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2003 Hyundai Santa Fe Vibration-- UPDATE
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dmr02d
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Jan 18, 2010, 12:50 PM
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2003 Hyundai Santa Fe Vibration-- UPDATE
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Good afternoon -- in short, I need all the help I can get:
Year of vehicle: 2003
Make of vehicle: Hyundai
Model of vehicle: Santa Fe LX, All wheel drive
Engine size: 3.5L
Mileage: 95000K
Problem: Car shakes from 30 to 45 mph; vibration increases on acceleration; vibration eases upon release of gas; little to no vibration from 0 to 30; moderate but little vibration from 45+. No vibration or jerking upon braking.
In the past 2 weeks, the tires have all been re-balanced, the ball joints replaced, tie rod replaced, and new front end. This is a very sudden issue and the car never vibrated between 30 to 45 mph but before a 20 hour road trip we had.
Update: I got back from the dealership. They said the issue was 2 things -- 1) axle boot is "split" and both axles need to be replaced and 2) the engine is misfiring because of failed spark plugs. Then he quoted me over $2000 for the work.
(This post was edited by dmr02d on Jan 18, 2010, 4:41 PM)
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Sidom
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Jan 18, 2010, 1:24 PM
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You may want to take a look at the axles. The speeds are about right for a bad inner joint. Usuallly a bad axle will only vibrate under acceleration though, when you let off the vibration will go away or be greatly reduced, but definitely want to check it out........
Sidenote......just noticed the part in your post about the easing off the gas...........Definitely want to have the axles checked out....
(This post was edited by Sidom on Jan 18, 2010, 1:26 PM)
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dmr02d
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Jan 18, 2010, 1:37 PM
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Thanks for the reply! The dealership just got back to me and told me that the spark plugs are bad and are causing a misfire... they also told me the axle boots are leaking and the axles need to be replaced ASAP. They quoted me $2000+ for the two repairs.
My mechanic I trust said for a full tune-up he'd charge $550. I'm thinking of having him do the axles and I will replace the plugs and wires myself. Sound crazy?
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Sidom
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Jan 18, 2010, 8:25 PM
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Well that could definitely do it to. I'm assuming if it was missing that bad the check engine light was on and you were getting some P030x codes. If it was real bad you may have got a P0171 & P0174, lean bank 1 & lean bank 2 as well.
No, not crazy at all. If this is something that is in your comfort zone then you can save yourself a few bucks.......
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Tom Greenleaf
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Jan 18, 2010, 10:35 PM
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Just a question for dmr:
What is being done for a $550 tune up? It's just me but the words should probably be eliminated as there isn't much to adjust or so called "tune" like a piano but more "periodic maintenance" - replacement of filters, plugs, inspect and replace other items as needed, as listed in owner's manual on a schedule of miles and or time. To me "tune-up" doesn't mean any oil changes - engine or trans etc.
Just wondering what you are getting for that much $$,
T
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dmr02d
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Jan 19, 2010, 9:16 AM
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Guys -- first of all, thank you for all of your help. Immensely helpful.
Tom -- the $550 tune-up is to replace the spark plugs, plug wires, and fuel filter. It seems like an awful lot and as is, I currently don't have the money to fix the car.
What's weird is that the check engine light NEVER came on and never HAS come on.... so it's odd to me that there would be misfires. I do agree, however, that the spark plugs are probably worn, since those have never been replaced on a 90K car (platinum plugs or not).
The "tune-up" requires taking off the intake manifold to get to the rear plugs... terrible design by Hyundai. Makes me wonder if I should do it or not...
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Tom Greenleaf
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Jan 19, 2010, 9:46 AM
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There are lots of things not so easy to get at making what should be simple very labor intensive so that explains the cost. Even so, sounds pricey but sacrificing quality parts and work is no bargain either. Retired - don't have a labor guide that would have said the expected time to do that stuff. I say it's not a waste if you plan on keeping it at the miles.
State by state here rules are different. Have a brother who lived in RI with one of these - just 2 WD and in that state they mandated to keep their then 100k drivetrain warranty that at 90K it must be done and at a dealer only! Not so here (Massachusetts) you can go anywhere you wish but Hyundai wants their parts used. He was quoted $1,300 to buy 10k more warranty. Don't think he did it as it was all just done 30k earlier and just bought a new vehicle. Asked me then found out I couldn't do that service for him!
Labor rates vary wildly too by location. One dealer near me just upped to $110/hr.! The dealer gets 60% of that if you didn't know!
However for a legal NEW place to work cost a King's Ransom so it has to be passed along. Thanks for letting me know what it entailed as I didn't know!
T
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