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Engine won't start

Hyundai Elantra 2013 2.0L limited 75498 miles
Wife and I were out shopping today, Stopped at the market to pick up groceries. Headlights and radio work fine, but engine would not turn over. Got a jump start from Hyundai roadside assistance(good service) and drove the car for about 30 minutes to recharge the battery. Arrived at home, turned off the ignition. Tried to restart the car, but the engine wouldn't turn over. Headlights, radio, pwr windows, seats, etc, all work fine. Checked alternator belt tension, and it seemed to be ok. Didn't pull battery to have it checked. Any suggestions?
confused from United States 8 years ago  
CO
24 reports 
jrok from United States 8 years ago
My wife has a 2015 elantra and am having the same issue, less than 17000 miles...did you ever find out what was the issue?
2013 red coupe cop magnet from Canada 8 years ago
If the battery is under a certain charge then a jump will work and the lights will work but it won't be able to recharge from the altenator .take it to a shop like Canadian tire or "the us equivalent " and get then to check it. Usually done free
AKuby from Canada 7 years ago
Keep in Park , found a little trick to it , as you turn the key , play with the shifter fiddle it in place back and forth. She'll go
cheekybanana from Canada a year ago
I notice the same has been happening with my 2014 Elantra GL. Did you ever find out what was causing this?

Reading online feels a lot like Neutral Safety Switch / Inhibitor Switch as someone else also pointed out.
Wan xxx xxx abe from United States 6 years ago
I'd say get a voltmeter tested alternator output it should be 14 volts without the lights on down to 12 if they are. If the lternator is putting out the voltage is necessary check yor contacts of your battery post see if they're corroded they may look clean on top but underneath they still may not be making contact
Boby from Australia 5 years ago
Tried to to jump start with jump cables won't even kick over. Is there fuses that might be blown
Cassy from Australia 3 years ago
I just wrote a big long comment explaining what it could be & the issues I had... I can see this post is a couple of years old... but it might hopefully help anyone else out 👍🏼😊
Cassy from Australia 3 years ago
The inhibitor switch needs replacing!

I’m in Brisbane, Australia & had the same issues! So frustrating!
Every time I was in a rush to be somewhere!

1st time, I had the battery replaced. 2 weeks later my car wouldn’t start every second day, then weeks later- 4 times in 1 day!

Most times it would start after 8 tries - but the last time - it wouldn’t start after 25 goes! 😤

Had to walk all my groceries home, then walk back before my car got towed!

Roadside assistance tried to start charging me $85 callout free + tow fee, then the service centre wanted to charge me $160 to tell me what’s wrong with it!
Even though i have gold cover warranty!
I told them all where to go!

So after several hours of online research MYSELF... (& I know NOTHING about cars!)
I came to the conclusion that it was the Inhibitor switch!

At my next service I asked them to check what the problem is (after complaining to the Car Dealership Manager), they checked for free, however couldn’t find any faults / issues! 🙄

The Manager told the service guys to order in the part & change it anyway (due to my persistence) and guess what????
No issues since!! 😱🥳

The new Inhibitor Switch part is a slightly different shape from the original.
So if your car isn’t under warranty anymore, contact Hyundai & they should supply the part for Free!
Otherwise it’s only a $20 part & takes 10 mins to change over. There is 1 good YouTube video of a guy showing it.
I have a 2013 Hyundai Elantra, it had only done 23,000 klm’s. I’m female & the roadside assist guy kept trying to tell me it’s definitely something more serious like the starter motor etc 🙄
I told him there’s no way it could be that!
Anyways, hope this helps a few more annoyed & frustrated people out there! 👍🏼😊
Gtjoseph from United States 3 months ago
Where is the inhibitor switch located?
Steve from United States a month ago
@GtjosephUnderneath the air filter/intake, just in front of the battery
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Bigjetty from United States 4 months ago
Of a 2002 Chevy Cavalier LS 2.2 L and it's and a number four in the van as a but I can start it by jumping pins 87 and 30 with the crank relay the 10 amp fuse ignition fuse was blown I replaced that didn't help the cigarette lighter fuse keeps blowing and the dome light keeps coming on when I'm stopping so certainly something electrical is going on I did just replace the ECU I went through the steps to get the Anti-Theft off and it starts so that can be the problem I just have to jump the pins any help would be greatly appreciated... Also like the top two rows of fuses inside the car the panel or not showing voltage but are not blown either so I have that going on too so I guess that's the power side not the control side I don't know I'm just starting to learn a lot about this as I'm trying to fix it but I still have no success after 2 months of trying
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2013 Hyundai Elantra limited push button cranks but won't start

