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Do you have MIL illuminated ?

There is a throttle logic program for that year.. dont think it will help, but update will be good

I want you to count the gear where this occurs... the 3.5 Santa Fe starts out in 2nd from a start unless you nail the throttle to floor off a stop... rember you is starting in, count each shift,,, does it occur during the 3 to 4 shift ???

I have in the last year replaced 4-5 of the 5 speed auto in Santa Fe for 3-4 shift slam/in-out jerking already.. common problem.

Go test, and report back.

 

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You might have other issue..

Try this -

04-40-003

MARCH, 2004

SANTA FE 3.5L

4WD ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE
REPLACEMENT

DESCRIPTION:

Some Santa Fe 3.5L 4WD vehicles produced through December 15, 2003 may
experience the following conditions:

• Intermittent “bump/jerk” after the vehicle has stopped (this does not cause the
vehicle to move)

• Intermittent 4WD binding while backing out of a driveway

To correct these conditions, replace the 4WD electronic control module by following the
procedure described in this bulletin.

• New part production start date = 2003/12/01 (any part manufactured after this
date is a “NEW” part)