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HOMESERVICE MANUALSHYUNDAI2003SANTA FE LX, 3.5 E, AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE PERFORMANCEENGINE CONTROL SYSTEMSFUEL SYSTEM (3.5L)MFI CONTROL SYSTEMINJECTORTROUBLESHOOTING HINTS
2003 Hyundai Santa Fe LX, 3.5 E, AWD
Troubleshooting Hints
2003 Hyundai Santa Fe LX, 3.5 E, AWDSECTION Troubleshooting Hints
- If the engine is hard to start when hot, check for fuel pressure and injector leaks.
- If the injectors do not operate when the engine is cranked, then check the followings:
- Defective power supply circuit to the PCM, faulty ground circuit
- Defective control relay
- Defective crankshaft position (CKP) sensor or camshaft position (CMP) sensor
- If there is any cylinder whose idle state remains unchanged when the fuel injectors are cut one after another during idling, check for the following items about that cylinder.
- Injector and harness
- Ignition plug and high tension cable
- Compression pressure
- If the injection system is OK but the injector drive time is out of specification, check for the following items.
- Poor combustion in the cylinder (faulty ignition plug, ignition coil, compression pressure, etc.)
- Loose EGR valve seating
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.