Hyundai Elantra 2013  169 miles
I have a 2013 Elantra limited. It's a push button start. It does not have a key start. The car does not start. It cranks up but will not turn over. The security light stays on. It supposed to go off after 3 seconds. A mechanic told me that if the security yellow light with the picture of a car and a key stay on, that keeps the car from starting. I change batteries in hob. I tried both key hob and held key to ignition switch and it still won't start. I believe the problem is with the immobilizer or the key hob. I think one of them needs reprogramming. But i am not sure.
pontig6 from United States 2 years ago  
PO
Rank 10
14 reports 
pontig6 from United States 2 years ago
Car crank’s but don’t start. Security light stays on. I check all relays and fuses and reprogram keys and had locksmith scan car with computer and car 2013 Elantra still won’t start... there is no codes in scan tools
Bible from other 10 months ago
Please help me out.im having the same problem
pasos from United States 2 days ago
2013 elantra was parked in a lot that got flooded. trunk opened, windows rolled down, and all lights came on. now the car won't start at all. the bcm, mds, smart key assembly were changed. now all lights come but engine won't start,
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Car won't start

Hyundai Elantra 2016 4 door  37000 miles
Everything works but engine won't start. Have health problems need reliable car
Janice from United States 7 years ago  
JA
Rank 5
21 reports 
Janice from United States 7 years ago
I have to go to a specialist in Las Vegas, nv once a month
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Engine cuts out

Hyundai Elantra 2004 Sedan 2.0 ltr 150000 miles
While driving the engine in our elantra just dies. It won't start again unless the light on the dashboard with the car shape with a key in it comes on straight away. Also it won't go until the idle air motor and the variable cam timing sensors stop clicking. Please help i have no idea
Bubba4900 from Australia 7 years ago  
BU
5 reports 
Bubba4900 from Australia 7 years ago
Still not fixed is there anything else to try
Csir from other 6 years ago
I got the same issue suggestion required please help
Lana from Australia 7 years ago
Are you selling car for parts by any chance%3F
Smartblonde from United States 7 years ago
That particular year may have what they call an anti theft sensor in the ignition. Have you replace the ignition switch or has they key got wet or magnetized? You may need t9 have the sensor replaced in your fob or key. The sensor in the steering column isn't reading your key. So it's the car and your fault but not the kids

Engine rotates but wont start in the morning

Hyundai Elantra 2004  80000 miles
My Car won't start in the cold morning. Engine rotates but does not fire. I thought something to do with oil pressure sensor connector problem, as when I spray wd40 on all connectors like air flow, oil pressure etc, it starts but again in few days it gives the same problem.
Raja from Australia 8 years ago  
RA
7 reports 
Smartblonde from United States 7 years ago
Have to keep the oil at a certain temp it will be too cold for the oil to the to the block. When u spray with the wd40 it warms those connections to gain fluid movement. My suggestion is maybe a Benson burner or possibly a heavier weight oil for the colder months to avoid freezing. Seasonal oil change lol. This also helps prevent burning the oil and the sludge.
Raja from Australia 7 years ago
I will try that, thanks
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Starting

Hyundai Elantra 2000  200000 miles
I need some help with my Elantra. There is no problem to start the engine but, when turning it off and starting it back, it won't work. I've already checked spark plugs, wiring and the electrical system and don't know what else to do. It is only after a waiting for a couple of hours that the engine will start again. The coil is not heating and I have no idea what it can be its problem. I would really appreciate any help.
nando from United States 9 years ago  
NA
1 reply 
Elvira from United States 9 years ago
I am a mechanic and, by the things you are talking about, I would definitely say it is a coil's failure. There are two types of coils for the Elantra, one with a single connection and another one with three. Check which one is yours.
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Will not start

