Transmission

Tiny
STEPH740
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  • 2001 HYUNDAI SANTA FE
  • 6 CYL
  • AWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 140,000 MILES
The other day I was driving to the store and it was like I had bumped the car into neutral, the car will not go forward or reverse, it seems like it is stuck in neutral. There has been no previous transmission issues fluid is checked regularly. Does not matter what gear the car is in nothing works. I have already replaced fluid, and transmission range sensor nobody seems to know what the problem is please help
Wednesday, November 19th, 2014 AT 11:00 AM

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Tiny
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Have you scanned the computer for trans trouble codes?
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Wednesday, November 19th, 2014 AT 11:29 AM
Tiny
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I have the same problem on my 2002 2.7L V6 Santa Fe. After starting up the vehicle, it can run for a few kilometer but with some noise in the engine. Then, the car behaves like in neutral regardless which gear is in.
I will have to shut it off, then wait for a minute or so to re-start. After starting up, then it will run for a minute or so, then the problem returns.

Any luck in diagnostic?
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Tuesday, December 9th, 2014 AT 2:25 PM
Tiny
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Do you have any warning lights on? Have you confirmed that the trans fluid is full?
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Tuesday, December 9th, 2014 AT 7:22 PM
Tiny
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There is no warning light in the dash board. I checked the transmission fluid and it is full. There is no burning smell on the fluid.
I sent this car to the dealership to flush and replace the transmission fluid earlier. The new transmission fluid has only run for about 50,000 km. My Santa Fe just passed 200 k km and I follow the recommended maintenance schedule.
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Wednesday, December 10th, 2014 AT 9:53 AM
Tiny
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Okay, check to make sure the linkage is properly attached and moving the trans shift levers. It it is, the next thing would be to check line pressure to make sure the pump is working and producing enough pressure to engage the transmission. Sounds like either an input shaft (Turbine) speed sensor or toque converter clutch solenoid
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Thursday, December 11th, 2014 AT 5:33 AM

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