Engine Electrical System

Troubleshooting

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Troubleshooting

Symptom Suspect area Remedy
Engine Does Not Crank Low Battery Charge Charge or replace battery
Battery cables loose, corroded or worn Repair or replace cables
Transmission range switch
(For vehicles with automatic transmission only)
Refer to Group AT - Automatic Transmission.
Blown fuse Replace fuse
Starter malfunction Replace
Ignition switch malfunction Replace
Engine Cranks Slowly Low Battery Charge Charge or replace battery
Battery cables loose, corroded or worn Repair or replace cables
Starter malfunction Replace
Starter keeps running Starter malfunction Replace
Ignition Lock Replace
Starter cranks but engine does not start Short circuit in wiring Repair or replace wiring
Broken gear teeth or starter Replace
Ring gear teeth broken Replace flywheel or torque converter

Test yourself

A quick Hyundai Kona quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.