2008 Hyundai Accent Support Question
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Question posted by bertroom on December 26th, 2012
2008 Hyundai Accent
starting poblems, car tries to start, but won't
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Answer #1: Posted by ssxtricki on December 26th, 2012 7:14 AM
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A number of things could be wrong and you need to eliminate each as possibilities:
1) bad connection at the battery. TEST: check battery posts for corrosion. If no corrosion is evident, leave the hood up, try to start again, and then go to your battery and see if you can detect if a battery wire has gotten warm. If it's warm or hot to the touch, your wire has corroded inside the insulation.
2) Your starter has locked up and has drained your new battery. TEST: turn on your lights and attempt to start your car. Your lights should dim considerably when you try to start, and go almost if not all the way off. If your lights do not go dim or out, then you have an open connection between your battery and your starter. Check wires, check your relay.
3) Your battery charging system isn't charging your battery while you drive and you think everything is okay when it isn't. You might take a short drive to a nearby store and even come back just fine, but next time find you can't start your car because your battery hasn't been recharging while you drive.TEST: best way to is to have your charging system tested by an auto parts store like Auto Zone- Once you regain your mobility with your car, drive there and they can test your charging system and your battery on site.
Another option exists, but it's been eliminated by electronic ignition. On older cars, it's possible that the spark system in terms of coil/capacitor is faulty and the battery is what has been providing the spark to your cylinders and you've been running down your battery that way. You'd check your coil (not likely to be faulty, but possible) and the capacitor next to your points inside your distributor cap (usually the culprit)...but if your car has electronics on it, this possibility isn't an option.
1) bad connection at the battery. TEST: check battery posts for corrosion. If no corrosion is evident, leave the hood up, try to start again, and then go to your battery and see if you can detect if a battery wire has gotten warm. If it's warm or hot to the touch, your wire has corroded inside the insulation.
2) Your starter has locked up and has drained your new battery. TEST: turn on your lights and attempt to start your car. Your lights should dim considerably when you try to start, and go almost if not all the way off. If your lights do not go dim or out, then you have an open connection between your battery and your starter. Check wires, check your relay.
3) Your battery charging system isn't charging your battery while you drive and you think everything is okay when it isn't. You might take a short drive to a nearby store and even come back just fine, but next time find you can't start your car because your battery hasn't been recharging while you drive.TEST: best way to is to have your charging system tested by an auto parts store like Auto Zone- Once you regain your mobility with your car, drive there and they can test your charging system and your battery on site.
Another option exists, but it's been eliminated by electronic ignition. On older cars, it's possible that the spark system in terms of coil/capacitor is faulty and the battery is what has been providing the spark to your cylinders and you've been running down your battery that way. You'd check your coil (not likely to be faulty, but possible) and the capacitor next to your points inside your distributor cap (usually the culprit)...but if your car has electronics on it, this possibility isn't an option.
Related Manual Pages
Owner's Manual - Page 7
... your car be performed by any means without the prior written permission of your new Hyundai.
It is something of which also appear in the Vehicle Specifications section of poor quality fuels and lubricants that may be required.
Hyundai dealers are pleased to welcome you .
! No part of discriminating people who drive a Hyundai. Copyright 2008 Hyundai...
Owner's Manual - Page 15
o Use moderate acceleration. o For the first 200 miles (300 km), try to avoid hard stops.
However, you are going fast or slow, vary your new Hyundai. o Don't drive faster than 3 minutes at one time.
Don't start quickly or depress the accelerator pedal fully. o Determine that acceptable fuel is required with detergent additives, which help...
Owner's Manual - Page 21
...The engine hood is armed.
FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI
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Armed Stage
The...be activated when the remaining passenger(s) leaves the car. CAUTION:
Avoid trying to indicate that the engine hood and trunk ...start the engine while the system is armed.
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If the system is armed while a passenger(s) remains in the following occurs while the car...
Owner's Manual - Page 70
...Hyundai dealer. have the car towed to inflate.
If more than one occupant. o If components of the SRS system. o If your car... was flooded and has soaked carpeting or water on top of or change seats while the vehicle is designed to start the engine...occupant comfort or reposition the seat belt can give you shouldn't try to restrain one person uses the same seat belt, they must...
Owner's Manual - Page 77
...a dealer by a Hyundai dealer before the car is safe to stop ...in as possible. If the light comes on at all but taken to a lower gear for inspection.
Warning Light Operation
The parking brake/brake fluid level warning light should be added.
Your Hyundai is started , the light should be immediately and carefully driven to the proper level and start...
Owner's Manual - Page 79
... System Malfunction Indicator Light illuminated may cause damage to your nearest authorized Hyundai dealer and have the system checked.
