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HOMESERVICE MANUALSHYUNDAI2011SANTA FE GLS, 3.5 G, AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE PERFORMANCETESTING & DIAGNOSISENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS (2 OF 3) - G3.5 DOHCDTC P050B: COLD START IGNITION TIMING PERFORMANCEGENERAL INFORMATIONDTC DETECTING CONDITION

2011 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS, 3.5 G, AWD

General Information: DTC Detecting Condition

2011 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS, 3.5 G, AWDSECTION DTC Detecting Condition

DTC DETECTING CONDITIONS

Item	Detecting Condition	Possible cause
DTC Strategy	Monitor the spark timing	Faulty Ignition Coil Faulty ECM
Enable Conditions	After engine overnight soaking Vehicle is not rapidly accelerating or decelerating. 11V < Battery Voltage < 16V Engine is running. NO DTC related to CKPS, Ignition coil, and Misfire
Threshold value	The actual spark timing > the commanded spark timing + 15° or < the commanded spark timing -15°
Diagnosis Time	Within 1 minute after cold-starting
MIL On Condition	2 driving cycles

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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.