This is my mum's car and has been bullet proof. Until today... It lost all it's gears except 4th (it's a 5spd manual)
The car managed to get home (50km trip) using only 4th gear... Turns out the gear selector cable has snapped. Reverse seems to be ok... Any idea how hard this will be change?
Riding with the inlaw on the way home this happened....
It feels good knowing from 7 miles on the odometer till now - I've serviced this vehicle from day one when this rolled up into the driveway 8 years ago.
No issues, just proactive routine maintenance and it rides like day one.
So my wife calls me at work today to tell me her ESC off light came on. I asked if she hit the ESC button which she couldn't find so I told her I would take a look at it when I get home. An hour later she calls to tell me her CEL came on. I thought, hmm this is odd, but assumed the CEL had to do with something regarding emissions or a loose gas cap. She said the car was driving fine so I told her again that I would take a look at it when I got home and have the codes read. So after dinner, I take her car to O'Reilly's to have the codes read for free. It was throwing codes P0504 and P0571 which both deal with a faulty brake lamp sensor. I ask the guy to go to the back of the van and tell me if the brake lights are on. After hitting my brakes a couple times he tells me that there is nothing. So he goes in to check and they don't have the brake lamp sensor in stock, but another store close by has it in. He calls the store and makes sure they actually have it on hand (which they did), so I get that, a new engine air filter and a cabin air filter. I think to myself, well at least one of the three is going to be easy!
So I drop the van off at home and let my wife know what's going on and then run over to the other store. I get back around 9 and get to work. I locate the sensor and unscrew the nut and think to myself, well this isn't too bad. It was tight, but I was able to access the sensor just fine. So then I try to pull the sensor out and can't. I try everything possible, but there is a metal bar behind the sensor which was preventing me from removing it. After much debate and struggle, I end up taking the dash apart and removing everything I can so I can get much better access to the sensor. The metal bar is still there and I can see it is welded to the car so I wasn't going to be removing that. Now I'm starting to get annoyed! Well after much aggravation and scraped up hands I finally am able to bend the bar just enough to pull the sensor out. DAMN was that hard to get out though. Thankfully, the new one, while it was still difficult, was much easier getting back in. I tighten the sensor up, and put the car all back together. The good news is I only ended up with one extra screw once the car was reassembled.
So what I learned tonight is that if the stop lamp switch ever goes bad again on that car, I am having her take it to a shop to replace! I also knocked out the easy project (engine air filter) but decided the cabin air filter would wait for another day. Maybe I was doing something wrong, but somehow I am not surprised that it was such a PITA to replace. Something as simple as replacing a turn signal bulb requires removing the radiator cover (and about 20 of those plastic snap screw things), unscrewing the light and removing the entire housing just so I can replace the turn signal bulb.
Just some work for a car dealership. They brought in a 2003 Tiburon GT 6-speed with 105k miles. It had a messed up door and quarter panel, also some peeling clearcoat. It could have used a full paint job, but they only wanted me to fix the worst places to keep the cost down. I painted the entire left side, front + rear bumper covers, both side mirrors, and the spoiler.
My camera battery died so the "after pics" are low quality cell phone pics
"Representing an evolution of Hyundai's 'Fluidic Sculpture' design philosophy, the rear-wheel drive sports coupe concept balances high performance with a sophisticated image." The concept was unveiled at the 2013 Seoul Motor Show.
The HND-9 is the ninth concept model developed by the Hyundai Motor Group's R&D Center in Namyang, Korea. Based on a modern reinterpretation of an elegant, classic premium sports coupe, sophisticated details in every design element of the car reinforce a premium look. The vehicle, with its dramatic, long hood and wheelbase, has an overall length of 4,695mm, width of 1,890mm and height of 1,340mm with a 2,860mm wheelbase.
Equipped with 3.3-liter turbo GDi engine and 8-speed auto transmission, HND-9 delivers a maximum output of 370ps, while its exterior design exudes a befitting image of the powerful performance.
