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#5438 of 5463 Re: Recall and other fun stuff [jimbeaumi] by sweetchariot Jul 30, 2009 (5:15 pm)
Replying to: jimbeaumi (Jul 30, 2009 5:02 pm) The only way I found it was going to be on a recall, is when I looked it up in the Hyundai Web...at that time it had not turned into a recall as yet, but they still honored all the information I sent them. I had my own mechanic do the work on the control arm, only because that's where I had my car towed to. Of course, the whole arm had to be replaced because it snapped, so I didn't have to deal with the drilling of holes and rust proofing. By then it was too late. I did keep the parts, in case they refused to reimburse me. Truthfully, I don't trust my hyundai service dept., and sounds like your dealer is just as bad. It sounds like the new hyundais are getting better, but that doesn't mean the dealer is any better. This is the first dealer that I've brought my car to, that the service dept has no clue on how to fix a car.   They also told me, when they inspected the control arm after it had been replaced that they thought they could hear coming from exhaust and suggested that I have a new exhause put in, because they didn't think it would pass inspection. Fortunately it did, so again, they were full of crap, and just wanted me to give them more money. I don't trust them. Actually someone should report these people. Replies to this message: jlflemmons (Jul 30, 2009 7:31 pm)
#5439 of 5463 Re: Recall and other fun stuff [sweetchariot] by jlflemmons Jul 30, 2009 (7:31 pm)
Replying to: sweetchariot (Jul 30, 2009 5:15 pm) I guess I got lucky with my dealer. When I had my Elantra's ('02, '05) they were great about service work and warranty work.   What tells a lot about a dealer is when they come in and say something like "While we had your car on the rack the tech took a look at everything underneath. All looks good, and he says you should look at the brakes in another 10k or so."   This sort of thing happened regularly with both my cars. They even knew I did a lot of my own repair, and the shop foreman would comment that so-and-so parts were good for this or that repair, but Hyundai parts should be used for some other repair. He was very specific about brake pads. He was right, the aftermarket stuff came with good pads, the Hyundai pads came with thicker pads and all the shims and springs.
#5440 of 5463 Control Arms and Rubbing Noise by johngotts Jul 31, 2009 (3:47 am)
Too bad you're taking it to the dealer. The best way to fix this is locally, and getting reimbursed by Hyundai. That's what I did. New parts, no cost. Hey, the way I look at it, if they don't want to send the recall out, oh well...   Re: the rubbing noise...if a little pressure applied on the brakes makes it go away, then you know where to look.   Good luck.
#5441 of 5463 Re: Recall and other fun stuff [jimbeaumi] by sweetchariot Jul 31, 2009 (5:37 am)
Replying to: jimbeaumi (Jul 30, 2009 5:02 pm) FYI...As I previously posted, I did get reimbursed on the repair of the Control Arm. My own mechanic did it , all new parts, and it automatically comes with the rust proofing so they say, and my car feels better than it did when I bought it. I wouldn't let Hyundai do it...it's only a patch job.
#5442 of 5463 On the cusp/Control arms/Rub Rub Rub by jimbeaumi Aug 05, 2009 (3:33 pm)
The more trusted of two dealer choices inspected the control arms and used the "drill and coat" method. Only Hyundai dealers are to do recall work, as Hyundai will tell you. I would have preferred parts, but I will have my independent mechanic inspect it soon when the brakes are done.   The rub-rub-rub is from warped rotors, as I should have guessed. Any time tires are rotated or brakes are inspected, mechanics seem to enjoy torquing lug nuts as tightly as they can, and many of us here know this results in warped rotors. Then again, it has been THREE years since my front brake pads and rotors were replaced, so I've done OK with the pads, and I expect someone to warp my rotors at some point; I'm rarely disappointed. I was surprised I had gone so long between brake jobs. On the whole, I have put relatively little money into this car in eight years, and it is still a champ.   If I walk out and push the car another inch it'll roll 98,000 miles. I'm on the cusp of losing my great warranty protection, including the bumper to bumper I extended at purchase. There is no question that I would buy another Hyundai. When I included it in my choices eight years ago, it was with a healthy dose of skepticism. This little car has far exceeded my expectations. Edmunds needs a peach Emotorcon that happy drivers like me can use. Replies to this message: sweetchariot (Aug 05, 2009 3:55 pm)
#5443 of 5463 Re: On the cusp/Control arms/Rub Rub Rub [jimbeaumi] by sweetchariot Aug 05, 2009 (3:55 pm)
Replying to: jimbeaumi (Aug 05, 2009 3:33 pm) Well, the control arm was repaired right before it became a recall, and when it did get a recall I didn't even get a notice on it...so, as far as I'm concerned, they can't blame anyone for taking the job to their own mechanic when the piece breaks without warning. I didn't know what it was, and didn't know it had a recall until after I had it repaired. I looked on the web just for the heck of it, and that's when I heard there were problems on this part. Most hyundai dealers are probably good at what they do, unfortunately, the one in our area cannot be trusted...too many people have had problems with this one.
#5444 of 5463 Re: 2006 With TCS & Sunroof - buying price [jayess] by besmith Aug 27, 2009 (8:32 pm)
Replying to: jayess (Mar 31, 2009 11:22 am) Hey if you don't mind how much did you pay? Im looking for a 2005-2006 elantra witha sunroof, but i dont want to pay 10k that most dealer are charging. Replies to this message: jayess (Aug 28, 2009 2:48 am)
#5445 of 5463 Re: 2006 With TCS & Sunroof - buying price [besmith] by jayess Aug 28, 2009 (2:48 am)
Replying to: besmith (Aug 27, 2009 8:32 pm) selling price was $8800 + tax and title. I'm satisfied, think we got a good deal.
#5446 of 5463 Help diagnosing a problem by kcdonahoe1 Sep 23, 2009 (3:07 pm)
My 2002 Elantra started having trouble in idle about three weeks ago. RPM would shoot up and down between 2000 and 3500 wildly while it was in park or neutral, it was fine when in gear. Computer indicated a problem with idle air control so I cleaned the throttle body, and IAC, but the problem persisted with the addition of a malfunctioning throttle sensor! Mechanic in town recommnended I replace both the IAC and throttle sensor, which I did, but all problems still persist. I thinking the entire computer is whacked! Any suggestions? Please!   Kevin Replies to this message: johngotts (Sep 24, 2009 4:30 am)
#5447 of 5463 Re: Help diagnosing a problem [kcdonahoe1] by johngotts Sep 24, 2009 (4:30 am)
Replying to: kcdonahoe1 (Sep 23, 2009 3:07 pm) Check for a cracked vacuum hose on the top of the engine going from just left of the throttle body to the intake manifold. The hose is about 4" long and is shaped like an "S". You'll see it at the rear edge of the black engine cover, slightly to the right. The cover has to be removed to replace it.

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