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Old 04-25-2011, 07:10 PM
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My 2004 santa fe won't start turn key nothing.. The auto store told me it was my crank relay still won't start. Help please
 
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Old 04-26-2011, 09:09 PM
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Dead battery ? Good clean ground connect...

Probe solenoid wire for source voltage when key turned to "start" position --> bum solenoid/starter.. not very often, but maybe see 1 every other yr.
 
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Old 05-20-2011, 12:17 PM
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Originally Posted by sbr711
Dead battery ? Good clean ground connect...

Probe solenoid wire for source voltage when key turned to "start" position --> bum solenoid/starter.. not very often, but maybe see 1 every other yr.
My tib has erratic starting (meaning if I hit the clutch pedal a time or two it would 'catch') Battery is new, ground wire has continuity.
Did you mean bum terminal wire going to starter or bum starter solenoid?
I am trying to check that now, because it wont start at all now.
 
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Old 05-20-2011, 01:00 PM
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Check the switch on the clutch that doesn't allows the starter to run unless the clutch is in.
 
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Old 05-24-2011, 08:25 PM
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Thank you. I checked the continunity previously and it registered but I then took the switch totally apart and filed down any rough parts on the copper and she works like a charm now! Again, thanx!
 
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Old 05-25-2011, 09:43 AM
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Nice work!
 
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