How do you reset the check engine light on a 2014 Hyundai Sonata?
Another way that You can reset the check engine light on the vehicle is to unplug the battery, wait for about 20 minutes and then plug it back in. If neither of those work then You will have to use an electronic scan tool to find the problem and fix the issue.
What causes a flashing check engine light on a Hyundai Sonata?
While a majority of the time, the flashing check engine light is going to be caused by a misfire related to your Sonata’s ignition system or fuel system (as stated above), there are other issues that can cause it. Your timing chain could have jumped . If you have VVT, it may be having issues.
What does a flashing check engine light mean?
A flashing check engine light is your Hyundai Sonata’s way of saying “I have a serious problem, don’t ignore me”. Most of the time, that serious problem is a misfire. This flashing light should not be ignored. When your engine is misfiring, it is dumping raw fuel into the exhaust.
Why does my Hyundai Sonata not start up?
Crank/Cam Sensor- When the cam or crank sensors are not being read by the ECM/PCM, it’s impossible to get the ignition timing right. If you Sonata does start at all, it’ll run rough. It could be a more serious mechanical issue, such as as bent valve, bad lifter, etc….
Can you drive with a blinking check engine light?
How far can you drive with a blinking engine light? It is not recommended to drive at all with a flashing check engine light. You can, in most cases, drive the closest way to a repair shop. We do recommend towing it if the repair shop is located far away, though.
Why is the Check Engine light coming on on my Hyundai Sonata?
The check engine light on your Hyundai Sonata will usually shut itself off if the issue or code that caused it to turn on is fixed. For example, if the cause of your check engine light coming on was a loose gas cap, if it’s tightened, the light will turn itself off.
A flashing check engine light is your Hyundai Sonata’s way of saying “I have a serious problem, don’t ignore me”. Most of the time, that serious problem is a misfire. This flashing light should not be ignored. When your engine is misfiring, it is dumping raw fuel into the exhaust.
Why does my Hyundai Elantra have a check engine light?
Has the check engine light turned on in your Hyundai Elantra, Accent, Sonata, Kona, or Santa Fe? It can be alarming seeing an engine warning appear on your dashboard, especially if you’ve never seen it before. A wide array of issues can cause a check engine light to come on, some more serious than others.
What causes a Hyundai Sonata engine to misfire?
Keeping in mind that any engine needs air, fuel, and spark for ignition, your Hyundai Sonata’s fuel system can often cause the engine to misfire. It can run too lean or rich. Alternatively, there may not be enough fuel for proper combustion, or the fuel isn’t atomizing properly.