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Hyundai Santa Fe repairs by problem area
Engine (27%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (20%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)
Other (5%)
Select a problem area
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- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 1673 repairs.
Hyundai Santa Fe transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (5%)
$1000 - $2499 (6%)
$500 - $999 (15%)
$100 - $499 (19%)
< $100 (55%)
Chart based on 131 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2014 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
290-horsepower 3.3L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 54560 mi | Replaced under warranty a coupling on the rear differential that caused the cars wheels to try and turn at the same speed on sharp corners. |
| 18600 mi C $26 |
AWD coupler needs to be replaced. Knocking while turning right or left. AWD Coupler failed |
| 86800 mi C $5000 |
Transmission Flush in 2019 caused 'floaties' in the transmission. This caused issues in the transmission, with broken pieces. Required a new tranmission |
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
290-horsepower 3.3L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 18140 mi | thumping noise at slow speed while turn left or right. dealer repl part on trans axle i do not part name. |
| 36600 mi | Rear differential required replacement |
2012 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
turbocharged 194hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 37700 mi | Transfer box oil seal failed causing internal failure of transfer box due to total oil loss. Transfer box replaced. |
| 40000 mi £594 |
Severe vibration and noise from transmission. Transfer box oil found to be burnt and contained metal. Transfer box replaced. Vibration and noise still apparent. 4WD electromagnetic coupling found to be damaged internally and replaced. |
2012 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
turbocharged 194hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD
| 3900 mi | Creaking noise on clutch depression. 1st visit did not correct fault. Was corrected on 2nd visit. Fault was clutch return spring needed lubrication. |
2012 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 51100 mi | Left Front Drive Assembly and Left Shaft Assembly replaced |
2012 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 18800 mi | CV shaft was bent causing shuddering during the 3,2,1 downshifts. CV shaft was replaced. |
| 20000 mi | Transfer case was binding up causing bent CV shaft, downshift shudder and poor fuel mileage. |
2012 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
175-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 33200 mi | leaking joints/boots. To be replaced under warranty--parts currently ordered but not yet repaired. More than three weeks waiting so far. |
2012 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
175-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 44020 mi | Automatic box differencial |
2011 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 54460 mi | Intermittent rough shifting. Replaced transmission on warranty. |
2011 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 21700 mi | Transmission started 'kicking' while shifting from 1st to 2nd and 2nd to 3rd, reprogrammed. |
| 22400 mi | Transmission 'kicked' considerably from 2nd to 3rd and 3rd to 4th, then 'check engine' light. |
| 26540 mi | Significant oil leak after previous work on transmission. |
| 29140 mi | Leaking joint. 4th trip for the same repair. |
| 53320 mi | Universal joint replaced (2nd time in less than two years) |
| 28000 mi | I was told that my problem was a possible drive shaft. After trying a temporary drive shaft the noise was still there. Then I was told it was possibly the transfer case. Well that did not solve the problem. Hyundai has not responded back yet. The transfer case was replaced. |
| 40000 mi US $500 |
On turns and excelleration the rear would thump and then shutter. They replaced AWD coupeling under warranty. Said it would have been $1500 otherwise. |
| 41540 mi C $168 |
Replace R front axle Hyundai paid for parts ( new Hyundai part 2 year warranty) |
2011 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
175-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 20600 mi | recalled. car was hesitating and surging |
2010.5 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
turbocharged 194hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD
| 22520 mi | clutch developed a rattling and banging and the clutch peddle was hammering when you placed your foot on it. It also developed a harsh vibration when accelerating, even lightly. it is in at the moment having the clutch and flywheel replaced. |
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
