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Title: Diesel (auto) shudder/kangaroo low revs
Post by: gra502 on October 11, 2011, 23:39:34
Has anybody had a problem with shudder/kangaroo with their auto deisel?
This is not regular but has happened quite a few times now (over 3 months). Took it back to the dealer and they said nothing shows up as a fault on the computer. This only happens when you apply a very light amount of throttle (doesn't seem to matter what speed), as soon as you apply a bit more throttle the problem is rectified. I have noticed that on some cold start ups a small amount of deisel smoke  is evident ( we also have a deisel ix35 and have never seen or smelled this),Apart from that we are delighted with the car, although we don't get the amazing fuel consumption some of you are getting, we average around 6 - 6.2 with everyday driving of about 45mins each way to work( 70-80 kls/hr) which is still good.Hoping someone can help
cheers graeme
Title: Re: Diesel (auto) shudder/kangaroo low revs
Post by: Dazzler on October 12, 2011, 01:57:29
The manual CRDi does a similar thing if revs are too low in fifth.. Guess you just have to make sure you give it a few more revs..

Can't recall Auto owners complaining but there are plenty on here who will (hopefully) give you some feedback...WELCOME to the club by the way  :happydance:
Title: Re: Diesel (auto) shudder/kangaroo low revs
Post by: mick55 on October 12, 2011, 02:53:14
I had this happen once in my cw auto diesel. I had been using cruise control set at 110kph as I was approaching an intersection I cancelled cruise, I turned into the intersection, reached about 60kph then resumed cruise, rather than a gradual acceleration back to 110kmh I experienced what you did.  If I resume cruise from a higher speed this doen't happen, so it certainly has something to do with the revs. Hope this helps.
Title: Re: Diesel (auto) shudder/kangaroo low revs
Post by: Talking Hoarse on October 13, 2011, 07:35:46
Just an idea  .....try some premium diesel (like Shell V-Power) for a fill up or else a little injector cleaner like Redex.
Title: Re: Diesel (auto) shudder/kangaroo low revs
Post by: gra502 on October 13, 2011, 21:08:33
Thanks for that, i rang another repairer and asked the question and he had not come across this problem and said it is one of these things that will need to get worse to track down, does any one notice a slight amount of diesel smoke at cold start up? (I have a IX35 diesel as well and it doesn't blow any)
Title: Re: Diesel (auto) shudder/kangaroo low revs
Post by: Dazzler on October 13, 2011, 21:15:34
A slight amount of smoke at start up is normal. Significant amounts of smoke usually signifies a Glow plug issue  :cool:
Title: Re: Diesel (auto) shudder/kangaroo low revs
Post by: alan2938 on October 20, 2011, 13:53:31
No problem with my diesel auto.
Title: Re: Diesel (auto) shudder/kangaroo low revs
Post by: Lakes on October 24, 2011, 19:48:07
The manual CRDi does a similar thing if revs are too low in fifth.. Guess you just have to make sure you give it a few more revs..

Can't recall Auto owners complaining but there are plenty on here who will (hopefully) give you some feedback...WELCOME to the club by the way  :happydance:

Dazz thats with the U motor the U2 has higher pressure injectors & the common rail is supposed to run at a higher pressure than the U motor  did. this new 6 speed i have has never once done that, & seems to have a much broader Torque delivery, so very smooth at low rev's.

this auto problem, sounds like torque converter not having a very high stall speed, probably do this to match diesel motor. the iLoad Diesel auto Van i drove for 300k two weeks back, experienced like a flat spot off the mark, but i got around that the way i opperated the throtle. i like driving manual trans with diesels the best.
Title: Re: Diesel (auto) shudder/kangaroo low revs
Post by: Phil №❶ on October 24, 2011, 21:13:38
lakes

Huh, torque converter,,,,,, stall speed,,,,,, please explain!!  (no I'm not xenophobic) :P
Title: Re: Diesel (auto) shudder/kangaroo low revs
Post by: Lakes on October 25, 2011, 19:52:40
hi 847563, not all auto trans these days use Torque converters, but the i30 auto's use them, they are good they build up torque.
To find the stall speed, you put one foot on brake and push down on throtle till the motor will not rev any higher & starts to push car forward. look at the tach to see what rev, thats your stall speed. normally i would expect 1,500 rev. but some go much higher.
Title: Re: Diesel (auto) shudder/kangaroo low revs
Post by: Phil №❶ on October 25, 2011, 22:10:32
Thanks for that, I have heard of torque multiplication b4 but not stall. I would never think of doing that to Lila or Ruby. (our cars)  :fum:
Title: Re: Diesel (auto) shudder/kangaroo low revs
Post by: daveybaby68 on November 09, 2011, 12:26:14
I got a i30 diesel 2.0 my car feels like it hesitates in first second gear then it fine. took back to garage they could not find anything wrong with it. nothing showed on computor. so had a tinkle with it myself and found the EGR valve was working but blocked with soot so took it apart and cleaned it, touch wood 4000k miles on its good as gold problem solved no hesitation and no black smoke
Title: Re: Diesel (auto) shudder/kangaroo low revs
Post by: Doggie 1 on November 09, 2011, 22:44:21
Apart from that we are delighted with the car, although we don't get the amazing fuel consumption some of you are getting, we average around 6 - 6.2 with everyday driving of about 45mins each way to work( 70-80 kls/hr) which is still good.Hoping someone can help
cheers graeme

