Engine hard starting due to shift cable bracket/Sonata (FL).

model: Sonata (FL)	year model: 2009	mileage: 80236
Displacement: 2400cc	Fuel: Gasoline	T/A: Auto

Subject: Engine hard starting.

* This field case trouble I encountered today,to think that really help somebody who have a problem likes this.
1) Condition:

1. Intermittent hard starting.
2. Engine start after moving the shift lever several times.

2) Cause:

1. Tghe shift lever moves.

3) Diagnosis:

1. Scan tool check = trouble code.
2. Battery cable = Normal 12V.
3. Check the shift lever “N” range using HI-DS scanner – D range is detected.
4. Hard starting is occurred due to the movement of auto T/M cable bracket.It operates normally after inserting a washer.

4) Repair Guide:

1. Install the transaxle control cable and adjust as follows.
   = move the shift lever and the transaxle range switch to the “N” position, and install the control cable.
   = When connecting the control cable to the transaxle mounting bracket, install the clip until it contacts the control cable.
   = Remove any free-play in the control cable by adjusting nut and then check to see that the control lever moves smoothly.
   = Check to see the that the control cable has been adjusted correctly.

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