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Re: Rear Hub Assembly [de1029]
by targettuning
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Sep 10, 2008 (6:39 am)
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Replying to: de1029 (Sep 08, 2008 10:08 am)
Is this something YOU initiated by taking the car into the dealer for a noise that you thought was in the rear suspension/wheels? If the answer is yes then the resulting investigation into your complaint has been narrowed to worn out rear wheel bearings.Of course the dearer service people may have heard a rough bearing rumble while road testing your car for some other services and mentioned the need for replacement as any competent service people should. These bearings are sealed and as such there is no mention of them in the "owners maintainance schedule" because there is no owner intervention needed..that is until they wear out. Since you have over 100K miles the fact one or both have worn out is not unusual or abnormal. The bearings will gradually (or not so gradually) get worse, the noise will increase until the point at which they will totally fail by (usually) falling apart or possibly locking up. You should probably not be still driving on totally failed bearings but depending on how long this proceedure of failing has been going on it MAY be some time before they disintegrate BUT this is not something that can be predicted with any certainty. I would replace them ASAP (but I am anal about my cars and any potential problems) and as far as price goes well, it doesn't sound outrageous for replacement of both rear hub and bearing assemblies. Hope this clarifies things somewhat.
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- #2674 of 3021
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Re: Rear Hub Assembly [targettuning]
by de1029
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Sep 10, 2008 (9:47 am)
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Replying to: targettuning (Sep 10, 2008 6:39 am)
Thanks much for ALL your comments. I do believe they took the car out to be road tested before and after they replaced the input/output speed sensors...and heard the noise.
I had taken the car in for sensor problems - aka, check engine light sysndrome!
I ouched at THAT cost and was taken aback when they brought up the rear hub assembly...and IT's COSTS!
It was JUST too much for me to absorb on 1 visit.
However, I will take it in for this job ASAP because I am MORE anal than you...trust me.
You provided the kind of information that i needed...corroburated the costs and explained the potential danger.
I also was thinking about 110,000 miles on car and next timing belt requirement...pretty soon...and that cost.
Maybe I should just let Hyundai sell me a new one instead!
Maintenance is where the real costs are.
Again, THANKS.
Joe
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- #2675 of 3021
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Leaking after oil change
by bamawayne
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Sep 14, 2008 (4:29 pm)
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When I change the oil in my 07 Sonata I get oil on the plastic cover under the engine, then it leakes on the garage floor for days. Has anyone removed the plastic cover? I would like to take it off and leave it off. Thanks
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- #2676 of 3021
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15K Scheduled Maintenance
by togrove
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Sep 14, 2008 (6:00 pm)
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hello. i need to do the 15k-mile scheduled maintenance on my sonata. beside a hyundai dealership, is there any other decent place in the midwest where i can have it done, such as a midas shop?
the owners manual says to inspect fuel lines, vapor hose, air cleaner filter etc. wont another car repair shop do a decent job for a lower price?
i had my sonata at the local dealership a couple weeks ago to fix something else, and they noticed that i didnt have the 15k maintenance done. but how would they know? i had normal oil changes done. how did the dealership know that no one inspected fuel lines, vapor hose, etc?
thanks in advance.
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- #2677 of 3021
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Re: 15K Scheduled Maintenance [togrove]
by backy
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Sep 14, 2008 (6:35 pm)
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Replying to: togrove (Sep 14, 2008 6:00 pm)
All the dealership would know is whether the 15k service was performed at a Hyundai dealership or not; they track service visits in their computer system. You of course can have the service performed anywhere you wish. If your local Midas shop has good mechanics, go for it. I've noticed some car repair shops in my area advertise that they do the service intervals on cars, i.e. they are "full service" shops. But be sure to keep a detailed record of any service you have done other than at a Hyundai dealership (actually keeping ALL service records is a good idea), including receipts for parts, and be sure any parts used including the oil filter are OEM spec.
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- #2678 of 3021
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High Brake Pedal - 2008 Sonata I4
by daveinqueens
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Sep 15, 2008 (1:45 pm)
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I was at the Hyundai Dealer today complaining about the Brake and Accelerator Pedals. The brake pedal is too high and I asked the mechanic to lower it.
The mechanic says that it's a new safety feature on all new cars and he cannot lower the brake pedal.
My foot and ankle ache after about an hour of driving. I am so used to simply sliding my foot from the gas pedal to the brake pedal. Now I have to continually raise my foot to reach the brake.
Any suggestions?
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- #2679 of 3021
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Cruise Control Problem
by patches1759
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Sep 15, 2008 (3:33 pm)
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Got a strange one. My cruise control does not work when the headlights are on. It's a 2002 (6cyl) w/ 266,000 miles and mostly trouble free. I bought it new.
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- #2680 of 3021
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Re: Cruise Control Problem - check your bulbs[patches1759]
by kimweigel
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Sep 18, 2008 (10:20 am)
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Replying to: patches1759 (Sep 15, 2008 3:33 pm)
Check your rear light bulbs. If one of them is burnt out in such a fashion that it looks like the BRAKE LIGHT is lit, when only the running light should be on (bulb filaments crossed over), it may be fooling your cruise control into thinking that your brakes are on, even when they're not, and you know cruise won't work with brakes on. Just a thought, good luck.
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- #2682 of 3021
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Re: High Brake Pedal - 2008 Sonata I4 [daveinqueens]
by newowner10
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Sep 18, 2008 (12:44 pm)
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Replying to: daveinqueens (Sep 15, 2008 1:45 pm)
Could you extend the gas pedal so it is even with the brake pedal. I assume you are trying to get them even so you do not have to pull you foot back to get to the brake pedal. They do make extenders for short people. I guess they do not want the driver to be able to press both pedals at once so they place them at different distances from the driver.
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