turbocharged 194hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 4340 mi | automatic trans that "crunch-es" from P to N & N to P. They do: NOTHING! |
| 5580 mi | automatic transmission shifter makes a noise (clack) passing from P to R and R to P. the noise is made at the end of the movement of the shifter in P position. |
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 19700 mi | New transmission. I took it in for routine maintenance, and mentioned some symptoms that had recently started. They called me later and said that corporate wanted to replace the transmission. |
| 29140 mi | Replaced the transmission due to previous reported incident of no acceleration when pedal is pressed and knocking sounds. |
| 6796 mi | The typical first to second gear hard shift requiring a reflash of the computer |
| 7000 mi | transmission would regularly shift abruptly when cold and going into 2nd gear. Sometimes would have harsh shift in higher gear when hot. Replaced transmission. Problem solved |
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 37000 mi US $140 |
re-flash ecu with original |
| 45000 mi US $85 |
Hard shifting---Reflash ECU |
| 83000 mi US $926 |
There was a clunking sound when stopping and starting at slow speeds especially when cornering. |
| 76260 mi C $280 |
Torque coupler from front to rear drive wheels locks up and causes wheels to shudder and chirp. Part has been replaced multiple times but problem consistently returns. |
| 74880 mi | Whole front left axle changed because of split CV boot. |
| 6200 mi | Transmission replaced with new unit under warranty. |
| 27060 mi | Transmission kicking and pushing from 2nd to 3rd gear. Dealer has replaced the Transfer case. Also car did not start once. Motor was cranking but not starting. After a fee minutes motor finally started. Shop will look into it. |
| 6200 mi | Transmission replaced. |
| 16740 mi | Same problem as before, transmission clanging hard into second gear under slow acceleration. |
| 19440 mi | Recurring problem with hard shifting issue, repair successful after newest software update. |
| 42980 mi | Cvt failing Hyundai paid for everything. Was past warranty by 3 months. |
| 22940 mi | Not shifting smoothly from one gear to next. Transfer case. 2 major repair trips in 1 month. |
| 8060 mi | Jerky transmission.Bang shifting 2to3.New transmission on order.No problem with dealer to fix it. |
| 49000 mi | transmission made loud noises twice in 2 days, for about 100 yards. Dealer contacted Hyundai HQ and was told to implement TSB 14-AT-009 which required reprogramming the ECU and replacing the inhibitor switch bracket, whatever that is. |
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
175-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 93620 mi C $2500 |
Axle. Boots. |
| 16000 mi | transmission failed |
| 73780 mi C $550 |
front right wheel shaft broke leading to the transmission failure. Had to replace the entire transmission and the front right wheel shaft. |
| 88040 mi C $3400 |
loud bang then only had 3 gear and reverse. had to rebuild tranmission. took 4 weeks to get parts |
| 54000 mi | Car would shake under moderate to heavy acceleration in 2nd and 3rd gear. Transmission replaced under warranty |
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
turbocharged 148hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 138260 mi A $3900 |
Previous mechanics did not check or change fluid as per logbook. Transmission failure, replaced transmission |
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
242-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 83300 mi US $900 |
Front axle replaced driver side |
| 62620 mi C $578 |
The vehicle had a vibration between 30 and 40 KM/per hour. The dealer replaced the passenger side axle stating it was loose. The vibration continued. The dealer offered to replace the driver axle at $500 to see what happens. I declined. |
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
242-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 79500 mi | CV joint went bad |
| 79360 mi C $1100 |
CV Joint boots torn so had both axles replaced ( including boots) |
| 53000 mi | Front differential blew only a few months after the rear differential had gone. Hyundai refused to carry out repaire under warranty so had to seek legal help. Eventually they agreed so long as I replaced all four tyres although two where new |
| 29000 mi | pinion seal leaked into rear diff drive coupling alowing it to slip. electro magnet clutch assembly |
| 109000 mi US $500 |
Transfer case pinion gear and shaft broke out of transfer case housing. Paid 350 for used transfer case from junk yard. installed. It's doing well now. I did change the oil in the transfer case before installing. |
| 63240 mi C $160 |
Shift cable seized. SUV would not start (safety precaution?) |
| 30380 mi C $427 |
