- Engine / equipment
- 2.0 CRDi (D4EA): Hyundai Santa Fe, Tucson, Trajet, Elantra and Sonata; Kia Sportage, Carens and Magentis
- Period mentioned
- Approx. 2001–2010
- Symptoms
- A big loss of power and weak pulling away (seized variable-geometry turbo); when cold, several attempts to start and rough running (glow plugs).
- Possible cause described
- On VGT versions the turbo’s variable-vane mechanism seizes and sometimes the turbo must be replaced (documented on the Santa Fe I). Faulty glow plugs cause poor cold starting (documented on the Sportage II). The timing belt must be changed after 6 years or 90,000–120,000 km depending on the model.
- Check for the garage
- Test the turbo under load and read boost codes; measure the glow plugs; check when the belt was changed.
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Variable-geometry turbo and glow plugs on the 2.0 CRDi (D4EA)
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to repair this fault?
No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.
A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Calculate estimateHow is it checked?
Test the turbo under load and read boost codes; measure the glow plugs; check when the belt was changed.
What are the symptoms?
A big loss of power and weak pulling away (seized variable-geometry turbo); when cold, several attempts to start and rough running (glow plugs).
Which cars and years does it affect?
- Brands
- Hyundai, Kia
- Engine / equipment
- 2.0 CRDi (D4EA): Hyundai Santa Fe, Tucson, Trajet, Elantra and Sonata; Kia Sportage, Carens and Magentis
- Period mentioned
- Approx. 2001–2010
Taking it to a garage?
Models with this entry
- Hyundai Elantra2000–2006
- Hyundai Sonata2000–2010
- Hyundai Trajet2000–2008
- Hyundai Tucson (I)2004–2010
- Hyundai Santa Fe (I)2000–2006
- Kia Carens (II)2002–2006
- Kia Carens (III)2006–2013
- Kia Magentis2000–2010
- Kia Sportage (II)2004–2010
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