Hyundai Elantra 2014  50000 miles
Will start if you boost it with a booster box won't start with out it
Wayne from United States 7 years ago  
WA
11 reports 
Smartblonde from United States 7 years ago
Alternator or the battery may need distilled water. Alternator recharges ur battery and the water is the solution the battery needs to g9 with the sulfuric acid to help keep the charge h2so4+h2o=h4so5
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Won't start

Hyundai Elantra 2010  78000 miles
Elantra was idle for a month had a boost and let run drove for an hour! Won't start again
charlie from Canada 6 years ago  
CH
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Stalls when driving

Hyundai Elantra 1997  280000 miles
When driving and stopping, at a traffic lights for example, the engine stalls. A long time must be waited for the engine to start again. The vehicle was scanned and a coils failure was indicated, but they were changed and the problem persists.
Mellony40 from United States 9 years ago  
ME
3 reports 
Evelina from United States 9 years ago
Buddy, in the induction body there is a little membrane, which must be damaged or broken, causing the problem you are talking about. You need to disassemble
the induction body, clean it properly, remove the membrane and replace it by an identical, but new one. I hope you can solve your problem
one from United States 9 years ago
I have the exact same problem and would appreciate if you could tell us where the induction body is located as I cannot find it. Thanks!
bcbusiness248 from United States 8 years ago
Check the pcv valve, its on the valve cover had the same problem engine couldnt vent, pressure builds up causing hesitation and stalling, valve cover oil leak or other oil leak usually accompanies this issue.
GregZ from United States 5 years ago
Something to check is the voltage at the battery. The battery only starts the car and the alternator generates power. A battery is 12.6V or 12.8V when the car is off. When the car is running the battery is being powered by the alternator and you should read more like 14.6 volts on the battery posts. Easy to check with a multimeter. I had an exhaust leak under the hood and that was killing the alternator. Sometimes the alternator will make voltage and then sometimes it would be dead and the battery would get low. Something to look into is the alternator as this also doesn't throw a code to make a check engine light come on.
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Starting problem.

Hyundai Elantra 2006 2.? 249000 miles
Battery light came on, went off parked it. Get in the next day and radio wasn't working. Drove it, got out went to leave, radio worked, low beams went out. Went to troubleshoot the low beams, heard a hissing from the battery, put new one in, didn't start, had the alternator checked, bad, so replaced it, still no start. Took the starter in to get checked. It passed. So I waa thinking it's a loose wire or a bad ground or something. Or the ecu. Took the ecu out and it looked good, (no obvious burn marks. Haven't found any loose connections or bad grounds. Not sure what to do next, I wanna try everything before I send in the ecu, it's expensive. I'd hate to send it in and pay, and there not be anything wrong with it. Any ideas moving forward??
Sharedconfusion from United States 3 months ago  
SH
1 report 
Sharedconfusion from United States 3 months ago
I changed out the relays and it started. There is a drain on the battery somewhere I think
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Periodically engine won't start

Hyundai Elantra 2013 elantra gt se 55000 miles
Automatic brake peddle doesn't depress and when I press the push button at the same time, all lights come on but no ignition. Years ago when the issue first started, I could wait 10 minutes and the car would recalibrate. Now I wait an hour plus. So far its always started after the wait. It doesn't like sitting in the hot sun, so I'm not sure if there's a sensor that may trigger this. Car hasn't seen snow. Any ideas... I see by many forms this is a common problem and no sense taking it to the dealer if its working.
Blondie from Canada 9 months ago  
BL
1 reply 
Blondie from Canada 9 months ago
Did it again today, stuck me at the golf course in the heat for an extra hour until it decided to start.
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Won't start in park

Hyundai Elantra 2003 Gts 128000 miles
My 2003 elantra won't start while in park, everything cuts on but when I turn the key, nothing. But if I put it in neutral it starts right up. Anyone have this problem
Brandon from United States 8 years ago  
BR
18 reports 
Smartblonde from United States 7 years ago
Neutral safety switch is the problem when u try to start in park do u press the brake
Dave from Canada 5 years ago
Yes, I press the brake. It starts in Neutral but not in Park
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Car Wont start

