Occasionally my Elantra will not start. The only way to start it when it does this is to turn the ignition on then take the starter relay out and use a wire to start the car (it starts everytime this way) have had the car to an auto election and they do not know why this happens. Any clues as I never know whether the car will start with the key or I have to "hot wire" it
Does the vehicle have a manual or automatic transmission ? If automatic have you tried moving the gear selector to neutral ? park netural safety switch.
SOURCE: 2003 Hyundai elantra
Hi there they are known to have dramas with the pick up for the immobilizer i would be getting that checked first before spending money on something .else
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Could be a problem with the clutch pedal switch. I'd have a look under the dash first to make sure no wires have been knocked of the pedal switch. If there's no sound, not even a clunking sound it may be the solenoid. I'd first want to eliminate the pedal wiring. Remove the small wire on the starter (most likely a spade type terminal) and using a piece of insulaated wire attach it to the starter where you removed the spade. Flick the other end of the wire on the positive of the battery. If the starter operates your looking at the pedal switch/ relay fault. If not its the starter. MAKE SURE CAR IS IN NEUTRAL BEFORE TRYING THIS. Ignition switched off. That way it will crank but not start.
Cheers John
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it you can hear the starter motor spining but is not engaging into the fly wheel then the starter motor will need to be re-conditioned or replaced
SOURCE: 2003 Hyundai Elantra won't start.
Has similar problem, just got back from the shop and they said it's the neutral safety switch.
Tip on starting even with a broken switch:
1.) Turn the key all the way to start position (you will hear the gas pump humming and all the lights should be on)
2.) press the clutch pedal all the way down (if it starts, then it's fine, if not, proceed to step 3)
3.) release the pedal slowly and just slightly (an inch or so).
-->on the first try, you should hear a slight click and feel the car moving slightly. That's the point where the car tried to start.
4.) Repeat step 3 for several times if the car doesn't start until you are able to grasp that exact point and once you hear that click, hold the clutch at that point and the engine should fire away.
Of course this is just for temporary counter measure, I have to do this because this is my commuter car and I got to find a way to have a reliable and predictable start. Hope this helps.
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