Fluidic yet sleek character lines that stretch from headlamp to trunk, voluminous, powerful car body and a striking, wide hexagonal-shaped radiator grille enhance the vehicle's high performance image.
Moreover, butterfly doors, sculptural rear combination lamps, and dual tailpipes placed on both sides, give the car a sleek, futuristic look. Twenty-two inch alloy wheels – mixed with carbon materials - also contribute to great styling, while lowering its weight.
If the name Hyundai evokes an image of low-cost econoboxes, you may want to check out the Korean carmaker’s nearest showroom. Prepare to be surprised.
At next week’s New York Auto Show, Hyundai will spotlight the 2014 Equus, the mid-cycle update of its premium-luxury sedan. The sedan will compete with high-end makes, such as the Mercedes-Benz S-Class and BMW 7-Series.
Although you can buy a basic Hyundai Accent for $15,000, a fully-equipped Equus will nudge you over the $70,000 mark.
Don’t expect much of a discount at the dealer. The average Hyundai went out the door with givebacks around $1,420, according to data gathered by TrueCar.com, a lower figure than any other major manufacturer but Honda.
The good news for Hyundai is that it broke its all-time sales record last year, and did it again in January and February. The bad news is that it is losing market share because it can’t keep up with the pace of the U.S. automotive recovery.
“We just can’t build anymore,” Hyundai Motor America CEO John Krafcik said in San Diego, where he was presiding over the first media drive of the new 3-row 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe crossover-utility vehicle. “We’re just out of production capacity.”
In recent months, Hyundai dealers have had to get by with about half the 60- to 65-days of inventory considered normal in the automotive business.
(“A tough problem to have,” smirks analyst Joe Phillippi of AutoTrends Consulting.)
This has allowed Hyundai to trim its incentives and allowed dealers to prey on a “scarcity value” to fend off the bargain shoppers of Hyundai’s past. The average transaction price – the actual figure the typical customer paid after working in discounts and options – jumped by 5 percent, year-over-year, to $22,549 in February, according to TrueCar.
The "butterfly doors" distinguish the HND-9 sports coupe from other recent Hyundai concepts.
Phillippi and other analysts say they’re surprised by Hyundai’s success. It’s been just four months since the maker – and its Korean sibling Kia -- acknowledged the two brands fudged test results and would have to restate the fuel economy numbers on 13 different models, some by six miles per gallon.
Since then, the Korean makers have settled a lawsuit and agreed to provide substantial reimbursement to the 900,000 owners affected.
Hyundai’s transition from a fire sale brand has required a shift in focus that began by targeting once-endemic quality problems and backing that up with an industry-leading, 10-year warranty program. The maker has steadily gained ground in a variety of third-party measures, notably the quality and customer service surveys by J.D. Power and Associates. The current version of the Equus outscored Lexus, the overall top brand in Power’s latest Customer Service Index.
That has Hyundai management confident they can continue to expand their presence in the luxury market. The maker will show off what it describes as a “luxury sports coupe concept,” the HND-9, at the Seoul Motor Show next week. While the unusual “butterfly doors” are likely a show gimmick, industry observers expect the HND-9 is a clear hint of new products to come.
That gets back to the question of where to build the cars. Hyundai has added a third shift at its Alabama factory Alabama and it has crossovers rolling out of the Kia plant in Georgia.
While Krafcik says there are “no plans, yet,” for adding more capacity in the U.S., analysts like Phillippi stress that could change quickly. The Koreans appear to be using the moment as an opportunity to decide whether to expand, and few would be surprised if an announcement didn’t come sometime this year.
But Hyundai has learned from watching competitors’ mistakes, especially when it comes to overstocking. The goal, Krafcik says, is to follow the strategy of the most successful luxury brands, and “always be one car short of demand.”
