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29th October 2008 - 04:01 PM Last post by: Callam9774 |
For the past few weeks I have been trialling a tuning box manufactured by a German company ASA Autotechnik Saretz and I have compiled the attached report giving details of my findings. Should you want more info from me contact via a personal email and I will try to answer those questions posed.
A really special price to forum members has been negotiated with ASA Autotechnik Saretz who can offer a Tuning box, plus appropriate connecting cable complete and delivered to your door for an all-inclusive Special price of € 99 plus shipping costs of €10 to the UK. (A total of €109)
Members in other Countries should check shipping costs prior to purchasing but I have been advised that they will be as reasonable as is possible)
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This is a considerable saving on the regular ASA Autotechnik Saretz Internet price of €148 plus postage.
This is the best available offer on the Internet. Contact them by Email to order at
shop@autotechnik-saretz.de ENGLISH is spoken and understood.
When ordering please quote reference Itza/ASA ECO CR/Special Offer
If you have another vehicle that has any other type of diesel engine, ASA Autotechnik Saretz possibly manufacture a tuning device for that as well so contact them to see what they can offer you.
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5th September 2008 - 01:42 PM Last post by: Weekend Gypsy |
Rear Differential Shudder - Rectification
It has come to the attention of very many Terracan owners that a shudder from the rear differential occurs at low speeds with the steering wheel slightly off centre.
This problem has been caused by the ongoing abnormal wear in the LSD (Limited Slip Differential) unit due to incorrect lubrication of the LSD componentry.
In order to rectify this situation I suggest strongly that you do the following:
Return your vehicle to your preffered or local dealer. Aware them of your on-going problem with the rear differential.
If they say that they cannot rectify, or they find nothing wrong with the rear differential, then provide them with this information.
The rear differential fluid is to be that only of LS-90 grade, if they have acces to Genuine LS-90 fluid then insist on it's use. However any LS-90 fluid will be sufficient as the grade is not exclusive to Hyundai.
The additive that must be used in conjunction with the LS-90 however, is exclusive to Hyundai and the part no. is:
53410 - 4AQ70
The additive may take a while to get to your dealership if they are unaware of it's existence, but be assured it does exist.
The reasoning behind taking your vehicle back to your local or preffered dealer is it is now up to you to demand the installation of a new differential along with the new oil and additive.
Once this has been carried out, the vehicle must be driven in a "figure of eight" manner until the noise has demished completely.
This action works the additive into the LSD to ensure that the LSD is efficiently lubricated and treated.
Good luck "King of the Land" owners!!!
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17th March 2010 - 04:20 PM Last post by: battlezone |
We have been having problems with our Terracan Diesel 2.9 Auto for a few months now. We took the car to our regular garage, a Ford, who have told us that the rear differential needs replacing.
The symptons are when accelerating there is a very pronounced jerking movement as the gears change (mostly when going up inclines). There has been a smell of burning oil. At the garage they emptied the oil from the diff. The oil that was emptied was very glutonous and thick. New oil has gone in, but they still say a new differential is required. We have only driven about 15kms since the oil change and the problem is still there.
Does all the above sound like a diff problem? If yes can anyboy give me some idea of the cost. The Ford garage will not do the work as the car is an automatic and they have told us to go to a Hyundai Garage - which is about 120kms away. We live in NW Spain so things are not easy!
Any advice would be gratefully received. Only 6 months ago we had to replace the engine as a piston had seized because of an oil blockage. So having something else go wrong as got me really cross.
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17th March 2010 - 02:33 PM Last post by: motomedic |
Hi all
it seams that my just bought (2wks ago) terri have a bit more of a trouble than "the kicking motion"
I'll try to describe my problem as best I could:
- it starts with the battery problem, terri was hard to start and after a few spins of starter she was dead, I had jump-started the engine and let it run for a couple of hours when I was driving and stopping the terri
- after few hrs engine just stopped, before that the only one sign I had noticed was the amber engine warning light on for couple of seconds and off again and like this a few times
- now, after I changed: battery, fuel filter, fuse box checked, she still isn't starting on her own
- Easy Start spray seem to help with starting, after the spray she'll go for even up to few minutes (especially with revs above 1000) and then die again. I had noticed the amber light same way, but once the light disappeared permanent but the water in fuel light came up..?????
