Why does my 2018 Hyundai Sonata not start?
My 2018 Sonata will not start when temp drops below 20 deg f. It has happened 3 times this winter and when it warms back up to 40 to 50 degree it will start. When I turn the key on all the lights on the dash light up like normal. I can move hear selector and turn wheel.
Why is the starter clicking on my Hyundai?
If the starter is clicking on your Hyundai, it could be the battery, or it may be the starter itself. The best-case scenario is that it’s the battery, but even if it is the starter, don’t despair. Even an inexperienced person can change the starter out in about 90 minutes.
Are there any recalls on the Hyundai Sonata?
Sonata recall: well for starters I almost got hit by a 18 wheeler because the car shut off on the interstate while I was driving. Lucky I was to get the car to the side of the road but it hit the side rail because I couldnt get it to stop. Now the car will not start at all.
Where do I find the starter on my Hyundai?
Crawl under the car and find the starter. It’s near the transmission and looks like a round canister with electrical wires coming from it. Mark the electrical wires using a marker and masking tape, noting the proper location of each one.
What to do if your Hyundai Sonata won’t start?
If you have a model of Sonata which only has a key fob with start/stop button and no place to insert a key, then try placing your key fob as close to the start/stop button as you can and then start the vehicle.
Why does my Sonata make a clicking sound?
Symptom: When you turn the key to start the engine of your Sonata, you will hear a clicking sound, which is the sound of a bad starter motor. And if the starter motor does not work with a healthy battery, suspect a malfunction of the starter. If the starter fails, it usually needs to be replaced with a new one.
What’s the average life of a Hyundai Sonata starter?
A starter is a motor for starting the engine of your Sonata. The average life of a starter motor is about 100,000 to 150,000 miles, and the life will be shortened if the engine is started more frequently.
What should the voltage of a Hyundai Sonata battery be?
The voltage of the battery on your Hyundai Sonata can be measured precisely with a multimeter. Before the test, the multimeter is set to the voltage range of the battery and connected to its plus and minus poles. Successful testing of the car battery, i.e. checking the voltage, usually results in values of approx. 12 to 13 volts.