My trip computer usually shows @ 6.2 litres/100 & it's a diesel manual, but then I usually put @ 60 litres in when I fill it so I'm happy with that  :)
Title: Re: Diesel (auto) shudder/kangaroo low revs
Post by: Knight4474 on November 10, 2011, 05:35:40
Hi all, I have had my i30 for 6 weeks now and it has developed this strange problem as well.  I have the CRDi Auto CW and I have it running irregularly at about 1500rpm (which is 50 Kms) - each time about 2 - 3 minutes after a cold/coldish start this occurs (but not always) the engine travels along and holding the revs at 1500rpm, you start getting a chugging or jerking of the car.  A quick accelerate and the problem goes but when it settles down again and held around the 1500rpm, the issues shows up.  After the car has been running for 5 or more minutes the issue doesn't show itself.  I have had the car back to the dealers a few times with them finding now problems or issues. They say the glow plugs are fine and there is nothing showing on there computers.  They had suggested trying a different fuel, which I was using Coles, now on BP with some improvements but the problem is still there.

Being a new car, new to Hyundai and diesel, I'm getting disappointed in my purchase.

Can someone please help.
Title: Re: Diesel (auto) shudder/kangaroo low revs
Post by: Dazzler on November 10, 2011, 09:04:05
Hi Knight and welcome..

Sorry to hear of your problem.. We have a petrol Manual and had a great run with our previous CRDi manual .. Hopefully with the help of our other friendly members we can get you sorted in time  :cool:
Title: Re: Diesel (auto) shudder/kangaroo low revs
Post by: Talking Hoarse on November 13, 2011, 10:35:25
Hi all, I have had my i30 for 6 weeks now and it has developed this strange problem as well.  I have the CRDi Auto CW and I have it running irregularly at about 1500rpm (which is 50 Kms) - each time about 2 - 3 minutes after a cold/coldish start this occurs (but not always) the engine travels along and holding the revs at 1500rpm, you start getting a chugging or jerking of the car.  A quick accelerate and the problem goes but when it settles down again and held around the 1500rpm, the issues shows up.  After the car has been running for 5 or more minutes the issue doesn't show itself.  I have had the car back to the dealers a few times with them finding now problems or issues. They say the glow plugs are fine and there is nothing showing on there computers.  They had suggested trying a different fuel, which I was using Coles, now on BP with some improvements but the problem is still there.

Being a new car, new to Hyundai and diesel, I'm getting disappointed in my purchase.

Can someone please help.

See my post above - I had similar problem some months back with my i30 CRDi auto here in UK.  But I didnt describe it as precisely as you do above! 
All seems OK now since I started using occasional Shell Optimax fuel or (again occasional) injector cleaner additive (I used RedEx).  I usually use supermarket fuel rather than Shell or BP etc as it is a few pence cheaper per litre.
Please let us know how you get on as it is a shame if you are disappointed with your new car, and this might be so easily resolved.
Ed
Title: Re: Diesel (auto) shudder/kangaroo low revs
Post by: Knight4474 on November 13, 2011, 11:31:11
Thanks Ed.

Over here in Australia, Coles (supermarket fuel) is from Shell Petrol stations.  I had been using Shell fuel only until this problem started.  I have tried BP, which to date has not improved things much.  I will try the injector idea and see how I go.

Question is, If Shell/Coles doesn't work, neither does BP, what else do people suggest for Australian petrol companies?

Funny thing I have found (if you call it funny, sad might be more correct) is that after each time I get the car back from the dealer after they report there is no issues, with in 1KM of leaving, the car plays up.

Thanks for your ideas people.
Title: Re: Diesel (auto) shudder/kangaroo low revs
Post by: Phil №❶ on November 13, 2011, 12:00:05
Next time you pick up the car, get the dealer to go with you then.

