TechNet Times - Volume 23, Issue 01

The 2013 Santa Fe

The long wheel-base 2013 Santa Fe premiered at auto shows late last year and is headed to Hyundai Dealerships later this quarter. The redesigned crossover will replace the Veracruz in Hyundai's model line. Like its smaller sibling, the Santa Fe Sport, the Santa Fe introduces many new features.

The light and windshield washer controls both have toggle switches within, one operates the fog lights and the other operates the intermittent wiper function. The windshield wipers are two-speed Low/High with a variable intermittent control and Mist control, with a single speed rear window wiper, which also has an intermittent wipe.

A Steering Wheel Heater has also been added as an option for warming the driver's hands. It is turned on by pressing the switch on the left side of the steering column. The indicator in the switch will illuminate and after only one minute the driver will feel a noticeable increase of warmth to the steering wheel's leather sections. Pressing the switch again will turn off the heater. It also has an auto-off feature, turning off after 30 minutes of operation.

The Santa Fe also offers User Display Settings that are navigated with three buttons on the steering wheel. The buttons are the same (Mode, Move, Select) as those found on the Santa Fe Sport. The system operates in the same manner as well.

The new 2013 Santa Fe vehicles come standard with either a six or seven passenger seating arrangement. The six passenger has second row captain's chairs with third rowing seating for two. The seven passenger vehicle has the standard three passenger second row seat and third row seating for two.

An optional tow hitch is also available through dealer parts accessories. The class 2 Tow hitch is rated at 3500lb towing capacity, but the owner's manual should be consulted for specific details and applications.

The Lambda-II engine used in the new Santa Fe is of similar design to other Lambda-II engine applications. Most mechanical components and the Delphi engine management system remain unchanged from other current engines. One of the most notable differences of this engine is the IDB (Injector Driver Box) and PCM used to control the GDI direct gasoline injection.

The IDB (Injector Driver Box) located behind the glove-box, is an external driver box, designed to provide Gasoline Direct injection (GDI) capability to the Port Fuel Injection (PFI) Engine Management System (EMS) hardware. The IDB provides electrical actuation signals used by the GDI injectors and the high pressure fuel pump inlet valve.

All GDI control software resides in the main (PCM) controller. Reprogramming is performed through the PCM as a pass through on the local CAN bus with the (PCM) controller.

Features of the new 3.3L GDI V6 engine:

• Block composition: High pressure die cast aluminum
• Head composition: aluminum
• Timing Chain (Roller type)
• High pressure fuel system (High pressure pump, Two pulse GDI injector)
• GDI Pistons (Bowl pistons) & Piston rings
• DOHC Dual CVVT
• VIS (Variable Intake System, 3 stage)
• Individual Ignition (Stick coil type)
• Shimless MLA (Solid tappet)
• Plastic Intake manifold
• Delphi PCM
• Serpentine belt
• 290 horsepower and 252 lbs/ft torque

The A6LF2 transmission used in the Santa Fe is the same as used in the Santa Fe Sport with some specification enhancements for the Santa Fe application. With the 3.3L Lambda-II engine, the A6LF2 automatic transmission has different gear ratios and final drive than the Santa Fe Sport. With this application, the Shiftronic™ control also uses the new-style range switch with four outputs.

This transaxle does not use a dipstick as it uses the overflow method to measure the fluid level. The transaxle's A6FL2 fluid capacity is 8.24 qts. The type is SP-4. The oil filler cap is on the oil pan and is visible from the engine compartment.

The all new 2013 Santa Fe brings many more component and system variations. An online 2013 Santa Fe New Model course is being developed. This in-depth review will provide you with the details required to service this amazing new crossover. Be on alert for announcements about the launch of this new web course.

Diagram: 2013 Santa Fe Fuel Control Communication System. This diagram illustrates the flow of information between the Driver (Pump), IDB, PCU, Pressure Sensor, Driver (Injector), CAN bus, and Sensors.

