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GOT PROBLEMS OR ISSUES? => DIESEL => Topic started by: Graeme123 on June 16, 2014, 13:18:17

Title: i30 slipping clutch
Post by: Graeme123 on June 16, 2014, 13:18:17: Hey guys

Just put my i30, diesel, 61 plate, 52,000 miles in to Hyundai this morning as i fear the clutch is slipping. After going out with their mechanic it proves to be correct. It slips in the high gears and cant achieve more than 75mph.

They are inspecting it as i type and its looking unlikely to be covered by warranty. quoted £600!! Is this a known problem in a relatively new car? I must add that most the miles are purely motorway.

Between breaking down last year with fuel filter problems, the radio conking out twice and now this I'm not enjoying my i30 experience.

Any advice from you guys would be great

Thanks
Title: Re: i30 slipping clutch
Post by: FatBoy on June 16, 2014, 13:21:12: Hi Graeme,

I haven't heard of this problem with the i30 diesel before, somebody may be able to correct me. It's a shame that you have had the problems with your car, it sounds like it is a "Friday" car. Hopefully somebody will be able to assist too.
Title: Re: i30 slipping clutch
Post by: asathorny on June 16, 2014, 15:20:48: Unless you drive around with your foot constantly resting on the clutch pedal, which would relieve some pressure and allow the pressure plate to slip the clutch and thereby wear it out very quickly. I cannnot imagine how a clutch would wear out so quicky.

I would expect a MINIMUM of 60k and more likely 80/90 or even 100+k...

As you say, it is very unlikely to be covered on warranty as it is a consumable item <sigh>

really bad luck :Shocked: :Shocked: :Shocked: :Shocked: :Shocked: :Shocked:
Title: Re: i30 slipping clutch
Post by: eye30 on June 16, 2014, 18:41:24: http://www.hyundai.co.uk/misc-pages/5_year_warranty/limited_coverage

2 years 60k miles.

However, if they find something else may have caused this then fingers crossed.
Title: Re: i30 slipping clutch
Post by: TheReaper on June 16, 2014, 23:26:23: Hope everything turns out okay and by the way :wttc: graeme123 :sweating:
Title: Re: i30 slipping clutch
Post by: rustynutz on June 17, 2014, 04:36:53: I've said it before but my old Holden Barina had 420,000k on the clock when I sold it and was still on the original clutch... :whistler:
Title: Re: i30 slipping clutch
Post by: Doggie 1 on June 17, 2014, 09:29:10: Quote from: rustynutz on June 17, 2014, 04:36:53
I've said it before but my old Holden Barina had 420,000k on the clock when I sold it and was still on the original clutch... :whistler:

Yes, but you have to use it for it to wear out. :mrgreen:
Title: Re: i30 slipping clutch
Post by: rustynutz on June 17, 2014, 15:52:36: Really? I did not know that.... :confused:
Title: Re: i30 slipping clutch
Post by: marti30 on June 21, 2014, 14:47:06: 6 gear 1.6 u2 crdi 144,000 miles in 54 months. Original clutch.
Title: Re: i30 slipping clutch
Post by: Dazzler on June 21, 2014, 23:36:55: Hi Graeme, I suppose they would still charge you something for the diagnostics if you could find a local mechanic who could do it cheaper (How old is a 61 plate car?) :undecided:
Title: Re: i30 slipping clutch
Post by: ghgogov on December 16, 2014, 09:48:51: Hi,
What was wrong and how did you resolve the problem?