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Hyundai Azera 2006

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#4232 of 4269 Re: Azera 2006 driver seat moves on its own [jaszi] by sonaz

Dec 18, 2012 (7:41 am)

Replying to: jaszi (Jan 28, 2012 2:21 pm)
Happened to me last August as I was driving. 2007 Ltd. The seat moved forward and seat back pushed me forward, toward steering wheel. Just out of warantee.
Drove like that to the dealer. As I got near the dealer I jammed the switch back and held it a few seconds and I got the seat to go back. Continued in to the dlr - where the top mechanic was still hanging out...(after quitting time)..
They charged 1 hr to diagnose, then another hour to diagnose more... then they 'didn't know' if it was the switch or the position sensor that is integrated into the track.
Finally they (supposedly) comped me the seat track($2500.00 from Hyundai) and charged me about $500 labor to replace the switch AND the track.
Then they said 'btw, the battery needs to be replaced') - so I did that too.
 
In another of these posts someone said: ' weird electrical stufff? Check the battery') - so it may have been battery related all along.

#4233 of 4269 Sylvania Silver Star Ultra Headlamps by penzfan1

Dec 30, 2012 (11:11 am)

Just a heads up: Santa brought me a set of Sylvania Silver Star Ultras for my 06 Azera for Xmas. They advertise these lamps as up to 50% brighter than stock. Don't waste your $$$ as they were no better than the 7 year old stock lamps in the Blue Bomber...

#4234 of 4269 Re: Sylvania Silver Star Ultra Headlamps [penzfan1] by cobrazera

Dec 31, 2012 (4:22 am)

Replying to: penzfan1 (Dec 30, 2012 11:11 am)
Thanks for the info.

#4235 of 4269 Re: Sylvania Silver Star Ultra Headlamps [penzfan1] by allmet33

Dec 31, 2012 (7:07 am)

Replying to: penzfan1 (Dec 30, 2012 11:11 am)
I've had the Sylvania Silver Star Ultras before, they are a bit brighter, but not by much and they don't last long either. For the same money you could purchase an HID upgrade kit on Ebay. It's a rather easy DIY job and the light is much brighter and the bulbs last longer too.

#4236 of 4269 Re: Sylvania Silver Star Ultra Headlamps [allmet33] by penzfan

Dec 31, 2012 (5:44 pm)

Replying to: allmet33 (Dec 31, 2012 7:07 am)
thanks. i'll check that out

#4237 of 4269 Suspension Clunk by allmet33

Mar 27, 2013 (8:54 am)

Okay...I'm proud to say that I've owned my '06 Azera for the last 7 years and put just over 146k miles on it. I've read all the posts about people complaining about the clunk noise, which I didn't experience until about 80-90k miles. All the years of going to the dealer and having them look at it, not one time did a mechanic ever mention anything about the sway bar bushings. My mechanic told me that sway bar bushings can wear out anywhere between 20-80k miles. So...I am going to order them and have him install them and I'll come back and let you guys know if it resolved the infamous clunk noise or not. I tried to find some silicone aftermarket bushings to no avail, so I will just try to order the best ones I can find.

#4238 of 4269 Re: Suspension Clunk [allmet33] by azeradave

Mar 28, 2013 (3:35 pm)

Replying to: allmet33 (Mar 27, 2013 8:54 am)
allmet
 
Glad to hear your Azzie is still running strong. I had to sell mine in 2010 before I moved out west. A hard decision. The person I sold it to, still loves it. I bought a new 2011 Sonata. Not an Azera, but I like it. I can't believe how much the Azera's price has increased since '06!

#4239 of 4269 Re: Suspension Clunk [allmet33] by garym1j

Mar 29, 2013 (10:50 am)

Replying to: allmet33 (Mar 27, 2013 8:54 am)
Allmet 33: Happy to hear you still have your 06 and that it has 140k plus mostly trouble free miles miles.
 
I too have followed this forum since 07 and have heard other owners complaining about the front end thump, hard riding tires, etc. I have not heard the thump and it rides fine with the original Michelin tires. Maybe I am hard of hearing or have low stardards regarding ride but don't think so. Have heard nothing but "nice riding and quiet car" from my passengers.
 
I will keep attuned to your input regarding your new sway bar bushings. Many of us have valued your input to this forum for several years. You are our resident expert on all things Azera. Thanks.

#4240 of 4269 Re: Suspension Clunk [garym1j] by allmet33

Mar 29, 2013 (11:03 am)

Replying to: garym1j (Mar 29, 2013 10:50 am)
Azeradave - Sorry you had to sell your Azera. The Sonata isn't a bad choice at all either. I had an '02, which is why I felt confident making the jump up to the Azera. As you know with all cars, the price goes up as they refresh and re-do as the years go by. One thing to note, the Azera has defnitely gotten better in terms of what you're getting for your money.
 
Garym1j - I appreciate the kind words. I may have offered a few tidbits here and there, but I also learned from a great deal from various posters as well. The sway bar bushings will have to wait a little longer as my check engine light came on again and I need to replace all of my ignition coils. After that, then I'll take care of the bushings. The other things I still have to do are the engine & transmission mounts, lower ball joints and front strut mounts.
 
Crazy thing is, the best information regarding my car (mechanically) came from a non-Hyundai mechanic. I get my car worked on at a place the specializes in German cars (go figure).
 
I will post as soon as I get the suspension taken care of and let you all know how it goes.
 
Happy Easter to all who celebrate, if you don't...have a great weekend!!!

#4241 of 4269 2006 Azera sway bar bushings by wards

Apr 05, 2013 (9:35 am)

Just replaced the rear sway bar bushings at 150000 km and the clunking noise gone.

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