1999 Hyundai Starex Analysis

**20vanda01** · December 3rd, 2003 11:51 AM

Can't search kasi kaya nagsimula na lang ako ng panibagong thread.

So my friend bought a Sarex 1999 model, and I read here at Tsikot that below 2000 model ng starex ay prone sa kalawang. So far nung ininspect namin 'yong unit okay pa naman ala pang mga lumubong (bulge) part ng body, except ng mga kaunting mga gasgas. Malinis at 38k pa lang ang natatakbo. My friend got if for 400k. So first question okay na ba ang price nun?
Next question is any other items that he needs to be aware of being a 1999 model starex owner? My turbo ang engine yata pero di pa intercooler, is that TDIC? One thing nga pala merong "hold" na lumalabas sa instrument panel, minsan nawawala naman, di namin alam kung para saan, kasi alang manual 'yong unit.
Appreciate any feedbacks or comments on how to take care this baby.

**Ungas** · December 3rd, 2003 03:18 PM

The price is acceptable for its year model. That unit must have been brought here a year earlier then sold as a 1999 model. Afaik, '99 models did came out with Intercooler or the D4BX TDIC engine.

I could assume that your friend bought an Automatic tranny model. According to the road conditions that apply, Normal, Power or Hold. Normal, name speaks for itself normal driving. Power, for greater pull. Hold for shift stage hold. Selecting Hold mode when starting your vehicle on a road surface slippery from snow (which we don't have) and the vehicle will start smoothly on 2nd gear. When "Hold" button is depressed, "Hold" indicator light in the instrument cluster will illuminate and automatic shifting pattern will be performed in 2nd gear to 3rd gear only.

Position = Shifted Gear on Hold
1st = 2nd gear
2nd = 2nd gear
3rd = 3rd gear
4th = 3rd gear

**20vanda01** · December 3rd, 2003 04:32 PM

Sir Ungas, yes it's A/T... Buti na lang nabanggit mo about the 'hold' kasi balak pa naman niyang i-long drive this weekend, and that would post risk to the tranny right? Kasi running sa hiway at 3rd gear...
Also, meron ba rito may manual ng Starex, softcopy? Or any other place to download from?
Thanks again.

**Ungas** · December 3rd, 2003 05:13 PM

If I'm not mistaken that engine is a D4BF Turbo 2.4L, yes that would strain the engine too, but it is impossible to attain 100km/h when Hold switch is on. Kung long driving switch na lang nya sa Power.

Meron ako dito english version hard copy. Gusto nyo Korean version meron din!

Edit: Owner's manual lang po ito hindi service manual.

**afrasay** · December 3rd, 2003 08:38 PM

hold means "HAWAK kayo mabilis na tayo !"

**OTEP** · December 3rd, 2003 10:19 PM

Baka may pumindot nung HOLD button ng ECT kaya umiilaw sa dash. Turbo siya pero walang intercooler so TD siya not TDIC. hehehehe.

Ingatan niyo yung mga switch ng interior lights. Medyo madali masira ang mga iyon.

**20vanda01** · December 4th, 2003 10:44 AM

Sir Ungas, pano kaya siya makakuha ng copy? Soft copy ba 'yan or hard copy? Okay na rin 'yong owner's manual para malaman niya kung ano ang operation ng mga buttons and switches dun.

Sir Afrasay, tama ka jan, hawak na!

Sir Otep, malamang nga alanc IC kasi walang scoop sa hood. Tama ka about the switches di nga daw gumagana ang mga ilaw sa loob, except dun sa 'mood' pero madilim naman. So there are chances na okay pa ang bulbs, pero hindi na ang switch. Repairable ba ito or replace na ang whole unit ng ilaw sa loob?

**OTEP** · December 4th, 2003 11:02 AM

20vanda01,

Mahina talaga ang mood lighting. It is designed to give soft lighting sa interior during long hauls (just like the soft lighting of buses).

Yung switch nagagawan ng paraan. Dun sa Goldpark Car Exchange sa may Meralco Ave. Hanapin mo ang table ni Peter Cheng (used car dealer). I think his guy Chito knows how to remedy it. Sa kanila kinuha yung ride ko.

**Ungas** · December 4th, 2003 11:26 AM

Hard copy po ito, you could xerox it. Halo-halo ang features ng owner's manual ko, meron pang H-100 aka Grace and H-1 aka Starex.

**sunriser** · September 11th, 2009 09:08 AM

I just want to get in the discussion.

I am sincerely considering to buy a starex from Kapuso, importer of Korean used car in QC (ok ba sila magbenta?). I received mix comment on the starex series 97 up 2000. some say mahina daw aircon and yung body madaling masira but some say yung aircon converted na yun for tropical type wheater pagbinenta dito at ang hatak maganda daw malakas. Also, balak ko kasi matic. Please provide me with your comments and recommendation and this will surely help me.