Hey guys! I might find my way into another Hyundai sometime later this year. I've been looking into getting a hybrid (not Hyundai's), but found out that I had to drop too many of my requirements (light towing is one of them) for savings of maybe 1000 to 1500 a year in gas. I've had a look at the new RAV4, said yuck! when I saw it in person, I find the Mazda CUV on the small side (and they have TPMS which I'll avoid as long as I can), I like the look and size of the Chevy Equinox, but it's getting to the end of its life and most reviewers hate it with a passion. I find the new Santa Fe more and more attractive as a package (I'd get a basic FWD w/2.4 engine). It sucks that most online reviews are for the top-of-the-line 2.0T engine....
I figure I might give the Equinox a test drive; if I don't hate it, I'm in a position to get a fairly good deal late in the year (unused GM points available, plus it probably doesn't sell as well as the Santa Fe). Otherwise, the Santa Fe might be the one; I haven't driven any of the two yet, as I'm not ready to make a move yet. No payments is a good place to be right now...
So I have a question: is the 2.4L Theta II GDI chain driven or belt driven for timing? I'm pretty sure it's a chain, but....
Hyundai's 2014 Equus/Centennial flagship gets an early video preview ahead of its debut at the 2013 New York auto show. by Antuan Goodwin March 12, 2013 2:10 PM PDT
Hyundai Centennial aka the 2014 Equus (Credit: Hyundai)
Details and a pair of computer-animated videos of the upcoming 2014 Hyundai Equus (known in some world markets and referred to in the videos as the Centennial) have found their way onto the Web ahead of the Korean flagship's debut a the 2013 New York auto show later this month.
The 2014 Equus features a visual refresh that, with its reshaped front end, gently whispers "Mercedes-Benz S-Class," thanks to more wedge-shaped headlamps that are now available with full-LED adaptive front lighting. The Equus' profile is largely unchanged, as is often the case with a mid-cycle facelift. Around back, new LED rear lighting and a bit of resculpting separate this new Equus from previous models.
Under the hood, the Equus will continue to be offered in 3.8-liter or 5.0-liter V-8 flavors. The 3.8 Lambda engine outputs the same 329 horsepower as the current model, while the 5.0 Tau is quoted at a converted 417 horsepower in the video. Presumably, the U.S. model will output the same 429 horsepower as the current model when the Equus reaches North American shores. Hyundai's electronic adaptive suspension will also make a return appearance.
In the cabin, the analog instrument cluster gets replaced by an LCD unit displaying digital representations of analog gauges -- welcome to the future. The only benefit demonstrated by these virtual gauges in the video is the ability to change color depending on the driving mode (Normal, Snow, or Sport) chosen. An enlarged 9.2-inch color LCD joins the digital instrument cluster and tops the center stack, serving as the main hub for the Equus' infotainment system. This system is presumably touch sensitive, but can also be controlled by a physical controller similar to the one we saw in the Genesis Sedan.
Check out the videos above and below to see the 2014 Equus/Centennial in motion, and for a quick run-down of the new and returning features.
Ok I am hoping that the Hyundai dealer can finally figure this out but I am throwing this on here to see if any of the guru's here can help. My wife has a 2002 Santa Fe which due to current living situations is impossible for us to consider replacing. In the past year the car has repeatedly been back to a mechanic because it stumble's almost like a miss fire. After each diagnosis and subsequent repair the car has ran fine for any where from 2 weeks (longest) to less than a day after coming from the shop. We have in the past year replaced the MAF, all 4 catalytic converters, all 4 oxygen sensors, plug wires, plugs, coil packs, battery, alternator and probably not related a power steering pump and hoses. During this entire process the engine has not tripped a CEL or thrown any OBD codes. It is currently being looked at (I am told) by one of only 5 Hyundai master mechanics in the state of FL and it has had him perplexed for 3 days now. It is a 2.7 V-6 GLS 2WD model. Any thoughts are appreciated. This engine was also a warranty replacement when the original failed at 84,000 miles. I am assuming the ECU would have been re-flashed at that point?
