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Hyundai Santa Fe Maintenance and Repair (2006 and earlier)

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#1750 of 1931 Won't start by drhiest

Mar 21, 2008 (11:09 am)

Replying to: drew_ (Apr 02, 2001 4:01 pm)
Hyundai Santa fe 2002 basic model 85000 miles. Pulled into the garage yesterday and smelt smoke. Opened up hood and there was faint smoke dissipating from deep. All routine maintainence has been done. Engine was not overheating. Didn't notice anything really out of the ordinary. Now it won't start. It turns over but won't fire up. Replaced battery last year and lights work ect. Is this something serious or simple?
  
To complicate matters...
 
I am looking at buying a 2008 Santa fe and wish to trade in my 2002. I am hesitant to take it to the same dealership I would potentially trade to in the event that they exaggerate the extent of the damages and do an ultra low-ball on me. Any suggestions?

#1751 of 1931 Won't Start by drhiest

Mar 21, 2008 (12:31 pm)

Hyundai Santa fe 2002 basic model 85000 miles. Pulled into the garage yesterday and smelt smoke. Opened up hood and there was faint smoke dissipating from deep. All routine maintainence has been done. Engine was not overheating. Didn't notice anything really out of the ordinary. Now it won't start. It turns over but won't fire up. Replaced battery last year and lights work ect. Is this something serious or simple?
   
To complicate matters...
  
I am looking at buying a 2008 Santa fe and wish to trade in my 2002. I am hesitant to take it to the same dealership I would potentially trade to in the event that they exaggerate the extent of the damages and do an ultra low-ball on me. Any suggestions?

#1752 of 1931 Clutch Burn out by baj9407

Mar 23, 2008 (12:05 am)

Hi all, I just had my 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe towed home due to clutch burn out. After reviewing the postings, it's unbelievable that Hyundai has so many problems with the clutch on the Santa Fe. I currently have 48K miles and in all the years I have driven manual transmissions, I never had a clutch to burn out. I would think this is a manufacture defect . I drove a 1990 VW Jetta for 13-years and never burnt out the clutch. Before that, I had a 1978 Honda Civic that the clutch wore out (it did not burn out) after 100K miles.
  
I am still under the 5year warranty, but I did purchase the 10 year 100K mile warranty, but if the dealership does not honor the repair under warranty do anyone no of a reputable mechanic in the Oakland, CA area that specializes in Hyundai repairs? I will not allow Hyundai to benefit (receive $) for repairs that should be honored under the warranty on a car that doesn't have that many miles.

#1753 of 1931 replacing front struts by shivelyt

Mar 23, 2008 (2:37 pm)

My 01 Santa Fe has been having a front end problem for the past yerar. Going over bumps or entering driveways etc you get a clunking noise under the front end. Dealer tells me the struts have to be replaced, including mounts, tothe tune of about $900. Says the problem will only get worse. They always do. Has anyone had this problem or only me? Any ideas on how to fix this short of $900? Thanks

#1754 of 1931 Re: Hyundai Santa Fe Clutch Problem [perelson] by littbarn

Mar 31, 2008 (11:06 am)

Replying to: perelson (Mar 02, 2008 2:10 pm)
Hello there, my santa fe 2.0 td had the flywheel replaced under a recall from hyundai uk there was a serious problem so all flywheels were replaces free in the uk on any vehicles showing symptoms, the main one being a vibrating clutch pedal when you pressed your foot on it. Hope this helps

#1755 of 1931 Lower control arm by 69dartgts

Apr 01, 2008 (6:53 pm)

Warning to owners of 01 Santa Fe's , next service stop , have your dealer check your lower control arms on rear suspension for rust thru . i own an 01 model GLS 4wd 2.7v6 130+ miles all trouble free . Major maintance was done by dealer till warr ran out. been doing own maintance after that . But never past a thought about this issue. driver side control arm gave out while driving. Had just left work, still in parking garage when happened, luckly not out on major road or highway. That could have been really bad ! The presure from the spring caused control arm to snap in half. There must be a design flaw , there are no drain holes for water to escape from control arm. Looks like a bathtub where the spring seats to control arm. This is a major repair and can be quiet dangerous if it happens while driving !
Has anyone had this happen to them or do you have any idea of what i should do ?

#1756 of 1931 Hyundai Santa Fe Ignition coil problem by afy

Apr 14, 2008 (8:33 am)

Hello All,
I have a Hyundai Santa Fe 2003 , 34200 miles only and right now within five years of purchase. IT had a check engine light ON and used to give some starting problems and stall at traffic lights, making unusual sound. I took it to a Goodyear shop for diagonistics and they said that one of the ignition coil is gone bad and a spark plug. But the estimate to replace it is $1200. which includes labor and parts (1 ignition coil, 6 spark plugs, gasket, fuel induction kit /service ).
 
My question is,
1) Will this be covered under warranty from Hyundai Manufacturers.
2) Do you think the estimate is right?
3) Any other suggestions.
 
Please respond
 
Thanks
Afy

#1757 of 1931 Re: Hyundai Santa Fe Ignition coil problem [afy] by oscar_gata

Apr 24, 2008 (4:48 pm)

Replying to: afy (Apr 14, 2008 8:33 am)
Why don't you bring it into a Hyundai dealership and have them check it out? If the Goodyear shop is right and didn't clear out the codes, then the dealership should be able to tell you if it is covered under warranty.

#1758 of 1931 Re: replacing front struts [shivelyt] by craiger

Apr 27, 2008 (5:42 pm)

Replying to: shivelyt (Mar 23, 2008 2:37 pm)
I have a 2001 Santa Fe and have had the same problem with it since it was brand new. Told Hyundai dealership about it years ago and they said nothing was wrong with it. Fortunately, it has never gotten any worse, but no better either.

#1759 of 1931 car repair by lulurod4950

Apr 29, 2008 (11:42 am)

I have a 2004 santa fe hyundai and I need to give it a tune up but I cannot find all of the spark plugs how do find all of them

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