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#1781 of 1931 Rear Hatch HELP! by lec2010

Jan 06, 2009 (6:34 pm)

Hi, I'm in need of help for my 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe. I apologize in advance; I am not at all knowledgeable about cars. The problem: There is a grinding/motor noise coming from the rear hatch whenever I try to lock the car. It has power locks that have never failed before, but all of a sudden, no matter how you try to lock it the car's power locking system won't lock and the motor/grinding noise comes from the back. I can lock each door separately, manually, but this still leaves the rear hatch unlocked. I feel it has to have something to do with the rear hatch locking mechanism in specific, because when the hatch is simply opened then closed, upon closing it makes that noise. It's currently at the dealer, and their "rough estimate" is approximately $300, not including parts or even knowing what's wrong. They said that price is because they have to take the driver's door and rear hatch off to try to figure out what the problem is. PLEASE, if anyone has advice , I really need help.

#1782 of 1931 Re: Rear Hatch HELP! [lec2010] by jcwsbltd

Jan 07, 2009 (9:03 am)

Replying to: lec2010 (Jan 06, 2009 6:34 pm)
Sounds like the locking actuator is either sticking or has gone kaput,if it makes the sound while locking doors. They have to remove the door to take off the inside door panel for access and check behind it for the mechanism.
 
The only advice I can give is if they replace any parts, make sure you see the old parts they removed - just for proof. Good Luck.

#1783 of 1931 Re: A/C ODOR? [billysbeep] by stangraff

Jan 12, 2009 (12:47 pm)

Replying to: billysbeep (Aug 26, 2005 3:00 am)
I have a 2004 Santa Fe and I just installed the cabin filter. It is tricky. You have to pull back the fuzzy piece of tape on the outside right side of the glovebox. Then close the box a little and from the inside pull on the plastic piece with the thin cable on it. After you get enough slack to rotate the plastic piece so its end can slip into the hole, push it though so it is not attached to the box any longer.
 
Next you don't have to undo any screws. All you have to do is press on both sides of the box (it's made of plastic) enough that the plastic post (with rubber bumpers) on each side clears the wall slots. You'll see what I'm talking about. Keep in mind that in cold weather the box will be hard to deform enough so the posts clear. But keep at it. You'll get it eventually. Then the box will rotate down to the floor, exposing the little door of the cabin air filter space.
 
You'll see the black plastic door with its little rotating lock on it staring you in the face. Rotate the locking handle (there is only one way it can rotate to open the panel door) and pull off the panel door.
 
You will notice that your filter comes in what looks like two identical filters. Nope, one goes on the bottom and the other on top. Also there is probably an air flow arrow on the front of each. Make sure the arrow points to the left when you install.
 
The filter with no little nibs on each corner is the one that gets slipped in first. You slide it in all the way and then press it down. It will seat when you are all the way down.
 
Then you take the other half and the nibs should be pointing down. These nibs engage a slot on each side of the lower filter. The top filter gets pushed straight back...while riding on the lower's top slots. When it is even with the lower filter's front, you are done.
 
Replace the panel and lock it. Then reinsert the plastic piece with the thin cable through the slot on the glove box after you have lifted the glove box back up. Replace the tape on the outside. At the same time you push the box like you were going to close it and the posts on either side will slide back into the slots on the sidewall. You have completed the installation.

#1784 of 1931 Installing a Cabin Filter on a 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe. by stangraff

Jan 12, 2009 (12:52 pm)

This is a repeat posting, but from a different topic. I have a 2004 Santa Fe and I just installed the cabin filter. It is tricky. You have to pull back the fuzzy piece of tape on the outside right side of the glovebox. Then close the box a little and from the inside pull on the plastic piece with the thin cable on it. After you get enough slack to rotate the plastic piece so its end can slip into the hole, push it though so it is not attached to the box any longer.
  
Next you don't have to undo any screws. All you have to do is press on both sides of the box (it's made of plastic) enough that the plastic post (with rubber bumpers) on each side clears the wall slots. You'll see what I'm talking about. Keep in mind that in cold weather the box will be hard to deform enough so the posts clear. But keep at it. You'll get it eventually. Then the box will rotate down to the floor, exposing the little door of the cabin air filter space.
  
You'll see the black plastic door with its little rotating lock on it staring you in the face. Rotate the locking handle (there is only one way it can rotate to open the panel door) and pull off the panel door.
  
You will notice that your filter comes in what looks like two identical filters. Nope, one goes on the bottom and the other on top. Also there is probably an air flow arrow on the front of each. Make sure the arrow points to the left when you install.
  
The filter with no little nibs on each corner is the one that gets slipped in first. You slide it in all the way and then press it down. It will seat when you are all the way down.
  
Then you take the other half and the nibs should be pointing down. These nibs engage a slot on each side of the lower filter. The top filter gets pushed straight back...while riding on the lower's top slots. When it is even with the lower filter's front, you are done.
  
Replace the panel and lock it. Then reinsert the plastic piece with the thin cable through the slot on the glove box after you have lifted the glove box back up. Replace the tape on the outside. At the same time you push the box like you were going to close it and the posts on either side will slide back into the slots on the sidewall. You have completed the installation.

#1785 of 1931 fuel filter by 12346932

Jan 12, 2009 (10:59 pm)

Hosts, Steve or Tidestar, can you offer any advise, concerning Msg# 1780. thank you

#1786 of 1931 Re: fuel filter [12346932] by tidester

Jan 12, 2009 (11:49 pm)

Replying to: 12346932 (Jan 12, 2009 10:59 pm)
You should find the fuel filter underneath the car on the passenger side. It likely has a plastic cover over it held in place with a couple of bolts.
 
Good luck!
 
tidester, host
SUVs and Smart Shopper

#1787 of 1931 Re: fuel filter [12346932] by steve_ HOST

Jan 12, 2009 (11:54 pm)

Replying to: 12346932 (Jan 12, 2009 10:59 pm)
The online repair manual I have access to doesn't say anything about the fuel filter in an '03 Santa Fe.
 
Try asking in Edmunds Answers if you still can't find it from Tidester's description.

#1788 of 1931 Radio Speakers give out a Thumping Sound by falmar1

Jan 14, 2009 (7:50 pm)

Is there a way to get to the rear speakers in my 2004 SantaFe? As I drive along the speakers give out this thumping noise. They appear to be loose but how do I remove the rear panels for access?

#1789 of 1931 Re: fuel filter [steve_] by 12346932

Jan 15, 2009 (12:25 am)

Replying to: steve_ (Jan 12, 2009 11:54 pm)
Steve, thanx for your reply. I am at a loss, because the owners manual list a scheduled changed for the fuel filter, but there is nothing in the index, for a fuel filter.

#1790 of 1931 fuel filter by 12346932

Jan 15, 2009 (12:30 am)

Tidester, thanx, just noticed your reply to my message. As soon as the weather changes, I'll take a look.

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