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(Msg. 1) Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2008 6:03 pm
Post subject: "Misfire" 2004 Santa Fe 3.5  Get Alert
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Hello All,
OK, so, $4,000.00 later - one dealership tells me I need a new differential for approximately $3,000.00 more. Another dealership tells me that my AWD is trying to engage, hence the feeling of a misfire. A local mechanic is at wits end because his equipment can't really say what's going on.
Has anyone else had this problem? Apparently, the wheel tread is different on one of my tires (missed by the dealership) and this "could cause" what feels like a misfire because the AWD is "trying" to engage.
Should I try another dealership? The dealership where I purchased my 2004 Santa Fe is recommending that I don't fix it and purchase a new one instead. (still with a huge balance owing due to the fact I've only had it 4 years)
I LOVE my car - before this, no issues - May 5th, my crank shaft pully and belts had to be replaced. Tune up, CAT, new brakes, new timing belt, injector flush, reset codes - hasn't helped. I'd rather keep her than trade her in.
Any help would be appreciated - I'm running out of money and patience  Thanks in advance.
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2008 10:49 pm
Post subject: Re: "Misfire" 2004 Santa Fe 3.5 Get Alert [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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"Cathie" <none.TakeThisOut@000.com> wrote in message
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> Hello All,
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> OK, so, $4,000.00 later - one dealership tells me I need a new
> differential for approximately $3,000.00 more. Another dealership
> tells me that my AWD is trying to engage, hence the feeling of a
> misfire. A local mechanic is at wits end because his equipment can't
> really say what's going on.
First off - your vehicle is still under warranty (maybe). How many miles
are on it? Did you purchase it new? If you are within the warranty period
(apparent contradiction admited), then why are you paying these fees? Or...
why are they quoting these fees?
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> Has anyone else had this problem? Apparently, the wheel tread is
> different on one of my tires (missed by the dealership) and this
> "could cause" what feels like a misfire because the AWD is
> "trying" to engage.
Ummmm... and the fix for this would be... match your tires - not replacing
your differential.
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> Should I try another dealership? The dealership where I purchased my
> 2004 Santa Fe is recommending that I don't fix it and purchase a new
> one instead. (still with a huge balance owing due to the fact I've
> only had it 4 years)
Of course - they want to sell you a new vehicle, fix yours and sell it used.
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> I LOVE my car - before this, no issues - May 5th, my crank shaft pully
> and belts had to be replaced. Tune up, CAT, new brakes, new timing
> belt, injector flush, reset codes - hasn't helped. I'd rather keep
> her than trade her in.
>
You really need to provide more information. Start with the details on your
warranty - did you buy it new? How many miles are on it? Then proceed to
an explanation of what got you to this point in the first place. Nobody can
tell you what to do based on nothing more than a report of what a couple of
dealers said. What specifically was your original problem?
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2008 10:23 am
Post subject: Re: Get Alert [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Hello Mike,
Thank you so much for your answers. Yes, I purchased the car new. The warranty was 5 years, 100,000 km - the CAT (part) was covered under the 7 year, 130,000 part - that's why my mechanic recommended I take it to the dealer. Apparently the extended warranty I purchased was just this "best warranty" plan. I have 126,000+ kms on the car.
The problem appeared the day after I had the crank case pully (and required belts) repaired. As I excellerated, it felt as if the car was "slipping".
The check engine light came on later that day and I took it back to the garage. The code identified the CAT, took it to one dealership and had it replaced, including the sensor. The "skip" or the "misfire" remained. I took it back, they replaced the timing belt, did an oil change and checked everything out. Again, as I drove away (after hours) the problem was still there.
Back to the local garage for additional diagnostics. They took the car to the other dealership who identified the problem as the rear hanging bearing - that was replaced. Problem still there. The garage took it back to the dealership and that's when they said the rear differential needed to be replaced. They disconnected the AWD component and the problem appears gone.
BECAUSE I had service done on the car by a local mechanic, the dealership was unable to "confirm" (even with my receipts) that I had performed maintenance according to my service requirements. Again, they would not recommend fixing the car (apparently it would be over $3,000.00) they suggested I purchase a new one and offered me some finance options.
The last conversation with them was recommending I get a second opinion - there have already been three.
Again, thanks Mike - your comments are appreciated.
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2008 6:31 pm
Post subject: Re: Re: "Misfire" 2004 Santa Fe 3.5 Get Alert [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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"Cathie" <none DeleteThis @000.com> wrote in message
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> Hello Mike,
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> Thank you so much for your answers. Yes, I purchased the car new.
> The warranty was 5 years, 100,000 km - the CAT (part) was covered
> under the 7 year, 130,000 part - that's why my mechanic recommended I
> take it to the dealer. Apparently the extended warranty I purchased
> was just this "best warranty" plan. I have 126,000+ kms on the car.
>
Where do you live Cathie, that your new car warranty is only 5yrs/100,000Km?
That's our used car warranty in the States.
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> BECAUSE I had service done on the car by a local mechanic, the
> dealership was unable to "confirm" (even with my receipts) that I
> had performed maintenance according to my service requirements.
> Again, they would not recommend fixing the car (apparently it would be
> over $3,000.00) they suggested I purchase a new one and offered me
> some finance options.
Check your owner's manual. Here in the states, you are not required to use
a dealer to maintain your car and your receipts should have sufficed as
proof (or confirmation) of your maintenance. Make sure you are not getting
jerked around by the dealer. If your owner's manual reads like ours in the
states, then this dealer is indeed jerking you around and you should not
even consider buying a car from them. Dishonest is dishonest.
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2008 9:39 pm
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Since the problem goes away when the differential clutch is unplugged, we
have indeed verified it has something to do with the 4wd system.
In the 3.5, the 4wd is electronically controlled by a separate 4wd
computer.
First, I'd match the tire sizes carefully and see if the problem remains.
I doubt it, but it is possible it's nothing more than the tires.
If matching tire sizes doesn't work, then it's very important to determine
why the 4wd is engaging. It's pretty much a certainty that it isn't in the
differential since unplugging the clutch makes the problem go away. If it
were a mechanical problem in the differential, it'd still be there even
when unplugged. So, the system's data needs to be monitored with a scan
tool, and the wiring for the clutch needs to be checked for shorts.
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