Fuel problem -- 99 Elantra

Mar 11, 2007 6 Replies
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Hello,


On my sister's 99 Elantra (112k miles) she's having a problem starting the car after the car is warmed up. In the morning she starts it with no problem. After the car has been driven for a while and then is shut off if you try to start it again the engine cranks and eventually will start but begin to idle roughly. When you give it enough gas, the issue goes away. I'm wondering if it was a clogged fuel filter, but if it was wouldn't it do this problem each and every time? Could it be a failing fuel pump? Any help would be appreciated.



Thanks, Nick


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N

Unfortunately no codes are being generated. I would have hoped there were as it would make life a little easier.

I've checked the TSBs on fuel and rough idle but didn't see anything that looked like it was this problem.

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H

It's doubtful the fuel pump is the issue. Fuel pump issues are normally most noticeable when the accelerator is depressed, especially when driving.

The coolant temperature sensor comes to mind as a possible cause. But we're still talking about low-probability guesses. This may be best left to a professional at a good driveability shop with a good scan tool, at least for diagnosis.

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In many cases, yes, it'll trigger the lamp. But if it's just a little off, maybe not.

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In most cases, the sensor will indeed set a check engine lamp. Typically the failure mode is an open circuit, which the computer easily detects.

If, on the other hand, the sensor is just off 10 to 20 degrees or so, it's much more difficult for the ECM to pick that up.

I don't thing the coolant temperature sensor is a high probability item. It's just one of the things that should be considered.

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