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Re: 07 Sonata Rattles and Squeaks [danp502]
by cabby
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Jul 16, 2007 (11:50 pm)
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Replying to: danp502 (Dec 21, 2006 8:04 am)
Got an 07 Platinum for about 3 weeks now. I do hear a rattling/draft noise coming from the left rear window when I drive faster than 55mph. If driving any slower, completely silent in the cabin. There is no actual wind draft, just the noise. Also very rarely the dash board makes a slight rattling noise going over bumps. I will take it in as soon as I get a chance for service. Other than that, truly love this car.
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- #86 of 130
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shame on hyundai ...
by whisper1
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Aug 02, 2007 (7:50 pm)
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Shame on hyundai for using steel oil pan on the 3.3L engine  . Specially the 3.3L is used on high end models. Steel oil pan easy to get dents and hence rust.
Just back from the 1st oil change, did an inspection to make sure dealer didn't mess things up. Noticed the oil pan is sort of not flat, putted the Sonata on homemade ramp, noticed a small dent on the bottom, like a typical dent on the side body, difficult to see. No sure who/what/when did it. Can't find any fresh marks. 
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- #87 of 130
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Re: shame on hyundai ... [whisper1]
by targettuning
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Aug 03, 2007 (3:33 am)
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Replying to: whisper1 (Aug 02, 2007 7:50 pm)
You mean like virtually every other automobile manufacturer does?? I don't know if Mercedes or BMW uses titanium on their oil pans (I doubt it however)...maybe a $300,000 Mayback does?? Every car I ever owned had a stamped steel oil pan and rust was never an issue, problem, something I had repaired/replaced or even thought about. Some of these cars went nearly 300,000 miles and I live in the "rust-belt". I suggest you find something more worthy to obsess about.
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- #88 of 130
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Re: shame on hyundai ... [targettuning]
by whisper1
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Aug 03, 2007 (5:08 am)
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Replying to: targettuning (Aug 03, 2007 3:33 am)
My 93 protege and 01 MPV don't have steel pan, and they are not top models. Hyundai cutting cost at the wrong place.
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- #89 of 130
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Re: shame on hyundai ... [whisper1]
by wanna_azzy
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Aug 03, 2007 (6:22 am)
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Replying to: whisper1 (Aug 03, 2007 5:08 am)
What do you expect the pan to be made of? Steel is probably on 98% of cars, with no problems. Maybe if you hit a large rock or railroad tracks, but then ANY material will dent, break, shatter, etc. As a previous post said, find something truly significant if you want to complain.
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- #90 of 130
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Re: shame on hyundai ... [whisper1]
by hotrod54
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Aug 03, 2007 (7:45 pm)
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Replying to: whisper1 (Aug 02, 2007 7:50 pm)
Honest to God, I used to be in the auto service business...I have seen every oil pan known to man and they were all STEEL. I never ever ever saw a rusted oil pan. 
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- #91 of 130
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Re: shame on hyundai ... [whisper1]
by bobad
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Aug 05, 2007 (5:35 am)
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Replying to: whisper1 (Aug 03, 2007 5:08 am)
My 93 protege and 01 MPV don't have steel pan, and they are not top models. Hyundai cutting cost at the wrong place.
If you felt it was very important, you could have upgraded them to steel.
The Sonata doesn't need upgrading... it already has a steel oil pan.
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Re: Air bag sensor problem with 2007 Sonata GLS [nik8]
by sonatadrivingj
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Sep 10, 2007 (8:04 am)
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Replying to: nik8 (Jan 16, 2007 12:17 pm)
Hi, I realize the above post was older, but I have had the same thing happen. I work at a Chrysler dealership partnered with Hyundai. I spoke with the Hyundai tech and he said the sensor work between 110 Lbs to 120 Lbs. So sit with a weight or eat larger meals is what I was told would be the solution!
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- #93 of 130
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I love my Sonata
by sonatadrivingj
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Sep 10, 2007 (8:07 am)
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I have had my Sonata GLS Premium (Limited in the U.S) for a month and have about 3100km driven and i love it! XM radio had problem which to time to resolve. Signal wouldn't work so the changed the Set Top Box and all is well!
Reccomend this car to everyone that wants a great car at a fantastic price.
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