Crank no start

2009 HYUNDAI SONATA
199,262 MILES • 2.6L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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RON CONDELUCI
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While driving the engine started to run rough, would bog down when trying to accelerate. Was able to nurse it home. Now it will crank but not start. Looks like I have spark but no fuel delivery. Suspect fuel pump?
Jun 25, 2020 at 5:24 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

Chances are the pump has failed. Try this: See if it starts for a couple seconds using starting fluid and then stalls. If it does, then we know it is fuel related.

If it was a fuse or relay, it would have just shut down and you wouldn't have made it home, so chances are your diagnosis is correct.

If you find that is the problem, here is a link that shows in general how a fuel pump is replaced. You are lucky because the fuel tank does not need removed to replace the pump on this vehicle.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-an-electric-fuel-pump

Here are the directions specific to your vehicle for replacement. The attached pictures correlate with the directions.

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2009 Hyundai Sonata L4-2.4L
Removal and Replacement
Vehicle Powertrain Management Fuel Delivery and Air Induction Fuel Pump Service and Repair Removal and Replacement
REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT
Removal (Including fuel filter and fuel pressure regulator)

1. Preparation
(1)Open the Service Cover (A) with unscrewing the bolts (B).


pic 1

(2)Disconnect the Fuel Pump Connector (A).

[ULEV]


pic 2


[SULEV]

pic 3

(3)Start the engine and wait until fuel in fuel line is exhausted.
(4)After the engine stalls, turn the ignition switch to OFF position.
2. Disconnect the Fuel Feed Line (A), Recirculation Line (B) and Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor connector (C).

[ULEV]


pic 4


[SULEV]


pic 5

(1)Unfasten the Fuel Pump Locking Ring (D) with the Special Service Tool . [ULEV]
(2)Unfasten the Fuel Pump mounting bolts. [SULEV]

CAUTION:
Be careful NOT TO damage the surface of the fuel tank.

3. Remove the Fuel Pump assembly from the Fuel Tank.

[ULEV]


pic 6


[SULEV]


pic 7



Installation

Install the Fuel Pump according to the reverse order of REMOVAL procedure.

NOTE:
Replace the Fuel Pump Locking Ring and Fuel Pump Plate Packing (A) with a new one when installing the fuel pump again.


pic 8



Fuel Pump Installation Torques [SULEV] :
20.0 - 2.9N.m (0.2 - 0.3kgf.m, 1.4 - 2.2lbf.ft)


CAUTION:
The locking ring type[ULEV] should be completely engaged to the ring of the fuel tank.

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I hope this helps. Let me know if it doesn't start with starting fluid. Also, let me know if this takes care of the problem and if you have other questions.

Take care,
Joe
Jun 25, 2020 at 12:23 PM
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