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Engine Controls - Tests W/codes Hyundai Elantra I

Testing & Diagnostics 19 illustrations ~659 words

INTRODUCTION

If no faults were found while performing BASIC TESTING, proceed with self-diagnostics. If no fault codes or only pass codes are present after entering self-diagnostics, proceed to TESTS W/O CODES article in the ENGINE PERFORMANCE Section for diagnosis by symptom (i.e., ROUGH IDLE, NO START, etc.).

Note. Unless specifically stated differently in testing procedures, perform all voltage tests using a Digital Volt-Ohmmeter (DVOM) with a minimum 10-megohm input impedance.

HARD FAILURES

Hard failures cause malfunction light to illuminate and remain on until problem is repaired. If light comes on and remains on (light may flash) during vehicle operation, use CODE CHARTS to determine cause of malfunction. If a sensor fails, ECU will use a substitute value in its calculations to continue engine operation. In this condition, commonly known as limp-in mode, vehicle will run, but driveability will not be optimum.

INTERMITTENT FAILURES

Intermittent failures may cause malfunction light to flicker on and off after intermittent fault goes away. Corresponding trouble code will be retained in ECU memory.

If related fault does not reoccur within a certain time frame, related trouble code will be erased from ECU memory. Intermittent failures may be caused by sensor, connector or wiring related problems. See INTERMITTENTS in TESTS W/O CODES article in the ENGINE PERFORMANCE Section.

RETRIEVING CODES

Note. Ensure battery voltage is proper before retrieving codes.

  1. Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Connect a voltmeter between ground terminal and MPI diagnostic terminal of diagnostic connector, or connect Multi-Use Tester (MUT) Scan Tool (09391-33200 ) to diagnostic connector and cigarette lighter. (Scheme 11) Turn ignition switch to ON position. Trouble codes stored in ECU memory (fault codes) will be displayed.
  2. If using voltmeter to retrieve fault codes, it is important that voltage signals are accurately timed. Signals will appear in long and short pulses. Long pulses represent first digit of fault code. Short pulses represent second digit. For example, one long pulse followed by 5 short pulses represents Code 15.
  3. If using scan tool and malfunction indicator light comes on while various checks are being made, check self-diagnostic output.
  4. After all checks have been made and/or trouble codes have been recorded, make necessary repairs. See CODE CHARTS. After repairs have been made, retest component(s) to ensure problem has been corrected.

Scheme 11

Scheme 11

CLEARING CODES

After testing and repairs are completed, disconnect negative battery cable for at least 15 seconds to clear codes.

ECU LOCATION

ApplicationLocation
Elantra, Excel & ScoupeBehind Left Side Of Dash
SonataBehind Right Side Of Dash

ECU LOCATIONS

TROUBLE CODE DEFINITION TABLES

Trouble CodeFault ItemProbable Cause (1)See
9(2)(2)
11O2 SensorFuel Pressure, Injectors, Vacuum Leak, O2 Sensor(Scheme 12)
12Airflow SensorAirflow Sensor(Scheme 12)
13Intake Air Temperature SensorIntake Air Temperature Sensor(Scheme 13)
14Throttle Position SensorThrottle Position Sensor, IdleSwitch(Scheme 13)
21Coolant Temperature SensorCoolant Temperature Sensor(Scheme 13)
22Crank Angle SensorCrank Angle Sensor(Scheme 14)
23TDC Sensor (No. 1 Cylinder)Distributor
24Vehicle Speed Sensor Reed SwitchVehicle Speed Sensor Reed Switch
25Barometric Pressure SensorBarometric Pressure Sensor(Scheme 14)
41Fuel InjectorInjector Coil Resistance(Scheme 15)
42Fuel PumpControl Relay
43EGR Temperature Sensor (Calif. Only)EGR Temp. Sensor, Valve, Control Solenoid, Control Vacuum(Scheme 15)
44Ignition CoilIgnition Coil, Power Transistor(Scheme 15)
(1) Faulty components, harnesses and connectors are always a probable cause for setting a fault code. (2) Nine short pulses on voltmeter or NORMAL message on MUT indicates no trouble codes in memory. Continuous voltage reading on voltmeter indicates faulty ECU.
(1)Faulty components, harnesses and connectors are always a probable cause for setting a fault code.
(2)Nine short pulses on voltmeter or NORMAL message on MUT indicates no trouble codes in memory. Continuous voltage reading on voltmeter indicates faulty ECU.