TACS Waitlist: An Interview

TechNet Times interviewed Regional Training Manager, Scott Eakin, regarding the launch of wait lists for TACS courses.

Question: You have been a proponent of TACS Waitlist, why?

Answer: The wait list will tell us how much demand there is for a class. This information will help us make better schedule choices so that the classes we put on the schedule are the ones that the guys in the field want and need.

Question: How will TACS Waitlist help the instructors?

Answer: With the wait list, instructors will be able to make sure that the guys who ask for a class are ready—that means those guys who have done the web course and taken the necessary prerequisites. We also want to help techs finish their certifications. The waitlist helps us identify the techs who only need one or two classes for a certification and make sure they get that class in a reasonable time frame.

Question: What added flexibility will TACS Waitlist bring for students?

Answer: The waitlist makes it easy for techs to let us know what classes they need. In the long run, this should shorten the time a tech needs to finish up a certification.

Question: On a side note, given your experience as a former World Skills Competition medal winner, how do you like our chances this year?

Answer: We have another really strong team going to Korea in 2013. It will be hard to top last year's performance; but we certainly intend to try. We will be practicing to make sure the team is ready for the contest environment. I don't have any doubt that they have the talent, now we just have to make sure that they are prepared to demonstrate that talent in the contest format. HMC does a great job of giving us challenging tasks for the World Skills and there are 75 other distributors from all over the world who will be sending their best and brightest. Check back in October.

Visuals: Screenshots of the TACS system showing a calendar view and a course catalog with enrollment options.

2012 Technical Service Bulletins

Below is a listing of all Technical Service Bulletins and Campaign Bulletins released in 2012.

TechNet Tips: 2013 Genesis Coupe Phone Pairing

For the 2013 Genesis Coupe equipped with the Navigation package, when the engine is running, engage the parking brake to pair a phone. If the parking brake is not engaged while the engine is running, the "Add to" selection on the navigation screen is not available, and the user will not be able to pair a phone.

Note: If the key is in the ACC or ON position (with engine NOT running), the parking brake does not need to be applied when pairing a phone.

TechNet Tips: 2013 Genesis Coupe Language Change and Resetting Factory Defaults on Navigation System

For the 2013 Genesis Coupe equipped with the Navigation package, when the engine is running, the parking brake must be engaged to change the navigation language or resetting factory defaults. When the parking brake is not engaged while the engine is running, the "Change" and "Factory Defaults" selection on the navigation screen is not available, and the user will not be able to change the system Language or reset to Factory Defaults.

Note: If the key is in the ACC or ON position (with engine NOT running), the parking brake does not need to be applied when trying to change the Language or resetting to Factory Defaults.

2013 Santa Fe User Mode Settings

User Mode Settings allow drivers to get detailed vehicle information and customize the operation of their 2013 Santa Fe Sport or Santa Fe. Three control buttons on the right side of the steering wheel let you toggle through five display modes that appear in the instrument cluster LED display. You will need to know how to navigate the system to establish or check settings for items like Service Intervals, lighting preferences and displays. You can view the status of each of four different Display Modes. Choose to display Trip Computer, Audio, Navigation, and Service Interval. Additionally, use the Settings function to specify certain additional preferences.

Before exploring each Display Mode, understand the three display control buttons on your steering wheel:

• Mode button (top): Cycles through the various Display Modes. The vehicle displays the same mode until changed.
• Move button (middle): Once an information mode is selected, this button lets you move through the various options within that Mode.
• Select/Reset button (bottom): Used to select your preference. To reset the trip computer, hold down this button until the numbers reset.

