- #58 of 244
-
Re: 2007 Limited Santa Fe Concerns [mikes2]
by lv2drv
-
Mar 24, 2007 (8:13 am)
-
|
|
Replying to: mikes2 (Mar 05, 2007 4:46 pm)
We are very close to buying a SF Limited Premium. I spoke with a salesman yesterday on the phone as the dealership is about two hours from here. I won't go up there until they have the color I want. Anyway, I asked him about the manufacture date because of the issue with the dome/map lights. He said there is a switch on one of the lights in the back by the hatch. Here is his explanation: "this switch gives you the option of having the lights come on when it's dark. After all, if you go t.p.ing, you don't want the lights to come on".  OK, laughter over. For those of you who have a clue what he is talking about, please check it out. I gathered it didn't matter when the vehicle was manufactured. BTW my husband is supposed to call and start negotiations. We'll see what happens.
|
- #59 of 244
-
Re: 2007 Limited Santa Fe Concerns [lv2drv]
by slateblue
-
Mar 24, 2007 (9:15 am)
-
|
|
Replying to: lv2drv (Mar 24, 2007 8:13 am)
Ask your salesman to physically open the front door of the car you are considering to see if the map lights come on. The switch on the dome only activates the dome light to be on/off when the door is opened. This fix was done sometime in January or February. My Santa Fe was manufactured Feb 27 and the map lights come on when the door is open.
|
- #60 of 244
-
Re: 2007 Limited Santa Fe Concerns [slateblue]
by lv2drv
-
Mar 24, 2007 (9:25 am)
-
|
|
Replying to: slateblue (Mar 24, 2007 9:15 am)
The Intrepid we own has map lights and theater lights on the doors, so there is plenty of light. There is no dome light. Someone please verify what I think: The SF comes with both dome and map lights? Is there only one dome light and it is in the back? Or is there an overhead dome light on the "ceiling" between front and passenger seats (like most cars) in addition to the dome light in back? This has been confusing for me. I like lots of interior lighting at night; I do feel safer. I don't think this will stop me from buying the SF. It is a good value, and I have looked at ALL the SUV's. And as long as I buy one with a late manufacture date, the problem should be solved? Thanks!
|
- #61 of 244
-
Re: 2007 Limited Santa Fe Concerns [lv2drv]
by pelican19
-
Mar 24, 2007 (9:29 am)
-
|
|
Replying to: lv2drv (Mar 24, 2007 8:13 am)
Your salesman is confusing the issue. First generation 07 Santa Fe's have a dome light in the center of the truck and a light for the rear hatch. BOTH have the ability to go on when the doors are opened or have them stay off. The map lights in front are manually operated. Push the button and they go on until you turn them off. Second generation Santa Fe's allow the map lights to come on with the opening of the doors. Your question is valid. You want a second generation Santa Fe if the map light issue is a problem.
|
- #62 of 244
-
Re: 2007 Limited Santa Fe Concerns [lv2drv]
by pelican19
-
Mar 24, 2007 (9:35 am)
-
|
|
Replying to: lv2drv (Mar 24, 2007 9:25 am)
The 07 Santa Fe comes with two map lights a center dome light, a rear hatch light on top and a cargo area light. First generation Santas do not allow the map lights to come on automatically when a door is opened. The center dome and rear hatch top have three settings, on/off/door. The cargo area light comes on with the opening of the rear hatch. Second generation Santas allow the map lights to come on when a door is opened. At this point it is unclear if you have the ability to set them like the dome and rear hatch.
|
- #63 of 244
-
Re: 2007 Limited Santa Fe Concerns [lv2drv]
by slateblue
-
Mar 24, 2007 (9:44 am)
-
|
|
Replying to: lv2drv (Mar 24, 2007 9:25 am)
I have a SF Limited w/sunroof. The map lights are located between the rearview mirror and the front of the sunroof.
The ceiling dome light is located directly above the second row seat back. There is also a cargo light mounted on the right side below the rear window that comes on when the rear hatch is raised. I don't have the third row seating and that lighting may be different.
|
- #64 of 244
-
Re: 2007 Limited Santa Fe Concerns [slateblue]
by lv2drv
-
Mar 24, 2007 (9:53 am)
-
|
|
Replying to: slateblue (Mar 24, 2007 9:44 am)
Pelican19 and Slateblue, thank you so much for the clarification. This helps me a lot. Buy a second generation! And, my husband is on the phone right now with the salesman. Wish us luck  !!!!
|
- #65 of 244
-
Re: 2007 Limited Santa Fe Concerns [lv2drv]
by pelican19
-
Mar 24, 2007 (4:22 pm)
-
|
|
Replying to: lv2drv (Mar 24, 2007 9:53 am)
The very best of luck. Enjoy...
|
- #66 of 244
-
Re: 2007 Limited Santa Fe Concerns [pelican19]
by neeedvan
-
Apr 03, 2007 (8:33 pm)
-
|
|
Replying to: pelican19 (Mar 24, 2007 9:35 am)
How to identify the first gen v/s 2nd gen? Is there a prod. cut off date? How can I find when my SantaFe was manufactured?
|
- #67 of 244
-
Re: 2007 Limited Santa Fe Concerns [neeedvan]
by gizzer777
-
Apr 04, 2007 (6:06 am)
-
|
|
Replying to: neeedvan (Apr 03, 2007 8:33 pm)
Prod date is on the driver's side ...look at the door pillar facing towards the rear and you will find it on a sticker....enjoy
|
![[F]](http://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/12h/www.edmunds.com/media/townhall/webxicons/site.gif){kind=small}
Forums
SUVs 