fluid leaking from left trans output seal. removed left lower control arm and removed axle. replaced seal. |
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
185-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed manual FWD
| 9920 mi | Clutch piston damaged |
| 7440 mi | Clutch replacement done improperly. Back lights turning on each time 1st gear is placed. After going again to the dealer, problem solved, but dealer did not accept that previous repair was done in an incorrect way. |
| 16120 mi | Clutch cable broke twice. Fluid drop because that. Car has to be towed. |
| 24180 mi | Clutch piston again. |
| 8060 mi | clutch slave cylinder noise ( clack ) when pressing/depressing the clutch pedal. Appointment for 7 of July to the dealer..will see the result after |
| 8060 mi | They thought that it was the clutch slave cylinder but in fact as undoing transmission they found that the culprit was the clutch disc, more precise the clutch disc springs. They were loose with a lot of play in the clutch disc case. |
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
185-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 125860 mi | axle front right |
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
185-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 114000 mi US $400 |
Replace neutral safety switch |
2008 Hyundai Santa Fe
Engine not specified
| 80600 mi C $280 |
Shudder at different speeds. Front shaft removed and balanced. Problem is better but not completely repaired |
| 83700 mi | Shudder at different speeds. Dealer wanted to replace transmission and transfer case. |
2008 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
turbocharged 148hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 69000 mi £100 |
Split CV joint boot replaced |
2008 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
242-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 12400 mi | currently a new grinding sound so loud and bother some, either transaxle, esc sensor or abs sensor issues (we googled). dealer says its normal dont worry. feel lied to this sounds expensive. (date should say 2011 not 2010) |
2008 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
242-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 135160 mi C $4800 |
The transmission shifter stuck in Park. Then it stuck in neutral when released with disconnect. The transmission needs replacing. |
| 1860 mi | Vehicle can be turned off and key removed from ignition with vehicle still in "Drive". Vehicle able to roll if on grade. Vehicle could be turned off and key removed while still in drive. Vehicle able to roll if on a grade. I may not have listed this in proper area. ie transmission ignition or steering??? Fix was in console of gear shifter. |
| 15000 mi | transmission had to be replaced at 15,000 miles, warped solenoid channel |
| 23000 mi | Transmission was making noise, tech couldn't duplicate the problem |
| 24700 mi | Transmission making noise |
| 34000 mi | We again reported noise in the transmission, again the dealer couldn't duplicate the problem. |
| 27280 mi | noise while on a trip diagnosed as AWD coupler parts were ordered replaced 4wd coupler |
| 39500 mi | Car suffered from sloppy shifting. They reset the transmission learning process. Yes, it now shifts better, but this is a workaround, not a fix. Car suffered from sloppy shifting. They reset the transmission learning process. Yes, it now shifts better, but this is a workaround, not a fix |
| 36000 mi | Apparently a known issue, bad sensor causing high RPM on ignition, car slams from 1st to 2nd, hard on the tranny. Car may go into maintenance mode. Dealer switched out a sensor, still high RPM on ignition, but not slamming into 2nd |
| 107260 mi C $800 |
Hanger bearing went, tried aftermarket shaft, no good. Replaced Hanger Bearing in OEM shaft, kit from dealer |
| 28520 mi | Axle noise cured by insertion of plastic washer as per TSB. No charge. |
| 80000 mi | Broken Axle |
| 89280 mi C $200 |
rebuilt propeller shaft replace cv axle |
2007 Hyundai Santa Fe
Engine not specified
| 20460 mi | Failure in flywheel. |
2007 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
turbocharged 148hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 42640 mi | Reversed down driveway noticed oil trail from car. Towed to dealer service dept. Diagnosed that Mainshaft in Transmission had snapped in half! Tranmission replaced under warranty. Refused replacement car - very poor customer service!! |
2007 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
turbocharged 148hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual AWD
| 91760 mi | Turning hard right from stand the motor would stall unexpectedly. Impression something is tightening and not allowing the vehicle to roll freely. Reversing to & from curb would make thump in transmission/drivetrain. Has got much worse. |
