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This site will show you all the Tech info on the Santa Fe.
Link:
http://hmatraining.com/hmalegacy/HMA_2...Model/main.html

Here are two articles I found this summer while doing research on the 07 SantaFe AWD system. Very informative. I though it would be a nice addition to this forum.

"Hyundai's all-wheel drive system

By Jim Kerr

Hyundai has just introduced the 2007 Santa Fe and one of the features available on this mid-size SUV is all-wheel drive. It is a new system for...

Press Release June 11, 2007 from IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety)

Hyundai Santa Fe earns 2007 TOP SAFETY PICK award

ARLINGTON, VA — The 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe, a midsize SUV, meets the criteria to earn the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's TOP SAFETY PICK designation. The Santa Fe earned the top rating of good for front, side, and rear crash...

The number to the right of the vehicle is the overall score out of 1000

Small SUV Segment

1 Hyundai Santa Fe 885
2 Toyota FJ Cruiser 882
3 Jeep Wrangler 4-door 873
4 Honda CR-V 866
5 Hyundai Tucson 865
6 Saturn Vue 860
7 Toyota RAV4 859
7 Dodge Nitro 859
9 Kia...

I noticed that my dash clock was gaining time and took it into the dealer who replaced it. They stated they've never seen a clock do this, so I was their first. Has anyone else experienced a fast dash clock?

Apologies if this has been covered already but my forum search found nothing. I have an '08 Limited and I've noticed no door chime alert when I have the headlights or parking lights on and open the door.

As I've tested, if I open my door with the lights on, they'll go off so no warning chime is necessary. However if I still have the door open and turn the lights on with...

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"Hyundai announced changes for the Santa Fe as it prepares to introduce the 2009 model.
Most of the changes are minor and involve new options or standard features.
New features include an improved audio system with standard USB/iPod inputs, Power driver seats on the SE Touring Package.
The trailer prep package and roof rack cross rails...

Hey guys, just wanted to let you all know that I am going to be trading in my santa fe in for a genesis. I am going to return it stock. Therefore, I'm going to sell some of the mods I made, on ebay. I wanted to let all of you know first so that you're all aware and get first dibbs. Items that I wil be selling include The LED rear light set (that is on back order fom KAI.com). The Euro...

Hello everyone! I have a 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe and recently I came across some interesting Chinese devices designed especially for my SUV. The first one is the Witson W2-D772Y and the other one is the Waywell WD6001BG which as I understood from the information provided by the factory is basically the same. My question is whether someone knows something more about these products and can share...

Just wondering if anyone has tried to sleep overnight in the back of their Santa Fe.

We're not planning on doing it often, but there is a chance that we (wife and I) may need to do so in the coming weeks (just for one night) if we get stuck without a room.

We've got sleeping bags and a foam mattress that we can cut to fit the back. It'll be tight quarters but it...

It's hard for me to think about doing but next summer I'll be selling my baby to put towards a new '09 Santa Fe Limited AWD. But before I jump the gun, I wanted to feel the waters of the new generation Santa Fe for durability. I have noticed a few qualms on here but nothing major. In 95,000 miles, my 2004 has not once given me a lick of trouble. I really don't even know what my...

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I am planning to change my stock fog lights (27W) and upgrade them for HID ballasts (35W).

1- Is there enough room down there to tie up the ballasts securely?
2- Any...

After being on this forum for a couple months, I finally purchased my '08 Santa Fe Limited AWD. I absolutely love the CUV and all my "you got a hyundai??" friends had changed their minds about the company after taking a ride in it.

Being this is the first time I purchased a new car, I wanted to take care of it. I added the GE 10yr 100,000mile warranty that covers...

Hi my friends, i want to change the whole audio system of my Santa fe, but i don't know what is the size of the speakers that could fix in the space of the doors.....


according to onlinecarstereo.com the ideal size of the speakers is: 6 1/2",
but according to sonicelectronix.com and

I don't know if one of you guys tried it, but it looks like the rails only slide forward and stops at the sunroof. The only problem, I don't have a sunroof!!! It looks like these little "cosmetic" plastic inside the rails in the front could be remove easely... What is your opinion on removing them to extend the working area ( to put a canoe on top for instance ) ...