32 months and 56k miles into this vehicle and I had to have warranty work done. I had the TPMS error light come on (not the squishy tire one) indicating some kind of error. Turns out it was a failed wheel sensor. Outside of a flat and replacing the battery, I'm pretty impressed with how she is holding up.
I had some of the 60k mile service list done while they had it and found it needed brakes in the rear. The fronts have 15% left.
They gave me a loaner that was the new / current body style & it made me appreciate what I have even more. It had 30k miles on it and the road noise seemed much louder than mine. The interior was nice, but I just didn't like the steering and pedal feel.
There was a rubberish grey texture on the lower corners of the wheel where the it was peeling to reveal the plastic underneath. Has anybody else with the newer Hyundai interiors noticed that yet?
Hyundai unveiled a good-looking new design for its Santa Fe mid-size crossover at the New York Auto Show today that offers a new turbo engineoptions and has a new long-wheelbase model that offers a third row for the first time. The crossover, which goes on sale this summer, gets a less-swoopy version of the brand's "fluidic sculpture" design theme. It's about the size of the current model but has shed a few pounds.
Three models now will be offered: Santa Fe Sport (the base 2-row, 5-passenger) , Santa Fe Sport 2.0T (the turbo) and the long-wheelbase 7-passenger family hauler Santa Fe. As with Sonata, Hyundai has dropped the V6 option for the regular Santa Fe in favor of a direct-injection four with higher fuel economy. The six will be standard for the stretched Santa Fe.
The base engine will be Hyundai's GDI "theta" 2.4-liter four, rated at 190 horsepower and getting an estimated 33 mpg highway with front-wheel drive. The 2.0T model gets 2-liter turbo rated 264 hp and getting an estimate 31 mpg highway. The stretch model V6 is 3.3-liter, 290 hp. All are mated to six-speed automatics and offer front- or all-wheel drive.
Upscale features offered include a panoramic sunroof and heated front and rear seats and steering wheel. The longer family model will offer a blind spot detection safety system. A new navi and entertainment system will offer an 8-inch touchscreen.
As if Hyundai weren't doing enough sport-utility business with its Santa Fe, now it rolls out the 2005 Tucson SUV, based on a modified version of the company's Elantra small-car platform.
Tucson is meant to compete with Toyota's even smaller RAV4 and Honda's CR-V, which is similar in size and price. Tucson offers a V-6 engine that neither of those do, plus a remarkable array of standard features and enough rear-seat room to be adult-friendly, though at the expense of cargo space.
Hyundai begins manufacturing vehicles in the USA in March at its new $1.1 billion factory in Montgomery, Ala. First off is a redesigned Sonata sedan, about 2 inches bigger in each direction than the current model. It's to be at dealers in April as a 2006 model.
A bigger Santa Fe SUV based on the new Sonata underpinnings goes into production at the Alabama plant early next year. It should be on sale in the first quarter of '06, likely as an early '07 model, Hyundai says.
That redesigned Santa Fe will be enough bigger than the current one for three rows of seats. Its larger size and additional seating will separate it from Tucson, which will stand alone as the small Hyundai SUV.
Tucson's standard hardware includes premium items such as anti-skid and traction controls, side-impact and side-curtain air bags and power-almost-everything.
The Tucson test vehicle was a four-wheel-drive, midlevel GLS with most options, priced at $21,584. It arrived in time for last weekend's big snowstorm.
The snow showed that Tucson's four-wheel drive system is good but not great. In challenging situations, it works best if you shut off the so-called ESP — Hyundai's and many others' abbreviation for anti-skid and traction controls. Typical of traction nannies, the Hyundai system kicks in pretty aggressively when the wheels spin, reducing forward progress.
Starting uphill from a standstill with a heavy throttle foot, Tucson and its ilk will lunge a short distance, shut down almost completely, snap back on and lunge, shut down, lunge and so on as the system swings wildly between nearly halting the vehicle to get the wheels to stop spinning and unleashing full power once they do.
