2003 Hyundai Santa Fe Starter

2003 HYUNDAI SANTA FE
207,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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DVAUGHAN
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I replaced my alternator and battery. I bought my alternator at Autozone. My car checked out fine, but then my wife called me and told me the car would not start. I took the battery out and took it back to Autozone. It tested 100% charged. I took it home and hooked it back up. The car started. Today, it did it again. All the lights, AC, radio turns on. I just can get it to start. Could it be the starter solenoid or ignitions switch? If so, are there instructions how to do it? I am in the Air Force and do not have a lot of money. Can you help me diagnose the problem.
May 8, 2010 at 5:32 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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It could be the starter, the starter relay, or the ignition switch. Here is what I need you to do. When it doesn't start, have a helper turn the key to the start position while you check for voltage to the smaller wire on the starter. You should get 12+ volts. If you do, the starter is bad. If not, then move to the relay.


Let me know what you find. If you are on active duty, be careful and god bless.

Joe
May 22, 2010 at 10:54 PM
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