Engine Control Relay Test (Accent, Elantra & Tiburon)

2003 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS, 2.7 D, FWDSECTION Engine Control Relay Test (Accent, Elantra & Tiburon)
  1. Locate and remove engine control relay, see ENGINE CONTROL RELAY LOCATIONΒ  table. Using fused jumper wire, apply battery voltage to relay terminal No. 2 (component side). See Fig 1. Using second fused jumper wire, ground relay terminal No. 4 (component side). Go to next step.
  2. With relay energized, check for continuity between relay terminals No. 5 and 1 (component side). Continuity should be present until voltage is disconnected. If continuity is not as specified, replace engine control relay.
ENGINE CONTROL RELAY LOCATION

Application Engine Control Relay Location
Accent Under Left Side Of Dash, Near Fuse Box
Elantra, Santa Fe & Tiburon Engine Compartment Fuse/Relay Box
Sonata & XG350 Right Side Of Instrument Panel In Center Support, Under Radio
Fig 1: Identifying Engine Control Relay 5-Pin Connector Terminals (Component Side)
G00217247Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.