Coles diesel should be nice and fresh due to high turnover. If it's no good, I wonder if the fuel is actually a lower grade, wouldn't surprise me.
Title: Re: Diesel (auto) shudder/kangaroo low revs
Post by: Knight4474 on November 21, 2011, 06:31:23
Hi all, I have had my i30 for 6 weeks now and it has developed this strange problem as well.  I have the CRDi Auto CW and I have it running irregularly at about 1500rpm (which is 50 Kms) - each time about 2 - 3 minutes after a cold/coldish start this occurs (but not always) the engine travels along and holding the revs at 1500rpm, you start getting a chugging or jerking of the car.  A quick accelerate and the problem goes but when it settles down again and held around the 1500rpm, the issues shows up.  After the car has been running for 5 or more minutes the issue doesn't show itself.  I have had the car back to the dealers a few times with them finding now problems or issues. They say the glow plugs are fine and there is nothing showing on there computers.  They had suggested trying a different fuel, which I was using Coles, now on BP with some improvements but the problem is still there.

Being a new car, new to Hyundai and diesel, I'm getting disappointed in my purchase.

Can someone please help.

Hi again.  I have been experimenting a bit with the car and have found that the fuel doesn't seem to make a difference nor injector cleaner, but, if I turn the A/C on when the car is jerking, it stops and runs smoothly, turn it off and the car resumes jerking.  I'm no mechanic but, could this be that the engine is revs are too low and that when you place some etc requirements, it runs smoothly?
Title: Re: Diesel (auto) shudder/kangaroo low revs
Post by: Phil №❶ on November 21, 2011, 06:51:09
I seem to remember an earlier post somewhere suggesting that the stealer (dealer) can apply a software update that fixes this problem.  :)
Title: Re: Diesel (auto) shudder/kangaroo low revs
Post by: Talking Hoarse on November 30, 2011, 07:13:05
My car (2011 spec 1.6 CRDi auto in UK) - maybe I spoke too soon about injector cleaner!
A new fault started a few weeks back, and is getting more frequent.  Sometimes when driving gently between 40-50mph at approx 1500rpm (ie I guess in 4th) if the car labours (eg an incline) it seems to try but fail to kick down to 3rd, and instead the car judders /shudders quite vigorously. It is resolved by shoving the accelerator to force a kick down (and it then makes an untidy gear change) or by clicking the gearlever to "3" (when it makes a clean gearchange. Alternatively I have also noticed that when in 4th, if I stamp the accelerator so as to kick down then the gearchange is often jerky and after engine revs have climbed more than I recall.
This only seems to happen after car is run for 30+ miles - ie well warmed up. Gearbox oil is up to mark & clean - car has done just 16000 miles. I have not detected any other gear change quirks - ie for me it is just the change down from 4th to 3rd.  And of course - for the benefit of test drives with techies - it doesnt always happen.
There is a posting on another forum regarding uneven running @ 1500rpm (but maybe not same as I describe), and suggesting the EGR valve may be at fault, and also reports of such issues with the (similar) Kia Cee'd being addressed by remapping injectors (not sure what that means).
Booked in to dealer next week, who was talking of sniffing for fault codes and resetting the ECU's. However this is a (albeit very helpful) multi franchise dealer and from what the tech said I fear that they see few i30 autos. I will report back.
Ed
Title: Re: Diesel (auto) shudder/kangaroo low revs
Post by: Dazzler on November 30, 2011, 08:48:26
Hi Ed, your problem seems quite similar to Graeme's  :cool: Be interesting to see what they say...
Title: Re: Diesel (auto) shudder/kangaroo low revs
Post by: Talking Hoarse on December 10, 2011, 08:19:51
Well - the car was in on Tuesday.  I understand that there was no fault code, they reset & relearned the ECU's (certainly the radio all needed re-tune so I suspect the battery was disconnected).  No indication that they picked up the clue about EGR valve that I offered them (very tactfully of course as it was from another i30 forum).

Car has had 1 longer run since.  Still struggles and judders at times to kick down from 4 to 3rd, symptoms may be very slightly different but still not right at all. 

I will try the AirCon trick next time it happens to help diags - this is said to disable the EGR valve.

So investigation continues.
Title: Re: Diesel (auto) shudder/kangaroo low revs
Post by: Phil №❶ on December 10, 2011, 11:41:50
I haven't heard of EGR cancelling b4. Can you please provide more info eg source & reliability of info :question:
Title: Re: Diesel (auto) shudder/kangaroo low revs
Post by: Talking Hoarse on December 10, 2011, 16:30:02
Hi
Naturally I can't vouch for the source or reliability - it appears to me to have begun on a Kia forum, and of course in UK Kia's & Hyundai's share lots /have many similarities.
Will I be remiss to post the x ref of another forum?
http://www.hyundai-forums.com/197-i30-elantra-touring-forum/124862-diesel-automatic-gearbox-problem-2.html (http://www.hyundai-forums.com/197-i30-elantra-touring-forum/124862-diesel-automatic-gearbox-problem-2.html)
However - EGR valve or not - I can see no harm in me trying to reproduce the symptoms that my i30 suffers, but with the air-con on.
Investigation continues .....
Ed
Title: Re: Diesel (auto) shudder/kangaroo low revs
Post by: Dazzler on December 10, 2011, 19:45:34
No problem with posting that link Ed  :goodjob:
Title: Re: Diesel (auto) shudder/kangaroo low revs
Post by: Phil №❶ on December 10, 2011, 22:02:50
Talking Hoarse

