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Thank so much for your reply Yes the lay out is the same as my car The instrument panel layout is the same,the speedo on my car only has KMP hour, no miles per hour. The wood grain looks a little darker . thanks again for your time.
Jack
But, jeez Ray, take it easy on those Jag guys, they spent all that money on something that isn't as reliable.
One night following a meeting a bunch of us stopped for a couple drinks. One of the guys has a silver Jag, same color as my Sonata and we parked next to each other. Someone walking by remarked about how similar the two cars looked. Thought my friend was going to unload in his pants. When we came out, some jerk had broken and stolen the cat from his hood. It was all I could do to not tell him that our cars now looked even more alike. It was unfortunate for him, but kinda perversely funny to me.
Perhaps the timing belt was installed incorrectly? It's a rather odd coincidence that the piston began tapping immediately following replacement of the timing belt.
Judge by yourself (those pictures posted earlier).
However, I think the car is VERY attractive, and had the same issue the other day with a Jag... could have sworn it was my car, until I got close enough (it was dark) to see that it was Blue, not Red. Then got closer, and realized it was a Jag.
Good catch. If one or more index marks weren't precisely aligned* at the time of the new timing belt installation for whatever reason, pistons can "kiss" valves that aren't sufficiently retracted as they're in the process of closing - definitely NOT a good thing. At the very least the owner needs to confront the shop about this and demand that the head(s) be pulled to verify the condition of the valves (and replace as may be necessary) and then finish up by properly retiming the valve action. This would be the shop's monetary obligation, not the car owner's.
*possibilities include:
- bad or improperly bled autotensioner
- misaligned timing mark(s)
- inadvertently rotating the crankshaft backward (or intentionally doing so to achieve alignment with its index on the cylinder block)
Question I have is how to I connect these to the standard radio? FM transmitter is NOT an option where I live, too many radio stations interfere.
Shouldn't there be an easy AUX cable I can plug into the radio, with a Y cable to run one of these at a time?
Suggestions are welcome.
Thanks
K
I saw a Sonata just yesterday (right after I read this post) that has that kind of spoiler (it was a slightly older Sonata, though... before the "Jag" Sonatas, but still that same body style; 2000-2002??)
They had that exact kind of situation with the spoiler, and had a non-retreating antennae in that spot. In my 2003, if the radio is not on, and not on RADIO, the antennae goes down. Turn off the car, antennae retracts. Is that the same in the even older Sonatas?
Spoiler looked ok, but not enough that I would go out and get one.
Since it was the last year before the model change, are there any good reasons to opt for an 06 over an 05 ? Visually, I like the 05 better, just not sure of any other changes.
used Sonata ? Leaning toward an 05 at this point. Frankly, the used ones seem to good to be true, for the money. Lots and lots available with under 30,000 miles. What's the catch ?
The '07s are more expensive (MSRP) than the '05s. In '05 the trim lines were GL, GLS, GLS-SV and LX. The '07 trim lines are GLS, SE and Limited. The present GLS should be compared to the '05 GL. Although the '07 includes ABS, stability control, traction control, electronic brake distribution and side curtain air bags. The '05 GLS offered ABS as an option. It has side front seat air bags, but not side curtain air bags, which protect the head in a T-Bone accident.
Why the number of '05s on the lot? Could be people traded them for the '06 or '07 to get the newer body style, larger, more powerful engine and added safety features. Or, they may have been rental cars. The newer body style has larger interior and trunk space. In fact, the new Elantra, while available only as a 4 cyl engine, is about the same interior and trunk space as the '05 Sonata. You should be able to get a new Elantra Limited with auto/trans for under $17,000. Check them also at www.hyundaiusa.com
My '05 Sonata has been a fantastic car. I wouldn't hesitate to buy another.
Thanks for your reply. Recently took it to hyndai service station. Did some battery checking. He said everything is ok. He suggested me to replace timing belt and valve clean up. Is it ok to do this after some time. Currently it has 67K. I am planning to drive this for 6 more months and go for upgrade. Is it ok to go for long drive without doing timing belt change and valve clean up. Please advice me.
Is it necessary to change timing belt during 60k serice. Is it ok to do this in next 90k service.
The owner's manual for the 2000 Sonata says to replace the timing belt at 60,000 miles. Since you already have over 67,000 miles on your car, I would recommend getting it changed ASAP. If the belt should break, the likely result would be major engine damage due to the engine being an interference engine.
Is it mandatory to change the belt. I would like to use this car for next 6 months and upgrade?
rhduke is absolutely right! If that's a 60,000 mile belt, it's at risk to break any day now, and when that happens, you'll break every valve in that engine, and need a complete upper teardown of the engine and rebuild to fix it. Want to risk that, then don't change it and cross your fingers- you may make it. But if you don't, you're gonna regret it. I would either dump the car right now, or change the belt, if it were me.