- I tryed with my friend to read the error but his universal diagnostic software seems to be not for terri, it doesn't read anything...
if you had the same problem or you know the cure, please help.
I feel disappointed after just getting and having a lot of trouble with it
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17th March 2010 - 04:02 AM Last post by: Terracanbob |
Hi troops,
Bit of a Terri-disaster today.
When restarting Terri after short drive, brake pedal went to floor when pushed and brake warning light came on instrument panel.
Managed to make the quarter mile home with very little braking power to discover brake fluid reservoir was totally empty.
Even when topped up and pedal pumped, no pressure whilst fluid disappearing from reservoir.
Underneath told the story - the fluid was pouring out from underneath as fast as I could put it in

Looks like a major leak, possibly due to ruptured brake pipe/joint in middle near back of Terri, possible where the pipes join the Load Conscious Reducing Valve.
About 4k miles ago, all brake discs and all pads were renewed as were the two rear brake pipes, so am wondering if the join to the LCR valve is away?
Has anyone had this happen to them?
Any advice/suggestions? Could it be the LCR valve itself?
Don't need the car for a few days, so am having it towed to my local (tried and trusted) garage who did some of the brake pipe renewal a few months ago...
Thanks again - all advice greatly appreciated!
Apart from that - still loving the Terri!
Cheers,
T'bob.
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16th March 2010 - 07:47 AM Last post by: Terracanbob |
Hi All!
I am the very proud owner of a 2003 Terracan 2.9D auto with 40k on the clock.
Can't believe how good it is towing my boat and coping with all sorts of slipways/beach launches - and all for a TENTH of what my friend paid for his Range Rover Sport...
Only problem is that the tailgate lock jammed yesterday and no matter what I do, it won't unlock. Have tried spraying WD40 silicon lubricant into the lock and inside the presshandle itself but no joy. The rest of the central locks work fine, with the sound of the tailgate lock also working too.
Am wondering if the use of the tailgate washer has run grit and dirt down into the handle recess and jammed it?
Any ideas? Am a little desperate as am due to head off in two weeks for a boating expedition for my 40th and it's going to be "interesting" with no opening tailgate...eek!
Many thanks for any suggestions!
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15th March 2010 - 12:11 PM Last post by: beejay |
Hi all.
I just bought 2004 terracan 2,9 crdi with 112K miles. I hope I'll explain my problem understandable enough.
the problem I've noticed is when I drive along on the tarmac road, I'm a kick like thing. It feels like something is pushing you faster in a second and stops and starts again in various moments. Somebody said that could be the difference between the tyres (manufacturer wise)... there is different tire make in the front wheels and different at the back..
does anyone have some hints or suggestions for me please???
thank you in advance
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11th March 2010 - 04:54 AM Last post by: martyfam |
I have a 2001 terracan petrol auto. it is missing and running rough only when idling (low revs) any indeas what the problem could be.
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9th March 2010 - 08:01 PM Last post by: Robert B. |
lost 4WD on my terracan.
Problem traced to fault on the centre axle disconnect system vacuum actuator. This is found under the front of the car attached to the diff. It pulls the clutch in on the diff to provide the drive to the front wheels fed from the transfer box prop shaft.
THe rubber diaphragm had split hence not pulling the selector rod out to engage the drive shafts. Remove the ruber gaiter over the selector rod. Check diff actuator rod is free to move if this is OK it is the actuator. The actuator is spring loaded so always reverts to the 2H drive mode. The selector rod is disconnected by a wee pin and clip then the body is held on by 2 x 12mm bolts. Both vac hoses just push on and off.
Part is approx £70 from Dealer
Hope this helps anyone with this problem
GidBoy
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5th March 2010 - 08:45 AM Last post by: neil mollison |
can anyone give advice on locating the solenoids for overdrive gear change on 2002 hyundai terracan. car seems not to shift up into overdrive although running ok otherwise. i believe there are two gear change solenoids but have no other clues where the fault may lie. many thanks in advance.
