Engine missing?

2006 HYUNDAI SONATA
12,634 MILES • 2.0L • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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PEGGY SUE4
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It just started won't start unless foot is pressed on the gas.. just cranks over without gas pedal being pushed. when started it is at a very high and shaky idle like it wants to shut off.
Jun 2, 2023 at 7:20 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

The idea that you have to press the gas pedal leads me to think the fuel pressure regulator failed. When you press it, it shuts down the fuel to clear a flooded engine.

Here is what I need you to do. We need to confirm the fuel pressure is within specifications. I attached the manufacturer's fuel pressure specifications below.

Here is a link that explains how to test fuel pressure:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-fuel-system-pressure-and-regulator

Let me know what you find.

Take care,

Joe

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Jun 2, 2023 at 9:53 PM
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