That was a very interesting thread you posted.  :undecided:
Title: Re: Diesel (auto) shudder/kangaroo low revs
Post by: 2i30s on December 11, 2011, 02:15:53
i wonder if the dealerships mechanics give a bit of spray to clean the egr once a year .  :confused:
Title: Re: Diesel (auto) shudder/kangaroo low revs
Post by: Phil №❶ on December 11, 2011, 02:26:15
I doubt it.  :(
Title: Re: Diesel (auto) shudder/kangaroo low revs
Post by: Talking Hoarse on December 21, 2011, 13:39:35
Well - the car was in on Tuesday.  I understand that there was no fault code, they reset & relearned the ECU's (certainly the radio all needed re-tune so I suspect the battery was disconnected).  No indication that they picked up the clue about EGR valve that I offered them (very tactfully of course as it was from another i30 forum).
Car has had 1 longer run since.  Still struggles and judders at times to kick down from 4 to 3rd, symptoms may be very slightly different but still not right at all. 
I will try the AirCon trick next time it happens to help diags - this is said to disable the EGR valve.
So investigation continues.
Aircon trick (potentially disabling EGR valve) makes no difference to my cars kickdown /gearchange gremlin.  Its still happening, now more frequent and after shorter run, and also sometimes accompanied by a howl oe whistle.
Back to the nice people @ the garage tomorrow.
Ed
Title: Re: Diesel (auto) shudder/kangaroo low revs
Post by: Keith on December 21, 2011, 14:08:06
Had this on my former car, a 1.9 litre Fiat turbo-diesel.
After seeing similar complaints to this I asked my Service Agent to change the EGR during the Full Service it had at 52,000 miles, also had the cam-belt & waterpump changed.
I got my old EGR back off the guys & stripped it, it was totally choked.
I did clean it out but never re-used it, but with a new EGR on all the problems of hesitation & slow pick-up had gone.
These things can stick closed or open, or any degree of either... & different symptoms get described. I only got an EML up when the thing became so choked up it didnt work at all...

There is a school of thought that prescribes blanking off the EGR all together but I didnt feel that right to do.

However, consider the MAF sensor too, try disconnecting it & take a test drive, if the car runs clean suspect that, but if you replace it, dont be tempted by cheaper aftermarket examples, stick with OEM parts.
Title: Re: Diesel (auto) shudder/kangaroo low revs
Post by: Knight4474 on January 04, 2012, 09:03:45
Hi all, I have had my i30 for 6 weeks now and it has developed this strange problem as well.  I have the CRDi Auto CW and I have it running irregularly at about 1500rpm (which is 50 Kms) - each time about 2 - 3 minutes after a cold/coldish start this occurs (but not always) the engine travels along and holding the revs at 1500rpm, you start getting a chugging or jerking of the car.  A quick accelerate and the problem goes but when it settles down again and held around the 1500rpm, the issues shows up.  After the car has been running for 5 or more minutes the issue doesn't show itself.  I have had the car back to the dealers a few times with them finding now problems or issues. They say the glow plugs are fine and there is nothing showing on there computers.  They had suggested trying a different fuel, which I was using Coles, now on BP with some improvements but the problem is still there.

Being a new car, new to Hyundai and diesel, I'm getting disappointed in my purchase.

Can someone please help.

Just an update for the above, after a few months and trips to the dealer, they have finally found the fault.  Air was getting into the fuel line due to a faulty cowl.  Awaiting for the part to come in and be installed.  Then maybe for the first time since I had the car I can drive it without something wrong...  Wait and see.
Title: Re: Diesel (auto) shudder/kangaroo low revs
Post by: Dazzler on January 04, 2012, 09:52:50

Just an update for the above, after a few months and trips to the dealer, they have finally found the fault.  Air was getting into the fuel line due to a faulty cowl.  Awaiting for the part to come in and be installed.  Then maybe for the first time since I had the car I can drive it without something wrong...  Wait and see.

