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> My Trip To Sf Had Some Idle Problems
v33sonata
post Feb 26 2008, 03:32 PM
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From the day I got my car i always thought it had a small miss at idle. But all the dealerships said I was crazy and it was idling normal. Well a fe weeks ago I drove it to SF from PHX and after the long highway drives pulling up to a drive thru to eat the car idle was much worst there was a very hard miss almost like a little jolt. It never died but everytime after hours of driving it would miss. Any ideas?
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post Feb 26 2008, 03:44 PM
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that happened to my old Cavalier.. Turned out that the Torque Converter was overheating when it was driven for any length of time. Our solution was "unplug the torque converter".. didnt have the problem once after that... (of course, the engine was pushed a little harder after that, but luckily, was mainly lower mileage driving and it still lasted 3 years afterwards)
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post Feb 26 2008, 04:11 PM
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QUOTE(ddix1026 @ Feb 26 2008, 03:44 PM)
that happened to my old Cavalier..  Turned out that the Torque Converter was overheating when it was driven for any length of time.  Our solution was "unplug the torque converter"..  didnt have the problem once after that...  (of course, the engine was pushed a little harder after that, but luckily, was mainly lower mileage driving and it still lasted 3 years afterwards)
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how do u "unplug the torque converter" ??
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post Feb 26 2008, 04:28 PM
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QUOTE(v33sonata @ Feb 26 2008, 04:11 PM)
how do u "unplug the torque converter" ??
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Do the same Thing I did:

Took the car to the dealer due to some Vibrations

They looked at me crazy

I told them to bring another 06 and park it next to mine

Poped the hood and pointed problem on mine

They saw the other car wasnt doing the same

WalaH! now who is crazy?
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post Feb 26 2008, 04:33 PM
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QUOTE(v33sonata @ Feb 26 2008, 05:11 PM)
how do u "unplug the torque converter" ??
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well, there was a plug on our Cavalier (keep in mind, this was a '91) for the converter.... may not be as easy now.. (no idea)...


or you could do what Thanox said... :grin:
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post Feb 26 2008, 07:36 PM
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good idea was urs doing the same thing?
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post Feb 26 2008, 07:58 PM
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QUOTE(v33sonata @ Feb 26 2008, 07:36 PM)
good idea was urs doing the same thing?
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if you are asking me, my car problem was with the harmonic balancer, the dealer couldnt see the problem until they took a look at another harmonic balancer running next to mine. My car still has that RPM problem that yours has too, I just can't find a way to explain it.
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post Feb 26 2008, 08:20 PM
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I would do the following:
1. Check for disconnected vacuum hoses.
2. Check the PCV valve.
3. Check ignition wires.
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post Feb 26 2008, 10:13 PM
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QUOTE(Aerostar_ca @ Feb 26 2008, 06:20 PM)
I would do the following:
1. Check for disconnected vacuum hoses.
2. Check the PCV valve.
3. Check ignition wires.
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.......or have the dealer check it. :grin:
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post Feb 27 2008, 09:07 PM
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QUOTE(craigbrooks @ Feb 26 2008, 10:13 PM)
.......or have the dealer check it.  :grin:
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But they'll say it is operating normal.
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post Feb 27 2008, 09:44 PM
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I say no and they say well there is nothing wrong! I am convinced that Hyundai techs are a joke!
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post Feb 28 2008, 07:04 AM
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QUOTE(v33sonata @ Feb 27 2008, 06:44 PM)
I say no and they say well there is nothing wrong! I am convinced that Hyundai techs are a joke!
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V33, take it to my Arizona Dealership in Kingman.

Size of a 7-Eleven but great Mechanics!.
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post Feb 28 2008, 12:29 PM
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i will def look into that I was thinking of just driving to flag and back just to get it to do it and then drop it off at the dealership. Maybe i can make a little trip out of it and hang out in kingman for a few days?

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post Feb 28 2008, 02:45 PM
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Sure, but the Casinos are in Laughlin just 30 miles away,

home of the $19 Room. You can win Millions!. :innocent:

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post Feb 29 2008, 06:37 PM
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QUOTE(MiamiLX @ Feb 28 2008, 02:45 PM)
Sure, but the Casinos are in Laughlin just 30 miles away,

home of the $19 Room. You can win Millions!. :innocent:
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LMAO!
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post Apr 13 2008, 11:01 PM
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LMAO!
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got this **** miss feeling again today at idle during start up. It wasnt as bad as when I went to SF but its still there :(
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post Apr 14 2008, 10:49 AM
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Jeopardy answer:

What is the throttle position sensor?
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post Apr 14 2008, 03:55 PM
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my 06 sonata with the 3.3 like yours did the same thing when i bought it. i had to power brake it to get it to the dealer because it was bucking and almost dying at idle when i took it on a 45 minute drive, but no check engine light ever came on. they said it was the o2 sensors. they replaced 2 o2 sensors and knock on wood 2 yrs later and smooth as silk.

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