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#130 of 133 Re: Strange sound when accelerating after cold start [bolla67] by tenpin288 Mar 30, 2009 (2:12 pm)
Replying to: bolla67 (Mar 30, 2009 4:42 am) The noise at 20 mph after a cold start sounds like it may the ABS system self-check. Don't know about the door issue. My 08 SF Ltd AWD seems fine in that respect.
#131 of 133 I have a 2003 hyundai santa fe and a have a question? by jrock2009 May 27, 2009 (2:10 pm)
My engine light came on and the engine was acting funny I took it to the dealership. $400.00 dollars later they removed and replaced 6 spark plugs $79.14 and 1 set of $61.81plug wires. 3 hours of labor at 80.00 bucks an hour. I feel like they should have given me a full tune up or something any thoughts. Is that much labor needed for that job? Do you think I should call them back and ask what's the deal? Replies to this message: stush (May 28, 2009 4:02 pm)
#132 of 133 Re: Strange sound when accelerating after cold start [bolla67] by jcwsbltd May 28, 2009 (7:57 am)
Replying to: bolla67 (Mar 30, 2009 4:42 am) As well as the brake self-test, It could also be piston slap, if you are putting pressure on a cold engine from over-acceleration, or even a misfire - if it was a misfire, the diagnostic computer would record it.    I too, have the "trembling drivers door" which makes the plastic trim at the door catch area rub and squeak, and I too got the same response from the service dept. It all depends on what kind of road surface you drive on, which decides whether it makes the noise or not. Annoying in such a quiet cabin, isn't it.   Adjusting the door lock mechanism to fit better is the answer, but they won't do it. Keep telling them every time you take it in for service,so it is on record, as they will try and wait you out for the first 12 months, which is when the "noises,squeaks and rattles" warranty adjustments expires.   FYI there is also very commonly, a rattle from behind the radio which is a loose aerial cable touching somewhere.
#133 of 133 Re: I have a 2003 hyundai santa fe and a have a question? [jrock2009] by stush May 28, 2009 (4:02 pm)
Replying to: jrock2009 (May 27, 2009 2:10 pm) I can see that a set of wires could cost the $62 bucks, but 6 plugs for $ 80, that's just highway robbery. Look in the owners manual, it tells you what kind to use, 1 choice is Champion, at least that is whats listed in my 02 manual. 1 Champion plug is about $1.50. That's $9 bucks for 6 plugs. I don't think a platinum plug is more than $4 - $5 a pc. Labor wise, $80 an hour is what a dealer has to charge. My local guy is $65 an hour. The back 3 plugs are bear to get to. So I would find out how much GOLD is in them there spark plugs. OUCH!!

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