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5th March 2010 - 07:30 AM Last post by: dicndeli |
I have a 2002 model v6 3.5 litre Terracan. Have had a few problems with the car have been intermittent problems but ill explain what happens. Sometimes when you start the car it starts really rough and idles very low and almost sounds like its back firing you cant get it to rev and the whole thing is rattling away like an old diesel. If u turn the car off and then start it again it will run fine. Sometimes when driving it will randomly lose power like its lost a few cylinders it wont rev and wont go anywhere then usually after a few mins the power kicks back in and its fine, the car can go days without missing a beat and being perfect, then it just randomly does it. I have taken it to the dealer the have hooked up to the computer and found an igniton coil fault, one of the coils was then found to be worn out and replaced, it ran fine for a week but has now started the problem again, they seem to think its unlikely that another coil is not working and the rest of them are fine. please help! has anyone else had these sorts of problems?
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4th March 2010 - 03:01 PM Last post by: pktt |
I have a 05 terracan with the transfer case shagged in it. I live in the republic of ireland. Finding it very hard to get a transfer case . I would appreciate any assistance.
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1st March 2010 - 08:02 PM Last post by: Robert B. |
Hi, the clutch pedal on my 2007 73K miles Terracan is intermittently sticking. It does seem a little soft and sometimes when my foot is lifting off the pedal, the pedal stops short after the clutch is fully engaged, then it hits me under the foot or I have to pull it up the last inch with my toe.
Obviously, I do not want to replace the clutch unnecessarily, but I think I should check the hydraulic cylinders first, replace the fluid and bleed the system. The fluid was supposed to have been changed at the last service but I did not own it then.
Any ideas.
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28th February 2010 - 04:49 PM Last post by: madtrucker |
can same one tell me what it will be to road tax a 2.9 desile auto terracan 2003
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27th February 2010 - 03:56 AM Last post by: GidBoy |
The problem appears to have been fixed with the use of Kalimex K-Seal £15.00 delivered to the door This has sorted the leak and is a lot less than the matrix £300 ++ for unit Plus a day to fit it. Spoke to Hyundai main dealer mechanic who has done three and it is a full dash removal plus drop the steering column.
this stuff does not block cooling ways on radiators like some RADWELD sealers. Google Kalimex for full details
Ran AC system with COMMA cleaning bomb in car footwell to clean up system. would reccommend to any one with similar problem to follow trhis route
gid
The car has just been serviced. No problem with the pollen filter. my mechanic says smell is antifreeze. The screen actually gets damp with the blower on and the moisture on the screen tastes of antifreeze. He thinks problem is tiny pinhole leak on heater matrix that is sending tiny quantities of coolant into air stream.
Any experience of this?? or does any one know best deal on a heater matrix, or how easy it is to get the old one out from within the dash!!!!!
Gidboy
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23rd February 2010 - 03:35 PM Last post by: Paul_B |
Hi, Global T-fans,
It's a pity that Hyndai stoped making Terracan in Korea Factory. I think this the most stupid thing the Hyndai top administrators did.
But luckly, the original Terracan production line is in China now, and still in making Chinese version Terracan.
I'll bring more info about this final Terracan in China.
Here is my brand new sliver Terracan made in China at 2009/Feb/25, I just brought it at March/25/2009.
Hope you all like it.
Thanx for watching!
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22nd February 2010 - 06:38 PM Last post by: forkliftservices |
Help! I am trying to find the glow plugs in my Hyundai Terracan TD 2003 (have problems with cold start), but can't find them - the manual doesnt refer to them, but Hyundai do supply the parts for my model, so am sure they must be there somewhere! Can anyone help....
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21st February 2010 - 04:13 AM Last post by: porky |
I have recently driven across Europe and am now in Romania. The roads here are deplorable, they were never good, but this winter has wrecked them big style. Large trucks and cars are damaged everywhere, they don’t have potholes but craters and this is much worse than driving on dirt as your wheels feel as though they are hitting a brick wall.
I have felt the Terracan suspension is a little soft for this, especially the rear end, do any members have comments about the suspension or recommendations.
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21st February 2010 - 04:09 AM Last post by: porky |
I have been looking for a good website covering Terracan spares and accessories, on some sites the Terracan is omited. I have not been looking for anything in particular, but to just get an idea. So far, I have been struggling any suggestions.
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7th February 2010 - 02:08 PM Last post by: R4DU |
i'm trying to change the rear wheel on my terracan. i've taken all the nuts off but it won't budge. Am i missing something before i take a hammer to it?
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7th February 2010 - 12:06 PM Last post by: R4DU |
I have now 140 000 Kms with my Terry, and I ask my self who as the biggest number on its counter ?
