Mechanics out there-do you have an answer to my hyundai Sonata problem?

Question

I have an '89 Hyundai Sonata. The car runs well-when it will start. About half the time I go to start it it won't turn over. The battery is good and the connections work fine. If I continue to turn the key over and over (and pray and curse at it) it will eventually start. Any ideas?

Answer 1

i think whats going on with your car is,,the solenoid switch on the starter is trying to go out on it,,i own a repair shop,,in Tennessee,,and this is the type work we do all the time,,i have had then in here that did the very same thing,,i know its aggravating,,because i was test driving one ,,on a rainy day and it did this to me,,if the engine turns over when you turn the key over,,its not the solenoid switch,,but if you have to play with it to make it turn the engine over,,you need a new switch,,and it is cheaper to bu y a rebuilt starter,,because the solenoid switch,,is a part of the starter,,if its cranking over,,but wont try to start,,you may have a ignition problem,,but i think your talking about the engine not turning over,,you may also have a ignition switch going bad on it,,they do go bad on these cars,,a lot,,your best bet id to let someone check it out,,it usually don't cost much,,if any to get it checked,,then you will know for sure,,at least you,ll know what to tell them to look for on it,,good luck with it,,i hope this will help you.

Answer 2

The starter of any vehicle requres lots of power to turn over a cold engine, therefore, the positive side of the battery is connected almost directly to it. I say almost because if the starter was connected directly to the battery it would be continuously engaged to the engine... so, they install a starter relay.

The starter relay is an electronic part that is controlled by the ignition switch, i.e. your key. When you turn the key to the start position, a low power, electrical circuit is energized and the starter relay switches the positive battery voltage directly to the starter.

Chances are, your starter relay is faulty. Of course, your ignition switch controls the starter relay so it could be the source of your trouble too. While costs to repair a faulty starter relay are cheap, repairing an ignition switch would be higher.

I hope this helps! Good luck!

Answer 3

ignition. on some fords (not your car) it is the Positive cable on the starter that shorts out for some reason. Might be something to look into as well. Not a Hyundai fan. thinking it could just be the ignition though but also the thinking the key. New keys are cheaper but go to the dealership to get the new key. if you get a new ignition it comes with the key.

Answer 4

If you hear a clicking sound when you try to start the car it's the starter soleniod switch. This is the most likely problem. Are you sure all the connections are clean and tight ? The only other thing it could be is the ignition switch.

Answer 5

You have either starter troubles.Or The battery cables are
acided up.Take the car to get testing of starter.at advance
auto parts.Or auto zone.Might be worse when car is
warmed up.Go get FREE check up on above places.
It will only get worse not any better til fixed

Answer 6

how do u know the connections r fine? it sounds like the connection to the starter is giving you problems. i live in michigan & it happens alot here we just clean off the corosion with a wire brush & some coca cola. good luck!

Answer 7

could be a number of things. Ignition problems, fuel filter clogged, timing off. Hard to say.

Answer 8

Sounds like its your starter.

Answer 9

alternator or starter