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2008 Hyundai Santa Fe Repair Question


Topics covered: Sensor, Map sensor , Transmission.
Mileage: 63,000 miles.

Asked on October 14, 2012

Only goes in 1st and fourth gear sometimes when i start it then usually doesnt again when i take off from next stop

Replied on October 15, 2012

If the code is there, it means the problem is with the circuit but it also can mean a transmission internal fault but we usually start with the basics and easy part.

Why were the sensors replaced? Was there any previous codes prior to this?

Tiny Answered by KHLow2008 (expert)
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Replied on October 15, 2012

Those codes came up and dealer decided they needed to be replaced about two weeks before they said I had a misfire and they took care of that

Tiny Response from squril
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Replied on October 15, 2012

My suggestion is to recheck the connectors for the sensors and wiring thereabouts.

Is the MAP sensor code still present?

Tiny Answered by KHLow2008 (expert)
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Replied on October 15, 2012

checked map sensor code went away , was able to check wires felt and looked together and secure , any other suggestions what it could be

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Replied on October 15, 2012

If the code comes back after driving, you would need to perform diagnosis such as checking the wires for continiuty to PCM. Ensure the sensor is correct.

Tiny Answered by KHLow2008 (expert)
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Replied on October 15, 2012

Any chance the car is not reset right and the old habits are there from before the new installations or not possible

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Replied on October 15, 2012

When a problem occurs, erasing the trouble codes would work. When vehicle is running again, the codes would come back if the trouble is still there. Did you erase the previous codes and retest?

Tiny Answered by KHLow2008 (expert)
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Replied on October 15, 2012

yes ,and we drove it for about a half hour light came back on do you think I need to take it to a tech and have him go over the wiring 2 the speed output sensor

Tiny Response from squril
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Replied on October 15, 2012

Yes, you should.

Tiny Answered by KHLow2008 (expert)
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Replied on October 15, 2012

If nothing is found do you think it must be an internal transmission fault ? If so is that a big project and real expensive any idea of ballpark cost would be appreciated

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