2017 Hyundai Azera BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Symptom Troubleshooting Guide Chart

ENGINE CONTROL/FUEL SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING

Main symptom Diagnostic procedure Also check for
Unable to start (Engine does not turn over)
  1. Test the battery.

    (Refer to "BATTERY ")

  2. Test the starter.

    (Refer to "STARTER ")

  3. Inhibitor switch (A/T) or clutch start switch (M/T)
  
Unable to start (Incomplete combustion)
  1. Test the battery.

    (Refer to "BATTERY ")

  2. Check the fuel pressure.

    (Refer to "FUEL PRESSURE TEST ")

  3. Check the ignition circuit.

    (Refer to "IGNITION SYSTEM ")

  4. Troubleshooting the immobilizer system.

    (Refer to "IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM "

    (In case of immobilizer lamp flashing)
  • DTC
  • Low compression
  • Intake air leaks
  • Slipped or broken timing belt
  • Contaminated fuel
Difficult to start
  1. Test the battery.

    (Refer to "BATTERY ")

  2. Check the fuel pressure.

    (Refer to "FUEL PRESSURE TEST ")

  3. Check the ECT sensor and circuit (Check DTC)
  4. Check the ignition circuit.

    (Refer to "IGNITION SYSTEM ")
  • DTC
  • Low compression
  • Intake air leaks
  • Contaminated fuel
  • Weak ignition spark
Poor idling (Rough, unstable or incorrect Idle)
  1. Check the fuel pressure.

    (Refer to "FUEL PRESSURE TEST ")

  2. Check the Injector.

    (Refer to "INJECTOR ")

  3. Check the long term fuel trim and short term fuel trim

    (Refer to CUSTOMER DATASTREAM)

  4. Check the idle speed control circuit (Check DTC)
  5. Inspect and test the Throttle Body
  6. Check the ECT sensor and circuit (Check DTC)
  • DTC
  • Low compression
  • Intake air leaks
  • Contaminated fuel
  • Weak ignition spark
Engine stall
  1. Test the battery.

    (Refer to "BATTERY ")

  2. Check the fuel pressure.

    (Refer to "FUEL PRESSURE TEST ")

  3. Check the idle speed control circuit (Check DTC)
  4. Check the ignition circuit.

    (Refer to "IGNITION SYSTEM ")

  5. Check the CKPS Circuit (Check DTC)
  • DTC
  • Intake air leaks
  • Contaminated fuel
  • Weak ignition spark
Poor driving (Surge)
  1. Check the fuel pressure.

    (Refer to "FUEL PRESSURE TEST ")

  2. Inspect and test Throttle Body
  3. Check the ignition circuit.

    (Refer to "IGNITION SYSTEM ")

  4. Check the ECT Sensor and Circuit (Check DTC)
  5. Test the exhaust system for a possible restriction.

    (Refer to "EXHAUST MANIFOLD ")

  6. Check the long term fuel trim and short term fuel trim.

(Refer to CUSTOMER DATASTREAM)
  • DTC
  • Low compression
  • Intake air leaks
  • Contaminated fuel
  • Weak ignition spark
Knocking
  1. Check the fuel pressure.

    (Refer to "FUEL PRESSURE TEST ")

  2. Inspect the engine coolant.

    (Refer to "COOLANT ")

  3. Inspect the radiator and the electric cooling fan.

    (Refer to "RADIATOR ")

  4. Check the spark plugs.

(Refer to "IGNITION SYSTEM ")
  • DTC
  • Contaminated fuel
Poor fuel economy
  1. Check customer's driving habits.
    • Is A/C on full time or the defroster mode on?
    • Are tires at correct pressure?
    • Is excessively heavy load being carried?
    • Is acceleration too much, too often?
  2. Check the fuel pressure.

    (Refer to "FUEL PRESSURE TEST ")

  3. Check the injector.

    (Refer to "INJECTOR ")

  4. Test the exhaust system for a possible restriction
  5. Check the ECT sensor and circuit
  • DTC
  • Low compression
  • Intake air leaks
  • Contaminated fuel
  • Weak ignition spark
Hard to refuel (Overflow during refueling)
  1. Test the canister close valve.

    (Refer to "CANISTER CLOSE VALVE (CCV) "

  2. Inspect the fuel filler hose/pipe
    • Pinched, kinked or blocked?
    • Filler hose is torn
  3. Inspect the fuel tank vapor vent hose between the EVAP. canister and air filter
  4. Check the EVAP. canister
  • Malfunctioning gas station filling nozzle (If this problem occurs at a specific gas station during refueling)
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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.

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