Malfunction | Probable causes | Method of elimination |
| The engine crankshaft does not turn over with the starter | The battery is discharged | Charge or replace the battery |
| Poor connection of wires to battery terminals | Securely fasten the wires to the battery terminals | |
| The lock switch is faulty on cars with automatic transmission | Adjust the position or replace the switch | |
| The fuse link has blown | Replace the fuse link | |
| Starter faulty | Repair the starter | |
| The ignition switch is faulty | Replace the ignition switch | |
| The engine crankshaft is turned slowly by the starter | The battery is not charged enough | Charge the battery |
| Poor connection of wires to battery terminals | Securely fasten the wires to the battery terminals | |
| Starter faulty | Repair the starter | |
| The starter continues to operate after the engine has started | Starter faulty | Repair the starter |
| The ignition switch is faulty | Repair or replace the ignition switch | |
| The starter motor runs at high speed but does not turn the engine crankshaft | Short circuit in an electrical circuit | Restore the electrical circuit |
| Broken gear teeth or faulty starter | Repair the starter | |
| The teeth of the flywheel ring gear are broken | Replace the flywheel ring gear | |
| The charging indicator lamp does not light after the ignition is turned on | The fuse has blown | Replace the fuse |
| The light bulb burned out | Replace the lamp | |
| The contact in the connector is broken | Press the contact | |
| The voltage regulator is faulty | Replace the voltage regulator | |
| The charging indicator light does not go out when the engine is running | The alternator drive belt is loose or broken | Adjust the tension or replace the belt |
| The wire connected to the battery terminal is loose or oxidized | Clean and securely connect the wire to the battery terminal | |
| The fuse has blown | Replace the fuse | |
| The fuse link has blown | Replace the fuse link | |
| The voltage regulator or generator is faulty | Replace the voltage regulator or alternator | |
| The electrical circuit is damaged | Restore the electrical circuit | |
| The battery is discharged | The alternator drive belt is loose or broken | Adjust the tension or replace the belt |
| The electrical circuit is damaged | Restore the electrical circuit | |
| The fuse link has blown | Replace the fuse link | |
| The test lamp or the generator pre-excitation resistor is faulty | Replace faulty components | |
| Poor ground connection | Restore the ground connection | |
| The voltage regulator or generator is faulty | Replace the voltage regulator or alternator | |
| The battery life has expired | Replace the battery | |
| Recharging the battery | The voltage regulator is faulty | Replace the voltage regulator |
| The electrical circuit is damaged | Replace the voltage regulator |
[The publication is borrowed from the website www.hyundaibook.ru]