1999 Hyundai Starex Analysis

[20vanda01]

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]

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]

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]

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.

[kingcire]

sir pls help me im newbee in starex? pa pinatakbo ko yong van after i reach 2 kms yong hold niya biglang umiilaw siya pero blinking hindi naman yong naka steady na nakailaw.hindi naman naka switch yong hold niya.then pag naka neutral ako in 5 minutes na naka andar pero naka neutral nawawala ung blinking lights ng hold ko pero pag pinatakbo ko na naman siya mag iilaw na naman siya.ok naman ang takbo niya pero yon lang po bat kay nag bli blink light yong hold ko.tnx po sana matulungan mo po ako!!God bless!!

[allanne]

baka grounded ung "hold" kc ung s kin umiilaw ung "fuel filter,altternator and hand brake warning lights,pag lumampas n s 1500rpm nwawala nn sya.pag lower than 1500,umiilaw ulet.pnaservicesan ko s electrician and ok n ngaun.

[Mr Adora]

Mga sir patulong po. Un pong mga guage ng starex svx po bigla po silang nag zero at hindi ba gumalaw. Anu po dapat gawin? Dalamat po sa reply

[dr. d]

Mga sir patulong po. Un pong mga guage ng starex svx po bigla po silang nag zero at hindi ba gumalaw. Anu po dapat gawin? Dalamat po sa reply

maliban sa gauges, ano pa po ang apektado?
yung ilaw ng gauges, gumagana pa ba?
yung makina, aandar pa ba?

if you have your fuse box diagram, can you see if all them gauges have something in common?

[afrasay]

hold means "HAWAK kayo mabilis na tayo !"

[OTEP]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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.

[mateomarco]

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.

Sir, try to visit this forum dedicated to hyundai vehicle owners...basa basa muna for you to have more ideas about our beloved starex...hopefully maging beloved mo rin sya! http://hyundaiclubph.proboards.com/index.cgi

[DaReL.<3]

good morning po .

ask ko lang po baka may makatulong .
i bought starex 1999 model . pero mahina hatak nya i ask some known mechanic ang sabi is sa clutch daw ang prob .
any idea naman po if ano possible problem nya . overall okay naman sya except sa low power problem nya


thankz in advance mga boss

[jvnj]

good morning po .

ask ko lang po baka may makatulong .
i bought starex 1999 model . pero mahina hatak nya i ask some known mechanic ang sabi is sa clutch daw ang prob .
any idea naman po if ano possible problem nya . overall okay naman sya except sa low power problem nya


thankz in advance mga boss

Kung sliding ang feel pag nag aarangkada, especially sa higher gears, sliding nga ang clutch. Eto yung nilalaro mo yung accelerator kahit baba-taas na ang rpm wala pa ding nangyayari sa arangkada. Madaming factors ang low power, pag faulty ang turbo system, kung meron man ang starex mo nito (kasama na dito ang piping system nito baka may singaw), at fuel delivery system (Injection pump, injectors, etc)

[DaReL.<3]

Kung sliding ang feel pag nag aarangkada, especially sa higher gears, sliding nga ang clutch. Eto yung nilalaro mo yung accelerator kahit baba-taas na ang rpm wala pa ding nangyayari sa arangkada. Madaming factors ang low power, pag faulty ang turbo system, kung meron man ang starex mo nito (kasama na dito ang piping system nito baka may singaw), at fuel delivery system (Injection pump, injectors, etc)

thanks sa reply sir.

sabi nung kakilala ko mechanic may tubro daw yung unit . 2nd hand ko kasi nabili and lately ko lang napansin yung low power problem nya . sabi sakin na nid daw palitan clutch pack . tried to search for the thing pero wala ko makita or dahil di ko lang alam itsura kaya di ako makakita . pero ramdam ko naman na lumalakas sya pg.dating ng 40 to 60kph then stop na sya sa 65kph tp 70kph . plano ko na sya ipaayos next month . how much kaya mgastos ko if ever may idea ka boss . thanks ulit