But punch the "ESP off" button on the dashboard and the same uphill start results in solid forward movement, with a little sideways sluing that's easy to control. The 4x4 system hunts for the wheels with the best traction and sends power to them. It's not trying to stop the wheels from spinning.
Tucson also has a "4WD lock" button that sends half the power to each end, regardless of how much any of the wheels spin. In that mode, and with ESP off, Tucson whipped some pretty serious drifts and ruts. But locking the 4x4 system makes the steering balky in tight turns.
You have to unlock it before parking, as you do in any vehicle with part-time four-wheel drive, such as most pickups.
When driving moderately in light snow, leaving ESP on seemed to work best. It did its main job of keeping the vehicle from skidding much on slick turns, and it didn't hamper the 4x4 operation in undemanding circumstances.
The drift-bashing packed so much snow into the wheel wells that the little SUV began shuddering and shaking at highway speed. Ramming the snow away from the wheels with the business end of an ice scraper cured the problem, but it shows how little clearance there is around the Tucson's tires. Carry a stiff stick when it snows so you can clear out the wheel wells.
In the snow or on dry pavement, Tucson endears itself by responding promptly and directly to steering and braking inputs, feeling more like a solid, somewhat sporty sedan than an SUV.
Seats are quite comfortable, but in some positions the steering wheel rim blocks the driver's view of the speedometer's 55- to 85-mph range and the top of the fuel gauge. And whoever approved the upholstery pattern, which resembles barbed wire, probably ought to be in another line of work.
Though the inside is generally a nice place to be, there are details Hyundai could do better. Front floor mats, for instance, don't snap onto their hooks properly and slide forward into a bunched-up mess. That interferes with the foot pedals on the driver's side and exposes the carpet under the mats to winter's staining salt-and-slush muck.
A single 12-volt plug for the front seat is insufficient. There's another for the back and a third in the cargo area, but the front really needs two or three to handle today's common accessories.
The middle, rear safety belt is attached to the ceiling, where it's awkward to use. Belts built into the seats are more convenient, though that requires heavier, costlier seat construction.
The heater fan is annoyingly loud on the top setting.
The base, four-cylinder engine and the manual transmission weren't tested. The V-6 in the test car — and in most Tucsons sold — delivers fair scoot accompanied by a healthy growl.
The automatic transmission is a bit sloppy, though. It takes too long going from gear to gear, up- or down-shifting, especially when you slam the gas pedal to the floor demanding an urgent downshift for passing. The automatic's manual-shift mode is easy to use, which is some compensation.
Tucson is tempting, but competition's especially stiff: RAV4, CR-V, Jeep Liberty, Ford Escape, Nissan Frontier, Kia Sorento, Subaru Forester and Hyundai's own Santa Fe, to recite only some.
The Honda CR-V, perhaps most similar to Tucson, is priced within a few hundred dollars. Tucson has more power, which makes it more satisfying to drive and safer for high-speed merging and passing. And Tucson has what appears to be a superior 4x4 system. But the Honda's lower-power engine gets better fuel economy, and the CR-V is a little roomier.
The Tucson, surprisingly alluring behind the wheel, does nothing to make a shopper's choice easier.
Hyundai Tucson Facts
•What is it? Small, four-door, sport-utility vehicle available with front-wheel drive (FWD) or four-wheel drive (4x4). Manufactured in South Korea.
•What's the point? It lets Hyundai continue to field a small, entry-level SUV when Santa Fe gets bigger and pricier this fall.
•How soon? On sale since September.
•How much? Prices range from $18,094, including $595 destination charge, for base GL FWD with manual transmission, to $24,364 for LX 4x4 with automatic transmission and all factory options.
Expect discounts of only a few hundred dollars, according to online car-shopping services.
•How many? Hyundai forecasts 40,000 to 60,000 the first full year.
