Hello! My 2001 Sonata which is a 4 cylinder; 2.0 (not sure on the liters) has given me soooo much trouble since I bought it. I bought it with approximately 47,500 miles on it. It was previously a rental, however alot of major stuff has been serviced on it. More recently, at startup, the car runs very roughly then idles down after a few minutes. When I begin to give it gas, the car is sluggish and sort of like "bucks" like it wants to cut off.In addition makes a grinding noise at high RPMS. As of yesterday, I started the car to hear the grinding noise again. Attempting to replicate the noise a again, I turned the car back off only to find it will not turn over at all. I do however, have power to all electronic stuff (windows, radio, lights, sunroof, etc....) It appears the battery is working just fine. Could it be the starter?</P>

 

<DIV>Sonataowner,</DIV>
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<DIV>What prevents you from taking this issue to the dealer and getting it serviced?...</DIV>
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<DIV>It is afterall covered right?...</DIV>
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<DIV>Good luck...</DIV>