Spoke to serviceman at freeman hyunda, irving, texas. They are going to charge 400$ for changing timing belt. Would like it to get it done as not in hurry to get the new car. Want to keep this for some more time before buying new or better car. Thanks for your inputs.
Thanks for your information. Today got timing belt replace. They did replace some other belt also for around 450$. Car looks ok now. I should able to use it for some more time.
Today, i happen to go to Honda dealer. They are offering Accord at very good price. But, they are ready to give only 3K to my Sonata. Sorry to post about Accord in Sonata forum.
I heard about accord deals after replacing timing belt. Anyway, now sonata looks ok. Currently it has 67k miles. What is the typical life of sonata. Does it run for 100k without any issues? Would like to move to new car once i am sure of staying longer here.
Some times, i am not able to start the car. After turning the key, it just chuckles. I am able to start after couple of attempts. I am not able to replicate this. I can see batter indicator on.
I even did run it though service man when i went to change my timing belt. They said, they have cleaned some wire which is connected to batter. Everything is ok. In their report, they said battery is very good.
Do you think, i need to turn the key fast for engine to start. Do you have any idea.
Meanwhile maybe someone here will have an idea for you.
Good luck - let us know how it turns out.
Thanks for you reply. I have posted it in that respective thread.
Thanks for your reply. I took the car to walmart battery section. He told me that battery and alternator are good. It might be starter. It is working fine for last 3-4 days. But once is a while i am not able to start at first go.
Have not been posting (or reading) much, as per Astrol some pages back.
I bought TWO new Hyundai Sonatas in 2000 - both with package 13. I just noticed this post, (below) and had to comment:
#2720 of 2930 Re: '00 GLS problem solved [astrol] by roadpilot3 Dec 09, 2004 (8:57 am)
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Replying to: astrol (Dec 08, 2004 10:34 pm)
I had to replace the crank sensor also on 2000 gls Sonata at 60000 miles. A co worker with the same car also needed to have his replaced. Seems it happens quite often.
I did the same on one vehicle - as that problem existed from day of delivery. And that same problem was never fully corrected.
The other car had paint start to peel.
While Hyundai is great for inexpensive transportation, my experience with Hyundai is that the long-term quality is simply NOT there: Hyundai is still a "disposable car."
Or, symbolically, this: :lemon:
Not, of course, for the first five years when the warranty covers everything except the radio, tires, and wipers.
After pumping way-too-much money in keeping the Hyundais maintained, I purchased a 2007 Accord I-4 and a 2007 CRV I-4 FWD last month.
More expensive than Hyundai, but the difference in build quality is quite evident.
Which means, after 7 years, I say good-bye to this forum and go to Honda.
Shame - I really loved my Sonatas at first. But that relationship soured with the endless, expensive repairs despite doing routine care religiously.
Good luck to you all!
The MSRP late in the model year was the same, but there was about a $500 difference in dealer invoice. I've got to believe the Special Value, with all its extra features, has to be worth more as a used car than a standard GLS.
Heated seats, homelink/auto dimming rear view mirror and auto climate control must surely add something to the used cars' value. Edmunds list of used car values does not differentiate between a GLS and a GLS Special Value. Why?
Yes, Honda is better than Hyundai, especially back in 2000. Not that much better now, but still better. But the 2007 damn-near-anything will be far superior to your 2000 Hyunda is today, after 7 years of use. Had you bought a 2007 Sonata, you would have found the same thing is true. 7 years of use, and time make a lot of difference, no matter what brand you are buying, or switching for.
Enjoy your Hondas - they'll make you happy for sure.
So far, not one problem. I've even followed "dealer service" rather than manufacturer's spec as an added assurance. Yeah, I've probably wasted between $100 & $150 since April 2005. I try not to waste money, but if that was wasted, it not much in 32 months, especially if it keeps up the wonderful experience.
Maybe I should get P'd off whenever the battery quits? Must be Hyundai's fault, right? :confuse:
Comes from both front and end.
Seems that at specially comes when down/up movements ex. over a pothole.
Have had it checked several times, and they could not find something unusual.
The dealer have suggested to have the shocks replaced. Can that be a solution - what about sway-bars?
Have suggested Monroe - are they better that OEM?
Also have a 3,3 NF, and it also had a little noise in the start, but now (52000km) nothing at all...
- also changed 2 tensioners for the timing belt
Brakes disassembled and greased,
ventilatorbelt changed
cabinfilter - 2 Pcs??? - as far as i know there is only one...
Engine oil and filter changed.
Sparks not changed, neither air-filter (uses k&n)
9 hours in labour - it seems like they have added, hmm... some extra hours, as far as i can see.
How long time should it take?
Ordinary 180000 km service - max 2 hours
Timing belt 7 hours?
Any comments...