Hyundai Kona: Starting System / Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting
Symptom
Suspect Area
Remedy
Engine will not crank
Battery charge low
Charge or replace battery
Battery cables loose, corroded or worn out
Repair or replace cables
Transaxle range switch
(Vehicle with automatic transaxle only)
Refer to AT group-automatic transaxle
Fuse blown
Replace fuse
Starter motor faulty
Replace
Ignition switch faulty
Replace
Engine cranks slowly
Battery charge low
Charge or replace battery
Battery cables loose, corroded or worn out
Repair or replace cables
Starter motor faulty
Replace
Starter keeps running
Starter motor faulty
Replace
Ignition switch
Replace
Starter spins but engine will not crank
Short in wiring
Repair or replace wiring
Pinion gear teeth broken or starter motor
Replace
Ring gear teeth broken
Replace fly wheel or torque converter

  
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The battery must be in good condition and fully charged for this troubleshooting.

Description and operation
Description The starting system includes the battery, starter, solenoid switch, ignition switch, inhibitor switch (A/T), clutch pedal switch (M/T), ignition lock switch, connecti ...

Starter Specifications
Specification [NON-ISG] Item Specification Rated voltage 12V, 0.9 Kw The number of pinion teeth 10 ...

Other information:

Hyundai Kona (OS) 2018-2026 Service Manual: CVVT Oil Control Valve (OCV) Repair procedures
Inspection 1. Turn the ignition switch OFF. 2. Disconnect the OCV connector. 3. Measure resistance between the OCV terminals 1 and 2. 4. Check that the resistance is within the spec ...

Hyundai Kona (OS) 2018-2026 Owners Manual: Emergency towing
If towing is necessary, we recommend you have it done by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer or a commercial tow truck service. If a towing service is not available in an emergency, your vehicle may be temporarily towed using a cable or chain secured to the emergency towing hook at the front (or rear) ...

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