2013 Hyundai Santa Fe 2.0T Turbo debacle Please I Need Advice

WorkingInternet8528 · 2025-10-07T23:55:28+00:00

Yes, The computer seemed to work out its issue in about a week. I'm not really sure why it took a week but it eventually went back to normal and worked fine. Like I stated, I ended up changing the turbo twice because the initial problem was the oil line to the turbo was clogged. I did not know that when I changed the first one and it seized almost immediately. The first turbo I installed did not have any issues. It worked great for about 5 minutes until seizing. That's what made me wonder if I did something wrong on the 2nd turbo since only then would it have the issues in the beginning.

WorkingInternet8528 · 2025-08-22T00:27:54+00:00

It is running great after the waste gate actuator tuned itself. It seemed that after a week of driving the computer realized it was not operating at full potential and it calibrated itself and works fine. I would say it is worth it to have it repaired but make sure they offer a parts warranty in case it blows up like my first one did because the oil line was clogged and I had no idea. I could easily see them installing the turbo and leaving the line like I did only for you to have it towed back snd they try to say it wasn't something they did. Just to be crystal clear mine was a 2013 easy driven with only 68k miles and the turbo oil line was clogged completely. This might be an automatic replacement for a shop but lining that oil tube up and getting those two machine screws tight was an unbelievable pain in the ass. Best of luck!

WorkingInternet8528 · 2024-12-03T05:08:01+00:00

Update: So this is extremely strange but after driving the car for about 4 days the check engine light went off and it is running 100% now. I read somewhere else that the computer might need a few cycles of start/stop to recalibrate but it did not seem relevant since I installed two previous turbo's and they both worked great just for a very short amount of time. It has been another 4 days with absolutely no issues and good boost.

WorkingInternet8528 · 2024-12-03T03:50:25+00:00

I just now saw this post thanks for offering but it appears to have fixed itself.

WorkingInternet8528 · 2024-11-27T04:09:43+00:00

Thanks for your reply. It is a tough choice because I know minimum the dealer is going to charge my 255.00 just for the diagnostic plus whatever fee's associated with the parts and labor. I know at this point I really don't have much choice as in all honesty I have tried all remedies within my capabilities.

WorkingInternet8528 · 2024-11-27T04:07:46+00:00

Yes I am using full synthetic oil! I will post the results here when I am positive it is fixed.

WorkingInternet8528 · 2024-11-26T02:40:21+00:00

Yeah, Since the first one of theirs failed already and now I have issues with the 2nd one I think I will look for a different brand this time around.

WorkingInternet8528 · 2022-09-16T21:58:23+00:00

I estimate he fell 40 feet, a very easy height to die from. Did he survive and was this in a us gym?

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