How does Hyundai Santa Fe AWD work?
Santa Fe I 3.5V6 2002-2009… The system uses electronic sensors and microcomputer controls to sense slippage in a vehicle’s front wheels and automatically transfers power to the rear wheels. Then, when the front wheels are no longer slipping, the system reduces or eliminates power to the rear wheels.
What to do about a Hyundai Santa Fe transfer case?
We later discovered a repair / modification kit was issued by Hyundai to correct the problem – purchased at western auto – Hyundai service manager claimed he had no knowledge of the item until we showed it to him in a brand new unopened box.
Are there any problems with the Hyundai Santa Fe?
Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Hyundai Santa Fe based on all problems reported for the Santa Fe. Transfer case is failing at 61,000 mile, a lot of nose and vibration.
Why did my Santa Fe transfer case overheat?
Other 2nd opinions believe the auto switch in the Smart system failed and left it stuck in 4wheel dr hence overheating the transfer case. It should be covered under waranty for repairs (120,000 on power train/engine) they denied the waranty coverage, so it’s not repaired. Estimate is over $6,000.
What was the problem with the Santa Fe differential?
Rear differential failed. Made a left turn while driving under normal condition (enter the turn from a complete stop and accelerating to about 15 mph). A loud bang was heard in the rear of the vehicle, while in the turn, followed by a brief vibration.
We later discovered a repair / modification kit was issued by Hyundai to correct the problem – purchased at western auto – Hyundai service manager claimed he had no knowledge of the item until we showed it to him in a brand new unopened box.
Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Hyundai Santa Fe based on all problems reported for the Santa Fe. Transfer case is failing at 61,000 mile, a lot of nose and vibration.
Other 2nd opinions believe the auto switch in the Smart system failed and left it stuck in 4wheel dr hence overheating the transfer case. It should be covered under waranty for repairs (120,000 on power train/engine) they denied the waranty coverage, so it’s not repaired. Estimate is over $6,000.
What kind of gearbox does Hyundai Santa Fe have?
175-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD Front differential blew only a few months after the rear differential had gone. Hyundai refused to carry out repaire under warranty so had to seek legal help. Eventually they agreed so long as I replaced all four tyres although two where new