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#1383 of 1934 Re: 2002 Santa Fe Engine Races [kayr] by bouch137

Jul 31, 2006 (11:57 am)

Replying to: kayr (May 07, 2006 6:25 am)
Has anyone had any success in successfully / permanently fixing this type of problem (engine accelerates even when stepping on brake)? I had a similar situation last year (2004 Santa Fe 3.5L), and I was told that Hyundai had several problems of this type with the computer brain - that the brain thinks the gas pedal is still being applied despite no gas and/or brakes applied. They replaced the computer brain, and I assumed it was over. Now, I have had the same problem happen again, even with a new brain (assuming it was really replaced the first time). Luckily no accidents - yet. Is this something that I can expect to be a permanent problem with this car? (Lemon law doesn't apply yet, until they have tried to fix it 3 times, or I am dead, whichever comes first).

#1384 of 1934 Re: 2002 Santa Fe Engine Races [bouch137] by targettuning

Aug 01, 2006 (6:09 am)

Replying to: bouch137 (Jul 31, 2006 11:57 am)
These types of problems are not...repeat, not, common and usually it is found to be operator error. Meaning that the driver inadvertently steps on both the throttle and brake at the same time. I personally have done this once and believe me I did not know it was my car revving and I actually looked into my rear view mirror to see who was on my tail. I am not saying you do not have a mechanical problem only that in the majority of cases it has been determined that it was a driver error. I can't recall when the the cable free throttle was added to the SF. but this type of throttle control is pretty reliable. If you are quite sure it is mechanical have the dealer service dept review the problem yet again.

#1385 of 1934 Re: Windshield noise [reca1] by user777

Aug 01, 2006 (10:18 am)

Replying to: reca1 (Jul 29, 2006 5:54 am)
if it were me, i'd try a few simple experiments, maybe 4 or five to see if i could locate and lesson the wind noise.
 
first, i would remove the windshield blades or otherwise tape them down to the glass to rule out chatter from air moving under, instead of over the blade assembly.
 
second, i'd take some painter's tape (blue) and tape around the rubber stripping on the windshield so the gap between the glass and the rubber is closed off. i suppose black electrical tape would also work - you just want to be able to remove it later without removing rubber or paint or leaving sticky adhesive behind.
 
third, i'd try using the same tape on the gap made by the side-view mirror joint (where if the mirrors can rotate inward there is a gap).
 
fourth, if i had any roof rack with rails, i'd verify that the thicker forward edge of the roof cross-bars were pointing towards the front of the vehicle. if installed so the thicker part pointing to the back, it will not act properly like an airfoil and will "sing".
 
fifth, i would tape the cowl (the black plastic part below the wipers to the glass. if you have a significant space there between plastic and glass, i could see (like blowing air over an open soda bottle) having a sound produced there.
 
hope it helps.

#1386 of 1934 Re: Santa Fe Engine Races by highlander9

Aug 02, 2006 (4:40 am)

Bouch 137 .... You are absolutely right... And the service manager at the dealership confirmed this... He wanted me to take my foot OFF the brake the next time I applied the brake and the engine raced to see if the engine racing went down... When it did, we both knew the problem was with me, the driver... I was hitting the brake pedal, and when it reached the same height as the gas pedal, my foot was also touching the gas pedal... Apparently Hyundai's brake and gas pedal are VERY CLOSE in proximity. Now I make sure my foot is firmly on the brake ONLY. Thanks for your insight..

#1387 of 1934 Re: Santa Fe Engine Races [highlander9] by chrisducati

Aug 03, 2006 (4:16 am)

Replying to: highlander9 (Aug 02, 2006 4:40 am)
This has come up on other Santa Fe forums. If the person is un aware that they have their foot on the gas pedal they think the car is doing the Audi 5000.

#1388 of 1934 Glass by chrisducati

Aug 03, 2006 (4:32 am)

I had my Santa Fe's windshield busted on 21 July. Storm damage. My Insurance company made the arrangements for free replacement. My advice to anyone is to do research on the glass company before you allow them to do the work. My insurance company used a national company. I was contacted the 24th to tell me they would be out the 25th and replace the windshield. Every work day since I have been told "it's on the truck to be put in today" Well yesterday they finally came. Guess what. They have to come back today because the teenager they sent out put it in wrong. The rubber gasket is not on the windshield on the sides and top. He tried to glue the bottom corners to make it look like it was on.
 
Lesson learned.

#1389 of 1934 Santa Fe Jumps (bucks) when Brake is Applied by evite

Aug 05, 2006 (5:57 am)

To All:
 
I have a 2004 Santa Fe 28480 miles on it. It has started 3 months ago to jump (bucks like when on a wild horse) when the brake is applied and the vehicle is completely stopped. It tends to happen after a long drive in stop and go situations. When taken to the dealer they never take it to that sort of environment, hence they can't find the issue or "replicate"the issue.
 
Can some one provide an insight on this so I can do the work for the dealer?
 
Thanks!!!

#1390 of 1934 Re: Santa Fe Jumps (bucks) when Brake is Applied [evite] by vegito1971

Aug 05, 2006 (8:18 pm)

Replying to: evite (Aug 05, 2006 5:57 am)
I had a Ford once that had a similar problem. It turned out to be a defective piston in the automatic transmission. Having your transmission checked and/or serviced might not hurt either. My buddy once had transmission problems from "dirty" transmission fluid. Normally this is a routine 30k mile service anyway. Regardless, this would definitely bear further investigation since this is definitely not "routine". You might also suggest to the dealership to explore the possibility of a faulty torque converter. In the event that you cannot get satisfactory results from your dealership, call Hyundai Customer Care. They tend to drive issues a lot harder and the dealerships don't seem to like it when you get them involved. But they will pursue the problem to resolution. Good luck!

#1391 of 1934 Re: Santa Fe Jumps (bucks) when Brake is Applied [vegito1971] by evite

Aug 06, 2006 (8:12 am)

Replying to: vegito1971 (Aug 05, 2006 8:18 pm)
Thanks a million for the advice. All the dealer tells me is that it ran the computer tests and it does not reflect any issues.

#1392 of 1934 Santa fe chugs by niner504

Aug 07, 2006 (5:18 pm)

I bought 6 months ago a 2001 Santa fe and really enjoy the truck. Just recently it started to chug and sputter. I've been reading the forum before I bought and noticed that this is an ongoing problem. Well to save time I went straight to a transmission shop (I've worked on cars before computers) and he found that the modual on the tranny is failing. We are running test to make sure and it will go back into the shop next week to replace. This will apply to the bucking as well.

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