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Engine is not running?

Tiny
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Chris:
That sounds like one of two things. First, corroded or loose battery terminals or the starter itself. Here is what I need you to do. First, check the battery terminals. Follow this link.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/everything-goes-dead-when-engine-is-cranked

If everything is good and you are sure the battery is good, then we need to check the starter. Follow this link.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/starter-not-working-repair

When checking the starter, you will check for power to the smaller wire on the starter to see if it gets power when the key is in the start position. You will need a helper to do this.

If it gets power and the main (larger) wire to the starter from the battery is good, replace the starter.

If you find the starter is the issue, here are the directions. The attached picture correlates with these directions. Make sure before starting to remove it that you disconnect the negative battery terminal so power can't get to the starter.

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REPAIR PROCEDURES
Removal

Starter
1. Disconnect the battery negative cable.
2. Disconnect the starter cable (A) from the B terminal (B) on the solenoid (C), then disconnect the connector (D) from the S terminal (E).

Pic 1
3. Remove the 2 bolts holding the starter, then remove the starter.

Tightening torque :
49.0 - 63.7N.m (5.0 - 6.5kgf.m, 36.2 - 47.0lb-ft)

4. Installation is the reverse of removal.
5. Connect the battery negative cable to the battery.

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Let me know what you find or if you have questions.
Take care,
Joe
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Monday, January 4th, 2021 AT 1:47 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Thanks you so much for the advice I'll try it out and keep you posted. I've got a 7 month old so timing is everything, my wife usually keeps him occupied anyway.

Thanks

Chris
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Tiny
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Welcome back:

Happy to help. Let me know what you find. Also, enjoy the 7 month old. It's hard to understand, but these are the best of times.

Take care,
Joe
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Hey Joe,
I think it was a bit of corrosion right up under the battery terminals which is why I didn't see it. It wasn't a lot of corrosion but I guess that's all it took.I cleaned it up and it still wouldn't start last night.
I went out today and it started up without any problems. I'm guessing it still might've been a little wet.
I haven't driven it yet I just started it revved it up a bit and turned it off.
Hopefully everything is good and the problem is solved.
About my seven month old I understand what you mean, I'm thankful for every little growth and milestone I see. Its all happening so fast.
Thanks again for your help, it is greatly appreciated.
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Monday, January 4th, 2021 AT 1:47 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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You are very welcome. Let me know if I can be of more help. And yes, mine are 19 and 23 and it seems like only minutes ago they were 7 months. Enjoy!

Take care,
Joe
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When I stop and fill up with gas my Santa Fe will be very hard to crank. I have to push the gas pedal all the way down before it will crank. After it does crank I have to keep it running with my foot on the gas pedal because it want idle. After doing that about a minute it will idle and run fine. I have no other problems until I put gas in it again. I have tried filling it up until the gas pump clicks off and I dont put anymore gas in it. Also tried only putting half a tank full in it and it still did it. I know I'm not overfilling it. Put the gas cap back on and turn it until it clicks and then click it atleast 3 more times. Please give me some suggestions to check or replace. I have rebuit engines and worked on cars all my life so I do know a little about engines. Just not the newer stuff.
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Monday, January 4th, 2021 AT 1:47 PM (Merged)
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Problem in EVAP system most likely one way valve allowing gas to enter and flood engine
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Tiny
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This would be the same as a check valve, correct? Is this located in or around the vapor canister and if I went to my local parts house, what would I ask for? Thanks you so much for the help.
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Purge Control Solenoid Valve located on intake. Dealer item
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I purchased my car new. On the first cold day, the car would not start. I had the car towed and when the car dealer looked at it several hours later it started right away. I drove the car for 2 weeks and then when it was cold again, the car would not start. The car was towed and the dealer did not look at it until the next day, when it started right up. I then drove it to the dealer where I bought it and they had it for 1 week and 1/2. It started every day for the first week. Then the next week, it did not start. They put a fuel gauge regulator in it and it registed 0. They changed the fuel pump. The car then worked for 3 weeks and on the next very cold day, it woudl not start. They now have told me they think it is the fuse box. Does this seem reasonable? The car has had issues with hesitation when it is cold out which leads me to believe it is fuel related.
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Monday, January 4th, 2021 AT 1:48 PM (Merged)
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Im sure you will be able to return the vehicle, take it back and ask for a new one if possible. If not possible ill help you go over what would cause it, but the car is relatively new and sounds likes its been in and out enough.
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Tiny
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The fuse box was not it, the car still does not start. I have asked for a new one but they want to continue to try to repair. So they put a new PCM in and that fixed it! Thanks for your help.
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Glad you could get it fixed, that kind of problem can be tough. Please use 2CarPros anytime we are here to help.
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Ran great after using catalytic cleaner. Parked it changed oil and disconnected battery to clear check engine light. Tried to start no luck. Added new coil pack, still no start. Added new crank sensor, still no start. Checked all fuses all good. Checked gas level and fuel pump no start. Checked battery good, no start. Checked plugs for spark, no spark. Please any suggestions?
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Hi KATHIE,

When cranking it over have a helper put their hand over the tail pipe to see if any air is coming out and get back to me.

Best, Ken
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Air pushing through tailpipe also checked all relay's under the hood with a multimeter
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Hi KATHIE,

Here is a good guide on the engine not starting, you have done most of them but I think it can really help you.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start

Have you had the timing belt replaced recently, does it sound normal turning over?

Please let us know happens.

Best, Ken

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Car sounds normal when trying to start will review site for something that I might have missed thank you
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Hi Kathie,

Please disconnect all of the oxygen sensors and try starting it, my though is the cleaner melted the heater element inside one of the sensors and is shorting out the computer.

Please let us know happens.

Best, Ken
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I had to replace ignition lock cylinder. When I bought it had been sitting a few months was told it was running before the key was lost. Now it will crank but wont start. Also replaced coils.
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