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#899 of 908 Re: Major Electrical Issue at just over 36,000 Miles [westvirginia] by rick2456 Nov 08, 2009 (8:16 pm)
Replying to: westvirginia (Nov 08, 2009 10:31 am) I had similar symptoms with all the warning light flashing, etc. Turns out it was the alternator and I had just enough juice left in the battery to make it to the dealer. Fortunately, I had the extended warranty and was given a rental as it took a few days for the dealer to get a new one. No problems since.
#900 of 908 Re: Major Electrical Issue at just over 36,000 Miles [westvirginia] by westvirginia Nov 10, 2009 (3:20 am)
Replying to: westvirginia (Nov 08, 2009 10:31 am) Turns out it was a loose positive battery cable. I found it myself when I shut the door and noticed the dash lights flickered. I checked under the hood and the darn connector was just resting on top of the battery post. It would tighten so I got a shim cap for the battery post. Apparently it has been loose for a while and maybe that's what made the other battery fail.   I'm getting the allignment and going with the Kumho Road Venture APT tires. There's not much of a choice in this size of tire. Replies to this message: rick2456 (Nov 19, 2009 5:51 am) thegraduate (Nov 20, 2009 11:49 am)
#901 of 908 Re: Major Electrical Issue at just over 36,000 Miles [westvirginia] by rick2456 Nov 19, 2009 (5:51 am)
Replying to: westvirginia (Nov 10, 2009 3:20 am) You will like the Kumho's. Just be aware the rubber is a harder compound than some softer tires, thus the comfort may suffer a bit. But they should last a lot longer.
#902 of 908 08 santa fe ltd awd strange cold start fast idle problem by omar6575 Nov 19, 2009 (5:46 pm)
Has any one experience during cold starts (car park for over 5 hours) during fast idle the rpm stumbles for a couple of seconds follow by a strange smell (black smoke smell ) then goes back to normal fast idle. once the engine reaches proper operating temp. it seems to idle about 600 rpm and just runs normal and just once in a while it drops rpm to 500, but the most strange thing is that the check engine light does not light up for either event. I only have about 13,000 miles on the clock. i want to take it back but with out the check engine light on, i dont know if they would be able to figure it out. This is so ironic; usually people complaint when that light comes on for any reason. Here i am looking for it so i can be fix. any sugestions are welcome.
#903 of 908 Any exp w Hyundai Tire & Wheel, Vehicle Care or Vehicle protection? by dabbdc Nov 19, 2009 (7:13 pm)
I just bought a black '07 Sante Fe Ltd w 48k miles. It has the Hyundai Certified CPO warranty   Anyone have experience with the factory wheel & tire warranty? Vehicle care (routine maintenance)? Vehicle protection(extended bumper-to-bumper)?   Experiences and prices paid appreciated
#904 of 908 Re: Cruise Control Problems [ronkennedy61] by thegraduate Nov 20, 2009 (11:46 am)
Replying to: ronkennedy61 (Nov 03, 2009 10:59 am) My girlfriend has a Santa Fe GLS (2.7L Auto FWD) which has cruise control "slack" too. For example:   Set cruise on 70 on flat ground. Climb hill, speed drops to 65 (not a hill that would normally require a downshift or anything). Crest hill, speed passes 70, and hits something like 75-77 before settling back down in 15-20 seconds. I'm so used to my Accord which will absolutely HOLD 70, whether it takes 2 downshifts or some engine braking; this system wears me out on trips, where I feel like I'm a nuisance to other drivers for changing speed so much. I've read other complaints about Hyundai cruise having a mind of its own with Sonata, XG350, etc, so its not specific to the Santa Fe.
#905 of 908 Re: Major Electrical Issue at just over 36,000 Miles [westvirginia] by thegraduate Nov 20, 2009 (11:49 am)
Replying to: westvirginia (Nov 10, 2009 3:20 am) The loose batt cable will drive ya nuts! I had that issue on my car (9 years old at the time) and it left me dead 45 min from home. I wasn't happy until I started fiddling under the hood and suddenly my lights came on - I was a happy guy at that point!   Weak batteries will cause your car to do some crazy stuff.
#907 of 908 Re: Major Electrical Issue at just over 36,000 Miles [westvirginia] by espo35 Nov 20, 2009 (2:24 pm)
Replying to: westvirginia (Nov 08, 2009 10:31 am) Just curious.... had you done your 30,000 mile service? If so, shouldn't the dealer have caught the loose cable while they serviced the battery?
#908 of 908 Oil level check by th99 Nov 29, 2009 (4:00 am)
I just bought my used SF 2.7 2007 and seems a bit confused about the oil check level. every time I check it it is over the F level and I only put 4.5 liters as mentioned in the manual.   any advise on exact checking !!   thanks

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