. Taking suggestions. (spare is secure)
I just had new tires put on for the first time. I am at 54,000 miles. I had an alignment done as well. They told me it was very bad. NOW, I have loud creeking noises coming from the back. It makes the clunking noises from the front sound minor. It's creeking from the back while driving slow, fast, backing up and turning.
Any ideas??
Yeah...THAT"S what we think!
Good grief........
I just spoke with someone selling extended warranties. He said the original is NOT in effect except there's 2 yrs. left on the powertrain...BUT, he said it might be to my benefit to buy one from him that includes the P/Train because Hyundai may not pay 100%. Doesn't seem to make sense.
Can anyone recommend a reputable and reliable company from which to buy an extended warranty OR a company to stay away from? I've read so much about them that I'm anxious. I also read that bumper-to-bumper is only offered by the manufacturer & if anyone else offers this, they are lying. Comments please? Thank you.
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I bought 2010 limited and it only 50km, I have similar situation. , please let me know if there is a fix?
I have Santa Fe 2003 with 67K miles on it. Everything was fine until couple of weeks ago, on my way to work at speed of 50 miles an hour my car lost power for couple of seconds even though i had my foot on accelerator there was no respond and then suddenly just kicked in it happens few times in a minute, check engine light comes on,RPM gadget goes crazy while that is happening and as soon it stops check engine light disappears.
Thank you in advance for any help.
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Sounds like plastic items flexing at the joints where they snap together and/or loose wiring harnesses tapping against plastic sections. Occurs mostly on the rebound when going over dips or bumps in the road. Mentioned to counter personnel at dealership at last service and response was basically a shrug and a comment that, yes, there are a lot of harnesses and other stuff under there that can come loose and there's not much that they can do about it. :mad:
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Thank you.