DIAGNOSTIC CODES - ELANTRA

Trouble CodeFault ItemProbable Cause (1)See
9(2)(2)
11O2 SensorFuel Pressure, Injectors, Vacuum Leak, O2 Sensor(Scheme 17)
12Airflow SensorAirflow Sensor(Scheme 17)
13Intake Air Temperature SensorIntake Air Temperature Sensor(Scheme 18)
14Throttle Position SensorThrottle Position Sensor, IdleSwitch(Scheme 18)
15Motor Position SensorMotor Position Sensor
21Coolant Temperature SensorCoolant Temperature Sensor(Scheme 19)
22Crank Angle SensorCrank Angle Sensor(Scheme 19)
23TDC Sensor (No. 1 Cylinder)Distributor
24Vehicle Speed Sensor Reed SwitchVehicle Speed Sensor Reed Switch
25Barometric Pressure SensorBarometric Pressure Sensor(Scheme 19)
41Fuel InjectorInjector Coil Resistance(Scheme 20)
42Fuel PumpControl Relay
43EGR Temperature Sensor (Calif. Only)EGR Temp. Sensor, Valve, Control Solenoid, Control Vacuum(Scheme 20)
(1) Faulty components, harnesses and connectors are always a probable cause for setting a fault code. (2) Nine short pulses on voltmeter or NORMAL message on MUT indicates no trouble codes in memory. Continuous voltage reading on voltmeter indicates faulty ECU.
(1)Faulty components, harnesses and connectors are always a probable cause for setting a fault code.
(2)Nine short pulses on voltmeter or NORMAL message on MUT indicates no trouble codes in memory. Continuous voltage reading on voltmeter indicates faulty ECU.

DIAGNOSTIC CODES - EXCEL & SCOUPE

Trouble CodeFault ItemProbable Cause (1)See
9(2)(2)
11O2 SensorFuel Pressure, Injectors, Vacuum Leak, O2 Sensor(Scheme 22)
12Airflow SensorAirflow Sensor(Scheme 22)
13Intake Air Temperature SensorIntake Air Temperature Sensor(Scheme 23)
14Throttle Position SensorThrottle Position Sensor, IdleSwitch(Scheme 23)
21Coolant Temperature SensorCoolant Temperature Sensor(Scheme 23)
22Crank Angle SensorCrank Angle Sensor(Scheme 24)
23TDC Sensor (No. 1 Cylinder)Distributor
24Vehicle Speed Sensor Reed SwitchVehicle Speed Sensor Reed Switch
25Barometric Pressure SensorBarometric Pressure Sensor(Scheme 24)
41Fuel InjectorInjector Coil Resistance(Scheme 25)
42Fuel PumpControl Relay
43EGR Temperature Sensor (Calif. Only)EGR Temp. Sensor, Valve, Control Solenoid, Control Vacuum(Scheme 25)
44Ignition CoilIgnition Coil, Power Transistor(Scheme 25)
(1) Faulty components, harnesses and connectors are always a probable cause for setting a fault code. (2) Nine short pulses on voltmeter or NORMAL message on MUT indicates no trouble codes in memory. Continuous voltage reading on voltmeter indicates faulty ECU.
(1)Faulty components, harnesses and connectors are always a probable cause for setting a fault code.
(2)Nine short pulses on voltmeter or NORMAL message on MUT indicates no trouble codes in memory. Continuous voltage reading on voltmeter indicates faulty ECU.

