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1829 messages, Last post on Oct 31, 2009 at 9:57 PM
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I have had my SF since November and all has been great. I have had only a couple of minor problems that were quickly taken care of. And also a concern that has yet to be addressed. I have a GLS FWD model. 1)When I got it I noticed that the driver side window was somewhat slow to roll up. It suddenly got worse so I took it in and they put in a new window actuator (I think that this is what they called it). It has worked great since. 2)I took a trip last month. When I got back I noticed a loud chirping sound from the motor. It was the belt. They told me that sometimes a 'glaze' forms on the belt. They cleaned this off and told me that if it does it again that they would replace the belt. 3)There is an intermittent issue. At very low speed I hear a sound that I cannot describe very well from the left rear end. It is kind of a rubbing sound. But of course it does not do this all of the time and the dealership cannot duplicate the problem and a visual inspection does not indicate anything. They have been very good about it and told me to bring it in as soon as I hear it. Of course the sound only happens when I am unable to get the SF to the dealer for some reason.
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I've had GLS FWD since early December. About 2,400 miles on it. I've noticed references to my two problems on the Topic Board, but no one really goes into detail re repairs to these problems: 1. Vibration at 57-64 MPH. 2. Low brake pedal, stops o.k. but you need to apply pressure. Please respond with answers/questions re same. Thanks much. |
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| Having worked at a hyundai dealer in the past, window regulators have been an ongoing problem with all models. | |
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1. Vibration at 57-64 MPH: Could be the road without a good pavement causes to vibration otherwise could be the engine and the dealer have been aware of this situation on some Santa Fe. Feeling the vibration right away because of the tires use 30psi and 30 psi and we think that Hyundai should use 28psi but we are still waiting for this question to be solve If still happen a lot on vibration then the dealer can replace for a new engine and ready to roll again. 2. Low Brake Pedal, need to apply pressure: I drove the Lexus ES300 and they act exactly the same as the Santa Fe. Most likely is prevent brake from wearing out fast. Any different brake pattern that are different then the Santa Fe will likely have to adjust brake very often. My 1977 AWD RAV4 was an example and I know what you mean. I just press lightly and the brake start already and I thought it was good but I have to bring the car to my best friends to adjust it very often. Santa Fe brake pattern is was good and I have test on the quick brake once and stop immediately at about 30mph (giving me a better distance compare to my 1997 RAV4). Yes! Just apply a little pressure and you will be able to get use to it. I have no problem with my Santa Fe brake pattern and I love the way it suppose to be. 3. Window Wiper Squeeze: Since I first drove my Santa Fe the window wiper was squeezing too. But that was not the problem due to the wiper power switch. The squeeze was cause due to the over-dry part. It just the dry liquid that they use to wash and dry the window. I wash the window and the wipers again and it work find afterward. That time there was a lot of rain here in San Francisco too. |
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I have had my GL in the shop 3 times for the same problem. The problem was a rough idle/miss. The problem was related to the 2.4L motor only. The vehicle was in the shop for 30 days. The vehicle kept slipping a couple of teeth on the timing belt jumping the base timing out of sync. The Hyundai Corp. was in the process of a redesign of the timing belt cover and tensionor for the timing belt to prevent it from jumping. The Hyundai people say that this problem has occurred to other 2.4l Santa Fe owners and is not a safety issue but may result in some sort of technical recall/improvement notice. Has anyone had this same problem or similar and how was it corrected? They installed the newly designed replacements and so far...so good.
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| My GL V6 AWD has had vibrations (particularly felt in steering wheel shaking) at speeds around 60-70 mph from the day I bought it. It was in the shop for weeks - alignments, tire rotations, balances were ineffectual. Finally they thought that the rear-end had to be changed. The main difference afterwards was that the vibration kicked in at around 67 mph rather than 62... Not a great victory. Has anyone overcome this problem? | |
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4 CYCLINDER: There is a timing belt problem occur on the 4 cylinder and the dealer/manufacture have awared of this problem. They will do their best to solve the problem. Most likely they have to change timing belt.... Vibration: I have a V6 Santa Fe "Top of Line" modern but never have the vibration problem. You will feel the vibration because of the road and tires involve. The tires use 30psi and easily feel road crumple on the unbalance road..."you know what I mean".
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