| 93660 mi | Hyundia were unable to fix the problem.They now say the car is putting more drive to wheels which is causing the problem. Answer for not being able to fix the problem. It is lemon and no lemon laws in State. |
| 97340 mi | Car now out of warranty and Hyundai Representative has fail to reply letters forwarded. Still not fixed. Drives good in 5th gear which is most of the time but clunking / twisting is when moving from reverse to first or vice versa, or towing. |
| 98580 mi | Car now out of warranty and Hyundai's representative is now saying the problem they have tried to fix is "in short, this binding sensation is caused by the AWD systems". They can not fix. Hyundai have Agent warranty bill $14,500. |
| 101060 mi A $380 |
HYUNDAI built LEMON. Hyundai computer not showing problem yet they have spent at least $14,500 trying to fix the problem. Clunking is getting worse. Not spending anymore on problem. No one wants to trade my car & Dealers recon it is rubbish. |
| 109740 mi A $147 |
The Clunking problem now is showing when slowing just prior to stopping or using brakes which makes it show every time. Problem still not fixed as this garage thought it was the same problem that new parts had already replaced original |
| 68200 mi | Had the car serviced, the same night clutch failed. Roadside assist said master cylinder gone. Car towed to dealer. Replaced under extended warranty |
2007 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
242-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 53320 mi C $220 |
Oil leak coming from left side of transmission. (Driver side) Happened as a result of dealer flushing the trans fluid. Dealer quoted $2000 for repair of the leak. Took the car to independent shop and problem was solved. |
2007 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
242-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 97840 mi C $1200 |
Leaky gasket. |
| 9000 mi | Mettalic clicking or popping sound when transmission is put in drive or reverse from park. |
| 12000 mi | Metallic clicking or popping sound when transmission is put in drive or reverse from park. |
| 14000 mi | Replaced bushing between drive shaft and hub. |
| 48960 mi C $300 |
Replace front right CV joint boot (had a hole in it) |
| 88180 mi C $900 |
CV joint at front of car broke and had to be replaced. Unfortunately got fused to wheelbearing and that had to be replaced too making the repair unusually expensive. |
| 93000 mi C $1800 |
Replace CV joint boot |
| 60020 mi C $764 |
CV boots were slightly leaking. Replaced clamps. |
| 61860 mi C $500 |
Leaky differential seal, caused tranny fluid leak. Seal replaced. |
| 91140 mi C $125 |
Clunking noise when reversing. Diagnosed as worn rear drive shaft bolts. Part replaced. |
| 110102 mi C $788 |
Worn inner cv boots |
| 94000 mi US $86 |
Gear Stick stuck. |
2007 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
185-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 142000 mi US $150 |
Transmission flush and fill |
2006 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
200-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 22800 mi | Replaced front axle and Caliper retaining pin(clicking when put into gear) This was a issue when we bought it used ..We just took it to the Hyundai dealer and they repaired on warranty |
2005 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
turbocharged 111hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual AWD
| 163680 mi €40 |
Through a broken sealing ring water entered the back diff and destroyed the front bearing. Hyundai can neither supply bearing nor seal ring for the 4x4 model. Estimated repair costs at Hyundai: 1800,-€ (part. new diff). Found the needed parts on Ebay in the end. Costs: around 40,-€ |
| 179800 mi €1400 |
2 mass flywheel and clutch exchange |
| 195720 mi | Diff front bearing broken: driveshafts stuck to the wheels - no way but take axes out and destroy driveshaft wheel bearings etc. |
2005 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
200-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 126500 mi US $500 |
Replaced both front drive axles due to a high speed under power shimmy that developed. |
| 143000 mi US $50 |
replaced under warranty left front drive axle that was replaced one year ago. New units from Advaned Auto Parts were used. |
| 25000 mi US $300 |
Transmission fluid was severely burnt (way below normal maintenance time for a flush) |
2005 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
170-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 86000 mi US $300 |
Failure of the input/output speed sensors on the transmission. Happened on departure from prior service visit, but counting it as a separate trip. |
2004 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
200-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 124300 mi US $2000 |
