Starting System - No Crank In Freezing Temperatures
Group: ENGINE ELECTRICALNumber: 10-EE-001
Date: MARCH 2010
Model: 2009 AND 2010 SONATA 2.4L
Subject
FREEZING COLD WEATHER NO START - STARTER SOLENOID REPLACEMENT
DESCRIPTION:
Some 2009 and 2010 MY 2.4L Sonatas equipped with Valeo Mexico Starters may exhibit a click with no crank from the starter during extended below freezing weather conditions.
- The engine will start after multiple attempts to crank.
- Starters will operate normally after a short period in warmer weather or after a car is brought from the freezing conditions into the shop.
This bulletin describes the procedure to replace the starter's solenoid if this no start condition occurs. Replacing the solenoid only will resolve this starter condition. The starter assembly should not be replaced for this condition.
APPLICABLE VEHICLES:
Models: 2009 and 2010 Sonata (NF) 2.4L engine
Affected Vehicle Production Date Range:
- 2.4L engine A/T, produced between 8/20/08~7/17/09
- 2.4L engine M/T produced between 10/20/08~7/17/09.
PARTS INFORMATION:
SERVICE PROCEDURE:
Starter Removal:
1. Record the radio station presets.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Disconnect the starter cable (A) from the B terminal (B) on the solenoid (C), then disconnect the connector (D) from the S terminal (E).
4. Remove the 2 bolts holding the starter, and then remove the starter.
Solenoid Removal:
5. Remove the starter solenoid M terminal nut (F).
6. Remove the M terminal wire (G).
7. Remove the two solenoid retaining bolts (H) and remove the solenoid assembly (I) from the starter.
8. Remove the plunger spring (J) and clean excess grease from plunger (K) using a clean dry cloth.
CAUTION:
Ensure lever stop remains in place.
New Solenoid Installation:
9. Install the plunger spring (E) onto the Plunger (F).
10. Install the solenoid (A) onto the starter (B) securing the bolts (C) to 3.0~4.2 Nm.
11. Install M wire (G) onto solenoid M terminal (H) and secure M terminal nut (I) to 7.8~11.8 Nm.
Starter Installation:
12. Install starter in reverse order of removal.
13. Install negative battery cable.
14. Set clock and radio presets.
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION: