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Replying to: kalaban (Mar 05, 2006 9:55 am) The mechanic told me that the problem seems to be the main shaft that transmits the power from the transmission to the transaxle has 'burrs' from improper machining which in time [about 50,000 kms or so] ruin the integrity of the internal seal and 'bingo' the tranny starts to leak. The mechanic also told me that changing the seal is the first thing Hyundai will authorize to 'fix' the problem. If the leak persists [and apparently it will] Hyundai will authorize a change of the entire transmission. My question to you, "kalaban", is could you tell me why the transmission was replaced "twice after the first month off the lot !!" Please reply to my email as, if this problem is going to persist, the 'vehicle' is going to be 'replaced' with one that is represented by a much more reliable company. YES, Hyundai refuses to admit 'they' have a problem.........since I now own the car, they say it's my problem even though there's still 45,000 kms supposedly left on the warranty !!! Thank you for your most kind assistance in this matter...... rcalver
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Replying to: targettuning (Mar 15, 2006 5:25 am) Most of your answers sound exactly like the Hyundai Service Managers and Hyundai's General Managers who I've spoken to recently. Also, the best warranty I know of is the one you never have to use.......... Finally, if you think Hyundai Santa Fe's are so wonderful, perhaps you'd like to buy mine. I've been driving Japanese cars since 1978 and have never failed to get at least 350,000 kms on any of them. One most memorable was an 1989 Honda Accord EXi which I sent to a "wrecking yard" at 525,000 kms. Even the A/C was still working......  Have a nice day......
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Replying to: sabreville (Jul 31, 2007 1:47 pm) Please let me know what you find out. rcalver
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Replying to: rcalver (Dec 21, 2007 8:48 pm) |
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Replying to: rcalver (Dec 21, 2007 7:17 pm) But, "at no cost" is the kicker. If you had to bring your vehicle in repeatedly because things kept breaking, or if you were inconvenienced often without a loaner, or if you had to take time off work, or missed getting the kids, or they failed to fix a problem and you had to bring it back multiple times to get it right, or you were treated rudely, or ...... insert situation of your choosing, would that warranty really stand for anything? What would be it's value? A warranty with seemingly good terms means nothing if the product and/or service fails you.
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Replying to: user777 (Dec 23, 2007 5:06 am) |
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Replying to: kconfused (Jul 24, 2006 7:30 pm) thanks in advance... |
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| When I start my car the rpm goes up above 1000rpm and it will normalized below 1000rpm (WITHOUT A/C). When I ON the A/C it drop to 600rpm but it runs smoothly. One problem affect this drop to 600rpm, THE POWER STEERING. Its very hard to turn (left or right) the steering and I need to add gas so that the rpm goes up to 8000 so that I can turn it smoothly. Please need your advise. SOS | |
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Replying to: aserrano (Jan 14, 2008 3:05 am) Actually, just a thought, the engine drives the air conditioning compressor by a belt, if the compressor was starting to seize up, this would make the belt very difficult to drive round and could start to slow the engine down (and this in turn would then affect the power steering pump etc) this could be your problem. |
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Replying to: aserrano (Jan 14, 2008 3:05 am) true the problem could be a/c compressor going bad - but also check the power steering... how much does the rpm drop with no a/c on and turning the steering wheel?
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