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Sedans Hyundai Elantra 2007 Elantra Speedometer / Odometer
156 messages, Last post on May 25, 2008 at 1:54 AM
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I just wanted to pop in and thank everyone who has brought this issue up. I'm shopping, and this definitely helps me with the buying decision. I don't care if you can find a fully loaded '07 Elantra for $15,000 as some claim, to me, this doesn't sound like it's worth the hassle. I don't want to buy a car just to keep taking it back. It's enough to cross this car off the list until they get things under wraps, or wait and buy it second-hand after someone else has taken care of all the TSBs. Sometimes $15K isn't worth it. Maybe by the time the '08s come out, they'll have fixed the problem, and maybe even have replaced the timing belt with a chain. This is why I like to lurk the forums here. So much information! Thanks again!
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Replying to: irismg (Aug 19, 2007 9:20 am)
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Replying to: dannysack (Mar 15, 2007 2:41 pm) The dealer did, however, replace some rubber part in my glove box that Hyundai had recalled. Gee, thanks.
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Replying to: slf75 (Aug 31, 2007 2:05 pm) Hyundai has just released a new TSB that fixes the 2007 Elantra speedometer issue. The procedure re-programs the ECU to fix the error. It addresses only those vehicles with production dates between August 1, 2006 to May 28, 2007. The TSB can be found on www.hmaservice.com for those who have signed up for access. It's a 17 page pdf file which contains the step by step procedure for reprogramming the ECU. TSB # 07-90-010 dated 9/6/07 Finally a fix!!
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Replying to: tritch (Sep 07, 2007 3:56 pm) The last page of the TSB states: NOTE: All Hyundai warranties of vehicles affected by this TSB will be automatically extended by 3% as shown below: 1. Basic: 5 years / 61,800 miles 2. Powertrain: 10 years / 103,000 miles 3. Towing: 5 years / 61,800 miles 4. Paint: Depending upon the defect code, up to 3 years / 37,080 miles at maximum. 5. Service Parts: 1 year / 12,360 miles (Applicable only to the service parts installed on the affected vehicle prior to launching the CSA). 6. Accessory: 1 year / 12,360 miles (Applicable only to the accessory parts installed on the affected vehicle prior to launching the CSA). |
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I am assuming all you people out there know when you talk by phone to a customer assistance manager after emailing or whatever that these people in Salt Lake are nothing more than phone answering people. They DO NOT work for the Hyundai Corporation. I found this out the first time I wrote my complaint about the speedometer. And just a couple weeks ago I wrote another email telling about what people on this site are doing to fix their problem by even buying new tires etc.... I got an answer to my email telling me that so many things affect the speedometer from wear like tires and just went on and on. I called her up and asked her if she knows anything about cars to which the answer was no. I also said, Do you understand we are talking about new cars that don't yet have all the problems you listed on the email and again the answer no. She had absolutely no knowledge of what has been done so far including the reprograming as my car had in about July/Aug timeframe. Just took another short trip and still clocks out at about 1 mph off and just a slight difference in the odometer. Maybe the new TSB will bring it closer yet. If not, they won't touch my car.
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Replying to: ebbuts (Sep 10, 2007 12:09 pm) For those who have already had the unofficial reprogramming done (like ebbuts), I would recommend to have the update done again with the new TSB. It's possible the latest patch is a better calibration and to make sure your car's warranty is officially extended by 3%. I'm also going to make sure that I retain a copy of the TSB and all service documents for warranty purposes... |
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Replying to: tritch (Sep 07, 2007 3:56 pm) Technical Service Bulletin Subject: ECU REPROGRAMMING FOR SPEEDOMETER DISPLAY CUSTOMER SATISFACTION ACTION (CSA) Group: ELECTRICAL Number: 07-90-010 Date: SEPTEMBER, 2007 Model: 2007 ELANTRA CIRCULATE TO: [ ] GENERAL MANAGER [X] SERVICE ADVISOR [X] SERVICE MANAGER [X] WARRANTY MGR [ ] SALES MANAGER [X] PARTS MANAGER [X] TECHNICIAN DESCRIPTION: Some 2007 Elantra vehicles equipped with automatic transaxles may display inaccurate speedometer readings. This bulletin provides the procedure to reprogram the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) to resolve this condition. IMPORTANT NOTES: This TSB provides reprogramming instructions for GDS only. You may have to perform an initial internet update of GDS to receive the necessary data items #90 and #91. If a vehicle has not been driven for several days, first start and run the engine for several minutes to ensure it has a reasonably charged battery before conducting the reprogramming. A low vehicle battery charge can prevent reprogramming. VEHICLES AFFECTED: Model: 2007 Elantra vehicles with automatic transaxles. Applicable vehicle production date range: From August 1, 2006 through May 28, 2007. (The rest is the detailed procedure which only makes sense to a technician I suppose.) |
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I called my dealer to set up a time to bring in my Elantra for the TSB and they told me that they would only flash the ECU if the speedometer was more than 5 MPH over the actual speed. If it's within 5 MPH then it's in spec.
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Replying to: mike91326 (Sep 12, 2007 12:02 pm)
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