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3rd February 2010 - 07:46 AM Last post by: beejay |
How do I remove the front indicator/sidelight (parking light unit) so that I can replace a blown bulb?
If I take out the screw on the top of the indicator/sidelight unit, it comes slightly loose, but there's no obvious way to remove it to replace either of the bulbs. If I also remove the 3 bolts securing the headlamp unit, both plastic units move together, I can just see the connectors for the indicator and sidelight (parking light) bulbs, but can't work out how to remove the unit?
Surely this can't be a main dealer job?
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28th January 2010 - 10:28 AM Last post by: hijack |
I have a 2002 2.9 crdi automatic which at 100 kms/hr shows 3000 revs. Is this normal? If not what is the cause and cure?
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26th January 2010 - 10:56 AM Last post by: porky |
Hello All,
I am writing this while my hubby is busy so please excuse the non techincal speak. I will try to describe my problem as I see it and hope you will all understand.
When I turn the ignition on my terracan the engine starts fine but it will not rev up, there is nothing from the accelerator at all, it just sits still with engine running but nothing working, I have to lock, unlock, open and shut doors and be patient (not one of my good traits) for about 10 minutes then it will start and run perfectly. I have no idea if locking or unlocking, opening or shutting doors has any effect but it is something to try whilst waiting.
There does not seem to be a pattern with this, it will work fine for a few weeks then mess about two or three times a day then work fine again for days so it is really confusing. Although my hubby thinks it may be worse if the car has done short journeys.
I am hoping someone else has had this problem and can help us diagnose what it is.
My hubby may well come onto this thread and add more techincal speak to help you out.
I love my Terracan so please someone help.
Thank you in advance
Kaz
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19th January 2010 - 12:31 PM Last post by: Robert B. |
Hello and greetings from Dublin! Am considering whether to buy a 2002 Terracan 2.9, 2 owners, 73000 miles. Can anyone tell me are there any specific
Terracan issues to look out for? Have there been any recall issues with the Terracan engine, gearbox, suspension etc that I should know about? At 73000
miles what service tasks should have been performed? The service book has a First Service stamp at 9400 miles! Surely this can't be right? I have
previously driven Isuzu Troopers 3.0 - tempermental but brilliant when going properly - which has its First Service at 1000 miles then 6000 thereafter.
Finally, how weak is the rear diff in the Terracan? I believe there have been problems with the early models like the one I'm currently looking at.
Thanks in advance for any advice

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9th January 2010 - 10:52 AM Last post by: beejay |
Hi Terracan Highlander owners, and those who are simply knowledgable...
I have a 2005 Terracan Highlander 3.5l petrol which seems to be running very rich at the moment. You can certainly smell fuel from behind the vehicle when idling.
Aftrer talking to a friend of mine who has been tweaking his computer settings for a different make of car, it got me to thinking if this was possible for the Terracan.
Is this something I simply have to go to a mechanic for and have it tuned, or is it a possibility to connect up to a port somewhere under the hood and download/upload maps?
Many thanks in advance.
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9th January 2010 - 10:50 AM Last post by: beejay |
im trying to locate the front washer fuse, anyone know which one it is ?
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9th January 2010 - 05:23 AM Last post by: Dani Foc |
Hello all!
I have just bought a 2004 2.9 Hyundai Terracan manual with leather seats. It's not in the greatest condition and I look forward for advice from other users who are willing to share theyr experience.
Please let me know how to post pics and where to discuss the technical matters.
Cheers,
Daniel
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6th January 2010 - 09:17 AM Last post by: beejay |
I have a list of Terracan paint codes from which I found my bumper colour as VG Mdest Grey. This was confirmed by the code sticker label on the inside of the removable panel under the front bumper.
Problem is that Halfords, who can mix the colour in spray cans, say the paint mix computer shows three Modest Grey variations as there are supplementary codes after VG, for example VG 413L. My dealer says there is only one VG and he has never heard of any supplementary codes.
Anyone help?
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3rd January 2010 - 02:04 PM Last post by: porky |
Hello
Any one know why Terracans registered after 23/3/06 are in road tax band L while the one's registered before are in band K?
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27th December 2009 - 06:47 PM Last post by: Valgeir |
Hi,
My Car info:
Terracan 2005. Disel 2.9
Automatic transmission
(With Low/Auto switch between the seats to put it in LOW) I think its called TOD system.
