Starter?

2013 HYUNDAI SONATA
180,000 MILES
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BWRIGHT26
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Does this sound like I need to replace my starter? Ruled out battery. Don't think it's fuel pump bc I can hear it run and I've tried priming it by cycling the key and it doesn't make it start any faster. It eventually starts and runs fine afterwards. No CEL no codes
Mar 7, 2026 at 10:06 AM
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CANNON1349
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Hello, yes this sounds like the starter is spinning but not engaging. Let us know if we can help.

William
Mar 8, 2026 at 7:26 AM
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BWRIGHT26
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I replaced the starter this morning and runs like a dream now! Thank you
Mar 8, 2026 at 8:20 AM
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My pleasure, feel free to use the site anytime, we are here to help.

William
Mar 8, 2026 at 8:22 AM
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BWRIGHT26
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Ok so another problem I'm now having is a P0011 code on my 2013 Sonota. Had oil changed and cleaned the VVT solenoids both intake and exhaust. Still throwing the code. Any suggestions?
Mar 8, 2026 at 4:02 PM
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Did you do the repair or did you pay a shop to do it? I have seen bits of dirt, seals, etc get caught in the tiny passages just below the VVT solenoids. If everything looks good and clear, it is possible the timing chain is stretched. But you would need to disassemble to verify.

William
Mar 8, 2026 at 5:40 PM