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#1414 of 1438 Re: ESC Light [bucster47] by kcrnmale Aug 11, 2007 (1:52 pm)
Replying to: bucster47 (Mar 20, 2007 2:49 pm) I hope bucster47 sees this message to reply. What was the cause of your ESC problem? I have a 2005 KIA Sportage with the same problem. My "Traction Off" light would come on intermittently in hot weather and never in the winter. It also never came on when the dealer checked it out. I plan on driving to the dealer when it happens again and let them check the error code while the light is on. I'm in Iraq at the moment and my wife says she hasn't seen the light come on this summer. It's probably a traction sensor but I started wondering if the traction control worked fine and perhaps it's actually a faulty dash light? Once again, it never came on except in hot weather.
#1415 of 1438 Re: Hyundai Tucson Facelift [lone23rider] by mike_belknap Aug 27, 2007 (7:51 am)
Replying to: lone23rider (Apr 11, 2007 12:36 am) Working just off of product cycle lengths, a complete redesign is due in a year or two, so we're looking at the '09 or '10 model-year. So far, there haven't been any prototypes spotted testing, so it's likely the latter. Because nothing has been seen or officially announced about the vehicle, it's next to impossible to determine just what we'll get. It will stay car-based, and probably remain FWD/AWD, but we may, for the first time, get a diesel engine choice in the US.   Below I've added an A3-based chop. There's nothing authoritative about the design, of course, but I thought it might be fun to post.   Mike
#1416 of 1438 Re: Tucson Leaking Gas [andavis60] by braincandy Aug 28, 2007 (2:35 pm)
Replying to: andavis60 (May 14, 2007 9:01 am) I bought a Tucson 07 in January. Caught fire recently. The investigator claimed that "possible cause" of fire could have been debris caught by the car before parking. Maybe it picked up a paper bag or tumbleweed on the road. And is listing the official cause as such. However is not ruling out fuel return line. It was burned beyond inspection. The Tucson is repairable according to Hyundai. It's just that they will not take the responsibility of admitting that the Tucson has a problem. Be careful. I have not yet begun to fight.
#1417 of 1438 Straker by straker Aug 28, 2007 (5:28 pm)
My Tucson that is 1&1/2 years has been giving me engine trouble. First the dealers thought the head gasket went bad but now they're thinking that the cylinder head is cracked. They've ordered the replacement part but should I be having these problems with a vehicle under 3years old? Replies to this message: nortsr1 (Aug 29, 2007 5:31 am) straker (Aug 29, 2007 7:05 am)
#1418 of 1438 Re: Straker [straker] by nortsr1 Aug 29, 2007 (5:31 am)
Replying to: straker (Aug 28, 2007 5:28 pm) No, you should not be having problems; however, no make of vehicle is always 100% perfect. This could happen to any vehicle, Toyota, Ford, Chevrolet, Honda...whoever. As long as you are covered by the warranty, I am hoping your problem will be taken care of. Are they giving you a loaner??? Replies to this message: straker (Aug 29, 2007 7:05 am)
#1419 of 1438 Re: Straker [nortsr1] by straker Aug 29, 2007 (7:05 am)
Replying to: nortsr1 (Aug 29, 2007 5:31 am) Warranty only for 1 year. I am currently using a loaner they gave me but it's a far cry from what I was accustom to driving.   Even if not under warranty I would think they I should not bear the full cost of the repairs.   And I was wondering if anyone else has had that type of problem with their Tucson before.
#1420 of 1438 55K miles experience by batman47 Oct 03, 2007 (9:52 am)
I am the guy that did a report about the Tucson V6 LX 30K miles USA & Central American ans South America). Now I am in Europe travelling through the Alps, Ukrania, Rumania and Bulgary.   I will report at the end of this month all the good things of this Tucson with field experience. I have attended the Frankfurt Car Show (Germany)and I saw the Tiguan. The "Track and Field model" is for off road driving with a offroad lock and its underframe is fully protected. Turbo Engine (Diesel and Petrol).   In my report I will report on what I would like to see in a new Tucson version (year 2008-2009)to beat the competition in price and quality and all the goodies that this car has showm me so far.
