2002 Sonata Transmission problems

Discussion in 'Hyundai Sonata' started by Dave, Oct 3, 2004.

  1. Dave

    Dave Guest

    I have a 2002 Sonata LX and have had transmission issues since day one.
    Erratic shifting from 2nd to 3rd mostly, but some times from 1st to 2nd.
    I've taken it to the deal repeatedly, but they can never duplicate the
    issue.
    The TCM was updated because of shifting problems reported in a tech
    bulletin, but this didn't resolve the issue.
    I now have 70,000 miles on the car and the transmission doesn't move in
    reverse or drive after the car sits overnight.
    The dealer was supposed to keep the car for a week, but instead called the
    first day and said that they wanted to change the fluid and if I had any
    problems after that I could bring it back in. Needles to say it's worse now
    then it
    was before and when the car does move the flair from 2nd to 3rd is very
    noticeable.
    It goes back to them on Monday, but I'm very skeptical as to them addressing
    the problem.

    Any advice?
     
    Dave, Oct 3, 2004
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  2. Dave

    hyundaitech Guest

    Wouldn't move at all in reverse and a fluid change was to address this
    issue? I hope the fluid was very low. Otherwise, this isn't likely to
    address the issue at all. Unless you have a fluid leak, it sounds like
    your tranny's toasted.
     
    hyundaitech, Oct 4, 2004
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  3. Dave

    Dave Guest

    They called and said the fuild was low Monday and that they were going to
    keep it over night and call me today...They never called. I've been jerked
    around on this for 2 years now. I'm just affraid that I will be stuck
    without any kind of recorse.

    Thanks,
    Dave
     
    Dave, Oct 5, 2004
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  4. Dave

    hyundaitech Guest

    If there's a failed component that's no longer warranted, then there may be
    a great deal of difficulty. Even in cases where it appears to me to be
    concrete that a past problem in the warranty period was not fixed, it's
    sometimes impossible to get Hyundai to step up. At least there's an issue
    with the fluid level. That increases the chances there's nothing wrong
    internally with the trans.

    Of course, I assume the dealer visually checked for leaks.

    Have they checked the raditor coolant? I've seen radiators leaking at the
    coolant line at the bottom of the radiator. I've even seen them swap
    coolant and tranny fluid.
     
    hyundaitech, Oct 6, 2004
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  5. Dave

    Dave Guest

    They admitted that the fluid level wasn't low enough to cause the issue.
    They've had it all week and could find nothing. I talked to service manager
    and he had told me they drove it twice today and still no issue. I told him
    that the only difference between last week and this week was the fact that
    it was allot colder, down in the low 30's and this week it's been in the
    60's. I suggested that might indicate a pump or a seal issue with the fluid
    being thicker and he agreed. It's supposed to be cold here again next week
    so they are going to keep it. He told me that as soon as they can duplicate
    the problem they'll replace the tranny. What are your thoughts?
     
    Dave, Oct 9, 2004
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  6. Dave

    Dave Guest

    Update: It dropped to the low 30's here yesterday. Needless to say the new
    tranny will be installed by early next week!
     
    Dave, Oct 15, 2004
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