Hyundai Elantra: Charging System / Troubleshooting
Symptom
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Suspect area
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Remedy
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Charging warning indicator does not light with ignition switch "ON" and engine off.
| Fuse blown
| Check fuses
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Light burned out
| Replace light
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Wiring connection loose
| Tighten loose connection
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Electronic voltage regulator
| Disconnect the voltage regulator to see if light turns off. If light turns off, replace voltage regulator.
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Charging warning indicator does not go out with engine running. (Battery requires frequent recharging)
| Drive belt loose or worn
| Adjust belt tension or replace belt
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Battery cable loose, corroded or worn
| Inspect cable connection, repair or replace cable
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Electronic voltage regulator or alternator
| Disconnect the voltage regulator or alternator to see if light turns off. If light turns off, replace voltage regulator.
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Wiring
| Repair or replace wiring
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Overcharge
| Electronic voltage regulator
| Disconnect the voltage regulator to see if light turns off. If light turns off, replace voltage regulator.
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Voltage sensing wire
| Repair or replace wiring
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Discharge
| Drive belt loose or worn
| Adjust belt tension or replace belt
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Wiring connection loose or short circuit
| Inspect wiring connection, repair or replace wiring
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Electronic voltage regulator or alternator
| Disconnect the voltage regulator or alternator to see if light turns off. If light turns off, replace voltage regulator.
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Poor grounding
| Inspect ground or repair
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Worn battery
| Replace battery
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DescriptionThe charging system included a battery, an alternator with a built-in regulator, and the charging indicator light and wire.The Alternator has eight built-in diodes, each rectifying AC current to DC current...
InspectionInspecion Item•
Battery efficiency inspection•
Battery voltage inspection•
Charging voltage insptection•
General inspection•
Terminal tightening state inspection•
Engine/ transaxle ground state inspection•
Wiring hareness ground state i..
Other information:
Mechanical key
1. Press the lever located under the
cover with mechanical key. (1)
2. While pushing the lever so that the
mechanical key does not fall out of
the cover hole, slowly push it towards
the rear of the vehicle and remove the
cover. (2)
3. After removing the cover, only driver’s
door can be locked or unlocked by
using mechanical key.
4. Turn the key toward the rear of the
vehi..
Component Location1. Smart key unit (IBU)2. Interior antenna 23. outside door handle4. Interior antenna 15. FOB Key6. Door antenna1. Bumper antenna2. Trunk antenna..