Why is my Hyundai Santa Fe stalling?
Hyundai Santa Fe’s have a severe stalling problem. Hyundai first thought the problem was related to the throttle body. The stalling is often accompanied by loss of power (power steering and brakes too), complete failure to accelerate, and the Check Engine Light comes on. Hyundai refers to this as “limp home mode”.
Why does my Hyundai stall?
When a Hyundai engine stalls, check the obvious first. If there is gas in the tank, make sure the fuel is getting to the engine. Look for the fuel rail. There should be a Schraeder valve on the fuel rail.
How do you turn off a Hyundai ISG?
To Deactivate the ISG System
- Press the ISG OFF button to deactivate the ISG system.
- Then, the ISG OFF button indicator illuminates.
- Press the ISG OFF button again to reactivate the ISG system.
- Then, the ISG OFF button indicator turns OFF.
What causes an engine to stall at idle?
If the ISC valve is gummed up with fuel varnish or dirt, it may stick, preventing the engine from maintaining the proper idle speed when the throttle closes. A faulty idle speed control circuit may also allow the engine to stall when idling if it fails to compensate for idle loads placed on the engine by the charging system or A/C compressor.
Why does my Santa Fe stall at any speed?
ears, owners of 2010-2012 Santa Fe have been saying their engines can stall at any speed. Now the issue has found its way to court. The lawsuit claims the dealer notification letter admits the SUVs can stall because a heavy load on the alternator can cause a drop in engine rpm.
Can a stalling engine be intermittent driveability?
Intermittent driveability problems of any kind are always a challenge to diagnose. When a customer brings you a vehicle and complains of a stalling problem, you may not have much to go on other than their description of what’s happening and when it happens.
Is there check engine light for intermittent stalling?
Many times, there will be no check engine light and no fault codes to give you a clue as to what might be causing the engine to stall. So the trick to diagnosing an intermittent stalling problem is to catch the vehicle when it’s acting up — and that rarely happens when you have the vehicle in your shop.