K, I have the Limited with the auto climate control. I read the manual last night (again)
I'd just like to have fresh air blowing into the cabin when it's cool outside.
I'll turn auto to off and turn on the fan.. the inside and outside temp is still displayed. I'd like to be sure the A/C isn't coming on. Can anyone point me in the right direction?

I was wondering if napa or schucks carries the filters yet, or if we need to go to the dealer.
Also, one would assume that the crush washer(for the oil plug) would come with the filter kit, as it does with BMW ect.

I was looking over at a posted link and found a set of Interior LED set for the Santa FE ( 07 and over).

They seem pretty cool and not too expensive. Its 99 dollars with shipping and handling and it includes 2 map lights, middle light and, rear light.
(i emailed them they said they do express delivery for an additional 25 dollars)




What you guys think...

In late 2005 I started conducting my own reliability research. I'm reporting absolute stats like "times in the shop" that will make the differences between cars much clearer. Relative ratings obscure too much--how large is the difference between "better than average" and "worse than average"? I’ll also be updating results four times a year, so there will be...

SO I hear the engine tick/slight knock a bit when it's cold and it starts.. I can deal with that, but has anyone noticed a constant ticking in the motor after it's warm?
I popped the hood with the engine running.. 3.3 v6, and sure there is belt noise, but I've never had a new vehicle giving me ticking sounds like this.. not sure what it is.

Never owning a Hyundai...

Has anyone any ideas on how to remove gunk that is in my windshield washer reservoir without going to all the trouble of removing the fender or whatever is involved? I'm thinking something like mild Draino.

Its a 2007 Limited.

Front windshield gets no liquid at all. Rear windshield gets a small burst then nothing.

Thanks in advance,

Jim

coming up to 48K service, $299 ouch, plus $89 for alignment, plus $ for trans flush (forget) amount. IS all this necc now? who here has gotten this service done recently? comments?

Want to change my oil and filter on my 2008 Santa Fe. How do I access the oil filter?...from top or underneath? Can't see much from underneath with the splash guard. It's so much easier on my '02 SF! Suggestions?

Hi folks,

I wonder if any of you can advise? I have a late 2006 Santa Fe (2007 model). It's a great car but I have one niggle that Hyundai seem loathe to help me with. Cruise Control cuts out on its own in particular circumstances. It's been in to the service centre six times and I'm now told that Hyundai UK say "that's the way it should be." Is it me, or am I...

We just received a letter from Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. informing us that the 2007 and 2008 model year Santa Fe vehicles, produced beginning April 19, 2006 through May 29, 2008, and equipped with P235/60R18 tires fail to conform to Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard , Tire Selection and Rims.

The black Certification Label affixed to the driver's side center pillar, visible when...

As much as we like our 2007 Santa Fe I'm starting to think we got a lemon. We've been plagued with intermittent electrical problems.

1 - The outside temperature guage went crazy. Repaired under waranty

2- Power door lock on driver's side works only 50% of the time when using the switch on the arm rest (works fine with key fob). Four trips to the dealership so far,...

Hi

Need to feed a single wire from the pedal area, through the bulkhead and into the engine bay. Found a large rubber grommet above the brake servo feeding wiring loom through. Tried feeding cable feeder through here but can't get through to pedal area. Any suggestions?

Hi Everyone,

I am considering purchasing my first Hyundai. I have two young children and we need more room than the current car can provide. We have our eye on a 2007 or 2008 Santa Fe. Could you current owners give me some feedback on the Santa Fe? One question I do have is should we get a FWD or AWD? We need to make the right decision here. We like the Santa Fe and the Kia...

Has anyone been able to download a circuit diagram for the standard 2008 Santa Fe stereo with XM satellite (non Infinity)? The Hyundai WebTech service is unavailable to mac users. http://hmaservice.com/

I am in the process of receiving my new 08 white 3.3 GLS Santa Fe here in Ontario, Canada. My question is how long is reasonable to have to wait for your vehicle to come into the dealer. So that I may take delivery. So far it has been a week and a half. Called the dealer and said it could be another week or two!!!!!
Is this typical for Hyundai. I have bought...

