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Re: MPG [schukanuoslady]
by backy
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Jul 14, 2009 (2:37 pm)
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Replying to: schukanuoslady (Jul 14, 2009 1:11 pm)
Not sure what you mean by "wet inside". Do you mean the interior panels get wet? Or just the door jambs (which happens all the time with my cars)?
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Re: Wet inside [backy]
by schukanuoslady
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Jul 15, 2009 (5:14 am)
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Replying to: backy (Jul 14, 2009 2:37 pm)
When I took it to the car wash and I happened to go to one where you stay in your car, when I got out the bottom parts of all the doors were wet inside. Almost like the water shot up under the doors. Also the car was wet inside the outside of the frame too just before the rubber sealing started. Like the little ledge there where the door frame meets the frame of the car.
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- #504 of 511
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Re: Wet inside [schukanuoslady]
by backy
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Jul 15, 2009 (8:30 am)
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Replying to: schukanuoslady (Jul 15, 2009 5:14 am)
As long as the water was outside the rubber gaskets, I don't see the problem. This happens all the time when I take my cars to a high-pressure car wash, and even when I use a hose on my driveway.
Next time you go through the car wash, look at where the water jets are. In the wash I use most often, there's a high-pressure jet that aims on the lower part of the car, right where the bottom door edge is. I can see how water would get under the doors! And I am glad for that because where I live, there's a lot of road salt in the winter and salt can accumulate on the bottoms of the doors.
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Re: Wet inside [backy]
by schukanuoslady
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Jul 15, 2009 (2:08 pm)
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Replying to: backy (Jul 15, 2009 8:30 am)
Thanks. I was just afraid I didn't have a proper seal around the door and didn't want the car rusting sooner then it normally would.
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Re: Wet inside [schukanuoslady]
by backy
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Jul 15, 2009 (2:52 pm)
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Replying to: schukanuoslady (Jul 15, 2009 2:08 pm)
Another reason to wax the inside painted edges of the doors and the door jambs when you wax the car. 
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Stalling
by joe242
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Jul 18, 2009 (10:12 am)
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Replying to: backy (Aug 30, 2008 4:52 pm)
Our car was purchased new in August 08 and we were very happy with the ride, handling and safety features. Unfortunately, in January 09 we experienced a stalling problem that was to be repeated in May 09. Both times the stalling happened when we were within 1 mile of our starting point of the first drive of the day when the temps were in the 50s or 60s. Both times as I slowed for a stop sign with my foot off the accelerator, the car stuttered and jerked to a stop with the car in drive.
In January when this happened, I was able to restart the car and went to the nearby Hyundai dealer. There they told me that if the check engine light was not on or the car was not currently experiencing the problem there was nothing they could do. However, they suggested that the problem could be related to contaminants in the fuel and recommended a “dry gas” additive. I followed their recommendation and did not experience the problem again until May. This time the event was more serious in that I had difficulty keeping the car running in drive; it would run in park and neutral. The car was towed to the local dealer where they checked the fuel pump and pulled the gas tank to ensure there were no contaminants causing this problem. They had the car for 3 days, trying various things. The bottom line is that they found nothing wrong and, therefore, corrected nothing. When I asked about the recall for the fuel pump, they told me that had to do with cars made before mine.
Now we are concerned every time we take the car out something bad is going to happen. Hyundai Motors USA is offering no solution, unless the next time it happens that the problem remains when the car is towed to the dealer, so that it can be diagnosed and fixed.
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- #508 of 511
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Undercarriage Noises in '08 Elantra
by michael4182
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Oct 16, 2009 (8:46 pm)
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Replying to: backy (Dec 04, 2008 8:51 pm)
Today, after my '08 Elantra has been in the Service Department for three days, I continue to receive a free rental car from my Hyundai dealership while they try to diagnose "clunks/thunks/bangs" in the rear passenger area of my 2008 Elantra. Love the car, - VERY concerned about the loud "clunks" in the rear of the vehicle. Seems to happen when the gas tank is full to half empty when accelerating from stop, turning right, going over speed bumps, even driving over bumps on the Interstate. Dealership has heard the noise, - confirms the issue, but cannnot find the source. Anyone else having this problem? They have been GREAT! But I hate the '09 Camry rental that I am driving 'till I get my Elantra back. ANYONE ELSE having this issue?
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Re: Undercarriage Noises in '08 Elantra [michael4182]
by justlou
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Oct 17, 2009 (2:16 am)
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Replying to: michael4182 (Oct 16, 2009 8:46 pm)
I just had the exact same issue on my 2009 Touring. Sounded like the rear end would come off if I hit a bump. It was diagnosed and fixed quickly though. Turns out a nut fell off the rear stabilizer bar.
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- #510 of 511
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Re: Undercarriage Noises in '08 Elantra [justlou]
by michael4182
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Oct 18, 2009 (7:09 pm)
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Replying to: justlou (Oct 17, 2009 2:16 am)
And the winner is,.... Thanks, I believe you nailed it! I called the Service Dept. on Saturday morning and they said they had completly disassembled, inspected, and rebuilt the suspension systems in the back of the car. They heard no more noises, - and more importantly, neither have I. I mentioned the stabilizer bar, and they said that could very well have been it. Throughout this whole ordeal the dealership has listened to me, been patient, proveded a free rental, and been in regular contact with me, - including checking out any responses I have received from Hyundai forums. I cannot say more. I am already a repeat customer and intend to remain one. Thanks again.
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Re: Undercarriage Noises in '08 Elantra [michael4182]
by justlou
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Oct 19, 2009 (2:15 am)
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Replying to: michael4182 (Oct 18, 2009 7:09 pm)
I'm glad you have it resolved, even though it took awhile. Luckily with mine, they diagnosed it quickly. My car only had 2k miles on it when it happened, and I was worried it was something serious.
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