Dear Hyundai Group,

My 03 V6 Gl Sonata's engine light came on for the first time today. It is
not blinking; just on. I had my car tuned up and transmission/engine oil
changed, fuel injection clean out and new tires (1,578) last month. My car
has 80,000 miles (all highway) on it. For the past 3 months I was given a
company truck to use so I only used my car on weekends. One time I went
without driving it for 2 weeks and it would not start. I thought it was the
battery but it turn out to be the gas not in the line so I pumped the pedal
and it started up. It's been fine ever since. I do noticed that after my car
service (tune-up injection cleaning) that my car runs rough (vibrations) and
my gas mileage went from 28 gpm (highway) to 23 gpm (highway). I called the
dealer who tuned up my car and I am bringing it in for a diagnostic (99.99)
+ whatever it will cost to fix the problem. How would I know it is something
related to my recent maintenance? It seems whenever I get something
preventative done with the car, a new problem occurs. This was the case with
my last car (Chevy cavalier). But that car is still running at 385,600
miles!! Here in CT. we recently had a snow storm. The top of the snow was
Icy, therefore it was hard to shovel and get out of my driveway. Well, after
shifting back and fourth, my car was able to get tout of the 6" inches of
icy snow. As I was baking out of the driveway, I noticed a black piece of
plastic on the ground where my car was sitting. This piece was a shield that
was covering the oil filter area. I noticed that 2 pieces where missing. Is
this the culprit that made light come on? Is it okay to drive without? I
will keep you updated. But in the mean time any comments would be greatly
appreciated. Thank group.

 

"sonata32" <uniden110p@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:fvPLh.3631$nh4.861@newsfe20.lga...
> Dear Hyundai Group,
>
> I do noticed that after my car service (tune-up injection cleaning) that
> my car runs rough (vibrations) and my gas mileage went from 28 gpm
> (highway) to 23 gpm (highway). I called the dealer who tuned up my car and
> I am bringing it in for a diagnostic (99.99) + whatever it will cost to
> fix the problem.

You're kidding right? They tuned up the car, it now runs worse, and they
want you to spend a hundred bucks to find their problem? You should have
gone right back to see the service manager and have it corrected N O W ! ! !

> How would I know it is something related to my recent maintenance?

Now it may be too late. That should have been done right away. Damned if
I'd pay the 99.99.

You need a new shop, IMO.

 

On Mar 20, 7:23 am, "sonata32" <uniden1...@yahoo.com> wrote:
> Dear Hyundai Group,
>
> My 03 V6 Gl Sonata's engine light came on for the first time today. It is
> not blinking; just on. I had my car tuned up and transmission/engine oil
> changed, fuel injection clean out and new tires (1,578) last month. My car
> has 80,000 miles (all highway) on it. For the past 3 months I was given a
> company truck to use so I only used my car on weekends. One time I went
> without driving it for 2 weeks and it would not start. I thought it was the
> battery but it turn out to be the gas not in the line so I pumped the pedal
> and it started up. It's been fine ever since. I do noticed that after my car
> service (tune-up injection cleaning) that my car runs rough (vibrations) and
> my gas mileage went from 28 gpm (highway) to 23 gpm (highway). I called the
> dealer who tuned up my car and I am bringing it in for a diagnostic (99.99)
> + whatever it will cost to fix the problem. How would I know it is something
> related to my recent maintenance? It seems whenever I get something
> preventative done with the car, a new problem occurs. This was the case with
> my last car (Chevy cavalier). But that car is still running at 385,600
> miles!! Here in CT. we recently had a snow storm. The top of the snow was
> Icy, therefore it was hard to shovel and get out of my driveway. Well, after
> shifting back and fourth, my car was able to get tout of the 6" inches of
> icy snow. As I was baking out of the driveway, I noticed a black piece of
> plastic on the ground where my car was sitting. This piece was a shield that
> was covering the oil filter area. I noticed that 2 pieces where missing. Is
> this the culprit that made light come on? Is it okay to drive without? I
> will keep you updated. But in the mean time any comments would be greatly
> appreciated. Thank group.

Have you recently filled up with gas?

My CE light often comes on due to the gas cap not being tight enough
or from over filling.

Chris