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Replying to: julez613 (May 25, 2007 12:00 pm) Just heard from my Hyundai Dealer because I had this same problem (without the airbag light). I was told that it was a problem with the Transmission Control Module...and that the computer had to be reset. I asked if this was a common problem, and they said that they had never seen it before. Hope this helps...Good Luck Amanda
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I have a 2007 Sonata and I like the performance of the air conditioner. I am worried about the reliabilty. So far no problems but I am sure that the first system to go bad in most cars is the airconditioner. Toyota put reliable airconditioners in its cars. I have a friend with a 1999 Camry and his air conditioner still works. How about hyundai cars? Any data or experience?
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Replying to: aalsherri (Jun 10, 2007 11:15 am)
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Replying to: chief15 (Jun 10, 2007 1:50 pm) I believe the Consumers Reports reliability history of Hyundai cars is not accurate because most of the data covered old cars. New Koreans cars 2006+ are much better and more reliable than old cars. So the long term reliability should be high. However, the reliability of the new Japanese cars was not changed and may be lower due to the introduction of cheap parts to reduce cost. A 60,000 miles warranty cannot be sustained without the use of quality parts and engines. |
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Replying to: julez613 (May 25, 2007 12:00 pm) We have a 2006 Sonata V6, similar type of problem. The Check Engine and ESC Off lights come on occasionally during hard acceleration (aka flooring it), and the vehicle loses power. Have to pull over, turn the car off, then after restarting car, the ESC Off light goes out, Check Engine light stays on for a day or two, then goes out. Vehicle drives normally after restarting. Dealer replaced the throttle position sensor, and it still had the same problem right after I picked it up. Back in at the dealer today. We tried to recreate the problem but could not and the check engine light had already gone off. The dealer stated that no error codes were stored. I have a feeling that is a transmission control module problem (adaptive learning problem) like Amanda described. I'll let you know if I find anything out. George
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Replying to: juniper875 (Jun 04, 2007 10:29 am) Thanks |
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Where on a 2005 sonata would you find the drain plug to drain and refresh coolent? Thanks....Linda |
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I just got a 2007 Sonata today. The dealer offers a paint sealant with 3 year warranty for $159. I passed for now, but wondered if others have found a sealant to be necessary? The dealer said that since they have moved to water-based paints in 2005, the paint is very sensitive to tree sap, bugs, bird droppings, in other words, things you cannot avoid. Are you finding problems with the paint on your Sonata? Also, can I seal it sufficiently by myself or should I spring for the dealer's sealant? Thanks for your thoughts.
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Replying to: burry1 (Aug 11, 2007 1:08 pm) My 2006 Sonata is over two years old and has never been garaged. The paint looks like new (silver) although it has never been waxed. I chamois it when it is wet (rain or dew), which is almost every day, I live right next to a freeway which spews freeway pollution, and when the birds leave their deposits, I clean it off. BTW, I live in Oahu, Hawaii, where the sun beats down on the car every day. |
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