2002 Hyundai Santa Fe Slow start, engine noise

2002 HYUNDAI SANTA FE
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DEANGJORCESKI
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2002 Hyundai Santa Fe 4 cyl Manual 118000 miles

Hi, I own this car for about a month and the starting is very "irregular." Sometimes it starts right away, but sometimes it takes 2-3 sec. longer than usual. Several days ago I heard a sound when I started in it in the morning which lasted about 2-3 min. and than it was gone. I hear it every morning. Also couple of days ago as I was about to go up-hill and switched from 1 to 2 gear, the car seemed to lose the power and shake back and front until it regain the power again. This happened couple of times later, and not only when going up-hill.
Thanks.
Aug 2, 2009 at 7:54 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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HAs the check engine light come on? Also, can you describe the sound?
Aug 6, 2009 at 10:18 PM
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