2000 Accent GL no spark, so no start

Discussion in 'Hyundai Accent' started by Hewy, Apr 5, 2008.

  1. Hewy

    Hewy Guest

    My neighbor asked me to help him out
    My best guess was to replace the crank sensor, but no luck

    Anyone have any suggestions going forward?

    Helped him replace the automatic transmission with a rebuild a while
    back
    That was a real PITA
     
    Hewy, Apr 5, 2008
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  2. Hewy

    hyundaitech Guest

    Does the check engine lamp come on when the key is turned to the "on
    position? If not, you probably need an ECM. Be sure to check fuses an
    grounds prior to replacing.

    Did the o-ring come out with the old sensor? If not, the new sensor (wit
    new o-ring) is probably too far away from the crank wheel to read it.

    Have you checked the timing belt to be sure it's intact
     
    hyundaitech, Apr 9, 2008
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  3. Hewy

    Hal Guest

    Thanks for the reply HT, but turns out the fuel pump had gone south.
    What amazed me is there was no spark (I know a spark when I see or
    'feel it") until we banged on the tank hard enough to revive the pump.
    I assume there must be a "no fuel pressure means no spark to the
    cylinders" circuit.

    Thanks again..Hewy
     
    Hal, Apr 11, 2008
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  4. Hewy

    hyundaitech Guest

    I don't think so. There's nothing on the car anywhere that measures fue
    pressure
     
    hyundaitech, Apr 11, 2008
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  5. Hewy

    Hewy Guest

    Nor could I find an easy way to check the fuel pressure,
    But it's running again............................for a while
    Thanks again for the reply
    Hewy
     
    Hewy, Apr 11, 2008
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  6. Hewy

    Bob Guest

    Thanks for the reply HT, but turns out the fuel pump had gone south.
    What amazed me is there was no spark (I know a spark when I see or
    'feel it") until we banged on the tank hard enough to revive the pump.
    I assume there must be a "no fuel pressure means no spark to the
    cylinders" circuit.

    Are you sure your banging didn't fix something else? It's possible your "no
    spark" and "no fuel pump" had a different common cause. If the ECM doesn't
    detect inputs from the Crankshaft position sensor, it won't make spark, and
    it will open the fuel pump relay.
     
    Bob, Apr 12, 2008
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  7. Hewy

    Hewy Guest

    Good point, but after reading all threads concerning "no start"
    conditions, I replaced that sensor (about 50 bucks) with no effect.
    The "hammer treatment" was tried next, followed by an new fuel pump.
    Hewy
     
    Hewy, Apr 12, 2008
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