•Who'll buy? As likely to be women as men, probably college-educated and closing hard on age 30, Hyundai says.
•What's the drivetrain? GL has 2-liter, four-cylinder engine rated 140 horsepower at 6,000 rpm, 136 pounds-feet at 4,500 rpm; five-speed manual transmission; traction control.
GLS and LX have 2.7-liter V-6 rated 173 hp at 6,000, 178 lbs.-ft. at 4,000; four-speed automatic transmission with manual-shift mode; and traction control.
Four-wheel drive is full-time, automatic system that's normally in FWD, shifts up to 50% of power to rear wheels when fronts slip. Driver-selected lock mode splits power 50% to each end, regardless of traction.
•What's the safety gear? Anti-skid system; anti-lock brakes; normal bags and belts, plus front-seat-mounted, side-impact air bags; ceiling-mounted, side-curtain bags for front and back rows.
•What's the rest? Standard features on all models include air conditioning; power steering, brakes, windows, locks, mirrors; outside mirror defrosters; AM/FM/CD stereo; cruise control; tilt-adjustable steering column; P215/65R-16 tires on alloy wheels.
V-6 models add cassette player; leather steering wheel cover; fog lights; body cladding; P235/60R-16 tires.
•How big? Larger than a Toyota RAV4, a little smaller than a Ford Escape. Tucson is 170.3 inches long, 70.7 inches wide (72.1 inches with body cladding), 66.1 inches tall (68.1 inches with roof rack), on a 103.5-inch wheelbase. Hyundai lists 22.7 cubic feet behind the rear seat, 65.5 cubic feet when the seat's folded.
Weight ranges from 3,240 pounds to 3,548 pounds, depending on model. Rated to tow up to 2,000 pounds.
•How thirsty? Ratings range from 22 miles per gallon in town, 27 mpg on the highway for four-cylinder, five-speed manual front-wheel drive to 19/24 for V-6, automatic four-wheel drive. Regular fuel is specified. •Overall: Tight-feeling, good-handling, comfortable-riding, modestly priced weather-beater. Potent combo.
Well my wife took her car to Firestone to get an oil change before we hit the road tomorrow and they said that she should probably change her battery. Unfortunately we didn't have much choice as I didn't schedule an appointment until last night so I just had her take it there to get done. I have used them once before since moving down here and they did a fine job and didn't try to "sell" anything that wasn't needed. The car is a 2008 Hyundai Entourage. The battery tested at 380, whereas OEM is 660 amps. The car has 52k miles and we've owned it for just over 3 years. The car starts like a gem, so I would be inclined not to change it until it starts giving us problems, but the wifey is like I better not get stranded in winter. Since she does run the kids all over the place, I would rather be safe than sorry, especially as I do travel every now and then for work (and have a few trips coming up over the next 2-3 months). What are your thoughts?
So last month, my mom was able to buy a used car and rid herself of a piece of dung. She ended up getting a 2007 Tucson GLS with only a little over 17k miles. It has the 2.0L DOHC 4-cylinder with the 4 speed automatic. It did need a couple of things taken care of on it, including napkins in and around the cabin air filter (restricting a/c air flow), as well as a bent control arm, but it runs fine.
She took it on a trip to Oklahoma last weekend with 2 passengers and some cargo, and if she did the math correctly, she got approximately 26 MPG. The revised EPA ratings from 2008 on this vehicle are 19 City and 25 Highway. Not too shabby!
She gets a little under the City rating in normal driving, but she doesn't drive far and if she is picking up my nephew from school, she'll be waiting in the car with the engine idling. I've gone out and filled her gas tank for her and measured 17-18 MPG for those tanks.
Thank goodness these Tucsons are said to be very reliable.
I personally love the look of this car. It's just short of the genesis/equus.