#1421 of 1438 Tucson 55K miles by batman47 Oct 13, 2007 (11:49 pm)
Tucson 55K miles (September 2007)   I am the guy who did a report of the 30K miles of the Hyundai Tucson V6 LX some time ago. I bought this car in November 2004 and I have driven the car in the USA, Central American, and South America and now I have driven all Western and Easter Europe countries (Alps and Carpathian mountains) with the exception of Russia, Belarus, Serbia and Montenegro and Albania.   During the course of the journey I have done all the recommended maintenance, I bought 2 set of four new tyres. The original tyres (BF Goodrich) were changed at 25K miles, the first set of four tyres (Bridgestone) was changed at 47K miles and the car has now four new tyres (Yokohama A/T-S G012).   Externally the car has a number of scratches as the product of tree branches, and the mirror paints has discoloured showing what I might describes as tiger spots. When the car is loaded with stuff the occasional squeaky noises may occur. The ride is still fine on motorway tarmac but off the road it has its limitations. Any little bump or pot hole is felt straight away. At environment temperatures above the 30 degree centigrade the engine compartment can become very hot indeed.   Internally, the relatively cheap plasticity used in this car cannot prevent a number of scratches even those produced by pens, shoes soles, and finger nails. The plastic covering the doors (e.g. handled) has lost its firmness and there are intermittent squeaky noises when the handles are operated in spite of using silicone oil to sooth the noise.   During the whole journey I have used a roof box and in general I can say that the car still shows that it is solid and keeps proper composure even at high speed (e.g. 85 miles per hour). In two thirds of the mileage the car had a total load of between 800 pounds to 900 pounds, including passengers, roof box and cargo. .   If Hyundai is thinking to upgrade this Tucson model I will certainly buy the upgrade if some radical changes are made not just a face lift. They said that the norm of a car manufacturer is to upgrade a model every 4 years. What I would like to see in a new version of a Tucson are: (1) More power, e.g. 3.2 litre engine or 2.5 litre turbo, (2) Five or six automatic gear box, (3) Improved off road (track) suspension mechanism (e.g. 60 % Tarmac, 40% off road), (4) One or two inches more of floor clearance, (5) Set of Xenon front lights as an option, (6) Intermittent signal light (indicators) incorporated in the mirrors, (6) Bigger wheels, e.g. 18 inches (e.g. 235/60R18, (7) Better and stronger internal plasticity, (8) Resistant external paint to sustain stronger scratches, (9) Bigger petrol storage, (10) One or two inches car length longer, (11) One or two inches car width wider, (12) Control switches on the steering wheel, (13) Off-road control (or track)l switch look in addition to the 4WD lock (e.g. similar that Volkswagen Tiguan), (14) A laptop tray in the passenger location or rear passenger seat, or car roof (15) Extra under frame protection for track driving, (16) Improved 4WD mechanism lock response on the rear wheels ( lack of rear wheel synchronization in sharp turning at slow speed), (17) Better heat insulation between engine compartment and the driver compartment (heat from the engine filtrates into the driver compartment), (18) Better leather seat design to prevent undesirable wrinkles, (19) Better A/C mechanism to prevent extra noise from the engine when the A/C or front screen window defogging switch is on, (20) Incorporation of fog light in the rear light mechanism activated from the driver compartment, (21) GPS screen system as an option., (22) Stronger cargo area surface to resist 250 total weights pounds boxes while the car is off-road action, (23) Intermittent sound when the car is driven with the hand brake engaged instead of flashing light in the facia, (24) Stronger or better design of cup holders in the driver compartments, (25) Better airtight in the whole car to prevent road dust enter the inside of the car, (26) Better skid cover design (under the engine compartment) to prevent spill mud to dirty all the engine compartment components. In summary I would just like an increase in ground clearance, bigger wheels, stronger off road suspension, and more engine power.   What I most like about the Tucson is its rear passenger’s seats mechanism that folds completely flat. This layout has allowed me to sleep in the car with my partner in situations of extreme cold or when temporarily lost in the wilderness or unable to get a hotel or camping site.   I have attended the Frankfurt car exhibition this month (September, 2007) in Germany to explore the Volkswagen Tiguan. The car is a bit longer, a bit wider and one or two inches lower than the Tucson. The structure looks strong and has an aggressive look. This Tiguan come in three versions or models. The car suitable for off road is named “Track and Field” and it is under-frame protected and has a different nose than the two others and the off-road suspension is lockable and it is made of stronger components. The Tiguan has less power than the Tucson V6. An ideal new generation of Tucson could be an engine with power similar to the Mazda CX-7, and the off road facilities offered by the Tiguan model Replies to this message: tidester (Oct 14, 2007 11:46 am)
#1422 of 1438 Re: Tucson 55K miles [batman47] by tidester HOST Oct 14, 2007 (11:46 am)
Replying to: batman47 (Oct 13, 2007 11:49 pm) Thanks for the detailed report! Your Tucson is the most well-travelled of any that I know.   tidester, host SUVs and Smart Shopper
#1423 of 1438 Armed Alarm Light by bucster47 Oct 23, 2007 (6:40 pm)
I have a 2006 Limited Tucson and I'm just curious to why Hyundai didn't install a visible flashing ARMED alarm light with the keyless factory alarm. I've noticed other Hyundai models (example, Sonata) have a visible falshing light on the dashboard when the car is armed. Do I have a defective alarm light not working right, or did hyundai not install one with their keyless alarm systems on the 2006 Tucsons. Any feedback from other 2006 Tucson would be appreciated!! And by the way, my tucson has hit 35000 miles and no problems at all! Still runs as good as new!

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