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Re: 2004 Santa Fe Stalling Problem [pharkay]
by somedai1
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May 29, 2009 (7:25 am)
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Replying to: pharkay (May 29, 2009 7:11 am)
no service engine light? wierd. any modifications to the car? most likely it is moisture getting into electrical connections... have mechanic check electrical plugs, connectors and grounds for moisture and corrosion. they only need check items that would prevent starting... does it turn over when you try to start it or does nothing happen when you turn the key?
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Re: 2004 Santa Fe Stalling Problem [somedai1]
by pharkay
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Jun 05, 2009 (6:21 am)
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Replying to: somedai1 (May 29, 2009 7:25 am)
Thanks for responding. Ignition wires were replaced and new plugs installed. Check engine light comes on and stays on but nothing shows up when car is connected to computer. Car attempts to turn over when key is turned but does not start. Will start after about 20 minutes. Last time this happened (after replacing wires and plugs), I did not try to restart but had to wait about 30 minutes for the tow truck and then the driver got lost so it was about an hour before it reached the service garage. By that time, car started fine and no trouble found. I'm at my wits end.
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Re: 2004 Santa Fe Stalling Problem [pharkay]
by somedai1
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Jun 05, 2009 (12:49 pm)
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Replying to: pharkay (Jun 05, 2009 6:21 am)
no codes from the computer suggests a computer problem. also - fuel pump could be suspect - however - if it only happens when wet outside - i would still check all electrical connections before going crazy... dealership might be best bet or electrical specialist
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Hyundai Santa Fe Stalling
by pharkay
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Jun 09, 2009 (6:20 am)
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Thanks, my next stop was going to be the dealership. I was hoping to avoid that because of the expense - usually twice as much as anywhere else.
So far, even with all the rain we've had lately, problem hasn't surfaced again but everytime it rains, the car is pulled into the driveway and allowed to run about 20 minutes. Maybe that's helping but it sure burns a lot of gas.
Guess I'll have to make an appointment with the dealer and will keep the site posted on outcome.
pharkay aol.com
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Re: Hyundai Santa Fe Stalling [pharkay]
by jcwsbltd
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Jun 10, 2009 (9:37 am)
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Replying to: pharkay (Jun 09, 2009 6:20 am)
Intermittent problems are a b#*!h - you didn't specify how many miles is on the Fe, but it sounds like a short somewhere. It can only be certain things :
An electrical short/computer/sensor problem
Ignition /battery/problem
Fuel pump/line problem
Have you run completely out of gas before? That could cause a fuel blockage from sucked up gunk from the bottom of the tank, but it wouldn't answer why only in the rain.
Good Luck
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are electrical problems due to rain water leakage into electrical system?
by picard12
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Jul 21, 2009 (11:47 pm)
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wow. I am freaking out with all this electrical problems with your Santa Fe. Can the electrical problem due to water leakage into ignition or computer during rain fall ?
Have you guys check with the dealer?
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Re: are electrical problems due to rain water leakage into electrical system? [picard12]
by pharkay
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Jul 22, 2009 (4:20 am)
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Replying to: picard12 (Jul 21, 2009 11:47 pm)
Haven't gone to dealer as yet but all ignition wires were replaced (no signs of water damage), check engine light comes on but nothing is retained in on-board computer. Fuel injection system was thoroughly checked and no problems found. Here's another unexplainable part, even though we've have a rainy spring and month of June in NJ, problem hasn't surfaced in warmer weather. I think this car is haunted by a poltergeist.
pharkayaol.com
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