Problem 1:
I have a problem with my transfer box.
When I break down to full stop it sometimes gives me a sound (like MURRRRR) and when I accelerate again and release the gas it goes away.
Also if I put the car in N (Neutrol) when it has fully stopped the sound goes away. It sounds like it is not releasing something when I come to a full stop.
This does not happen when I gently break the car to a full stop.
Problem 2:
Oil leaking from the rear axle, where the drive shaft connects to the axle.
I think need to change the "padding" don´t know the right english word for it.
Is it possible without removing the axle?
If you have any ideas about a solution for me that would be great.
Can I get any manuals regarding theese issiues?
Kind regards,
Valgeir Smari
Iceland.
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23rd December 2009 - 01:44 PM Last post by: pereiraf |
JUST BOUGHT A 2007 TERRACAN 2.9LT CRDI AND THE ALTERNATOR APPEARS TO BE BROKEN SINCE IT WILL NOT CHARGE MY BATTERY. ACCORDING TO LOCAL HYUNDAI DEALER I LOST THE WARRANTY SINCE THE PREVIOUS OWNER HAD MAINTENANCE DONE IN ANOTHER SHOP. SO WHILE I SEE WHAT TO DO ABOUT THEM RECOGNIZING THE ONE YEAR LEFT ON THE WARRANTY I STILL NEED TO FIX THE PROBLEM.
ANY IDEA WHERE I COULD GET A USED OR REFURBISHED ALTERNATOR, SINCE THE ORIGINAL IS OUT OF STOCK AND COSTS OVER $ 750.00 USD IN PANAMA (WHERE I RESIDE). IF WITHIN THE US I COULD HAVE IT SHIPPED TO MY ADDRESS IN FLORIDA AND SENT HERE. ANY IDEA?? ANYONE?? COULD ALSO COME FROM COSTA RICA OR NEARBY. (IS THIS A GOOD IDEA OR IS IT BEST JUST TO TRY AND HAVE IT FIXED LOCALLY?
ALSO I NEED TO DRAIN WATER FROM FUEL FILTER. ANY IDEA HOW. THANKS
FRANK
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20th December 2009 - 02:15 PM Last post by: madtrucker |
I traded in my old kia sportage with this terracan 2003 model 2.9 crdi few weeks ago, it has 157K km on the clock. Seems to me it is in A1 condition. But because I have been accustomed to the smell of the diesel exhaust from my sportage, I can sense
a very different smell on the exhaust of terracan,really different from my previous vehicle. Would blocking the egr valve can improve this kind of thing? I guess it is lacking air, hence the smeel.
I have noticed that the egr pipe going to the intake is becoming hot a few seconds after starting the engine. I have read somewhere that the egr valve does not operate at idle and wot but only on mid range like cruising on highways. Does this
means my egr valve is faulty? Also, they say, it will improve performance by blocking the egr valve. What can you say?
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19th December 2009 - 09:19 AM Last post by: madtrucker |
hi guys, i have a Terracan in Belize, Central America and I wanted to know if I could get a replacement mirror for the passenger side. email me at scottandrewwalker@gmail.com thanks! Is there any online source for parts that would ship to my country?
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15th December 2009 - 02:31 PM Last post by: Dani Foc |
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Hi Terracan fans!
please stick with me as i'm new to forums.
My brother is the proud owner of a 2003 2.9ltr Diesel Terracan. it is used daily as a towing vehicle to deliver cars and has done loads of miles now, mostly trouble free. he loves it!
As this car is part of his buisness it is needed to earn money, so when it developed a fault recently parts were ordered to get the car running again. it was wrongly diagnosed as a turbo fault before a new turbo was ordered from Hyundai spares department, fortunatley is was a pretty simple fix but that left him with a brand new turbocharger that was not able to be returned. due to the cost of these it is not something he can afford to have lying around gathering dust so i thought it might be useful to someone outhere in Terracan forum land.