I have to say I really enjoy driving the SF. It has just over 1200kms on it now, about 800 more than I thought it would, but I had to do 2 trips out of town for sudden family stuff.

A couple of things I've noticed that will have it being returned to the dealership...

Condensation/moisture inside the lens of the rear brake light in the the spoiler on the hatch.

Wish I had a way to order them, look at how hot they are......

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Well, I was using the ashtray as a coin container. Now - of course - a coin has slipped back behind the ashtray drawer mechanism somehow and is busy rattling about on bumpy roads and generally driving me to distraction.

The ashtray insert is easy enough to remove, but how do I remove the entire assembly to get at that ##!$! coin????

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New Here, Send some pictures on my Nerf Bar.

I brought it from parts-suv.com.

does anyone know what the best product is to clean the cloth seats on the 07 Santa Fe? I'm just not sure due to the type of cloth.

Can I get some input on having fender flares on the 08 SF please? Do they give the fender edges (paint) good protection or are they useless overpriced plastic piecs that trap dirt and salt behind them.

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Can this TPMS light problem be fixed? I ask because it seems from reading on the net that it has been ongoing for at least the past few Hyundai model years.

We just bought a 2008 Santa Fe Limited w 18" wheels. It only has 350 miles on the OD and 50 of those have been put on by the service department. In less than two weeks they have checked it, and reset the computer twice....

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I was curious to see how much driving you are all doing on your 2007 Santa Fe. I figured I'd be driving a lot, but with my new job and all I'm actually driving a lot less in general.

So let's see who drives the daylights out of their car and who barely touches them. Post the date you bought your Santa Fe and the current mileage.

Purchase Date: Dec. 2006

Hello there !

Does someone know how to change the OEM santa fe grill?
I wanna replace it by a sport's one. Is it difficult?
Please share your experience.

thank you

I have a 2008 Sante Fe with the towing packing. I know there are wires near the driver's side tire well. Should I have gotten the wiring connection to connect these wires to the trailer wires with the towing package, or do I have to purchase this connection separately?

Anyone have any thoughts on where to purchase it, other than the dealer that isn't open on weekends and is...

Hi, I have a 2008 Santa Fe SE that I really love. I love everything about it except for the way they have set up their 12v outlets. No key No power. I can't leave my cell phone in the car overnight to charge up. Are they worried that I will run down the battery? I am thinking of consulting an automotive electrician to see if I can get my lighter and power ports to run right off the...

Hi all. I am a new 07 SF GLS owner and am loving it so far! However, my wife has just asked me if we can tow a small trailer (i.e. U-Haul) from Iowa to Minneapolis. I know we don't have the towing package etc. Is there a way to have a hitch and wiring installed aftermarket that won't cost a ton? I expressed my doubts to her but I don't know a whole heck of a lot so I figured I...

Wondering if you can help me out. First time I've had a sunroof on a car so not sure if this is normal or not. I notice when I open the sunroof all the way(usually travelling at approx 50km/hr or more) I sometimes get this clapping noise like the glass is banging against something. If I close the sunroof an inch or 2 it's fine. Can anyone help me out with this?

Thanks In Advance

Hi all,

I am thinking of getting the thule 695 or 696 Xpedition roof basket for my santa fe. Anyone has experience with either one? Will really appreciate feedback. thanks.

Hello

Did someone ever install any fuel gas saver system in his santa Fe ?
What about the famous TORNADO FUEL GAS SAVER ? is it worth?
Thanks for your replies

Hi all,

Just wanted to check in. After a pile of research including Consumer Reports and Automobile Protection Association in Canada (which got me 500.00 over invoice), my wife and I are off to do the paperwork of a new 2008 Limited 5 pass SF.

It was great to browse the forums and see all of the issues and resolutions with the vehicle. This is my first non-honda since...