Hyundai Elantra 2015  105000 miles
I don't think it's the battery because i just replaced it about two months ago and the electric buttons come on when i turn the key/ignition. I don't think it's the starter because it doesn't just click. It sounds like it wants to start but just won't.
BAnn from United States 2 years ago  
BA
6 reports 
3stepper from United States a year ago
Check your fuses , there's a start fuse !
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My car stop suddenly after run few hours

Hyundai Elantra 2014 Sedan  63473 miles
While driving the engine in our elantra just dies. It won't start again unless the light on the dashboard with the car shape with a key in it comes on straight away. Also it won't go until the idle air motor and the variable cam timing sensors stop clicking. Please help i have no idea
Csir from other 6 years ago  
CS
1 report 
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Won't start after I get my oil changed

Hyundai Elantra 2014  67000 miles
Every time I have my oil changed within 2days tops my car won't start. I put it on charge all day and it shows 100% but go to crank it and it won't until u put jumper on it and it cranks immediately. Last time I got a new battery and didn't have problems till this oil change 2 days ago. What is causing this and what do I do? I have only had this car a little over a year with this being my only problem.
Rowdy1004 from United States 7 years ago  
RO
1 reply 
Smartblonde from United States 7 years ago
The battery that you purchased are there cells you can device or are the stops sealed? Serviceable batteries may just need distilled water tube able to hold a charge or even recharge after starting.
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Engine won't start

Hyundai Elantra 2009  92000 miles
My car won't start. It was left with the contact breaker on for five hours. I assume it is the battery but I have already tried with another one and it does not start, even though all the dashboard lights turn on. It is the first time something like this happens to me, and I don't know if some circuit can be blocked, such as the injectors.
francis from United States 9 years ago  
FR
3 reports 
samson from United States 9 years ago
It might either be that the ignition has no coals or an ignition switch signal failure.
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My car won't start

Hyundai Elantra 2012  250 miles
3K views 22 replies AKdriver205 AKdriver205 16 posts · Joined 2021 #1 · Oct 14, 2022 Hello, I have a '17 XL that won't start. Looking for troubleshooting advice. Symptoms: Engine does not turn over when starting (push ignition), no clicking. Some electrical functions shed as normal for about 10 seconds during start "attempt" With Ignition ON, there is no Gear position (P,R,N,D) indication on the cluster. The box in the upper left corner of the screen is blank. The P,R,N,D lights beside the gear lever light up white, but do not change color to indicate selected gear. With ig… Read complete
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BA

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Hyundai Elantra 2020 elanta 2349998 miles
Took for repair they got it started said it may need tumbler
sissy from United States 8 months ago  
SI

Car stays in garage until it will run

Hyundai Elantra 2011 4 door sedan 90000 miles
Will not start when you turn the key all it does is click
dead car from United States 6 years ago  
DE
4 reports 

Will not start in morning Fob will not work.

Hyundai Elantra 2013 Limited  90000 miles
After pressing buttons on fob for 5-10 minutes then the fob will work. After the fob works the start button will work. Usually this only happens in morning. My car is parked in garage. It did happen once while I was out. Took few presses of fob to unlock car Getting to point I have to leave 20 minutes early so I can leave on time.
Vicmar from Canada 7 years ago  
VI
1 report 

Wont start after driving

Hyundai Elantra 2008 Hatch 160580 miles
Car wont start i just turned it off after driving for half hour. ?
Teags from Australia 7 years ago  
TE
2 reports 

Car sometimes starts

Hyundai Elantra 2005  150000 miles
Car having issue starting. Changed battery and starter relay. Still sometimes won't start. Any suggestions?
Ruzel from United States 7 years ago  
RU
3 reports 

Turn over but wont start

Hyundai Elantra 2004 2.0 156765 miles
Turnover but wont start has comprision
bubb from United States 8 years ago  
BU
10 reports 
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