Eddie Thompson (74.211.70.191) - Mon Dec 22 20:13:22 2008

My 2001 Hyundai Sonata won't start. I took the battery and starter out and carried to Autozone and they both check good. I check the starter relay and it checked good. When I had my wife turn the key I put my finger on the starter relay and could feel it clicking in. I don't have a wiring diagram but I would think that the ignition switch would be good if the starter relay is working correctly. All suggestions greatly appreciated.

Reply #1 JES (98.110.155.131) - Wed Feb 4 12:09:06 2009

I believe I can help with this. Try the following fixes in this order:

1) Try jiggling the steering wheel while you try to turn the key in the ignition. You can also try moving the wheel as far as possible to the left and trying to turn the key as well as turning it as far as possible to the right and turning the key. In most cases, this works to fix the problem.

2) Dust and dirt can get into your ignition switch and build up over time. The dirt will contain a bit of moisture and cause a "gel" or "grease-like" substance to form. This can freeze if you live where it's cold, but either way, it may stop the key from turning. The fix is to spray a few squirts of carburetor cleaner (using the small spray straw) in there and move the key in and out. This should clean the grease-like substance out of the inside. Then, squirt a bit of WD-40 in there. This should prevent it from happening again for a long time. If #1 didn't work, 9 times out of 10 this will.

3) Take the car to the repair shop, you most likely have an ignition problem.

Reply #2 JES (98.110.155.131) - Wed Feb 4 12:10:22 2009

Oh, my fixes won't work. Sorry. I mis-read your problem.

Reply #3 Trish Hargis (66.42.136.246) - Thu Feb 5 11:06:35 2009

I have a 2005 Sonota It's about -1 degrees this morning and I can only get the key in about 1/4". so therefore , the car won't start, I think it's dirt, moisture buildup and because it's so cold, so Im gonna try the the carb cleaner and some WD-40 and see if this helps. Wish me luck, otherwise I don't know what it is. Thanks

Reply #4 Fay Haynes (67.142.163.33) - Sat Jul 18 12:40:35 2009

Where is the fuel filter located on a 2005 Hyundai Sonata?

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