Thanks for the update.. lets hope you have a dream run going forward... :goodjob:
Title: Re: Diesel (auto) shudder/kangaroo low revs
Post by: Talking Hoarse on January 05, 2012, 08:17:33
Good to hear of resolution.  My car problem is ongoing - having had ECU's reset /relearned and now gearbox oil changed all to no avail.  Fault still continues - when hot it sometimes judders violently when trying to change down from 4th at about 1500rpm /40-50mph, and also (more reproducable) again when doing 40-50mph and 1500rpm in 4th - an attempt to get it to kick down results in a violent jerk/thump of a gearchange - into 2nd too I think too judging by the revs.  However the nice dealer is still investigating.
Gear changes from 4th to 3rd cleanly if the gearlever is used instead of kickdown.
Any ideas?
Title: Re: Diesel (auto) shudder/kangaroo low revs
Post by: Phil №❶ on January 05, 2012, 11:46:07

Just an update for the above, after a few months and trips to the dealer, they have finally found the fault.  Air was getting into the fuel line due to a faulty cowl.  Awaiting for the part to come in and be installed.  Then maybe for the first time since I had the car I can drive it without something wrong...  Wait and see.

 :wtf:

Can someone explain how air can get into the diesel fuel line when the pressures in common rail diesels are so high. Wouldn't fuel be spurting everywhere and how does a cowl exclude air under these conditions.

Mind you, If they found the problem, I'm glad for you, I just don't understand their explanation.  :neutral:
Title: Re: Diesel (auto) shudder/kangaroo low revs
Post by: Knight4474 on January 05, 2012, 14:00:30

Just an update for the above, after a few months and trips to the dealer, they have finally found the fault.  Air was getting into the fuel line due to a faulty cowl.  Awaiting for the part to come in and be installed.  Then maybe for the first time since I had the car I can drive it without something wrong...  Wait and see.

 :wtf:

Can someone explain how air can get into the diesel fuel line when the pressures in common rail diesels are so high. Wouldn't fuel be spurting everywhere and how does a cowl exclude air under these conditions.

Mind you, If they found the problem, I'm glad for you, I just don't understand their explanation.  :neutral:

I'm not a car person myself, but I have to agree.  I don't think they are telling me the whole story as they explained they taped the problem to a make shift fix until the part comes in.  This hasn't worked :(  I'm hoping when this part they have ordered is installed that it fixes the issue and my opinion of the dealership... or at least the service side may change.  For a car that won car of the year for 3 years I have to say I'm very disappointed in the length of time it takes to get parts, when and if they find the fault to start with.
Title: Re: Diesel (auto) shudder/kangaroo low revs
Post by: gra502 on January 10, 2012, 22:51:53
Hi, have tried the car with the air con ON and the problem seems to be fixed..... seemingly the EGR valve is at fault....now travelled about 10k so when the 15k service is due will have a chat to the mechanic (ex hyundai mechanic) and see what he suggests? have also read about blocking off the EGR valve which seems to run the engine cooler/cleaner and a bit more power, I know I will open a can of worms here but would appreciate you input.
ps would have gotten back earlier but had a seniors time and forgot my password......
Title: Re: Diesel (auto) shudder/kangaroo low revs
Post by: Dazzler on January 10, 2012, 23:51:59
have also read about blocking off the EGR valve which seems to run the engine cooler/cleaner and a bit more power, I know I will open a can of worms here but would appreciate you input.
ps would have gotten back earlier but had a seniors time and forgot my password......

Search "EGR" on here (see button at top of page) and you will find a lively thread about that topic.. :whistler:
Title: Re: Diesel (auto) shudder/kangaroo low revs
Post by: Keith on January 11, 2012, 11:15:35
EGR... 1 of the reasons I left turbo-diesel for NA petrol....
So good not thinking about DPF's... EGR's... turbochargers.... **relaxed...  :winker:
Title: Re: Diesel (auto) shudder/kangaroo low revs
Post by: 2i30s on January 11, 2012, 22:30:41
this crdi auto problem sounds very similar to the problem in the petrol auto.  :idea: it also seems to change into a higher gear at too lower revs causing it to labor/bog down/almost want to stall.
Title: Re: Diesel (auto) shudder/kangaroo low revs
Post by: mantaray on January 12, 2012, 06:32:36
I think the quick changes are all designed for fuel efficiency,If mine seems t be getting sluggish, just drive a bit more spirited for a week or so and the computer seems to relearn. Seems to work for me. I also have stopped worrying about the fuel economy and drive to enjoy, might cost a few bucks more- but it is a real beaut motor.
Title: Re: Diesel (auto) shudder/kangaroo low revs
Post by: 2i30s on January 12, 2012, 06:55:51
I think the quick changes are all designed for fuel efficiency,If mine seems t be getting sluggish, just drive a bit more spirited for a week or so and the computer seems to relearn. Seems to work for me. I also have stopped worrying about the fuel economy and drive to enjoy, might cost a few bucks more- but it is a real beaut motor.
yep,its a car,not a lounge chair.  :goodjob2: :goodjob: and the auto trans can be taught your driving style,its adaptive.  :idea: :winker: :Drive:
Title: Re: Diesel (auto) shudder/kangaroo low revs
Post by: Knight4474 on March 06, 2012, 08:56:59
Hi, have tried the car with the air con ON and the problem seems to be fixed..... seemingly the EGR valve is at fault....now travelled about 10k so when the 15k service is due will have a chat to the mechanic (ex hyundai mechanic) and see what he suggests? have also read about blocking off the EGR valve which seems to run the engine cooler/cleaner and a bit more power, I know I will open a can of worms here but would appreciate you input.
ps would have gotten back earlier but had a seniors time and forgot my password......

