Q: I have a Hyundai Elantra Coupe and the check engine, oil and battery light came on. The battery and a heating coil were recently r

asked by on February 18, 2018

I have a Hyundai Elantra Coupe and the check engine, oil and battery light came on. The battery and a heating coil were recently replaced and yet my car won't drive. It behaves like it wants to run but, when I put it in drive and press on the grass nothing happens

My car has 37000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

Be sure the parking brake is not engaged or perhaps stuck. Other causes of no movement in drive are large vacuum leaks, low fuel pressure, throttle body failures, and failure of key engine sensors. There may be stored diagnostic trouble codes which will provide clues to the mechanic. To get this issue conclusively diagnosed, the recommended service to request is a no movement in drive diagnostic. If you schedule that diagnostic, the responding certified mechanic will get this taken care of for you. If you have further questions or concerns, do not hesitate to re-contact YourMechanic as we are always here to help you.

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