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Re: Car not starting! [rwolking] by sunkleep
Sep 24, 2008 (9:32 am)
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Replying to: rwolking (Sep 23, 2008 2:50 pm)

My wife's 2002 had the same problem (randomly not starting)... I narrowed the problem to the alarm/anti-theft system (never found the exact problem), but we resolved the issue by having a remote starter system installed (professionally) and have never had the problem since -- the remote starter system deactivates the alarm and hence solved the intermittent starting issues.
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Re: 2007 & 2008 Rear Brake Problem ? - HMA Makes Good by jayess
Sep 26, 2008 (4:11 pm)
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Replying to: jayess (Aug 21, 2008 2:54 pm)

Kudos to my 'service guy' Bob at Cochran Hyundai Monroeville PA - eastern suburbs outside of Pittsburgh. After pondering the rear brake issue (8/21/08 post #2649), I decided that I needed to pursue this up the ladder - rear brakes at 18.6K miles being neither normal or acceptable and offered him the opportunity to advocate on my behalf before I started with HMA customer service. He called me back about two weeks later to say that Hyundai had decided to authorize it as a warranty repair despite the mileage and 18 months that we had the car and that a refund for my out of pocket - brakes and turned rotors - was forthcoming. Only needed one followup call a week later to remind them to put it in the mail. We received today a refund check, in full, for the brake job. We're satisfied
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Re: Hyundai Sonata update [fannibal] by gretchenlb
Oct 20, 2008 (6:58 am)
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Replying to: fannibal (Mar 28, 2008 1:23 pm)

According to the dealership(I have the same car and problem), it's what they like to refer to it as a "characteristic" of the car. That explanation did nothing but infuriate me!! The service manager told me that it's typical in the 4 speeds. But guess what the 09 Sonata is...5 speed!!
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CAR MICE by tomw6
Oct 20, 2008 (12:31 pm)
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Asked this question a few months ago. No one could or would answer. Please help if you can.
Mice continually nest on top of the cabin air filter in my 06 Sonata. I've removed nests, poop, dead mice (oh, the smell) and even a dead litter of 5. About 9 different times. I suspect they've marked a "trail" into the cleaner. I would like to know where the air intake for the cabin air is so that I can put a metal screen or ... over it. Help, please. (I've phoned and/or visited 3 dealers. None of them can/will tell me - a bit surprising of itself. I've tried online with no luck. I set traps on the engine cowling at night and have caught several, but still they come. And you may know that cabin air filters, simple and small though they are, are not cheap. HELP, please.
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Re: CAR MICE [tomw6] by pat HOST
Oct 20, 2008 (1:13 pm)
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Replying to: tomw6 (Oct 20, 2008 12:31 pm)

Actually, Shifty did give you some thoughts here: Mr_Shiftright, "Hyundai Sonata Maintenance and Repair" #2581, 20 Jun 2008 11:54 am. You may also want to look through this discussion for some ideas: Animal/Pest Problems.
 
Hope this helps!
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Trans Flush & Timing Belt replacement by de1029
Oct 24, 2008 (7:06 am)
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Car is 2000 Hyundai Sonata V-6. Currently at 110,000 miles and sensing possible trans slippage...car appears to be mimicking Engine Light...speed sensor behavior but less balky. Make sense?
At 105,000 trans fluid should be addressed per maintenance manual.
Is the trans flush NEEDED (overdue) and that is why I hear the hum/whine and sense the occasional slippage?
At last maintenance - rear hub assembly, repair shop said I needed Trans Flush - Standard (approx. $90.00).
When in Neutral or Park...I do not hear enging noise (aka...hum which appears to have gotten louder...tired of raising the radio volume!!)
When in drive I hear the sound, hum, whine.
Any ideas?
Also, Since timing belt needs replacement REAL SOON (at 120,000 miles and I think I did the first replacement about 5000 mileas EARLY...so, it is DUE!)...should I do both at the same time...the timing belt is a lot of labor, so I understand, and expensive...so, do together...or...IS THERE SOMETHING ELSE MORE SERIOUSLY WRONG and I should start looking for a new car?
As always...I rely on your wisdom and experience...to assist me in making my move.
Thanks,
Joe
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Re: Trans Flush & Timing Belt replacement [de1029] by Mr_Shiftright HOST
Oct 24, 2008 (7:47 am)
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Replying to: de1029 (Oct 24, 2008 7:06 am)

Are there codes that were found? What were they?
 
Well sure a transmission service is a lot cheaper than a new transmission. I'd do that right away and see how the symptoms go. Also have the trans. codes read. It might only be some kind of shifting solenoid. If it's a stuck valve in the valve body then perhaps a service would help. You could also try some Sea Foam transmission additive. I think it's called Trans Tune. But you need the service, ,too.
 
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Re: Trans Flush & Timing Belt replacement [Mr_Shiftright] by newowner10
Oct 24, 2008 (10:32 am)
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Oct 24, 2008 7:47 am)

Get an estimate for transmission repair. You could easily be $1500 to $3000 if there is wear of parts and of course there is wear it has 110,000 miles on it. If you have a whining that it is getting louder and slipping I would not be very optimistic.
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Re: Trans Flush & Timing Belt replacement [Mr_Shiftright] by de1029
Oct 24, 2008 (10:50 am)
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Oct 24, 2008 7:47 am)

There is no CHECK ENGINE situation...ergo, NO CODE.
Sorry if I led anyone astray. My point was, like a Check Engine light going on for a speed sensor failure...that is how the subtle/slight 'shift' FEELS.
I will schedule the trans flush job.
And, should the timing belt be done at the same time?
Thanks,
Joe
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Re: Trans Flush & Timing Belt replacement [newowner10] by de1029
Oct 24, 2008 (10:53 am)
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Replying to: newowner10 (Oct 24, 2008 10:32 am)

Thanks for the ESTIMATE...obviously I am NOT thinking too clearly. I hadn't thought of that.
The 'whining' is in the drive gears...so that is NOT the engine BUT may well be my TRANS saying good bye to me???
At 1500 to 3000 dollars...it will have to be AWAY SHE GOES.
Thanks,
Joe

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