Will not start

2009 HYUNDAI SONATA
60,000 MILES • 2.4L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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TEDCOHEN
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Car in Parking gear as usual I turn the key and the starter engages strongly.
The engine will not start. Battery is about 1 year old. Gas tank is more than half full, about 9 gallons.
Jun 26, 2021 at 6:23 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

If the engine cranks and doesn't start, chances are either fuel is an issue or ignition spark. The vehicle doesn't have many miles, so I don't suspect anything serious.

First, take a look through this link. It discusses the most common causes of a crank no start condition.

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

Now, the easiest thing to do to determine if it is a fuel or spark problem is this. See if the engine starts for a couple of seconds using starting fluid. If it does and then stalls, we know it is fuel-related. If it doesn't then it's likely not getting ignition spark to the plugs.

If you are uncomfortable using starting fluid, here are two links. One explains how to check for spark and the other fuel pressure.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-an-ignition-system

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

Let me know what you find or if you have other questions.

Take care and I'll watch for your reply.

Joe
Jun 26, 2021 at 1:47 PM
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