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If the driver's seat ...will go out in a few seconds after the engine is started.
This light will also illuminate when the ignition key is... turned to the "ON" position, take your car to the emission control systems which could effect drivability...
Owner's Manual - Page 106
... the parking brake is fully released and the indicator light is reduced. In addition it is in loss of cars behind you .
This could result in the "ON" or "START" position. OMC025047
OMC035017
Your Hyundai is selected by flipping the tab at the bottom of the mirror toward you is off. The "night...
Owner's Manual - Page 111
... the trunk lid is securely fastened, try to pull it locks. Once refueling ... the tail gate. FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI
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TRUNK LID/TAIL GATE...page 2-2. To be locked when it is OFF before starting the engine. -
Follow any fire around a gas ...or ajar, poisonous exhaust gases may enter the car resulting in explosion by electrical components related to ...
Owner's Manual - Page 149
...kept clear of the ventilation system, be extremely dangerous. If it takes to start the engine and back the car out. If you must drive with the air intake set at "Fresh"...Do not inhale exhaust fumes. The exhaust system should be sure to change in your Hyundai dealer. 2 DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
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Owner's Manual - Page 150
... engaged. 3. o When you intend to the State of possible trouble. 2. After entering the car, check to be properly belted whenever the vehicle is in a vehicle, contain or emit chemicals ... proper use the brake and accelerator pedal, and the clutch (if installed). DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
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Owner's Manual - Page 152
... sure that can cause serious injury or death.
! On a manual transaxle equipped vehicle that the clutch is odorless and can be removed in "P" (park) position. 3. START
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Normal Conditions:
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Owner's Manual - Page 153
... shift pattern is fully synchronized in or around the car.
After the engine has started . 4. Always fully depress the brake pedal before and while shifting out of the "P" Park position into reverse gear position. OMC035013
Your Hyundai's manual transaxle has five forward gears and one reverse gear. WARNING:
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When shifting into reverse gear...
Owner's Manual - Page 156
...to hold the vehicle in place when parking or while starting the engine.
For optimum fuel economy, accelerate gradually. Whenever parking the car, apply the parking brake and shift the selector lever to...is as shown in the "P" (Park) position unless the vehicle is moving.
DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
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NOTE:
Depress the brake pedal and push the button when...
Owner's Manual - Page 157
... no gears are engaged. o The ignition key must be started with the shift lever in "N" position, although this is not recommended except if the engine stalls while the car is in low gear. o N (Neutral):
In the "N" position, the transaxle is moving. 2 DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
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Owner's Manual - Page 160
...the vehicle free by high speed driving or cornering. DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
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(If Installed... may be driven at reduced speeds. Even though vehicle control is started. Vehicle speeds should be heard in snow, mud, sand, etc...the vehicle. These roads should always be longer than for cars equipped with an anti-lock braking system may attempt to...
Owner's Manual - Page 162
...You can avoid unnecessary braking. Try to adjust your speed to that...costs, maintain your car in accordance with the maintenance schedule in good condition. For maximum service, your Hyundai should be allowed to more fuel your car if you don...wheels so the car cannot roll. This is one of the other problems as well as greater fuel consumption. Don't make "jack-rabbit" starts or full-throttle...
Owner's Manual - Page 163
...result in your air conditioning sparingly. o Don't "lug" or "over-rev" the engine. 2 DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
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o Travel lightly. Lugging is driving too slowly in too high a gear resulting in gear. ... give your engine and restart only when you are wet.
o Use your car. After the engine has started, allow the engine to run for 10 to 20 seconds prior to a lower gear.
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Owner's Manual - Page 175
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1. Try to a safe place. 2. o If you must be transported to an emergency facility, continue to apply water to get acid on the car...with a discharged battery, follow this procedure exactly: 1. o To jump start , contact a Hyundai dealer or seek other qualified assistance. Reduce your emergency flashers. 3. ...
Owner's Manual - Page 196
...your Hyundai dealer or auto parts outlet. Make sure that the outlets and the underside of the car against corrosion, you should pay particular attention to remove accumulations of the car. Use...wheel covers, use a stiff brush or soap-impregnated steel-wool scouring pad. Start by small accumulation of the car. Use a hard direct stream of water to the underside of tar, industrial...
Owner's Manual - Page 273
... see page 6-4 or 9-4. QUICK INDEX o Car will not start ...3-2 o Flat tire ...3-7 o Warning light/chime comes on the dipstick. MANUAL TRANSAXLE: HYUNDAI GENUINE PARTS MTF 75W/85 (API GL-4)...12 o Starting the engine ...2-5 o Driving tips for first 1,200 miles (2,000 km) ...1-3 o Scheduled maintenance ...5-4 o Reporting safety defects ...8-18
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