Hyundai Elantra CN7 Quiz

Engine Starting System - Troubleshooting

In this manual: Engine Starting System - Troubleshooting
Repair and Maintenance Manual for Hyundai Elantra — 0General Information — 0Engine - Mechanical (DOHC 1.8L/2.0L) — 0Engine - Mechanical (DOHC 1.6L) — 0Engine Electrical Equipment — 0Emission Control System — 0Fuel system — 0Clutch — 0Transmission — 0Wheel Drive Shaft and Axle — 0Suspension — 0Steering — 0
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Symptom Possible Cause Remedy
Engine crankshaft does not turn with starter Low battery charge; Poor contact of battery terminal cables due to rust, wear, or loose connection; Faulty starter lock switch (A/T models only); Blown fuse; Faulty starter; Faulty ignition switch Charge or replace the battery; Repair or replace the cables; Adjust or replace the switch; Replace the fuse; Repair the starter; Replace the ignition switch
Low crankshaft speed when cranking with starter Low battery charge; Poor contact of battery terminal cables due to rust, wear, or loose connection; Faulty starter Charge or replace the battery; Repair or replace the cables; Repair the starter
Starter keeps running after engine starts Faulty starter; Faulty ignition switch Repair the starter; Replace the ignition switch
Starter turns but engine crankshaft does not rotate Short circuit in wiring; Broken pinion gear teeth or faulty starter motor; Broken ring gear teeth (or torque converter of A/T) Repair the wiring; Repair the starter; Replace the ring gear (or torque converter of A/T)

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