I'm sorry to say that after all this time that the problem HAS NOT been resolved and nothing has progressed for several weeks now.  I had the part replaced, but as I have found out since, all they did was change the air filter (why not just tell me that instead of all the stories), but that didn't fix the problem.  Had it back again and after  they fitted a 'flight recorder' to my car for 2 weeks where each time it played up I would press a button and it would record data for them to analysis.  I did this with each day the car playing up so thought good, some data they can work on.  Was told they would be in contact within a week.  5 weeks later I call them up as I was getting tired of this problem and NO contact from them with further embarrassment after the long weekend of driving people around with them all experiencing the problem, I'm told that the computer didn't report anything wrong, the person who was dealing with this is on holidays, call back in 3 weeks.  Why, is the car still playing up?  We can hire a car to you if you want to leave yours with us while we sort out the issue.  I'm seeing red right now and looking for a replacement car from one of the name brands, not a want to be with NO CUSTOMER SERVICE or resolve to fix their faulty merchandise.  Not to mention that a car 5 months old has gone from my purchase price of 31K to now being valued at 20K. At this rate in another 12 months this car will be worthless, (well it's that now)

Very unsatisfied customer who will not be returning to this brand.
Title: Re: Diesel (auto) shudder/kangaroo low revs
Post by: Phil №❶ on March 06, 2012, 09:50:04
Most cars depreciate significantly in their 1st year, there are exceptions but they are usually exotic cars. Hyundai can not be blamed for that. Generally that scenario is offset by the purchaser's intention to keep the vehicle and obtain use from that vehicle for some years. It is sad that you have had difficulties with your car and that the service department are obviously incompetent.

Rather than trash the car and brand, might I suggest some official complaining to Hyundai Head Office and an immediate change of dealership. Most people on this site are happy with their purchase so you are definitely in the minority.

Keeping the car and getting it running correctly might restore your faith in the vehicle and will certainly save you money in the long run.  :neutral:
Title: Re: Diesel (auto) shudder/kangaroo low revs
Post by: Dazzler on March 06, 2012, 12:03:05
Most cars depreciate significantly in their 1st year, there are exceptions but they are usually exotic cars. Hyundai can not be blamed for that. Generally that scenario is offset by the purchaser's intention to keep the vehicle and obtain use from that vehicle for some years. It is sad that you have had difficulties with your car and that the service department are obviously incompetent.

Rather than trash the car and brand, might I suggest some official complaining to Hyundai Head Office and an immediate change of dealership. Most people on this site are happy with their purchase so you are definitely in the minority.

Keeping the car and getting it running correctly might restore your faith in the vehicle and will certainly save you money in the long run.  :neutral:

Couldn't have said it better myself Phil (I do understand why Knight4474 feels like he does though - VERY frustrating)
Title: Re: Diesel (auto) shudder/kangaroo low revs
Post by: Pip on March 06, 2012, 13:14:04
I wonder if this is the same problem that the manual diesel has (5 speed anyway) when these three things coincide:

1 High gear (5th)
2 Low revs (about 1500)
3 Light throttle

The engine shakes prompting a change down but if instead you press the accelerator firmly it smooths out and will gently accelerate suggesting that while it was low on torque it was not so low that a change of gear was mandatory from the point of view of available power.

With the auto it would be difficult to do the same thing without forcing a kickdown but I reckon if you manually swap to 3rd when it happens all will go away just as it does with the manual.

I've written about this before somewhere and my feeling is that a resonance that occurs at 1500rpm is not sufficiently damped by the engine mounts.  Pressing the accelerator will summon more torque which will "roll the engine" straining and compressing the mounts which will "stiffen them up" marginally increasing the damping sufficiently to mask the resonance.

Any takers this time around on my theory?

If it's not this then it has to be related to the light throttle and a fuel metering problem causing the shuddering.

Either way it's design fault and ought to be able to be fixed.
Title: Re: Diesel (auto) shudder/kangaroo low revs
Post by: Dazzler on March 06, 2012, 23:33:27
What you say Pip makes good sense and is entirely feasible  :goodjob:
Title: Re: Diesel (auto) shudder/kangaroo low revs
Post by: Phil №❶ on March 07, 2012, 10:35:59
Reading Pip's post sounds quite feasible to me. I would like to add these thoughts as well.