transmission failure |
2004 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
200-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 131000 mi US $65 |
4WD is binding severely when backing up and turning or turning going forward. Dealership says it might be Viscous Coupler but its a couple of thousand to replace. Have not repaired yet. Replaced 4wd computer but didn't solve issue. |
| 133000 mi | Due to the binding 4wd system I attempted to diagnose before, I have now removed the rear end coupler and drive shaft, thus turning this vehicle into a FWD. I made a plate to cover the vacant hole in the differential. I believe the coupler is bad in some way so I will try to repair or replace if I can find one at a junk yard since the dealer want $1065 for the part. |
| 103000 mi US $1800 |
lost 4and 5th gear,plus reverse,dealer wouldnt warranty.replaced with used tranny from 2005 santa fe with 20,000miles. |
| 104000 mi US $600 |
loud clunking noise in drivetrain,hyundai dealer said was tranny just replaced,used tran under warranty.took 2nd shop,replaced transfer case.still not fixed.unplugged rear differential myself.runs fine in front drve. |
| 128000 mi US $3500 |
After repeatedly having the vehicle in for evaluation for a transmission "thunk" when cold, it finally failed. AFTER the warranty ran out. |
2004 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 46500 mi C $750 |
Car wouldn't stay running after start. Dealer indicated that the crankshaft RPM sensor failed. Repaired under warranty. |
2004 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 144000 mi | Clunk in the driveshaft turned out to be a failing transfer case coupling. Vehicle sold rather than face very expensive repair. |
| 86000 mi | Rear differential wearing leading to driveline play and noise at highway speeds. |
2003 Hyundai Santa Fe
Engine not specified
| 78120 mi C $700 |
BOTH FRONT C/V JOINTS CLICKING. |
2003 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 151000 mi US $100 |
Transmission shifting hard between 3 and 4. Took it in to replace transmission fluid no change. Read online that could be computer issue reset computer and worked fine |
| 108000 mi US $275 |
Right front axle, $275. |
2003 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 7000 mi | Transfer case leaking |
| 27000 mi | transfer case leaking |
| 211000 mi US $330 |
Hoses that run transmission fluid through the radiator rusted & fluid leaked out. My mechanic called the dealer for parts, they sent the wrong parts, then they sent the right parts. My mechanic replaced them. Herb Chambers Hyundai stinks. |
| 119500 mi US $300 |
trans pan leak |
| 157000 mi US $29 |
Replaced leaky return line. Replaced two seals on rear of transfer case. |
| 171000 mi US $24 |
passenger side cv joint/transfer case seal |
| 78000 mi US $200 |
Drive shaft support bearing was replaced |
| 76260 mi C $810 |
Power Transfer Case oil Leak. Remove PTC put a new sealing. |
2003 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
138-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 44020 mi $500 |
Vehicle developed a strange noise at low speed. Later found out the front axle had a play. Later it was adjusted by the autoshop mechanics. |
2003 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
138-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 98000 mi US $1100 |
Needle bearings in transmission failed. Had to replace entire transmission with a good used one from a wrecking yard. Transmission was so jammed with metal fragments that SUV would not go forward or reverse! |
2002 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
185-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 115000 mi US $1250 |
Owner noticed transmission fluid leak under car. Dealer diagnosed that transmission fluid cooler was leaking and required replacement. |
| 92380 mi C $110 |
transmission oil lines |
2002 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
185-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 178000 mi US $100 |
Replaced both front axle assemblies including inner and outer CV joints. |
| 89280 mi | transmission fluid leaking, looks like from cooling lines. to cold to do anything, not ready to pay for it, parked car till spring, put backup on road |
| 93000 mi C $100 |
transmission cooler rusted elbow, causing major leak. replaced with larger transmission cooler and re-routed the lines. TSB. |
2001 Hyundai Santa Fe 4dr SUV
185-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 165000 mi US $600 |
Check engine light on, code P0500. Ran diagnostics according to manufacturers manuals. Replaced parts. |
| 144000 mi US $250 |
Replaced right front drive axle due to a torn CV boot. Replaced right front drive axle because of leaking CV joint boots. Work done at the same time as alternator replacement. |
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