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Replying to: jlindh (Oct 15, 2009 6:41 pm) Yeah, what's up with that?
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Replying to: james1982 (Oct 16, 2009 2:53 pm) |
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This past August, the fuel pump on our 2006 Hyundai Sonata with just 68 thousand miles on it stopped working. We had it towed to the dealer. It's bad that it quit that soon but the worst of it is that before it did it not only burnt the outside connector but also burnt the plastic on connector that is INSIDE THE TANK. I wrote to them (Hyundai Corporate) after paying $768.09 for the repair but they're not refunding me for the cost of it and probably not looking it since "service Manager Paul" at Castle Hyundai in New Castle, DE told them (Hyundai Motors) that this was "normal wear". I'm sure that's just what they wanted to hear. I'm still waiting to hear from NHTSA as to whether or not they believe it's a hazard. I don't see how it can't be but on top of that - a connector failing that soon is pathetic.  Other than this incident, I really was happy with this car and the dealership. I think that Hyundai's engine and everything else is good but they need to use better electrical connectors. One other example is on their air bag connector beneath both front seats. If one gets loose the air bag light illuminates resulting in about a $300.00 repair unless it's still warranted. Otherwise - you can (as I did) disconnect it, spray electrical contact cleaner on both sides and plug it back in securely and the light will go off. All because of undersized little brass connectors with inadequate surface area for proper conductivity. |
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Replying to: joe_momma_foo (Oct 15, 2009 1:12 pm) think engine monitoring system detects transmission faults it may just say check engine or may not say anything. The shiftronic system has a valve in it to help stop high RPM surge on quick acceleration, sounds kind of dumb but it is how this drivetrain is built not to race per say, f/ fuel economy also reason f/ 5 speed auto w/o/d.It is equipped w/ manuel side for driver to control RPM for faster acceleration if wanted control valve don't effect 1st and second gear in manual side also manual side is geared lower (hi tech stuff). Manual side will actually help MPG if used for city driving stop and go traffic, you up and down shift yourself or it will down shift on it's own all the way down to 1st if stopped, you have to up shift in this mode it won't on it's own till near red line. Do this in traffic it stops the auto side from kicking in and out of gears all the time. Explains valve somewhat. Now back to possible fix of problem if valve don't function properly for some reason I think it could cause a mixed signal to engine and may bog engine down w/ to much throttle, all this is linked together w/ new CVVT system. In the early sixties I was kind of a jackleg mechanic you could still work on your own car, no electronic ignition or computer aboard. But they were equipped w/ torque converters on auto trans and they were known to bog you engine down at times, not exactly like todays system but cause and effect sounds similar. I would get with your mechanic just to see what he has to say about it. Todays technology is going faster than the repair people can keep up with. If your dealership sells multiple brands of vehicles how can they keep up w/ every little detail of every car they service? The dealership I just bought this new car from only sells Hyundai and the service manager answered some of my questions in the blink of a eye, some I knew a little about some I didn't have a clue about. Such as this new version off the 3.3L v6 engine is designed and built at the factory here in the USA were the Sonata is built along w/ the Santa Fee, only Hyundais built in the USA as of now. The new High performance engine f/2009 inspired by the the more sporty SE production plan has a timing CHAIN not a stupid belt that can break at any time and will probably tear your engine up. No more 60k mile $400. belt maintenance on this car. Now who's idea was it to put belts in there in the first place. It wasn't Sonata for sure that was done before they were built, so how can this fairly new car maker do all this and sell there vehicles for a lot less than their competition and it has a much better warranty? The new Sonata has added over 1000 new parts in mid season upgrade at little or no price increase. To please their customers wants. Like I say interesting!!! |
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No problems to date with my 06 Sonata LX (3.3 V6) with 56K miles but I have noticed what I think is a rather high engine rev at initial cold start. I even hear lifter tapping for the first 3-4 seconds until some oil gets going in the engine (I use the factory weight of 5-30 and always synthetic oil). I should check for sure but I believe rev range is 2500-3000 RPM. Just wondering if everyone else sees this and if there could be a long term issue.
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Replying to: tomk17 (Oct 26, 2009 4:44 am)
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Replying to: coldgl (Oct 26, 2009 5:12 am) |
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I have to have the front and rear struts/shocks replaced. I was going to do it seperately as I did not have the whole $600 to do all at once. The garage told me that if i do that seperately, then I'd have to have the alignment re-done as well. I didn't think that the rear needed to be aligned. Am I missing something ??? Anyone have any idea on this and does $600 sound about right for front, rear and alignment ????? Thanks
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Replying to: crogers1 (Oct 27, 2009 6:36 am)
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