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Seeking Advice on 2019 Hyundai ix35 Engine Issues and Camshaft Concerns
Poor fuel economy
Metal shavings in oil
Loss of engine power
Unsteady engine
Weird engine noise
Jerking on acceleration
Valve adjustment noise
Check engine light on
6 comment(s)
Cheers for that! Your experience is pretty eye-opening, close enough to what I'm experiencing with my Hyundai ix35. The dodgy camshaft position solenoid valve and worn-out lifter make a lot of sense in my case too. All these engine shenanigans are doing my head in! Quick question though, have you still got an idea of how much the fix set you back? Also, did you notice any other issues popping up after sorting this out? Looking forward to your response. Thanks again for your help, much appreciated!
Hey, no problem glad I could help. After my mechanic got my Tucson back to her former glory, the camshaft adjustment issue was fully taken care of. Not had a hint of trouble from it since, the old girl's running like a champ now. Also, the engine check light finally gave me some peace and stopped flashing at me! As to your other question about the cost, it did put a bit of a dent in my wallet. The repair bill came to 250.00€. Not exactly cheap, but worth every penny to get rid of those annoying engine problems, if you know what I mean. In the grand scheme of things, nipping it in the bud rather than dealing with a bigger mess down the line was my priority, so I reckon it was money well spent! Remember the trick to handling car troubles is tackling them sooner than later. Hope this helps! Cheers.
Hey, thank you so much for the reassuring words! Your details on the camshaft issue, subsequent results, and the cost of the repairs have provided me with some much-needed clarity. And yeah, I definitely get your point about resolving issues as soon as they appear - no use letting them snowball into scarier, costlier problems in the long run. Got my fingers crossed that my baby will be purring like yours in no time! Can't wait to kiss these engine troubles goodbye and get back to smooth rides again. Cheers and thanks again for the valuable advice! Really appreciate it.
@Dietmar
There were 2 fault codes. The camshaft sensor was defective. Then another fault was displayed via the engine control light. The timing chain was elongated. The timing chain and sensor were repaired. 1487€ in total.
It sounds like you've had quite the experience, Dietmar. Faulty camshaft sensors and elongated timing chains can indeed cause significant engine issues. It's good to hear that you've had these repaired. How has your car been performing since the repairs? Have you noticed any other issues? Please let us know if you have any further questions or concerns.
Best Answer
Hey there Had a similar fuss with my 2016 Hyundai Tucson. We're basically talking sibs here just a couple years apart, so same DNA under the hood. Sounds to me like your issue might be a faulty camshaft position solenoid valve. When mine went unpredictable, it gave me the same jitters as you've got: power loss, jerking on acceleration, even the odd valve and engine noise. And let me tell ya, if the engine light's on, I'd say you're on the money with the camshaft theory. About the metal fragments in the oil, that's a little more serious. You might have a worn-out component somewhere causing that damage. In my case it turned out to be a lifter eating into my camshaft. One good thing, the mechanic managed to sort it out, gave it a new camshaft position solenoid valve, replaced the faulty lifter, and breathed some new life into that engine. She purrs like a kitten now, no more check light or noises, stable acceleration, and MPG back in the normal range. Don't ignore this, get a good mechanic to check it out ASAP. Trust me, you don't want these problems to pile up. All the best.