Hello,

New 08 Santa Fe Limited that we like but has the following problems:
- Fuel refill door release switch (on the drivers door) sticks when it is pulled up to refuel. When this happens, there is a recurring "popping" sound about once a every 2 to 5 seconds from area around the fuel door and upon checking the switch, you can see it is stuck in the up position.
- Passenger seat airbag switch intermitantly activated buy my 120lb. wife as mentioned by others here.

Anybody else experience the Fuel door release switch sticking?

Thanks, Dan

The fuel door is electric.. have it checked out!!

Yeap, it's electric, the switch sticks, and I'll have it checked out.

Anybody else notice a sticking, electric, switch?

Mine seems fine, but I only have 400 miles on it.

I have a three-step process for sticky switches:

1) If it's inside, soak it in Windex and pound it several times
2) If it's outside, soak it in WD-40 and pound it several times
3) If it still sticks after that, bring it to the dealer and swear you never touched it

PS: The dealer follows the same procedure, except step 3 is to order new parts :grin:

Mine does the same once in awhile. Now I watch the switch when I pop (pull) it,if it stays out (stuck) I just pop it again.

I have a 2009 Sonata and my fuel door pops open on its on :)

Agreed, probably will do step 1 with ArmorAll before even mentioning to dealer.

Figured others would have this problem, thanks for confirming bcme136.

This is one of those little problems that shouldn't be a big deal. I just imagine someone else (like my daughter) being completely clueless and then needing a new solenoid, fuse, wiring, or whatever to the tune of $$$'s. All for something that was a manufacturing defect to start with. Past experience teaches us these things.

Dan

This post has been edited by danprtr: Sep 9 2008, 09:25 AM