This was very very exspensive but any serious offer will be considered.
i hope you can see from the photos the serial numbers, but if you need anymore information then please contact me through the forum or to make and offer.
many thanks
Grimmy46
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13th December 2009 - 02:27 AM Last post by: mrharius |
Hi everybody,
bought '02 Terracan 2.9crdi a week ago. Was pretty happy about the car. There were only two things, i thought minor things, until... Front ws washer wasn´t working and rear fog lamps. Yesterday i drove the car into garage and started with washer pump, while my brother began looking what could be wrong with rr fog lamps. He checked bulbs, fuses and everything was right. Then he took out rr fog relay on the left side of drivers foot area, and tried to find out whats where using 12v bulb using ground wire from battery-, and other wire(from bulb) touching contacts in the socket of rr fog relay and asked me to push the rr fog button. After i pushed it, hazard lamps and tail lamps switched on and seized. I turned the key, ignition on, but engine won´t start, even starter won´t react.
I checked all fuses, changed rr fog relay to the other one, nothing, just hazard and tail lamps always on. Had to disconnect battery. Spent in the garage allmost all night. But nothing.
RR fog button was working before(lighting up), not anymore.
Please help!!!
All ideas and answers would be appreciated a lot.
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12th December 2009 - 06:51 AM Last post by: LouisXander |
I am in South Africa and own a 2005 Terracan 2.9 CRDi. Three of the four injectors failed around 63,000km. I have studied articles on the CRDi injection system and understand that any water or dirt can be devastating to the injectors with the high pressures in the system. Here by us our fuel tends not to be that clean. I understand that I could expect regular failures at multiples of 60,000km.
I would like to know whether this was a once off failure or will this happen again? Did anyone have a similar experience and are there cases where it failed again at a later stage. I intended to drive this car for ten years when I bought it in 2005, but am not so sure whether I should keep it or not. The replacement of all four injectors during December 2007 cost around ZAR38,000. I suppose today it can be much more. I have done 100,000km with my Terracan and now it is officially outside the warranty period. So any future failures will be for my account. I am not looking forward to this type of expense.
Any comments will be welcomed.
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2nd December 2009 - 05:42 AM Last post by: JX290 |
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I have a Hyundai Terracan Diesel and live in a remote part of Australia averaging about 40,000k's a year private.
When I bought my Hyundai it was recommended changing teh fuel filter every 30,000k's and the replacment cost was about $120A. Now Hyundai are recommending changing the filter every 20,000K's and the price of the filter is $390A.
The $120 filter is identical to the $390 filter, except that the dearer filter (in Australia) comes with a piece of wiring attached which is already on the vehicle and previously was just screwed onto any replacement filter.
At 2 filters a year, I will average $7A a week for fuel filters.
You can only fit Genuine hyundai filters or you will void your warranty.
Since the filter is integral to the vehicle actually continuing to run it would seem that to be eligible for warranty you must pay whatever Hyundai demand, with possibly the dearest fuel filter in the world.My question is what do Terracan diesel drivers in other parts of the globe pay for this item, and does anybody know where I can order them cheaper?
vbrab Pilbara Western Australia
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13th November 2009 - 11:06 AM Last post by: ashantiques |
Hi all. Just had 40k mile service done. Handbook says that both axles are due an oil change along with clutch fluid replacement. Neither item was on dealers service sheet, and when i queried it i was told they only get done "as and when". I have emailed hyundai uk to try to get an answer but does anyone here know if they should have been done? cheers
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9th November 2009 - 04:21 PM Last post by: Hobbycar |
I wonder if anyone might happen to know if the ECM in my car, a 2004 Terracan with the 2.5 litre turbo diesel, actually has any control of the diesel injection? Does the ECM act similarly in the 2.5 and the 2.9 engines?
Yesterday while on the highway, something quite strange took place. I have felt for quite some time that the power in my engine is very weak. While on our way to San José, early in our trip, after descending a hill, we began to climb up a hill, when suddenly, as if something in the fuel system had come unplugged, the engine began to pull very hard, enough to actually set me back in my seat. There are lots of places on this highway where the terrain in up and down, so lots of opportunity to see if the engine will continue acting the same way, and it seems that it has. The car began acting like a sports car, lots of power in the hills and an ability to pass just about anything.
I have been wondering if something that was holding the computer back from giving the enging full power, suddenly corrected itself or if perhaps the timing belt suddenly slipped a tooth and retarded the cam timing or ??? I would imagine that if the timing belt were to slip one tooth, it would slip a lot more teeth and calf the engine.
The sound from the engine now is different too. There is a lot more of the distictive diesel rattle while idling and under power.
