Just had the steering coupler replaced under warranty. The clunking is still there. Dealer said coupler was replaced and it was not in too bad a shape. They said problem was "steering joint" what ever that means. Quoted me $390. No explanation about parts or labor.
Is this a dodgy (UK slang for bad) dealer, that actual did not do the work. I loathe dealerships.
Not sure what to do, or how to get the clunking fixed. Happens Everytime I go over a small bump or rut.
Sonata 2013 GLS. 86k
They said they replaced the coupler, car was in their shop for 3 hours, so I assume they must have changed it.
I called them back and they said it was the steering joint.
Now today a few days after the repairs the airbag light just came on.
Any suggestions?
To make it clear...they replaced the coupler and they now say it's the steering u-joint? You could buy the part and have someone put it on (or yourself?). Air bag light, clock spring under the air bag in the steering wheel...IIRC?
Ah yes the universal joint mid way on the steering shaft. I bought the rubber donut but have not as yet replaced it, because I wasn't convinced it was the cause of the thumping. I'm to check Rockauto for the part.
Weisner Hyundai would not elaborate on the problem. Would not return my calls. Just gave me a quote for $390 bucks quoting "steering joint".
4 days later the airbag light comes on.
Complained to Hyundai CS. I am now at Hyundai North Freeway just now. They mention something about a "clock spring"
Possible $110 for this checkup.
Will update as I get more info
Any more info or repair links about the steering joint I will probably try to fix my self. Also best place to order the part.
Thanks for any info
When repairing the coupler problem care has to be taken not to break the clock spring. Your dealer didn't take the care.
The steering joint assembly is easier to repair. Why was the rubber donut (coupler) under guarantee but the steering joint assembly not guaranteed. Is it a recall, the rubber donut.?
UPDATE. I AM SO MAD. The car runs like magic after it was properly repaired by the second dealership. Guess what the problem was....... The original dealer who attempted the first repair left the steering joint bolts loose. No wonder my wife was complaining the car felt worse after this repair.
The second dealership tightened up the bolts and replaced a clock spring.
Now the car runs good and the air bag light has gone off.
I can't believe I was driving that death trap with no functioning airbag due to dealer error.
Take the work order to the first dealer and raise ****! That’s if the second dealer wrote down that the bolts were loose!
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