ENGINE COMPRESSION
Check engine compression with engine at normal operating temperature, at specified cranking speed, all spark plugs removed and throttle wide open.
| Application | (1) Specification |
| Compression Pressure |
| Accent (1.5L & 1.6L) | 218 psi (15 kg/cm 2 ) |
| Elantra (2.0L) | 218 psi (15 kg/cm 2 ) |
| Santa Fe (2.4L & 2.7L) | 170 psi (12.2 kg/cm 2 ) |
| Sonata |
| 2.4L | 178 psi (12 kg/cm 2 ) |
| 2.5L | 170 psi (12.2 kg/cm 2 ) |
| Tiburon (2.0L) | 213 psi (15 kg/cm 2 ) |
| XG 300 (3.0L) | 170 psi (12.2 kg/cm 2 ) |
| Maximum Variation Between Cylinders |
| All Models | 14 psi (1 kg/cm 2 ) |
| (1) Checked with engine coolant temperature at 176-205°F (80-96°C) and engine speed at 250-400 RPM. |
| (1) | Checked with engine coolant temperature at 176-205°F (80-96°C) and engine speed at 250-400 RPM. |
COMPRESSION SPECIFICATIONS
VALVE CLEARANCE
Note. All models are equipped with hydraulic lash adjusters. No adjustments are required.
IGNITION COIL
| Application | Primary | Secondary |
| Accent (1.5L & 1.6L) | 0.45-0.55 | 10,300-13,900 |
| Elantra (2.0L) | 0.45-0.55 | 10,300-13,900 |
| Santa Fe (2.4L) | 0.77-0.95 | 10300-13900 |
| Santa Fe (2.7L) | 0.67-0.81 | 12100-14500 |
| Sonata |
| 2.4L | (1) 0.77-0.95 | 10,300-13,900 |
| 2.5L | 0.67-0.81 | 11,300-15,300 |
| Tiburon (2.0L) | 0.45-0.55 | 10,300-13,900 |
| XG 300 | 0.67-0.82 | 11,340-15,260 |
| (1) Value is approximate with coil energized. See IGNITION CHECKS in BASIC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES article. |
| (1) | Value is approximate with coil energized. See IGNITION CHECKS in BASIC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES article. |
IGNITION COIL RESISTANCE - Ohms @ 68°F (20°C)
HIGH-TENSION WIRE RESISTANCE
| Wire Application | (1) Ohms |
| Accent (1.5L-BOUGI) |
| No. 1 (22" - 560 mm) | 2510-3760 |
| No. 2 (17" - 440 mm) | 1970-2960 |
| No. 3 (14" - 360 mm) | 1610-2420 |
| No. 4 (12" - 310 mm) | 1390-2080 |
| Accent (1.5L-R16AIPS) |
| No. 1 (22" - 560 mm) | 5600-11760 |
| No. 2 (17" - 440 mm) | 4400-9240 |
| No. 3 (14" - 360 mm) | 3600-7560 |
| No. 4 (12" - 310 mm) | 3100-6510 |
| Elantra (2.0L-BOUGI) |
| No. 1 (24" - 605 mm) | 2710-4070 |
| No. 2 (21" - 545 mm) | 2440-3660 |
| No. 3 (18" - 450 mm) | 2020-3020 |
| No. 4 (15" - 370 mm) | 1660-2490 |
| Elantra (2.0L-R16AIPS) |
| No. 1 (24" - 605 mm) | 6050-12710 |
| No. 2 (21" - 545 mm) | 5450-11450 |
| No. 3 (18" - 450 mm) | 4500-9450 |
| No. 4 (15" - 370 mm) | 3700-7770 |
| Santa Fe |
| 2.4L | (2) |
| 2.7L |
| No. 1 | 4390-6590 |
| No. 2 | 2280-3430 |
| No. 3 | 3490-5240 |
| No. 4 | 1900-2860 |
| No. 5 | 3250-4870 |
| No. 6 | 1300-1950 |
| Sonata |
| 2.4L | (2) |
| 2.5L |
| No. 1 | 4390-6590 |
| No. 2 | 2280-3430 |
| No. 3 | 3490-5240 |
| No. 4 | 1900-2860 |
| No. 5 | 3250-4870 |
| No. 6 | 1300-1950 |
| Tiburon (2.0L) |
| No. 1 | 15,300 |
| No. 2 | 12,400 |
| No. 3 | 10,700 |
| No. 4 | 8000 |
| XG 300 (3.0L) | (3) |
| (1) Resistance should not be more than 10,000 ohms per foot of spark plug cable. (2) 2.4L engine uses 2 ignition coils with an internal power transistor. Ignition coil No. 1 is located on cylinder No. 1 spark plug. Ignition coil No. 2 is located on cylinder No. 2 spark plug. (3) Information not available from manufacturer. |
| (1) | Resistance should not be more than 10,000 ohms per foot of spark plug cable. |
| (2) | 2.4L engine uses 2 ignition coils with an internal power transistor. Ignition coil No. 1 is located on cylinder No. 1 spark plug. Ignition coil No. 2 is located on cylinder No. 2 spark plug. |
