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#150 of 159 Re: Popping/Creaking noise from rear window [brenderz05] by antwerx Nov 12, 2009 (8:31 pm)
Replying to: brenderz05 (Nov 12, 2009 6:22 pm) Thank you brenderz05. Let me know how it works out for you. I took my 09 Elantra into the dealer today about the window popping. I was explaining the issue to the service manager when one of the mechanics stepped up and said he owns an 09 Elantra with the same problem. He said it was driving him crazy.   If you don't mind. Do you know if the spacer solution was a "Hyundai solution" or a clever fix by a mechanic and/or the auto glass co.?   Thanks!
#151 of 159 Can a broken break switch speed up the car? by thadson Dec 15, 2009 (3:13 pm)
Hi everyone.   We have a 2008 Hyundai Elantra.   Today while driving at 60Mph with cruise control, stepped on the break to slow down and instead the engine revved up, the car jumped and started speeding up to 65-70Mph. It was a considerable effort to get the car stopped as the breaks did not seem to work. It also resulted in getting chased by a cop...   After finally stopping, the shift was locked, would go only into neutral, but not into reverse or park.   The car got towed to the dealer, and they replaced the "break switch" saying that was the reason for all the problems...   So, can a "break switch" speed the car up, not let the car break, and lock up the shift?   Or should we be afraid of hitting someone, next time this happens?   Thanks.   Thadson Replies to this message: schukanuoslady (Dec 16, 2009 11:47 am) thadson (Dec 19, 2009 7:58 pm) schukanuoslady (Dec 20, 2009 10:38 am)
#152 of 159 Re: Can a broken break switch speed up the car? [thadson] by schukanuoslady Dec 16, 2009 (11:47 am)
Replying to: thadson (Dec 15, 2009 3:13 pm) This is exactly what has been happening to me and even at a red light my car will lurch and rev up and I have had it to the dealer 2 times and each time they tell me there is nothing wrong. I have an appt. on Monday as there has been a grinding noise for over 6 months when I turn my wheel to the right and when I put the car in park on a slight incline from day 1 of owning the car I have had it 4 times to the dealer for it making a chugging noise and the brake not catching. I am glad I am not nuts like the dealer is trying to make me feel. I think I should change to a differnet dealer and change my appt. now after reading your letter as I was told already if it is my brakes or bushings or anything it is under warranty. And at my dealer they keep telling me nothing is wrong. I have even thought my foot caught the gas pedal the same time as the brake to rev it up to lurch forward. Thank you for posting this. I think a report needs to be filed with the Saftey Dept. like when the fuel pump was recalled. Replies to this message: thadson (Dec 19, 2009 7:58 pm) schukanuoslady (Dec 20, 2009 10:38 am)
#153 of 159 Re: Can a broken break switch speed up the car? [schukanuoslady] by thadson Dec 19, 2009 (7:58 pm)
Replying to: schukanuoslady (Dec 16, 2009 11:47 am) I just found this:   The brake switch operates a few things. It turns the brake lights on; it disengages the cruise control; it also controls the shift lock, traction control and ABS.   There is an open recall for the brake switch (see here and here) and that would cause your problem. If the dealer replaced the brake switch, your problem should be solved.   The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Hyundai have initiated recalls on 963,305 vehicles as part of four separate campaigns. The first recall, blanketing over one half million late-model vehicles, is nationwide. The other three recalls, all corrosion-related on older vehicles, are limited to the regions of the country where salt is used to de-ice roads in the winters.   The most widespread recall, affecting up to 531,894 2005-2008 Accent, Azera, Elantra, Entourage, Santa Fe, Sonata, Tucson, and Veracruz models, is NHTSA Campaign 09V122000. It is focused on a malfunctioning stop lamp switch that may prevent brake lights from illuminating when the pedal is depressed (the same switch may also cause them to stay lit after the brakes are released).   