Santa Fe transmission problem
I've got an '02 Santa Fe (6 cyl) with about 75k on it. Transmission is
acting weird. Occasionally, when I first put it into "drive" the car will lurch forward (as opposed to a smooth transition from neutral to drive). When it does this, when I accelerate the car will change from 1st to 2nd smoothly enough but lurches into 3rd gear. After it lurches from 2nd to 3rd, the check engine light comes on the tranny will not shift down to 1st again nor will it shift up to 4th (manually or automatically). It seems to be stuck in some sort of "fail safe" mode where it will only operate in 2nd and 3rd gear. I can occasionally make it work again by turning the ignition off then crank it up again. Usually not, though. The problem seems worse when the ambient temperature is hot. Everything is usually (but not always) fine until afternoon when it gets hot (in Alabama). So, anyone have any guesses as to what the problem is? I've got a theory but would sure like some advice before I take it in for repair. I'm the 2nd owner so warranty doesn't apply. I'm trying to decide between taking it to a dealer or taking it to my very experienced mechanic that isn't too familiar with Hyundai's. Thanks! -- Jim |
Re: Santa Fe transmission problem
"Jim Fisher" <spamaddyTAKEOUT@bellsouth.net> ha scritto nel messaggio news:SCEBc.102$vf5.8@bignews6.bellsouth.net... > > I'm the 2nd owner so warranty doesn't apply. ???? Why should not? Zotto |
Re: Santa Fe transmission problem
The 10 year/ 100,00 mile warranty is not transferable to a 2nd owner. Only
the 5 year/ 60,000 mile is transferable. "Zotto" <zottonospam@inwind.it> wrote in message news:sRHBc.506528$rM4.21193049@news4.tin.it... > > "Jim Fisher" <spamaddyTAKEOUT@bellsouth.net> ha scritto nel messaggio > news:SCEBc.102$vf5.8@bignews6.bellsouth.net... > > > > I'm the 2nd owner so warranty doesn't apply. > > ???? Why should not? > > Zotto > > |
Re: Santa Fe transmission problem
Take it to the dealer. At this point the problem could be as simple as an
input speed sensor or some similar issue. It's possible you could be fixed and rolling out for a couple hundred simoleons. Your dealer will have at least one technician specifically trained by Hyundai in automatic transmission diagnosis. Going to an outside shop on an issue this technical, especially if they're not familiar with Hyundai, increases the likelihood of a misdiagnosis. |
Re: Santa Fe transmission problem
On Mon, 21 Jun 2004 12:12:49 -0500, "Jim Fisher"
<spamaddyTAKEOUT@bellsouth.net> wrote: >I've got an '02 Santa Fe (6 cyl) with about 75k on it. Transmission is >acting weird. > >Occasionally, when I first put it into "drive" the car will lurch forward >(as opposed to a smooth transition from neutral to drive). When it does >this, when I accelerate the car will change from 1st to 2nd smoothly enough >but lurches into 3rd gear. > >After it lurches from 2nd to 3rd, the check engine light comes on the tranny >will not shift down to 1st again nor will it shift up to 4th (manually or >automatically). It seems to be stuck in some sort of "fail safe" mode where >it will only operate in 2nd and 3rd gear. > I had a problem with my 99 Sonota that put it into this mode. The shift when it detected this problem was definitely harsh. I borrowed an OBDII code reader, looked up the reported code on the tech web site. The web site also helped in locating the sensor that was reported as being a problem. This was after talking with the dealer. I was told that sensors were not covered after the 60K bumper to bumper was past. I replaced the sensor which solved the problem. It could be as simple as that. Good Luck |
Re: Santa Fe transmission problem
"hyundaitech" <howitsac@nospam.hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:0d91d3b51903a12404d7998d55cbbafe@localhost.ta lkaboutautos.com... > Take it to the dealer. At this point the problem could be as simple as an > input speed sensor or some similar issue. It's possible you could be > fixed and rolling out for a couple hundred simoleons. Your dealer will > have at least one technician specifically trained by Hyundai in automatic > transmission diagnosis. Going to an outside shop on an issue this > technical, especially if they're not familiar with Hyundai, increases the > likelihood of a misdiagnosis. Thank you. There are at least three dealership equidistant from me (all at least 60 miles away) here in north Alabama. Any suggestions on how to pick the best one? |
Re: Santa Fe transmission problem
Check for recommendations from anyone you know who owns a Hyundai in the
area. If their customer satisfaction scores are available somewhere, you could check that. I'm figuring you won't be able to access this data, though. |
Re: Santa Fe transmission problem
"ED" <ac5dc@yahoo.com> wrote in message > I borrowed an OBDII code reader, looked up the reported code on the > tech web site. And where would you borrow such a reader? I asked a local parts shop if they had one and he didn't know what the heck I was talking about. My usually mechanic has some sorta reader but stated his software was out of date and couldn't exactly identify what was going on. Thank you for your response, by the way. Jim |
Re: Santa Fe transmission problem
On Sat, 26 Jun 2004 22:02:58 -0500, "Jim Fisher"
<spamaddyREMOVE@bellsouth.net> wrote: > >"ED" <ac5dc@yahoo.com> wrote in message >> I borrowed an OBDII code reader, looked up the reported code on the >> tech web site. > >And where would you borrow such a reader? > >I asked a local parts shop if they had one and he didn't know what the heck >I was talking about. My usually mechanic has some sorta reader but stated >his software was out of date and couldn't exactly identify what was going >on. > >Thank you for your response, by the way. > >Jim > I knew someone who had bought one from an autoparts store. Some of the larger chains such as AutoZone have been known to read the codes in hope of selling parts. I am not sure if they still do that however. I toyed with the idea of buying one but the price is still high for the ocasional user. I have been giving some serious thought to building the unit at http://obddiagnostics.com/index.html As long as the reader communicates with the car and you can find what the code means in a manual or on the website. The sensor I had to replace was a output shaft speed sensor. It was $75 at the dealer. I was told that I would have had to pay for the sensor even if they had worked on it as they are not covered beyond the 60K mile bumper to bumper warantee. Good Luck on you problem. |
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