Hyundai Sonata: Troubleshooting
Trouble Shooting
Ignition System
Symptom |
Suspect area |
Remedy |
Engine will not start or is hard to start (Cranks OK) |
Ignition lock switch |
Inspect ignition lock switch, or replace as required |
Ignition coil |
Inspect ignition coil, or replace as required |
|
Spark plugs |
Inspect spark plugs, or replace as required |
|
Ignition wiring disconnected or broken |
Repair wiring, or replace as required |
|
Rough idle or stalls |
Ignition wiring |
Repair wiring, or replace as required |
Ignition coil |
Inspect ignition coil, or replace as required |
|
Engine hesitates/poor acceleration |
Spark plugs and spark plug cables |
Inspect spark plugs / cable, or replace as required |
Ignition wiring |
Repair wiring, or replace as required |
|
Poor mileage |
Spark plugs and spark plug cables |
Inspect spark plugs / cable, or replace as required |
Charging System
Symptom |
Suspect area |
Remedy |
Charging warning indicator does not light with ignition switch "ON"
and engine off. |
Fuse blown |
Check fuses |
Light burned out |
Replace light |
|
Wiring connection loose |
Tighten loose connection |
|
Electronic voltage regulator |
Replace voltage regulator |
|
Charging warning indicator does not go out with engine running. (Battery
requires frequent recharging) |
Drive belt loose or worn |
Adjust belt tension or replace belt |
Battery cable loose, corroded or worn |
Inspect cable connection, repair or replace cable |
|
Electronic voltage regulator or alternator |
Replace voltage regulator or alternator |
|
Wiring |
Repair or replace wiring |
|
Overcharge |
Electronic voltage regulator |
Replace voltage regulator |
Voltage sensing wire |
Repair or replace wiring |
|
Discharge |
Drive belt loose or worn |
Adjust belt tension or replace belt |
Wiring connection loose or short circuit |
Inspect wiring connection, repair or replace wiring |
|
Electronic voltage regulator or alternator |
Replace voltage regulator or alternator |
|
Poor grounding |
Inspect ground or repair |
|
Worn battery |
Replace battery |
Starting System
Symptom |
Suspect area |
Remedy |
Engine will not crank |
Battery charge low |
Charge or replace battery |
Battery cables loose, corroded or worn out |
Repair or replace cables |
|
Transaxle range switch (Vehicle with automatic transaxle only) |
Refer to AT group-automatic transaxle |
|
Fuse blown |
Replace fuse |
|
Starter faulty |
Replace |
|
Ignition switch faulty |
Replace |
|
Engine cranks slowly |
Battery charge low |
Charge or replace battery |
Battery cables loose, corroded or worn out |
Repair or replace cables |
|
Starter faulty |
Replace |
|
Starter keeps running |
Starter |
Replace |
Ignition switch |
Replace |
|
Starter spins but engine will not crank |
Short in wiring |
Repair wiring |
Pinion gear teeth broken or Starter |
Replace |
|
Ring gear teeth broken |
Replace fly wheel or torque converter |
Specifications
Specifications
Ignition System
Items
Specifications
Ignition coil
Primary resistance
0.62 В± 10 % (Ω)
Secondary ...
Special Service Tools
Special Service Tools
Tool (Number and name)
Illustration
Use
Alternator pulley remover wrench
(09373-27000)
Remova ...
See also:
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OFF
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General Safety Information and Caution
Precautions
General Precautions
Please read the following precautions carefully before performing the
airbag system service.
Observe the instructions described in this manual, ...
Repair procedures
Service Adjustment Procedure
Oil level Check
A check of ATF level is not normally required during
scheduled ...