20 Most Recent 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe - Page 6 Questions & Answers

In general, vehicles with electric radiator fans use an electronic temperature control so the fans only run as fast as needed. The energy to drive the fans come from the fuel you burn, so this is supposed to improve fuel economy. The air conditioner load makes the engine run hotter, so the fans should come on then. Now, here is the real question: is the engine overheating at traffic light stops? Do you see an abnormal temperature rise on the dashboard gauge (assuming you have one)? If so, you may have a problem with the fan motor bearing, check for smooth and easy rotation of the fan when the engine is cold (it's dangerous to do so when the engine hot; the fan may come on even with the engine turned off). On the other hand, if the temperature indication is generally lower than it used to be, the temperature sensor may be going bad and is not calling for the fan to be on when it should be.

You don't have the option to use different sizes? Just goto the parts store or look at their site, but the main difference is you have to know if that vehicle is 2WD or 4WD to get the correct rotor!

Pull or push on the link that connects to the latch.

Electric and on the out side of the transmission.

My 2002 hyundai santa fe 2.7 fob will not open the doors or activate the alarm on both fobs, it has just stopped working, I have changed the battery and the led light on the fob lights up when pressed. any ideas?

It is either your Torque Converter... big bucks to repair of replace tranny, or the Torque Converter Solenoid... not so bad and in most cases a DIY job. You need to get a fault code reader on it to confirm my diagnosis. Today, they don't cost very much... $100 on special sales or on-line. Also get the Haynes Manual and validate the codes your obtain with the fault code reader with those listed in the table usually under Emission Controls. The key thing to remember is keep the area clean around the torque converter solenoid before you take the old old... I used Simple Green to clean it up to prevent road grim from falling in the holes. You also need to scrape the old gasket off. I used a thin metal spatula and safety razor blade. Some remnants fell into the holes and I used interconnected plastic straws to suck out the holes and tissue to catch any fluid before it had a possibility to get into my mouth. Good luck :)

In many vehicles, disconnecting the negative terminal on the battery for 10 minutes with work. Remember, the intent of an immobilizer is to prevent a car from being moved... it won't start. Disconnecting the battery does the same thing and resets the ECU which works with the starter circuit. In some models, put the key in the ignition switch to the ACC position will do the same thing... this lets the car's ECU know that whoever wants to move the car, has the key so it is probably not a theft attempt.

I would venture that it's your torque converter solenoid. I am fairly certain that is what it is. You will need to look at the Haynes manual or a schematic of your car's transmission to see what it takes to get to it. Most cars, it's a fairly straight-forward operation. Cleanliness is paramount with extra care taken when removing the old gasket. I used a new, fine blade metal spatula and safety razor blade to clean the surface off as new. If any small bits of gasket get into any holes, you will need to remove them. I interconnected several plastic straws and the sucked the broken pieces out. With a piece of tissue over the end of the straw to keep from getting ATF in my mouth. It works fine. You should get a fault code reader to confirm my diagnosis. They aren't costly now and then you can clear the fault codes after you replace the torque converter solenoid. Hopefully, it's NOT the Torque Converter itself. These are costly. Good luck :)

If it seems to lack power on takeoff, but does not idle rough, cough or splutter, or stall, I'd suspect your low gear shift solenoid has failed in the tranny. This causes the trans to be unable to find low gear. Get a readout of trouble codes as there should be one to assist in finding the cause.

Looks like it's the turn signal relay. It should be located on the drivers side under the dash to the left. Can't see any other way the left light would be steady. Hope this helps.

check to make sure airfilter is ok and maf sensor is clean. then check out tps ( throttle position sensor ), here are a few causes of a bad tps sensor--- transmission shift issues, bucking, jerking, idle surging, engine cutoff, hesitation on takeoff, surge while cruising down highway. if light on dash is on get it scanned to find problem code. most auto parts stores will do this for free. auto-zone etc. here are a few symtoms of a bad maf sensor-- surge, slip condition underload. the mass air flow sensor may be degraded or contaminated. stalling, misfiring, poor acceleration. ( a check engine light may not come on ). a lot of times just by cleaning maf sensor cures the problem. GOOD-LUCK!

Hello cckpalmer: My name is Roger and I can help you. The oil pressure switch is located on the left side of the motor. The left side is the drivers side. It should be 4 to 5 inches in back of the oil dipstick tube. See attached picture. Should you need further help please just ask. Please rate the answer. This way I know it was helpful. Thank You for using Fix Ya. Roger

If you replaced the brake switch at the foot pedal and it still doesn't work... both lights. Then you have a broken ground wire... both lamps feed from the same ground. If only one was working then you could suspect a live wire to just that lamp.

code p0711 refers to transmission fluid temperature (TFT) sensor--range/performance problem===causes--wiring TFT sensor code p0713 refers to TFT sensor --high input--===causes --wiring short to positive--TFT sensor---ECM/TCM. If you can get to the TFT sensor, Then you can do it your self

These types of issues are very hard to diagnose. Your dealer knows best. Hyundai's in general have poor resale value because of these types of problems as do other Korean made cars to include Chevy's made in the former Daiwoo factory. (You should have bought a Toyota.)

Well before you listen to all these people and do all kinds of crazy random replacements I'd suggest the very simple very easy solution of checking the fuse. If the fuse is bad it's a 3 dollar replacement. If that doesn't work I'd replace all the bulbs, more expensive but cheaper than the control switch. If that is bad it's also a fairly easy fix but a little more pricey.

Audio head 'INTERNAL' malfunction. Non repairable by Hyundai Service Center - solution is replace the radio.

Possible, but before I did that I would try to make sure the signal wire from tank to gage is "intact" not shorted to frame for some reason.