When Garmin and TomTom navigation devices cost $199, why should in-dash navigation cost $1,500? Good question. Hyundai has supplied the only correct answer for 2012: It shouldn’t. Navigation is built into the price of the just-announced Hyundai Azera full-size sedan. Virtually all the cockpit tech you’d want is part of the base price: navigation, BlueLink telematics and Mayday assist, voice input, Bluetooth, USB jack, satellite and HD Radio, backup camera, and keyless entry. The only miss on the stardard-tech list is parking sonar. It’s part of the one Azera option, the technology package. The Azera costs $32,000 and that makes it the most tech-rich full-size sedan you can buy for that kind of money. Not many other cars south of the $50,000 price point have both front and rear heated seats, standard, either.
Driving home from work yesterday morning and saw a new Azera with dealer plates from PA. Beautiful car. The taillights go all the way across the trunk, the outside lights look like Jaguar taillights. The fluid design works nice, looks like a big brother of the Sonata. I was in traffic so couldn't get a pic or a long look at the front but the headlights seemed to have happen around the projectors.
My partner has a 07 Hyundai Getz and I wanted to change the CD player because the 2011 model has a unit with bluetooth and ipod connection.
So I found the perfect one on Ebay. It was from a 2011 Getz with only 219km on the clock (no typo, it was smashed by a salesman at a Hyundai dealership)
Anyway, it didnt come with the security code pin, so I called the guy that sold it to me and gave me the VIN number so Hyundai could look up the PIN by the car.... well so I thought...
Supposivily Hyundai doesnt record this information so if you loose your PIN number they have to pull your cd player out of you car and check the serial number to transpose the PIN...
All good and well, except... when you pull out the CD player the metal rail that the CD player sits in rips the serial number. (you need the last 4 digits) So now i've got a CD player has what looks like to be one missing digit from the serial number...
I'm dropping the CD player off to Hyundai tomorrow to see if they car work it out... worse comes to worse they give me 10 different security codes to try...
I would have bought one new if it wasn't priced at $950! I paid $120 for this one... and honestly think it isnt worth any more than 40 bux to make!
I honestly dont know why these thing need security codes. who on earth would knock one of these off???
Sorry about the long rant, just pissed at Hyundai that they don't keep this sort of information.
Today was project "get ready for fall/winter" for the Entourage. My list today included new rear brakes w/ new rotors and new rear shocks. I'm at 55k and all of them were worn out.
New rotors and parking brake service? Check! New rear shocks? Check! Drives and handles much better! New rear pads? mmm... not so much.
Here is what happened. I followed all of the directions from HMA service- great! Now, I have done brakes before, but always front- these were my first for rear (ha ha!) Old pads came off just fine, new pads fit just fine.
Problem: How to compress the piston on the caliper? I tried -clamp (quick web search showed that was wrong- I stopped). I rented a caliper compressor tool from autozone, but none of the fittings fit the piston to make it turn clockwise. The sun was setting, I put the old pads back on with the new rotors for now- they still have a little life in them.
How do I acquire the "special tool" listed in HMA service? What are my alternatives to get these to compress? I really hate to go to the dealer or brake shop and pay them for a pad slap when I have done 90% of the service already.
JACKSON, MS (WLBT) - This is the car that has Hyundai looking for new manufacturing capacity. The Sonata, which competes with Toyota Camrys and Honda Accords, is selling so well that Hyundai cannot make enough of them in Montgomery.
It is the number three selling automobile in the U.S. Also, the Elantra, made in Montgomery is also selling well. So they have started searching around trying to find a place for a new facility.
The fact that Mississippi is being considered, sort of slipped out in a conversation we were having with Mississippi Development Authority Director Leland Speed Thursday.
When we asked him point blank if Hyundai might be coming to Mississippi, this was his response.
"I'm not at liberty to discuss that at this point," Speed said.
Speed did tell us a constitutional amendment being voted on in November in Mississippi, on rights of eminent domain, could kill another auto plant if it passes. So it is possible a third automobile manufacturer could be coming to Mississippi following Nissan and Toyota.
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