Hyundai Santa Fe: Troubleshooting - General Information - Engine Electrical SystemHyundai Santa Fe: Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

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
 If light turns off, 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
 If light turns off, replace voltage regulator or alternator
Wiring
 Repair or replace wiring
Overcharge
 Electronic voltage regulator
 If light turns off, 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
 If light turns off, 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 motor 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 motor faulty
 Replace
Starter keeps running
 Starter motor faulty
 Replace
Ignition switch
 Replace
Starter spins but engine will not crank
 Short in wiring
 Repair or replace wiring
Pinion gear teeth broken or starter motor
 Replace
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:

Tool kit
Tools for e.g. towing or changing wheels are provided in the vehicle's cargo compartment. All the tools are located in a foam block under the cargo compartment floor. Jack* Tool for removing the plastic ...

Troubleshooting
Trouble Symptom Charts Trouble Symptom 1 Trouble Symptom 2 Trouble symptom Probable cause Remedy The set vehicle speed varies greatly upward or downward "Surging" (repeated alternating acceleration ...

Seats
Front seat (1) Forward and backward (2) Seatback angle (3) Seat cushion height (Driver’s seat) (4) Lumbar support (Driver’s seat)* (5) Seat warmer* / Air ventilation seat* (6) Headrest Rear seat (7) ...