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What’s the issue? Automaker Hyundai has issued a recall affecting approximately 135,386 non-hybrid Santa Fe SUVs for model years 2024 and 2025 in the U.S. The defect centers around the starter-motor assembly in vehicles equipped with the 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine (i.e., the non-hybrid power-train). Specifically: The “B+” (battery positive) terminal cover on the starter motor may not have been fully seated during manufacturing. In certain crash scenarios—when the engine compartment is deformed—the exposed terminal could contact the cooling fan assembly. That contact can cause an electrical short, which in turn raises the risk of a fire. Hyundai reports that the issue was discovered during a crash-test (an NCAP front barrier test) and that they are not aware of any field-accident injuries or fires to date. What models and build dates are affected? Model years: 2024 and 2025 Santa Fe ... read more

When Car “Bling” Causes Big Problems – Why Decorative Ignition Rings Can Leave You Stranded Some drivers like to keep their vehicles just the way they are. Others enjoy adding a little “bling” to make their ride stand out. But one popular decorative accessory can cause serious — and hard-to-diagnose — problems: metallic ignition rings. Recently, we had a vehicle towed into our shop that would start, run for a second, and then shut off. The customer had multiple keys, but the same thing happened with each one. The security light was flashing, which told us the anti-theft system was active. Our technician removed the steering column cover to check the wiring and connections — everything looked fine. But there was still no communication between the key and the car’s security system ... read more

Why Won’t My 2018 Toyota Sienna Power Sliding Doors Open? If you’re having trouble with your 2018 Toyota Sienna’s power sliding doors, you’re not alone. These doors are convenient, but they can sometimes malfunction due to electrical or mechanical issues. Here are some common reasons why your Sienna’s sliding doors won’t open and what you can do about it. 1. Child Safety Lock Engaged Before assuming there’s a major issue, check if the child safety lock is engaged. If it is, the doors won’t open from the inside. You can disable this by flipping the switch near the door latch. 2. Power Sliding Door Switch Turned Off Toyota Sienna’s have a power sliding door control switch, usually located on the dashboard near the steering wheel. If this switch is turned off, the doors won’t operate automatically. Try toggl ... read more