There is more to this story........ a while ago I began experimenting with a hydrogen generator, creating hydrogen gas in a generator system under the hood of the car and injecting the gas straight into the air intake of the engine. In the beginning the gas changed the sound of the engine making it quieter and more powerful. However, the system that I built soon developed leaks and the engine was not getting very much gas. I need to design and build a much more secure system. About three weeks ago, I quit using the generator and the engine has continued being very quiet at idle and under power, until yesterday when this other condition took place. I do not think that my engine has sensors that would detect the presence of hydrogen gas in the exhaust system and consequently, cut back on the amount of diesel going to the injectors, or increase it and change the way the engine runs, but I don't know if it does or not. Anybody have any ideas about the association between the ECM and the pump?
Thanks to Robert for the info about the brake light switch, I'll check mine. Jeff Macleod, in Costa Rica. Cheers.
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27th October 2009 - 06:30 PM Last post by: lovemysantafe |
Just bought 2003 Terracan. Car Has AC. Very funny chemically smell like celery coming through vents. AC is working with no obvious faults loss of charge to the system.
Any ideas what it can be??
Gidboy
14/11/09
Car was serviced yesterday, all fine on pollen filter and AC system, but my mechanics has confirmed that with the fan on the screen actually goes damp, with moisture forming. This tastes of antifreeze. He is guessing that there is a tiny pin hole leak in the heater matrix allowing a fine spray leak to enter the air stream.
Does any one have info on changing the heater matrix//Cost/supplier of new one??
Gidboy
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Kjetil Andre |
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24th October 2009 - 02:52 PM Last post by: Kjetil Andre |
Hi, im all new at this forum, and a new first time owner of Hyundai.
Bought a 2003 Terracan last week, and have read thru instructions manual.
One question i got, is how it is to get cruisecontrol in this vehicle, when its not factory mounted ?
What parts may i need, and so on ?
Regards
Kjetil Andre
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Robert B. |
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24th October 2009 - 05:03 AM Last post by: JX290 |
I am planning on replacing my fron shocks (Terracan 2.9 cdri - 2004), since its around 100k kms and still using the original ones, which have proved to be very good.
Yesterday I called the Hyundai dealer and asked for them, and they do have them but are quite expensive ($US110 each), so I was thinking about OEM aftermarket.
Locally, I can find KYB, Monroe and Gabriel shocks. Probably Rancho. Right now I have an offer for KYB for around US$27 each whinch sounds very reasonable.
Any thoughts?
Thanx
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17th October 2009 - 10:24 PM Last post by: CL1V3 |
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15th October 2009 - 11:25 PM Last post by: JX290 |
I have some questions, and I hope you can help me.
1. I can feel that there is a strong vibration on the transmission especially at 2nd gear and low revs. Although it cannot be felt
throughout the car, I can feel it only when my hands are on the shift stick, as if the transmission or perhaps the diffeential is shaking abnormally. What is this? I did not hear any noise or anything, it is just this weird shaky shift stick at low revs. Any inputs, greatly appreciated.
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14th October 2009 - 08:18 AM Last post by: Robert B. |
Hi guys, I am a Hyundai Terracan driver for the past 7yrs. I am planning to change the original double din cd player to a brand new sony xplod double din player. In order to do this, I need to open up the front dashboard first. I hva eread a lot of reviews which really scares me.. people said "if you open your dashboard, u may end up with a crack/ scratch dashboard if u dont know how the actual way to open the dashboard.
I need your advice and help on how to open the dashboard inorder for me to replace the fm/cd player.
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13th October 2009 - 04:02 PM Last post by: pktt |
its my transfer case chain that is slipping when i activate the low box.. any way of adjusting the chain????????
any schematic drawings for the case .. my mechanic is looking for them..please help..
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michael von der burg |
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12th October 2009 - 10:26 AM Last post by: michael von der burg |
Hi
I drive a 2002 Terracan witha 2.5l diesel engine (56 000 km). I have trouble starting the engine and replaced the glow plugs and checked the glow relay. No check engine light is on. The car runs well otherwise. Any suggestions?
Thank you
Michael
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10th October 2009 - 05:11 PM Last post by: Robert B. |
i have 2005 terrracan. when i put the fuse in for to activate the low box there is a grinding noise in the box when put under preasure of exceleration and when i corner to the left. take the fuse out and the jeep drives perfect but no low box..need help here.
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