The five display modes are:

• Trip Computer icon: Displays Range to Empty, Average miles per gallon, Average miles per hour, or elapsed engine operating time since the last reset. [Fuel pump/speedometer icon]
• Audio icon: Displays current audio source information. The LCD Display mode buttons control display choices. Use actual audio control buttons or voice commands to change audio system input sources. [Music note icon]
• Navigation icon: Displays the current compass direction or, if a turn-by-turn route is selected, displays successive turn instructions. [Compass arrow icon]

PDI Form January Updates

All Hyundai Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) forms are now model-specific and will be revised on a regular basis. On January 14, 11 PDI forms were updated and loaded onto both Hyundaidealer.com and Hyundaitechinfo.com. Only the Sonata Hybrid PDI form remains with a revision date of 10/19/2012. All other model PDI forms are now dated 1/14/2013.

Please check regularly at the websites to confirm that your dealership is using the latest PDI forms. Note: You can identify the updates by the date appearing in the filename once you call up the PDI forms from either of the Hyundaitechinfo.com or Hyundaidealer.com sites.

When the Service icon displays, it shows the miles or days until your pre-selected service interval. If you drive within 900 miles or 30 days of your selected service interval, the "Service In..." display appears for a few seconds each time the ignition is turned on. If you pass your service interval without getting service or resetting the display, the "Service Required" message displays for a few seconds each time the ignition is turned on.

The Settings Mode is used to adjust your Service Interval and set other feature preferences. You can define preferences for the Auto Door Lock feature. Use the Move button to scroll through features, find "Door", and press Select to display choices: Auto door lock function off, Auto-locking doors above nine miles per hour, or when the shifter moves out of Park. You can also set the system to unlock all doors when the vehicle is turned off, shifted to Park, or when the driver door unlock button is pressed twice.

For lamp preferences, use the Move button to scroll to "Lamp" preferences and press Select. "Headlamp Delay" keeps headlights on for a few moments after the engine stops and illuminates headlamps when the remote door unlock button is pressed on the key fob. You can also turn on exterior Welcome lights. "Auto Triple Turn" blinks the turn indicator three times when the turn lever is moved slightly.

Within Settings mode, the "Settings" preference lets you select temperature display (Fahrenheit or Celsius), turn the Welcome tone ON or OFF, and reset Average fuel economy calculations. If "Auto Reset" is selected, the calculator resets every time you fill the fuel tank.

The Service Interval preference can be turned off, or you can select an interval by pressing the Select Button. Use the Move button to change number columns.

User Mode Settings provide an effective way to set driver preferences for many features on the 2013 Santa Fe and Santa Fe Sport.

Visual: An image of the 2013 Santa Fe.

Fix-It-Right: Vehicle Drift/Pull Test Procedure – ALL MODELS

When a vehicle is received with a drift/pull condition, the Service Consultant should document customer comments using the Vehicle Drift or Pull Data Sheet. Many conditions can contribute to vehicle drift or pull, such as tire pressure, tire uniformity, wheel alignment, brake drag, road crown, cross winds, spring sag, cargo load/weight distribution, and more. It is important to consider all potential effects when diagnosing and confirming a vehicle drift or pull condition.

Technical Service Bulletin #13-SS-001 addresses alignment and drift/pull conditions in-depth, including alignment specifications for all 2013 models.

Vehicle Drift/Pull Test Procedure

NOTE: Perform road testing with no passengers (driver only) and without carrying excessive weight.

SERVICE PROCEDURE:

1. Locate an acceptable road for testing which meets the following criteria:
   • One or more lane road.
   • Road is straight for at least 250m (820 ft).
   • Road grade: 1.2 to 1.7 degrees maximum (flatter is better).
   • Lane width: 3 to 3.5 meters (10-11.5 feet).
2. Before test driving, verify that all tires are OEM, correctly installed (directional tires, correct placement for staggered sizes, etc.) and set to the correct inflation pressure. NOTE: For best accuracy, use the GDS to measure tire pressures under Current Data within TPMS system.
3. Approach the test road section and drive through at 40 MPH. Center the steering wheel, then slightly turn (~3 degrees) it to the left and to the right to get a feel for the steering center. Hold the steering wheel with a light touch on center. NOTE: If the vehicle drives straight but the steering wheel is off-center, it is required to perform an alignment to correct the condition.
4. Note which direction the vehicle has a tendency to drift towards. If the vehicle tends to go left, place the vehicle on the right side of the lane. If the vehicle tends to go right, place the vehicle on the left side of the lane. NOTE: To ensure accuracy, it is recommended that the test be repeated with the vehicle travelling in the opposite direction on the same road. [Illustration showing vehicle drifting left and right]
5. Take time measurements to see how long it takes for the vehicle to move from one edge to the other edge (Case 1). Use the conditions in the table below to confirm drifting or pulling condition.

