Flooded engine?

Pikapolonica · **August 19, 2012, 06:40:40**

Drove my car yesterday without issues, today damn thing doesn't want to start. Had RACV come out and check things and he seems to think that the engine is flooded. How? Who knows why.

And I'm not out of fuel...still have half a tank left.

Luckily I'm still under warranty, so tomorrow morning I need to call Hyundai and see if they can get me in, then call RACV to get them to tow my car to the dealership.

Anyone else encounter this problem?

It should be fixed under warranty, right? I don't need a huge expense like this now.

asathorny · **Reply #1: August 19, 2012, 08:10:37**

I thought that flooding was more pertinant to PETROL engines....

Good luck

Phil №❶ · **Reply #2: August 19, 2012, 08:27:13**

Never heard of that in fuel injected vehicle. How was "flooding" determined as the cause

I would be more inclined to think that no glow plugs are working, therefore no start and the presence of fuel.

2i30s · **Reply #3: August 19, 2012, 08:32:25**

good point Asa.

but if the glow plugs aren't working it will flood as you turn the engine over to start it. the fuel pump on a diesel only turn over delivering fuel while the engine is turning over unlike a petrol engine that uses an electric fuel pump.

comaterpillar may have an idea,hes a diesel mechanic.

Doggie 1 · **Reply #4: August 19, 2012, 08:32:40**

If it was flooded and left a while, it would start.
Unless it looks like this, then he might be right.

As you say, it's under ~~water~~ warranty so should all be good.

2i30s · **Reply #5: August 19, 2012, 08:34:00**

Quote from: db08 on August 19, 2012, 08:32:40

If it was flooded and left a while, it would start.
Unless it looks like this, then he might bee right.

As you say, it's under warranty so should all be good.

its under water Dave.

Pikapolonica · **Reply #6: August 19, 2012, 08:35:49**

Left the car for 2 hours and still nothing, plus the battery is now dead due to constantly trying to turn the engine over.

Yeah, RACV mentioned something about glow plugs, how the whole thing has to be dismantled, drained, dried and replaced.

Pikapolonica · **Reply #7: August 19, 2012, 08:36:21**

Quote from: 2i30s on August 19, 2012, 08:34:00

Quote from: db08 on August 19, 2012, 08:32:40
If it was flooded and left a while, it would start.
Unless it looks like this, then he might bee right.

As you say, it's under warranty so should all be good.
its under water Dave.

Ha ha very funny

Dazzler · **Reply #8: August 19, 2012, 08:37:59**

Whatever the problem is sounds like a pain (Hope it gets sorted quickly)

2i30s · **Reply #9: August 19, 2012, 08:39:17**

I'm thinking a blown glow plug fuse/relay.

Phil №❶ · **Reply #10: August 19, 2012, 08:40:43**

2i30s · **Reply #11: August 19, 2012, 08:53:28**

you should be able to replace the fuse/relay and just start it up. its going too blow a massive amount of smoke for a minute or two.

if it was heavily flooded the engine would hydraulic lock due too the large amount of diesel in the bores. IMO.

eye30 · **Reply #12: August 19, 2012, 12:57:25**

Fuel filter, clogged/water ..... has this been ruled out?

Phil №❶ · **Reply #13: August 19, 2012, 13:10:27**

Quote from: eye30 on August 19, 2012, 12:57:25

Fuel filter, clogged/water ..... has this been ruled out?

re water, that should indicate on the dash.

re hydraulicing, a very real possibility, avoid at all costs. Do not crank the engine any more. Let the workshop handle it from here.

Shambles · **Reply #14: August 19, 2012, 13:19:27**

Try depressing the clutch.

Ah well, long shot...

Pikapolonica · **Reply #15: August 20, 2012, 00:00:35**

I called Hyundai first thing this morning and explained the situation. Said he can't guarantee that it would be looked at today due to a full workshop. Already told him I'm missing a day of work due to this (I'm not though, as I work from home) and also there are no loan cars available.

Called for a tow truck to take it to Hyundai and he was here within half an hour of calling.

I'm just hoping this isn't going to cost me an arm and a leg.

Phil №❶ · **Reply #16: August 20, 2012, 00:04:51**

That's all a bit sad, on a Monday too. Hope your day gets better

Pikapolonica · **Reply #17: August 20, 2012, 00:27:06**

This is the first major problem I've had with my car

Dazzler · **Reply #18: August 20, 2012, 00:50:14**

That is not very good service is there another dealer nearby.. I woud be tempted to fire off an email to Hyundai Head office.

Pikapolonica · **Reply #19: August 20, 2012, 01:41:51**

Nope, only one in Geelong. Werribee is up the highway but is even more of an inconvenience.

Phil №❶ · **Reply #20: August 20, 2012, 01:57:10**

Don't we get roadside assist

Pikapolonica · **Reply #21: August 20, 2012, 02:17:32**

Only 20km towing in my cover.

Pikapolonica · **Reply #22: August 20, 2012, 07:21:24**

So Hyundai just called to inform me that my car has been fixed. The engine was not flooded. The cause was a rat had chewed through the cam position sensor.

Who'd have thunk?

$108.

beerman · **Reply #23: August 20, 2012, 08:09:51**

Bloody Rat....

$108 seems very reasonable for Hyundai.

Should consider yourself very lucky.

asathorny · **Reply #24: August 20, 2012, 08:17:38**

Glad ya go it fixed. I wonder how they knew it was a rat... was it still there (dead) ???

Shambles · **Reply #25: August 20, 2012, 08:41:52**

Ask for the rat back, or what's left of it.

Rat stew could offset some of that $108

Doggie 1 · **Reply #26: August 20, 2012, 08:49:24**

I smell a rat

It probably left a calling card or two.

Phil №❶ · **Reply #27: August 20, 2012, 09:30:47**

Doesn't the Hy warranty include rat attack ?

Doggie 1 · **Reply #28: August 20, 2012, 09:34:44**

A rat attack tatt.
A rat attack tatt.
Vaguely reminds me of a song I think..?

Shambles · **Reply #29: August 20, 2012, 09:40:02**

Quote from: db08 on August 20, 2012, 09:34:44

A rat attack tatt.
A rat attack tatt.
Vaguely reminds me of a song I think..?

Only if it's in your kitchen