2008 Elantra Jump Start

Discussion in 'Hyundai Elantra / Lantra' started by JWald, Aug 4, 2009.

  1. JWald

    JWald Guest

    Hello.
    Is jump starting a no no on this car? A co-worker offered her Elantra to
    jump start the dead battery in my truck. The cables were connected
    correctly. I checked them twice, and my truck started immediately. When the
    co-worker tried to back away, the car acted as if it was in neutral. Drive
    was fine. The gear indicator showed both reverse AND third. With an engine
    stop and restart, reverse was fine. When she activated the cruise control,
    the problem returned. Stop and start fixed it again. Now they called to say
    that the engine light is on, the reverse problem returned, and a symbol
    indicating ignition trouble is lit. I don't have the car here, so that is
    about all I know at this time. What is going on here. Thanks.
     
    JWald, Aug 4, 2009
    #1
  2. JWald

    hyundaitech Guest

    Sounds like there's maybe a problem with the range switch or a fuse is
    blown. If the cables were never hooked up incorrectly, the jump start
    should be unrelated to this problem.
     
    hyundaitech, Aug 6, 2009
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