Electrical Prob. '95 Hyundai Sonata, no fire

Discussion in 'Hyundai Sonata' started by Nehmo, Mar 18, 2009.

  1. Nehmo

    Nehmo Guest

    Driving down the road, the winshild wippers went very fast (although
    they were off), then the engine failed.
    The 100 amp fuse is blown, but now repalced it doesn't blow. Also the
    stop light fuse was blown, but when I replace that, the key doesn't
    come out. I pull out the fuse and the key will come out.
    I'm not getting spark, and, of course, the car won't start.
    The black/white wire from the ignition to the coil is hot as it should
    be. Anybody with any ideas, call 913 602 6009 or post. I'm only
    borowing this connection, and I have to end now.
    What's my next step? What should I check next? And I can't take the
    car anywhere.*I* have to fix it.
    Thanks, Nehmo
     
    Nehmo, Mar 18, 2009
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  2. Nehmo

    hyundaitech Guest

    Did any of these problems exist prior to the windshield wiper problem?

    Does the check engine lamp illuminate when the key is turned to the
    "on" position?

    Did the air bag lamp come on?

    Wipers, engine management, stop lamps/key interlock don't have much to
    do with each other. Possible overvoltage from alternator killing
    numerous electrical/electronic devices.
     
    hyundaitech, Mar 18, 2009
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  3. Nehmo

    Nehmo Guest

    The ignition modual (power transtor?) above the spark coil seemed to
    fail a bench test. Unfortunately, I'm not confident of the way a store
    clerk tested it.
    I'll look at the engine management light.
    Nehmo
     
    Nehmo, Mar 25, 2009
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  4. Nehmo

    hyundaitech Guest

    I've never seen one fail. Doesn't mean yours isn't defective, though.

    Also, still interested in answers to previous questions.
     
    hyundaitech, Mar 28, 2009
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  5. Nehmo

    Nehmo Guest

    I didn't notice anything about the engine management light, but the
    previous owner of the car said it was "trying" to come on. I think he
    meant blinking occasionally.

    I've now taken out the alternator. The local Advanced Auto (parts
    store) can't test it, so I'm sending it out to test.
    The retail price for an alternator is $146 + tax.

    From the large fuse in the engine fuse box, a 90 amp was in there that
    blew, 2 wires go out directly to, and only to, the large bolt
    connector on the alternator. Are 2 wires normal? It seems one large
    wire would do the job, but I suppose there is nothing wrong with 2.

    However, I'm wondering if I replace it, maybe something else is wrong
    and I might short out the new alternator. I need to test that ignition
    module somewhere else too.

    Thanks for helping me. I don't have anyone else who knows anything to
    turn to. And I don't even have internet access (I'm in a library). The
    phone is dead to, but a message can be left for me at 913 621 4046.
    Leave the message for Nehmo.

    -- Nehmo
     
    Nehmo, Apr 16, 2009
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