1. What happens at 5th gear / 1500 revs in a petrol car, anyone done a comparison.

2. No matter what engine 1500 revs is getting well below the torque / power band of the engine and it is unrealistic not to expect some complaints from the vehicle if asked to "power away" in 5th gear.

3. The diesel engine has a compression ratio of 17.3 : 1 I think, at those revs individual power strokes will inevitably start to be felt and the car is quite weighty.

4. At 1500 revs, there is no assistance from the turbo so any powering away is totally up to the little 1600cc diesel.

5. The auto probably won't let a power away scenario in top gear occur at those revs, although it may be technically possible to do.  :neutral:
Title: Re: Diesel (auto) shudder/kangaroo low revs
Post by: Keith on March 20, 2012, 11:19:24
I can actually drive my 1.6 petrol in an urban environment quite comfortably in 5th gear at 1,500 RPM.... even lower actually...

However, 5th gear in my car is a very low ratio... the car begs for a 6th gear on a Motorway.

But back on topic... no issues in 5th gear at 1,500 RPM driving away... no torque but no juddering eebeejeebee's either...
Title: Re: Diesel (auto) shudder/kangaroo low revs
Post by: Doggie 1 on March 20, 2012, 11:36:33
This is something that I just haven't thought of as a problem in my diesel manual (5 speed).
If the car's not happy in 5th gear and starts to shake, I change down.
I can see that that might be an issue in an auto, but not in a manual.
Title: Re: Diesel (auto) shudder/kangaroo low revs
Post by: Phil №❶ on March 20, 2012, 11:46:02
Not an issue in the auto, low throttle pressure = no judder higher throttle pressure, trans changes to the best gear.  :happydance:
Title: Re: Diesel (auto) shudder/kangaroo low revs
Post by: Mountainlady on March 20, 2012, 23:22:50
Hi All,
If any of you read my earlier post which resulted in my Diesel i30 being replaced after 2 weeks.(Unheard of in most car dealerships)  but had too many problems for them to fix, we came home with a new replacement two weeks ago....Running great till 3 days ago when guess what? .Yep exactly as you have all described...shuddering particularly when it is cold on first start up and under 60klm..So as we speak it is now in the workshop, expecting hubbe home any minute with their response and will post it here if it looks to be helpful.
Title: Re: Diesel (auto) shudder/kangaroo low revs
Post by: Phil №❶ on March 21, 2012, 00:18:56
As you can see by the discussion on this thread that some people do experience this problem. Our family has 2008 & 2010 Diesel's & so far, no problems. I think there has been mention of a software update that fixes this problem, so hopefully that's all that will be required to fix yours.

Unfortunately, all cars made today have inbuilt computers  to manage many engine & body functions. This complexity increases the chances of something going wrong. Hopefully yours will be a small fix. I'm glad your dealer is looking after you, that's great.

Let us know what happened and don't forget to post some pics and happy times with your new car.   :D
Title: Re: Diesel (auto) shudder/kangaroo low revs
Post by: Dazzler on March 21, 2012, 00:19:47
That is a real shame, the i30 has been a really reliable car until this Auto issue has reared its ugly head (I'm guessing they have swapped component suppliers) they need to address this quickly to keep the i30's reputation intact  :undecided:
Title: Re: Diesel (auto) shudder/kangaroo low revs
Post by: Talking Hoarse on March 21, 2012, 07:24:01
My own car's judder issues were described above.  The judder /irregular running about 2 - 5 mins after cold start was resolved with some injector /fuel system cleaner and hasnt troubled me since.  However the kick down fault (from 4th at about 1500rpm & 40-50mph) wasnt resolved by reset of injectors, oil change, ECU relearn of driving style etc and the auto gearbox has just been replaced by my friendly dealer.
Although its early days as yet, all now seems OK and I am happy again.
Just a thought .... I wonder if the auto gearbox in the Czech build 1.6CRDi auto (like mine) is same as in the presumably Korean built auto's with the other judder problems above?
Title: Re: Diesel (auto) shudder/kangaroo low revs
Post by: Dazzler on March 21, 2012, 08:06:15
Just a thought .... I wonder if the auto gearbox in the Czech build 1.6CRDi auto (like mine) is same as in the presumably Korean built auto's with the other judder problems above?

