Troubleshooting the Charging and Starting System (Hyundai Elantra XD)

Troubleshooting the charging system

Malfunction	Probable causes	Method of elimination
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 battery requires frequent recharging)	The alternator drive belt is loose or worn out	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 worn out	Adjust the tension or replace the belt
	The contact in the connector is broken	Press the contact
	The electrical circuit is damaged	Restore the electrical circuit
	The fuse link has blown	Replace the fuse link
	Unreliable connection to the "mass"	Reconnect with the "mass"
	The voltage regulator or generator is faulty	Replace the voltage regulator or alternator
	The battery life has expired	Replace the battery
	The voltage test wire is damaged	Replace the wire

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