| (3) | Information not available from manufacturer. |
HIGH-TENSION WIRE RESISTANCE
SPARK PLUGS
| Application | Number |
| Accent (1.5L & 1.6L) |
| Champion | RC9YC4/RC10YC4 |
| NGK | BKR5ES-11 |
| Elantra (2.0L) |
| Champion | RC10YC4 |
| NGK | BKR5ES-11 |
| Santa Fe |
| 2.4L |
| Champion | RN10PYP4 |
| NGK | PGR5C-11 |
| 2.7L |
| Champion | RC10PYP4 |
| NGK | PFR5N-11 |
| Sonata |
| 2.4L |
| Champion | RN10PYP4 |
| NGK | PGR5C-11 |
| 2.5L |
| Champion | RC10PYP4 |
| NGK | PFR5N-11/PFR6N-11 |
| Tiburon (2.0L) |
| Champion | RC10YC4/RC9YC4 |
| NGK | BKR5ES-11 |
| XG 300 (3.0L) |
| Champion | RC10PYP4 |
| NGK | N/A |
| Application | Gap - In. (mm) | Torque - Ft. Lbs. (N.m) |
| All Models | 0.039-0.043 (1.0-1.1) | 15-22 (20-30) |
SPARK PLUG SPECIFICATIONS
FIRING ORDER & TIMING MARKS
Firing Order (Accent, Elantra, & Tiburon). Scheme 1
Scheme 1: Firing Order (Accent, Elantra, & Tiburon)
Scheme 2
Scheme 2: Firing Order (Santa Fe 2.4L & Sonata 2.4L)
Scheme 3
Scheme 3: Firing Order (Santa Fe 2.7L, Sonata 2.5L & XG 300)
IGNITION TIMING
| Application | (1) Base Timing |
| Accent (1.5L & 1.6L) | 4-14° @ 800 |
| Elantra (2.0L) | 3-13° @ 700 |
| Santa Fe |
| 2.4L | 2-12 @ 800 |
| 2.7L | 4-20 @ 700 |
| Sonata |
| 2.4L | 3-7° @ 800 |
| 2.5L | 7-17° @ 700 |
| Tiburon (2.0L) | 5-15° @ 800 |
| XG 300 (3.0L) | 3-7° @ 700 |
| (1) Ignition timing is controlled by computer and is not adjustable. |
| (1) | Ignition timing is controlled by computer and is not adjustable. |
IGNITION TIMING (Degrees BTDC @ RPM)
FUEL PUMP
| Application | At Idle W/ Vacuum psi (kg/cm 2 ) | At Idle W/O Vacuum psi (kg/cm 2 ) |
| Accent (1.5L & 1.6L) | 49.8 (3.5) | (1) |
| Elantra (2.0L) | 49.8 (3.5) | (1) |
| Santa Fe (2.4L & 2.7L) | 37 (2.6) | 46-49 (3.3-3.5) |
| Sonata (2.4L & 2.5L) | 37 (2.6) | 46-49 (3.3-3.5) |
| Tiburon (2.0L) | 37 (2.6) | 44 (3.0) |
| XG 300 (3.0L) | 37 (2.57) | 46-49 (3.3-3.5) |
| (1) Fuel pressure regulator is an integral part of the fuel pump assembly. |
| (1) | Fuel pressure regulator is an integral part of the fuel pump assembly. |
INJECTOR RESISTANCE
| Application | (1) Ohms |
| Accent, Elantra, & Tiburon | 15.55-16.25 |
| Santa Fe, Sonata, & XG 300 | 13.00-16.00 |
| (1) Resistance measured at 68°F (20°C). |
| (1) | Resistance measured at 68°F (20°C). |
IDLE SPEED & MIXTURE
Note. Idle speed and mixture are computer-controlled and not adjustable.
| Application | (1) RPM |
| Accent (1.5L) | 700-900 |
| Accent (1.6L) | 650-850 |
| Elantra (2.0L) | 600-800 |
| Santa Fe |
| 2.4L | 700-900 |
| 2.7L | 600-800 |
| Sonata |
| 2.4L | 700-900 |
| 2.5L | 600-800 |
| Tiburon (2.0L) | 700-900 |
| XG 300 (3.0L) | 600-800 |
| (1) Check idle speed with engine warmed up, lights and accessories off, transmission in Park or Neutral, and steering wheel straight ahead. |
| (1) | Check idle speed with engine warmed up, lights and accessories off, transmission in Park or Neutral, and steering wheel straight ahead. |
FAST IDLE SPEED
Note. Fast idle speed is computer-controlled.
THROTTLE POSITION (TP) SENSOR
| Application | Ohms @ Idle | Volts @ Idle |
| Accent | 700-3000 | 0.10-0.88 |
| Elantra | 700-3000 | 0.10-0.88 |
| Santa Fe |
| 2.4L | 3500-6500 | 0.30-0.90 |
| 2.7L | 1600-2400 | 0.25-0.80 |
| Sonata |
| 2.4L | 3500-6500 | 0.30-0.90 |
| 2.5L | 1600-2400 | 0.25-0.80 |
| Tiburon | 2300-3400 | 0.10-0.88 |
| XG 300 | 3500-6500 | 0.30-0.90 |