Manufacturer: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY Mfr's Report Date: APR 14, 2009 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V122000 PE09003   NHTSA Action Number: PE09003   Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE LIGHT Potential Number of Units Affected: 531894   Summary: HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 531,894 MY 2006-2007 ACCENT, ENTOURAGE, SONATA, MY 2007 AZERA, ELANTRA AND SANTA FE, MY 2005-2007 TUCSON AND MY 2007-2008 VERACRUZ VEHICLES. THE STOP LAMP SWITCH IN THE AFFECTED VEHICLES MAY MALFUNCTION. A MALFUNCTIONING STOP LAMP SWITCH MAY CAUSE THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED OR MAY CAUSE THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO REMAIN ILLUMINATED WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS RELEASED. A STOP LAMP SWITCH MALFUNCTION MAY AFFECT THE OPERATION OF THE BRAKE-TRANSMISSION SHIFT INTERLOCK FEATURE SO THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO BE SHIFTED OUT OF PARK POSITION. IT MAY ALSO CAUSE THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) MALFUNCTION LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE, AND IT MAY NOT DEACTIVATE THE CRUISE CONTROL WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED.   Consequence: THESE MALFUNCTIONS MY LEAD TO A CRASH.   Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STOP LAMP SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-633-5151.   Notes: HYUNDAI RECALL NO. 092. OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV . Replies to this message: schukanuoslady (Dec 20, 2009 10:38 am)
#154 of 159 Re: Can a broken break switch speed up the car? [thadson] by schukanuoslady Dec 20, 2009 (10:38 am)
Replying to: thadson (Dec 19, 2009 7:58 pm) Thank you. I am going to print out the recall and shove it in their face as they have known since 8/2008 how many trips I have made to them over my problem and they keep on telling me there is nothing wrong. I have an appt for Tuesday and this time they had better fix my problem.
#155 of 159 07 Hyundai manual transmission problem by mach69lts Jan 03, 2010 (11:15 am)
The manual transmission just went out on my son's 07'. This falls under factory warranty and Hyundai is going to fix. Problem is, this transmission is on "national backorder". On-line research finds problems with automatic transmissions, but not manual. Why such a backorder? Anybody else hearing or experiencing the same trans problems? Anybody have knowledge, that if we make a big enough stink we can get a loaner car? (son needs to return to college 1 week) Replies to this message: backy (Jan 03, 2010 12:04 pm) mach69lts (Jan 09, 2010 12:16 pm)
#156 of 159 Re: Small "beep" [fishmonger2] by vonnea Jan 03, 2010 (11:25 am)
Replying to: fishmonger2 (Jun 30, 2008 2:30 pm) I just experienced the same thing the other day.I was on a highway and it was real windy, and every few minutes i would hear this beep. I have no idea where it was coming from
#157 of 159 Re: 07 Hyundai manual transmission problem [mach69lts] by backy Jan 03, 2010 (12:04 pm)
Replying to: mach69lts (Jan 03, 2010 11:15 am) I can only guess the backorder is because there aren't many 2007 Elantras in the US with a stick shift, so supply of complete manual transmissions is low. Also, sticks are pretty reliable, so HMA probably doesn't keep many in stock.   If I were you, I would press (politely) for a loaner car while you are waiting for the transmission. Mention your hardship (son needs to return to college) that was caused by Hyundai's inability to fix the car promptly. If your dealer is at all interested in maintaining customer loyalty and satisfaction, they'll provide a loaner or pay for a rental. Replies to this message: mach69lts (Jan 09, 2010 12:16 pm)
#158 of 159 Re: 07 Hyundai manual transmission problem [backy] by mach69lts Jan 09, 2010 (12:16 pm)
Replying to: backy (Jan 03, 2010 12:04 pm) Thanks for the suggestion. We have contacted the dealer, they refuse to provide a rental car. All good though, the replacement transmission is due early next week. Bad Hyundai Fresno California Do not buy your Hyundai from them!
#159 of 159 Re: 2007 Elantra issues [chardy3000] by darryl7 Mar 09, 2010 (2:39 pm)
Replying to: chardy3000 (Nov 03, 2006 8:26 am) My 2007 Hyundai Elantra speedometer reads 10% higher than the actual speed. I have tested this using a stationary radar speed display and by using friends in other vehicles. Do you know the fix?

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