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Hyundai Santa Fe Maintenance and Repair (2007+)

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#1152 of 1174 Suspension question by tenpin288

Aug 08, 2012 (6:14 am)

For you owners of the 2nd gen SF, I have an 08 SF Limited AWD and was wondering what type of mileage you are seeing from your front and rear struts/shocks before replacing them. I am at just a little under 40k miles and the ride, while OK, is getting a little "sloppy" and was thinking about changing them out (or I may just wait a little while and drop some coin on the new 13 SF Sport AWD!). If you have changed yours, at what mileage did you do it, what brand did you use, and did you see any change in ride/handling? TIA.

#1153 of 1174 Losing power by greenpower

Sep 20, 2012 (3:44 pm)

Hi,
 
I have the almost same problem. I have 2011 Santa Fe AWD V6. The first time it lost power on late of the June while I drove it downhill. I took it to dealership and they couldn't find any problem, no code nothing. The second time happened on Sep. 17th. Same thing happened and no code. They replaced a sensor and told me this sensor could be the problem. Now I am afraid to drive this car. I just called a lawyer to see if they can sue Hyundai or not. What did you do about your car?

#1154 of 1174 Re: Losing Power [sea2sea] by pickyp

Oct 07, 2012 (5:41 am)

Replying to: sea2sea (Jul 19, 2012 7:06 am)
We have a 2008 Santa Fe, bought new. Approximately once/twice a year, we have this same issue .... driving at moderate speed, suddenly lose power, pull to the side of the road, engine off, wait a minute, engine restarts fine. On 3 occasions we took it to the dealer and had them check it. No error codes, and they said 'your fuel cap must have been loose'. I have no idea what is going on with it and thought it must be isolated to our car. But if others are experiencing it, I would have thought it was potentially a VERY dangerous and serious defect. How many others are experiencing this I wonder?

#1155 of 1174 Re: Losing Power [pickyp] by obkt

Oct 09, 2012 (5:40 am)

Replying to: pickyp (Oct 07, 2012 5:41 am)
Does your gas cap click when tightening? Book says it should click at least twice when tightening. My 2010 cap doesn't click anymore, and although I haven't had the problem you mention, maybe I could if the cap loosens. Meant to tell them about it when I had my last service but forgot.

#1156 of 1174 Re: Losing Power [pickyp] by somedai1

Oct 16, 2012 (4:59 pm)

Replying to: pickyp (Oct 07, 2012 5:41 am)
any changes made or is everything still stock? had any maintenance recently done or around the time it occurs?

#1157 of 1174 No heat on drivers side by srz948

Nov 08, 2012 (7:20 am)

I have a 2008 Santa Fe Ltd. with dual auto climate control. The passenger side blows the correct temperature setting(warm) but the drivers side only blows cold no matter what the temp setting or mode. Still under warranty but can't get to a dealer soon. Does anyone have any idea what the problem may be. On Long Island, NY hit by Hurricane Sandy last week and a snowstorm last night.

#1158 of 1174 Re: No heat on drivers side [srz948] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Nov 08, 2012 (8:22 am)

Replying to: srz948 (Nov 08, 2012 7:20 am)
Sounds like a stuck "blend door" (diverter door) or a defective actuator that works that door. So, basically, a flap that is not working and thus not directing the warm air where it should go.

#1159 of 1174 Re: 2004 Rear Reflector Hyundai Santa Fe [bgrundman] by jeepincj

Nov 11, 2012 (2:20 pm)

Replying to: bgrundman (Apr 04, 2012 7:48 pm)
just reflectors... We bought ours new in 2003 and they never lit

#1160 of 1174 Re: 2008 Santa Fe SE ticking sound from engine when cold and in gear [mhtn] by 08santa_fe

Nov 15, 2012 (5:27 pm)

Replying to: mhtn (Dec 11, 2009 3:12 pm)
Our Santa Fe had a similar problem, took it to the dealer twice, couldn't find prob. Third time the charm, back cylinder head needs to be pulled, all valves and lifters replaced. All under warranty!

#1161 of 1174 Re: 2008 Santa Fe SE ticking sound from engine when cold and in gear [08santa_fe] by chucko6

Nov 15, 2012 (9:54 pm)

Replying to: 08santa_fe (Nov 15, 2012 5:27 pm)
How long ago did you have your problem ?
 
 Most 08's have been out of warranty for a couple of years.

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