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Replying to: rick2456 (Feb 02, 2009 4:46 am) Ordered them from Tirerack and direct ship to my local NTB dealer. They arrive today. Total bill at $630. Thanks to everyone who offered their experiences and suggestions. John |
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The drivers side door does not lock When you push the lock button on the inside door or when you use the remote. But it does lock the other doors fine. Then randomly over a few days it fixes itself and locks. Has anyone had this problem? It seems to me to be a bad solenoid. Problem is now that it works can't take to dealer. But it will fail again. |
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I'm getting frustrated with not being able to get real information on the 2008 or 2009 Limited w/Nav. 1. My dealer told me if I get the Nav, I lose Logic7. I am stunned by this and find it hard to believe. I know on the Limited non-Nav, there's a Logic7 button. I see nothing for the Nav. In the menu system, I saw a touch button "surround". Is that Logic7 though? When I pushed it, I heard zero difference. In the non-Nav unit, pushing the Logic 7 button created a world of difference. 2. With the 2008 Limited with Nav - Can I install a backup camera into it or not? I can't find the answer to this anywhere. My dealer had no clue. 3. Does anyone know the screen resolution for the current 2008 Nav screen? Thank you if you can help me. |
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Replying to: bazbob (Jan 18, 2009 11:57 am) |
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Replying to: bazbob (Apr 28, 2008 6:10 am) |
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To the corporate folks that monitor these boards: why hasn't Hyundai updated their website for the 2009 Santa Fe? I know there are still 2008's on the lot, but it's not 2008 any more! I have a 2005 Tucson which I purchased in October, 2004. I'm thinking of trading the car in and want a little larger SUV, preferably AWD, and like the current styling of the Santa Fe. But I want a 2009, and I'm disappointed that the prices, colors, and options for 2008 are all that are available on Hyundai's website. Has nothing changed for 2009? Thanks in advance for any responses. 
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Replying to: andil1 (Apr 08, 2009 3:17 pm) Edmunds has '09 specs and info. There's only minor changes from the '08s.
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Replying to: steve_ (Apr 08, 2009 5:29 pm)
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Replying to: oscar_gata (Apr 09, 2009 8:12 am) |
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Hi, everyone. I just took possession of my '08 Santa Fe two days ago. After owning 6 Honda cars, this is my first ownership of an SUV and of a non- Honda. So far I am quite impressed with the Hyundai but not too surprised since I had done all my homework long before buying. The Santa Fe is so suited to my exact needs (one being not priced like a Honda or Toyota)- especially compared to others in it's class. I will really miss having a sun-roof though. I was forced to buy a GL as apposed to a GLS or Limited because there is zilch head room - front or back - for someone of my size of a sunroof equipped SF. Too bad leather/power seats/sunroof is a package and not an option as it is the motor for the power seat that is the reason for the loss of headroom with sunroof as I found plenty of room passenger side. Anyway, this is a great forum - wish I had of seen it weeks ago. I do have a few questions I hope some of you SF owners can help with. I cannot seem to find a topic view tree though and my searches have been all over the place as I wouldn't be surprised if these questions have been asked before. Upon delivery of my new car...errrr, SUV, I had a 1000 mile trek straight north to my home in the NWT Canada (near Alaska, for all you south of 45'ers). During that journey, I noticed several minor things I want to rectify with the vehicle - if possible. First, I was disappointed with the fuel economy. I knew it was going to be worse than the published EPA and I also reminded myself I was going from a 4 banger car with a far more aerodynamic profile to a medium size 6 cyl SUV. But still, 20 mpg, 26 mpg imp. 11 litres/100kms?! After a 1000 miles, I still cant find a comfortable seat position but thats the drawback of being 6'5". I think it took just under 9 months to get comfortable in my Accord. So here is where I need some advice: Headlights. They look nice, but they suck. There are way too many moose, elk and buffalo up here to be without good headlights. My Honda's have always had awesome headlights - like a baseball stadium. I've been in a lot of rentals with my job and most headlights coming from cars from 'the big three' aren't much much better than flashlights. The SF seems to be somewhere in the middle. I didn't care for the way they were aimed either but I looked this morning and saw no place where the aim can be adjusted. While I was shopping, I met a guy with the same complaint who put some after market lights in his. But his e-bay lights - while being nice and bright - required a ballast and also killed his daytime running lights. They probably will kill his alternator much faster too. Has anyone here had success improving their night vision? Fog-lights: Same complaint as above. I installed some after market fogs on my Accord in the air scoop below the bumper and I have them aimed out to the sides. This helps immeasurably up here in seeing potential road kill ahead of time and I will need this ability on my SF. Although I do see a spot where I can put some after market fogs behind the grill on the SF, I'd rather find a way of brightening up the fogs, aiming them outward a bit and rewiring them so that they stay on even with the high beams. That latter is possible as I had a Prelude with fogs and same factory switch that shut of with the high beams. If I recall, I simply ran a wire from the fog light fuse to the parking lights but I am not 100% on that; it was a long time ago. Interior lights: Wow. What a beautiful dash etc.But, Wow! How bright is that? Even with the dimmer switch all the way down, the interior is still way to bright for me. Does anyone have a suggestion on how to turn them down even more? Only thing that comes to mind is to put a resistor in series with a wire running through the dimmer. Thoughts? I could use for a little more bass in the rear speakers too. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated. MajBach Screen
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