I wonder how easy it would be to check that?
Title: Re: Diesel (auto) shudder/kangaroo low revs
Post by: gra502 on June 05, 2012, 10:18:57
Hi guys
Just an update,my mate has had the same problem with his Santafe. He has now blocked off the EGR valve and is rapped with the results.He said he is getting more power and his fuel consumption was about 10lph and is now getting high 8 and low 9's so he is a happy camper. does anyone have pix to do the I30?? as I see aprox 90deg elbow at the back of the egr valve,this seems to be the easiest place to block it off, but I think it would need to be blocked where it bolts on to the engine?? any suggestions
cheers
Title: Re: Diesel (auto) shudder/kangaroo low revs
Post by: Phil №❶ on June 05, 2012, 11:34:28
Hi guys
Just an update,my mate has had the same problem with his Santafe. He has now blocked off the EGR valve and is rapped with the results.He said he is getting more power and his fuel consumption was about 10lph and is now getting high 8 and low 9's so he is a happy camper. does anyone have pix to do the I30?? as I see aprox 90deg elbow at the back of the egr valve,this seems to be the easiest place to block it off, but I think it would need to be blocked where it bolts on to the engine?? any suggestions
cheers

I assume you have read the discussion about blocking EGR  :exclaim:
Title: Re: Diesel (auto) shudder/kangaroo low revs
Post by: Mountainlady on June 19, 2012, 08:34:49
Hi All,
I know its been months since i have come back online after posting initially about the diesel auto shudder in our new i30 but we have had no change in the shudder situation even though the Hyundai people have checked it out from A-Z.  In fact, it went from just happening once after startup and between 40-50klm, then it started doing it at other times like when you slow down around the roundabout and start picking up speed again, always at the same place 40-50klm.
  The lady from Hyundai got me on the phone today to speak to a specialist that was coming in and to tell him the problem.  He immediately replied that it sounded like a 'Transmission Valve' problem and he would order one in for us straight away!   Oh Boy :faint: Where was he in February!   If this fixes it..then I will be the first to be back on and let you all know.
Cheers
Title: Re: Diesel (auto) shudder/kangaroo low revs
Post by: Doggie 1 on June 19, 2012, 09:21:59
Thanks for the update and please do keep us informed. :goodjob2:
Title: Re: Diesel (auto) shudder/kangaroo low revs
Post by: Phil №❶ on June 19, 2012, 09:23:18
Greetings Mountainlady,

Thanks for coming back. The auto trans is a myriad of valves, clutches & gears. Controlled by many outside factors, (throttle position, load etc) it's full of valves that can fail but reliability is normally pretty good. I have had 0 problems with our 2 vehicles and when operating correctly, they are a delight to drive. Hope your trans is sorted soon.  :neutral:
Title: Re: Diesel (auto) shudder/kangaroo low revs
Post by: komaterpillar on June 21, 2012, 04:14:09
just read this whole thread for the first time.

sounds to me like the lock-up clutch in the convertor or the spool that controls it is the cause of the dramas.

has anyone having problems with a diesel auto had the engine stall when coming to a stop after driving above 45-50 klm/hr? if so this is a symptom of the lock-up clutch not releasing and stalling the engine and this would be accompanied with the symptoms previously described ie. jerky operation in 3rd and 4th, won't kick down from 4th to 3rd or is very harsh but is fine when done manually.

the reason it is smooth when done manually is when you move the gear selector from 4th to 3rd the ecu disengages the lock-up clutch regardless, rather than try and workout wether or not to leave it locked or unlocked.
the lock-up clutch only operates in 3rd and 4th to so that is why most of the problems will be only in these gears.

my 2 cents worth  :mrgreen:
Title: Re: Diesel (auto) shudder/kangaroo low revs
Post by: Phil №❶ on June 21, 2012, 07:15:37
I think that info was worth more than 2 cents, thanks kom.  :goodjob2:
Title: Re: Diesel (auto) shudder/kangaroo low revs
Post by: Hornet on September 04, 2012, 06:01:23
Has the new valve been fitted in the transmission yet and if so how did it go. I appear to have the same problem in my 2011 CRDI that is coming up for the 15,000k service. At the 7,500k service I mentioned this problem and was told  by the dealer nothing was wrong a computer test said gearbox OK. I will be asking for it to be rectified this time.
Title: Re: Diesel (auto) shudder/kangaroo low revs
Post by: Talking Hoarse on September 04, 2012, 07:50:07
Has the new valve been fitted in the transmission yet and if so how did it go. I appear to have the same problem in my 2011 CRDI that is coming up for the 15,000k service. At the 7,500k service I mentioned this problem and was told  by the dealer nothing was wrong a computer test said gearbox OK. I will be asking for it to be rectified this time.
Good morning Hornet.
This thread has been running a while.  Might be best if you describe your own (cars) symptoms?
My own 2010 CRDi auto did have a violent judder when trying or refusing to kick down to 3rd at about 50mph /1500rpm.  This was resolved by a new auto gearbox.  However my car has also sometimes suffered uneven running at about 1500rpm usually about 5 minutes after startup - this was resolved with a tank full of Shell Vpower diesel, and subsequently an occasional small dosing of injector cleaner (eg RedEx).
Plesae let us know how you get on.
Long live Hyundai's 5-year warranty.
Ed
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