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Hyundai Santa Fe Maintenance and Repair (2007+)

907 messages, Last post on Nov 20, 2009 at 2:24 PM

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#787 of 907 Re: Can't Remove Tire Valve Caps [vlad36] by kmstockwell Mar 25, 2009 (2:33 pm)
Replying to: vlad36 (Mar 18, 2008 6:25 am) I had my car at Goodyear yesterday for an oil change. One of the things they routinely check with any oil change is the tire pressure. They informed me that my valve caps had 'seized' and that if they tried to remove them it could damage the tire sensor system. The service tech at Hyundai claims they have never heard of this happening, but Goodyear told me they have had 3 or 4 break in the last few months. Not sure, but it sounds like that might be your problem?
#788 of 907 Re: Can't Remove Tire Valve Caps [vlad36] by rbautista Mar 26, 2009 (5:32 am)
Replying to: vlad36 (Mar 18, 2008 6:25 am) I have a 2007 Limited also. I had to replace two of my tires due an alignment issue back in November. I noticed a few months later after the replacement, all my vavle caps were now plastic instead of the "cool" looking metal ones. I'm thinking my dealer swapped them out without telling me. After reading your post, makes sense to me. I was about to call the dealer and complain that I want my "cool" looking metal valve caps back, but I'm actually fine with the plastic ones. Easier to find replacements. Replies to this message: nextmoon (Mar 26, 2009 12:53 pm)
#789 of 907 Re: Can't Remove Tire Valve Caps [rbautista] by nextmoon Mar 26, 2009 (12:53 pm)
Replying to: rbautista (Mar 26, 2009 5:32 am) I lost a few of my caps along the way and replaced them with the black plastic caps. The black caps aren't very noticeable. They are better and easier to grip to take off and on then the silver plated caps. The silver started to get worn off within a year. No big deal IMHO.
#790 of 907 Whining sound by bolla67 Mar 30, 2009 (4:59 am)
Hi, I have an 08 SF LTD w/less than 2k miles. I seem to hear a whining sound go through the back, especially when sitting in the back seat. I can't pinpoint exactly whats causing it but it seems whenever the wheel is being turned to the right I hear this strange whining that almost sounds like an 18 wheeler's horn. I actually thought someone was beeping at my husband and I repeatedly when I was sitting in the back seat and it turned out to be this weird noise coming from underneath the car. Anyone experiencing this?
#791 of 907 Strange sound when accelerating after cold start by bolla67 Mar 30, 2009 (6:44 am)
Hi, I have an 08 SF LTD w/less than 2k miles. It seems after it has been sitting awhile (cold start) when I start to accelerate at about 20mph a strange sound (like running over a tree branch) comes from underneath the front and I can also feel a slight thud under my gas pedal. It only does it when the cars cold. It doesn't seem to do it after that, unless I don't drive it for a couple of hours then it does it again. Has anyone else experienced this? Also, my front passenger door seems to have a slight tremble and makes a slight friction sound (rubber molding rubbing). I've taken it to 2 service depts. and all they can say is "can't duplicate and we greased it". I can see that the door is slightly out of line, but I can't convince them of it. They only want to mess w/the rubber molding. Any suggestions? Replies to this message: 2007santafese (Mar 30, 2009 6:16 pm) rick2456 (Mar 30, 2009 7:05 pm) 2007santafese (Mar 30, 2009 7:48 pm) and 4 more...
#792 of 907 Re: Strange sound when accelerating after cold start [bolla67] by 2007santafese Mar 30, 2009 (6:16 pm)
Replying to: bolla67 (Mar 30, 2009 6:44 am) I have also recently experienced the same sound/feeling when accelerating just after starting the engine. I purchased a 2007 Santa Fe SE AWD used w/11K miles about two weeks ago. I didn't experience any strange noises until yesterday when it was cold and rainy here in Upstate NY. The only time the sound/feeling in the pedal happens is after I start the car and shift into drive for the first time. Otherwise, no problems for the duration of my drive. However, if I shut the car off and restart, the sound/feeling immediately returns when beginning to accelerate. Has anyone else experienced this? I have an appointment to have the car looked at on Friday, but since I bought it from a non-Hyundai dealership, it is being checked-out by a KIA mechanic. Do I have reason to be concerned? Note that I put 89 octane fuel in last week (reached for the wrong nozzle). Could that have caused a problem? Thanks... Replies to this message: rick2456 (Mar 30, 2009 7:05 pm) 2007santafese (Mar 30, 2009 7:48 pm) bolla67 (Mar 31, 2009 4:08 am) and 3 more...
#793 of 907 Re: Strange sound when accelerating after cold start [2007santafese] by rick2456 Mar 30, 2009 (7:05 pm)
Replying to: 2007santafese (Mar 30, 2009 6:16 pm) It doesn't matter where you bought the car. If it is still under the factory warranty, any hyundai dealer will cover it. And no, putting 89 otctane in the vehicle would not cause a strange noise. Replies to this message: 2007santafese (Mar 30, 2009 7:48 pm) bolla67 (Mar 31, 2009 4:08 am) somedai1 (Mar 31, 2009 4:37 am) and 2 more...
#794 of 907 Re: Strange sound when accelerating after cold start [rick2456] by 2007santafese Mar 30, 2009 (7:48 pm)
Replying to: rick2456 (Mar 30, 2009 7:05 pm) Thanks for the reply. I just find it strange that it was running smooth last week and it was only after I refueled that the sound/feeling started. I am hoping the KIA mechanic will be able to diagnose, otherwise I will take it to the Hyundai dealership. Replies to this message: bolla67 (Mar 31, 2009 4:08 am) somedai1 (Mar 31, 2009 4:37 am) bolla67 (Mar 31, 2009 6:28 am) and 1 more...
#795 of 907 Re: Strange sound when accelerating after cold start [2007santafese] by bolla67 Mar 31, 2009 (4:08 am)
Replying to: 2007santafese (Mar 30, 2009 7:48 pm) The strange thing is it doesn't happen every time I start the car cold. Based on other forums/threads I've read here it's the ABS engaging. I've owned cars before w/ABS and never had that happen. I brought my SF in yesterday to address the creaking sound in the rear quarter panel and didn't bother to mention it because it didn't happen all day and I knew when I picked up the car the mechanic would say couldn't duplicate. I'm going to wait to see if it happens when I get the car back. Replies to this message: somedai1 (Mar 31, 2009 4:37 am) bolla67 (Mar 31, 2009 6:28 am) NY_Maverick (Mar 31, 2009 10:15 am)
#796 of 907 Re: Strange sound when accelerating after cold start [bolla67] by somedai1 Mar 31, 2009 (4:37 am)
Replying to: bolla67 (Mar 31, 2009 4:08 am) is your creaking noise at the rear driver side? try standing outside the car with the driver side door open - rock the car from side to side by pushing up on the door frame - does it reproduce your noise? that's what i have to do when i return to the dealer. they love to tell you they can't hear what you hear on a test drive - don't test drive it - check it like a mechanic is supposed to know how to! Replies to this message: bolla67 (Mar 31, 2009 6:28 am) NY_Maverick (Mar 31, 2009 10:15 am)

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