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Re: Don't buy noisy '07 Sonata's [somanycars]
by drdonrs
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Dec 07, 2006 (8:52 pm)
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Replying to: somanycars (Dec 07, 2006 3:25 pm)
Have you made your dealer's service manager aware of the messages being posted here and on the "other" board? If you have an 07 Sonata 6 cylinder your car was indeed singled out for the "fix". My service manager told me that all the 07's in stock (6 cylinder with 17" wheels) had been earmarked for the "fix" then the models already sold and then the 06's on an as needs basis. It was a no brainer with my dealer. Maybe you should get another "opinion" from another dealer providing there are others in your area. I wish you luck. I will post the parts #'s as soon as I have the work done next week. 
Don
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Re: Don't buy noisy '07 Sonata's [drdonrs]
by stealth6
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Dec 08, 2006 (11:07 am)
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Replying to: drdonrs (Dec 07, 2006 8:52 pm)
I have an 06 LX and it thumped when going over bumps as many have described on this forum. I tightened down the spare in the trunk and the thumping went away. I had to oil the tie down bolt so I could tighten it tight enough.
Ed.
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Re: Don't buy noisy '07 Sonata's [stealth6]
by cableguy06
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Dec 08, 2006 (1:31 pm)
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Replying to: stealth6 (Dec 08, 2006 11:07 am)
Interesting...never looked at the spare but really don't think these issues are the same. If it was, there would be no shock replacement kit and all Hyundai would do is tighten your bolt 
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- #117 of 183
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Re: Don't buy noisy '07 Sonata's [stealth6]
by drdonrs
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Dec 08, 2006 (2:23 pm)
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Replying to: stealth6 (Dec 08, 2006 11:07 am)
I did that awhile back, but it was not the answer. I have an appointment scheduled for this coming Thursday for an oil service and the suspension (fix). Looking forward to a quieter ride. Now I hope that Hyundai will address the issue of the front suspension clunk on the Azzy. I have an 06 Azzy Limited along with my 06 Sonata LX. In any case really enjoying both cars.
Don
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- #118 of 183
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Re: Don't buy noisy '07 Sonata's [drdonrs]
by drdonrs
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Dec 14, 2006 (1:40 pm)
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Replying to: drdonrs (Dec 08, 2006 2:23 pm)
Just had the rear suspension, new shocks and struts, replaced and the difference is like night and day. I also had an oil service change and had a discount coupon which covered most of the cost and the service advisor told me to forget the difference. I spoke to the service manager and thanked him and he said that they want all the customers to leave with smiles on their face. This is the customer friendly attitude that truly makes me happy. My Azera also has some issues with the front suspension, minimal, and he is going to speak to his Hyundai district rep. I am thrilled with my 2 cars and the dealership, sales and service.
Don
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How do you know if your car is affected?
by xj220
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Dec 21, 2006 (8:32 am)
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Can anyone tell me how you can find out if your car is affected (ie; a build date lookup)? I hear thumps too, but I can't tell if what you guys are referring to affects my car or if it's just the low profile tires.
I would take it to my dealer, but I don't want to be gypped. I have a problem with trusting dealers based on past experiences.
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How do you know - part 2
by house06
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Dec 21, 2006 (2:07 pm)
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If I am buying a Sonata Limited with XM, can I assume the following:
1. The steering wheel will have track station controls
2. The tires will be the new 55R instead of 50R
3. The K-thunk will be fixed
I've left a message with the dealer but still haven't heard anything. Hopefully I'll get a response here.
Thanks!
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Re: How do you know if your car is affected? [xj220]
by drdonrs
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Dec 21, 2006 (7:41 pm)
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Replying to: xj220 (Dec 21, 2006 8:32 am)
If your dealership is customer oriented they will ask for your VIN # and order the parts. I have an 06 LX6 which has 17" wheels and was purchased in January, meaning it was probably made in 2005, I just never checked the little tag with the mfg. date. What I was told by my service manager was that Hyundai was first doing the "fix" on the 07's which were in dealer's stock and then 07's already sold. Then 06's as per customer's request. Just tell them that you have a thumping rear suspension and know that the rear shocks/struts are being replaced. They never took my car out for a road test. My discussion with the service manager was sufficient because he already knew. Tell them that you know one of the dealers doing the fix, Hyundai of Westchester in Yonkers, NY. That's my dealer.
Good luck and happy holidays.
Don
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Re: How do you know if your car is affected? [xj220]
by tkumpf
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Dec 22, 2006 (5:16 am)
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Replying to: xj220 (Dec 21, 2006 8:32 am)
Same here (as drdonrs). I have not had it done yet, but when I went in for my first oil change I mentioned it to the service guy and he said "We'll just look up your VIN when you're ready to make an appointment"
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Re: How do you know if your car is affected? [tkumpf]
by xj220
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Dec 22, 2006 (9:36 am)
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Replying to: tkumpf (Dec 22, 2006 5:16 am)
Thanks for the replys. I guess I will ask the dealer the next time I take my car in for an oil change. It's just that I wanted to be prepared IF the dealer said that my car wasn't affected when in fact it was.
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