Hyundai Santa Fe: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
| Ignition System |
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Symptom |
Suspect Area |
Remedy |
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Engine will not start or is hard to start (Cranks OK) |
Ignition lock switch |
Inspect ignition lock switch, or replace as required |
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Ignition coil |
Inspect ignition coil, or replace as required |
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Spark plugs |
Inspect spark plugs, or replace as required |
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Ignition wiring disconnected or broken |
Repair wiring, or replace as required |
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Rough idle or stalls |
Ignition wiring |
Repair wiring, or replace as required |
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Ignition coil |
Inspect ignition coil, or replace as required |
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Engine hesitates/poor acceleration |
Spark plugs and spark plug cables |
Inspect spark plugs / cable, or replace as required |
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Ignition wiring |
Repair wiring, or replace as required |
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Poor mileage |
Spark plugs and spark plug cables |
Inspect spark plugs / cable, or replace as required |
| Charging System |
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Symptom |
Suspect Area |
Remedy |
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Charging warning indicator does not light with ignition switch "ON" and engine off. |
Fuse blown |
Check fuses |
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Light burned out |
Replace light |
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Wiring connection loose |
Tighten loose connection |
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Electronic voltage regulator |
If light turns off, replace voltage regulator. |
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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 |
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Battery cable loose, corroded or worn |
Inspect cable connection, repair or replace cable |
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Electronic voltage regulator or alternator |
If light turns off, replace voltage regulator or alternator |
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Wiring |
Repair or replace wiring |
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Overcharge |
Electronic voltage regulator |
If light turns off, replace voltage regulator. |
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Voltage sensing wire |
Repair or replace wiring |
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Discharge |
Drive belt loose or worn |
Adjust belt tension or replace belt |
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Wiring connection loose or short circuit |
Inspect wiring connection, repair or replace wiring |
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Electronic voltage regulator or alternator |
If light turns off, replace voltage regulator or alternator |
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Poor grounding |
Inspect ground or repair |
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Worn battery |
Replace battery |
| Starting System |
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Symptom |
Suspect Area |
Remedy |
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Engine will not crank |
Battery charge low |
Charge or replace battery |
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Battery cables loose, corroded or worn out |
Repair or replace cables |
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Transaxle range switch (Vehicle with automatic transaxle only) |
Refer to AT group-automatic transaxle |
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Fuse blown |
Replace fuse |
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Starter motor faulty |
Replace |
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Ignition switch faulty |
Replace |
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Engine cranks slowly |
Battery charge low |
Charge or replace battery |
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Battery cables loose, corroded or worn out |
Repair or replace cables |
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Starter motor faulty |
Replace |
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Starter keeps running |
Starter motor faulty |
Replace |
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Ignition switch |
Replace |
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Starter spins but engine will not crank |
Short in wiring |
Repair or replace wiring |
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Pinion gear teeth broken or starter motor |
Replace |
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Ring gear teeth broken |
Replace fly wheel or torque converter |
Specifications
Specification Ignition System Ignition Coil Item Specification Primary Coil Resistance (Ω) 0.62 ± 10% [20°C (68°F)] Secondary Coil Resistance (kΩ) 7.0 ± 15% [20°C (68°F)] ...
Special Service Tools
Special Service Tools Tool (Number and name) Illustration Use Alternator pulley remover wrench (09373-27000) Removal and installation of alternator pulley ...
See also:
Repair procedures
Removal 1. Disconnect the battery negative cable from the battery and then wait for at least 30 seconds. 2. Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels can face straight ahead. 3. Remove the airbag ...
Battery saver function
The purpose of this feature is to prevent the battery from being discharged. The system automatically turns off the parking lights when the driver removes the ignition key (smart key : turns off the engine) ...
Ignition Coil. Repair procedures
Removal 1. Disconnect the battery nagative terminal. 2. Remove the engine cover. 3. Disconnect the ignition coil connector (A). • When removing the ignition coil connector, pull the lock pin (A) and ...