DIAGNOSTIC CODE - SONATA 2.0L

Trouble CodeFault ItemProbable Cause (1)See
9(2)(2)
11O2 SensorFuel Pressure, Injectors, Vacuum Leak, O2 Sensor(Scheme 27)
12Airflow SensorAirflow Sensor(Scheme 27)
13Intake Air Temperature SensorIntake Air Temperature Sensor(Scheme 27)
14Throttle Position SensorThrottle Position Sensor, IdleSwitch(Scheme 28)
21Coolant Temperature SensorCoolant Temperature Sensor(Scheme 28)
22Crank Angle SensorCrank Angle Sensor(Scheme 28)
23TDC Sensor (No. 1 Cylinder)Distributor
24Vehicle Speed Sensor Reed SwitchVehicle Speed Sensor Reed Switch
25Barometric Pressure SensorBarometric Pressure Sensor(Scheme 28)
41Fuel InjectorInjector Coil Resistance(Scheme 29)
42Fuel PumpControl Relay
43EGR Temperature Sensor (Calif. Only)EGR Temp. Sensor, Valve, Control Solenoid, Control Vacuum(Scheme 29)
(1) Faulty components, harnesses and connectors are always a probable cause for setting a fault code. (2) Nine short pulses on voltmeter or NORMAL message on MUT indicates no trouble codes in memory. Continuous voltage reading on voltmeter indicates faulty ECU.
(1)Faulty components, harnesses and connectors are always a probable cause for setting a fault code.
(2)Nine short pulses on voltmeter or NORMAL message on MUT indicates no trouble codes in memory. Continuous voltage reading on voltmeter indicates faulty ECU.

DIAGNOSTIC CODE - SONATA 3.0L

CODE CHARTS (ELANTRA)

Note. A scan tool connected to diagnostic connector is required for following charts. (Scheme 11) ITEM NO. in charts refers to trouble code. Also see DIAGNOSTIC CODE table for probable cause of malfunction.

Scheme 12

Scheme 12: CODE CHARTS (ELANTRA)

Scheme 13

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Scheme 16

Scheme 16

CODE CHARTS (EXCEL & SCOUPE)

Note. A scan tool connected to diagnostic connector is required for following charts. (Scheme 11) ITEM NO. in charts refers to trouble code. Also see DIAGNOSTIC CODE table for probable cause of malfunction.

Scheme 17

Scheme 17: CODE CHARTS (EXCEL & SCOUPE)

Scheme 18

Scheme 18

Scheme 19

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Scheme 20

Scheme 20

Scheme 21

Scheme 21

CODE CHARTS (SONATA 2.0L)

Note. A scan tool connected to diagnostic connector is required for following charts. (Scheme 11) ITEM NO. in charts refers to trouble code. Also see DIAGNOSTIC CODE table for probable cause of malfunction.

Scheme 22

Scheme 22: CODE CHARTS (SONATA 2.0L)

Scheme 23

Scheme 23

Scheme 24

Scheme 24

Scheme 25

Scheme 25

CODE CHARTS (SONATA 3.0L)

Note. A scan tool connected to diagnostic connector is required for following charts. (Scheme 11) ITEM NO. in charts refers to trouble code. Also see DIAGNOSTIC CODE table for probable cause of malfunction.

Scheme 26

Scheme 26: CODE CHARTS (SONATA 3.0L)

Scheme 27

Scheme 27

Scheme 28

Scheme 28

Scheme 29

Scheme 29

SUMMARY

If no hard fault codes (or only pass codes) are present, driveability symptoms exist or intermittent codes exist, proceed to TESTS W/O CODES article in the ENGINE PERFORMANCE Section for diagnosis by symptom (i.e., ROUGH IDLE, NO START, etc.) or intermittent diagnostic procedures.