Own a 2004 Sante Fe, and the lhs rear seat base won't release/lift up, is there a simple fix?

SOURCE: Ho to replace serpentine belt. cant find anything

There probably won't be any adjustments. Serpentine Belts have be used for 25 or 26 years to my memory ,and have spring loaded tensioners to keep belt tight. So I quess your new to the car world. You release the tension with a long 1/2" Drive ratchet or tool specific for belt replacement. If you need to buy any tools you don't have, your better off leaving it to the pros

PAUL MC G

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• Posted on Nov 04, 2009

SOURCE: how to replace crankshaft sensor on 2004 sante fe

Insufficient information. There are three different engines installed in the 2004 Santa Fe. Each one is different.

SOURCE: I have an 07 Sante Fe and it eats the rear tires

Toe will chew up your tires much quicker than camber will

SOURCE: 2004 sante fe coolant leak on top of trans housing

There is a metal coolant crossover tube with 5 gaskets 2 hoses and a thermostat above the transaxle anyone or all of these could be leaking

PAUL MC G

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• Posted on Feb 16, 2011

SOURCE: Check engine light comes on for 2004 Hyundai Sante

First of all, why was the O2 snsr replaced?... Check Engine light? What DTC (diagnostic trouble code) did you find stored in the ECU (Engine Control Unit)? The drivability you seem to be describing can have multiple causes -- faulty sensors, malfunctioning computer, clogged catalytic converter, leaky injectors, vacuum leaks, etc.

Ok... this is gonna take some time. The 04 Santa Fe came with 3 (three) different/possible engines -- the 4 Cylinder 2.4 lit, the 2.7 V6, and the 3.5 V6. Only the 2.4 (4 cyl) and the 3.5 V6 are equipped with EGR. The 2.7 does NOT have EGR. To answer part of your question, the EGR system on the 4 Cyl is known to develop restriction(s) in the EGR port (from the # 4 cylinder exhaust port to the EGR valve at the intake manifold). This port travels through the head (front to rear, i.e., Left to Right when viewing the engine from the transmission end). This port cannot be seen at the # 4 cylinder exhaust port unless you remove the exhaust manifold.

It would be very helpful if you could provide more detailed/specific information regarding the drivability issue & what/which codes were found related to the Check Engine light.

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