Alignment Angle Definitions

Camber

Angle between the vertical axis of the wheel and the vertical axis of the vehicle when viewed from the front or rear.

• Positive (blue line): The upper sidewall of the tire is tilted outwards away from the center of the vehicle.
• Negative (black line): The upper sidewall of the tire is tilted towards the center of the vehicle.

Caster

When viewing a car from the side, the angle of the vehicle's steering axis is defined by drawing a line through the upper and lower ball joints (for a double wishbone front suspension), or through the strut tower mount and the lower ball joint (for a MacPherson strut front suspension).

• Positive (blue line): The line leans towards the rear of the car.
• Negative (black line): The line leans towards the front of the car.

Toe

The amount the tires point inwards or outwards when viewing the car from above.

• Positive (blue line): Toe-in, the tires point inwards towards the center of the vehicle.
• Negative (black line): Toe-out, the tires point outwards away from the center of the vehicle.

Factors that Influence Vehicle Drift/Pull

Vehicle drift or pull can be attributed to several factors. Understanding what can affect it is imperative for anyone repairing a vehicle with a drift or pull condition.

• Air pressure: Low front tire pressure can cause a vehicle to drift or pull towards that tire.
• Alignment:
  • Camber: A vehicle will drift or pull towards the side with more positive front camber. The camber difference between the front tires should be less than 0.5 degrees.
  • Caster: A vehicle will tend to drift or pull towards the side with less positive caster.
  • Steering Axis Inclination (SAI): The angle formed by the line drawn through the steering pivot axis and a line at true vertical when viewed from the front of the vehicle. SAI is designed into a vehicle's suspension and aids straight-line stability. This angle can be measured by the alignment machine. It is useful for checking for damaged components when the SAI difference between left and right sides is more than 1 degree. If SAI is lower on one side of the vehicle it may indicate a bent lower control arm. If SAI is higher on one side of the vehicle it may indicate damage to the upper strut mount.
  • Thrust angle: This is the direction the rear axle is pointing as a result of the rear toe angles and results in the steering wheel being off-center. To avoid this situation, rear camber and toe should be adjusted before the front when performing a four wheel alignment. After the rear is set, center the steering wheel, lock it in place, then adjust the front camber, caster, and toe (if applicable).
• Tires: Tires can have a significant effect on vehicle drift or pull. Arranging tires on a vehicle according to StraightTrak can help improve a vehicle drift or pull condition. Tires contribute to vehicle drift or pull in the following ways:
  • Ply steer: An inherent characteristic in a tire which results in a lateral force as the tire rolls. Rotating the tires may aid in cancelling out the effects of ply steer.
  • Conicity: Refers to the shape of the tire, and how cone-shaped it is. This can influence vehicle drift or pull. Conicity can be present in a new tire due to manufacturing, or in a used tire due to camber wear.
• Weight: The amount of weight and where the weight is placed alters a vehicle's alignment angles, thus changing the drift/pull tendency.
• Road Crown: Every vehicle will have a tendency to follow road crown towards the low side of the crown.
• Brake Drag: If one side of a vehicle's brakes are dragging, the vehicle can have a drift or pull tendency towards that side. Inspect the brake system to ensure brake drag is kept to a minimum on all four wheels.
• Cross Winds: Cross winds can push a vehicle towards one side of the road. It is important to conduct road testing by driving a vehicle in opposite directions to verify the effects of cross winds.

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