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#15 of 28 2003 santa fe electrical problems by 2003santafe Jun 19, 2009 (5:30 pm)
I bought my 2003 santa fe last year,*** At the beginning of this year nothing but problems, the clock goes on an off when it wants, anytime it rains the car acts weird. If you go through a little water the car freezes up, steering and brakes, --the latest problem is 1 month ago the car just would not start, i had it towed to the dealer, they had the car for 3 days- couldn't figure out what the electrical problem was, then the car just started. SO LET ME BE CLEAR, they did nothing!!, car started, then they wanted to charge me $300. I talked them down to $215, still they did NOTHING!! It is now 3 weeks later, my wife was driving the car with children in the car. The car completely froze while the car was in motion, the dash lights came on, steering locked, and brakes ENGAGED, --she was almost hit by the car behind her ----and the car still will not start. I would usually ask for advice on how to fix it, in this case, I'm warning others to beware of this vehicle, there must be some type of electrical short that the manufacturer is hiding or unaware of, either case, don't risk your families life. I personally am looking for a new car. Replies to this message: gailmoravsky (Jul 17, 2009 6:55 pm) carebear13 (Aug 10, 2009 5:06 am) plantinumson (Nov 01, 2009 2:41 am)
#16 of 28 Alternator Problem? by amyforman3kids Jul 17, 2009 (5:41 am)
I was driving and my abs, batterie, and several other lights came on. I drove it home because it didnt act like anything was wrong. Once i got home i turned it off and then tried to start it again. Nothing happened. We did all the little test to see if it was the alternator and it failed all of them but when we took it off and had it tested it was good. we had the batterie tested to once again it was good. What could be wrong
#17 of 28 Re: 2003 santa fe electrical problems [2003santafe] by gailmoravsky Jul 17, 2009 (6:55 pm)
Replying to: 2003santafe (Jun 19, 2009 5:30 pm) I'm so glad i saw your review, I was just about to close a buy on a 2004 Santa fe. I have a daughter i was going to use this santa fe to drive her. Thanks to your warning i won't be purchasing this car.   Thanks you   Gail
#18 of 28 Re: 2003 santa fe electrical problems [2003santafe] by carebear13 Aug 10, 2009 (5:06 am)
Replying to: 2003santafe (Jun 19, 2009 5:30 pm) I also have a 2003 Sante Fe. Bought it brand new in 2002. In 2004, two years later, I started having issues when it rained. When I go through puddles, my steering wheel locks up and the battery and break lights come on. For anywhere from 10 to 30 seconds, I am not able to steer, can only go straight and it's now starting to make a bad squealing sound when this happens. I have taken it to the dealership 3 times in the past few years and even tried a new mechanic. No one seems to know what's wrong. All I know is this issue IS NOT SAFE and I am frustrated that not even the Hyundai dealership has been able to fix this. It's interesting to know that this same exact issue is happening on the same year Sante Fe. Replies to this message: plantinumson (Nov 01, 2009 2:41 am)
#19 of 28 Re: Starter???? [lostvanner] by frozenhistory Aug 11, 2009 (6:16 pm)
Replying to: lostvanner (May 16, 2008 3:03 pm) Hello, Am having similar problem with 2007 Santa Fe. Does anyone know more about this? Dealership says it cannot find cause / problem. I don't think they believe me. Is Hyundai America aware of this issue?
#20 of 28 Re: Starter???? [lostvanner] by jsweney Oct 03, 2009 (3:48 am)
Replying to: lostvanner (May 16, 2008 3:03 pm) I have an 05 Sante Fe and started having this same issue....Lostvanner....did you find anything?
#21 of 28 Idling problems after re-connecting the battery by pops26 Oct 25, 2009 (8:23 pm)
I have a 03 Santa Fe and had no problems. The other day the headlight went out and I re-placed it today. I had to disconnect the battey to get to the headlight. No issues replacing the headlight. After words I was driving the car to the store 10 mins away, i was pulling into the parking lot and the car stalled....That was the first time that has happened. Now the car is idling rough everytime i am at a light and is stalling. I put the car in nutural to keep the RMP up, which seems to help. It is running fine when it is moving. Any one have these issues or now whats the problem. Replies to this message: plantinumson (Nov 01, 2009 2:30 am)
#22 of 28 Re: Anyone having electrical problems after 07 S.Fe. gets wet? [jcwsbltd] by plantinumson Nov 01, 2009 (2:27 am)
Replying to: jcwsbltd (Jul 24, 2007 10:50 am) im a hyundai line tech 9 out of 10 times its the brake switch causing the issue there is a recall in process but if it annoys you and the esc ligt cam on a 1315 code would store long short take it to hyundai thers a simple fix
#23 of 28 Re: Idling problems after re-connecting the battery [pops26] by plantinumson Nov 01, 2009 (2:30 am)
Replying to: pops26 (Oct 25, 2009 8:23 pm) when you removed the battery the adaptive learn gets erased in order to re zero thethrottle plate you ned to turn ign to on (not start) and within 3 sec or sooner turn it off then waait 3 min the throttle will go to wide open and then to closed resseting the zero point ive seen this before it should take care of your concern
#24 of 28 Re: 2003 santa fe electrical problems [carebear13] by plantinumson Nov 01, 2009 (2:41 am)
Replying to: carebear13 (Aug 10, 2009 5:06 am) im new to this forum and sitting here reading a lot of conditions that should be easy to fix what ive seen on your make / model witj the rain stalling condition is that the crankshaft position sensor rund by front exhaust manifold and when the heat and steam from road water get up there the sensor craps out you loose ckp siginal so the ecm stops driving the injectors and spark sometimes it sets a p0335 code but not always

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