Alright about time that I post my story with my 2013 VT in hopes that it will help others in troubleshooting a possible major issue without too much run around.
SYMPTOM:
It happened predominantly when I was accelerating on an uphill incline usually onto a freeway (usually at about 90kph off an exit picking up speed to 100kph in a cloverleaf) Coming off the ramp I would be accelerating like normal and then all of a sudden it bogs down and I loose all boost. No turbo sound, engine light to follow. Like the engine is being deprived of something. I am able to maintain speed but not accelerate very well. The rest of the trip I almost hear the turbo but it does not seem to actuate at all. Odd times the function would return, other times while the engine light was on (P0299 code) I would get crappy fuel milage and intermittent turbo boosts. It did also happen at random, not pushing the car at all, just daily driving.
No mods at this point.
Bought the car November 2012.
June 28, 2013 (@16891km)- First sign of the 'P0299 Boost Pressure Sensor Code'. Dealership cleared it and sent me on my way.
July 3, 2013 (@16899km)- Brought it back as soon as the symptoms came back and engine light was on. Ordered Boost Value.
Aug 2, 2013 (@17002km)- Dealership replaced boost valve. Stated in the w/o HYTAC needs to be contacted if code returns.
(Missing paperwork, at some point they told me they were going to replace the Air Filter, suspecting it may be clogging the turbo??? I shook my head at this one. They tried to make me pay for it too.. Didn't fly lol)
Aug 14, 2013 (@17239km)- P0299. Read the code and cleared it, said they would get back to me as soon as they talk to HYTAC.
Aug 30, 2013 (@21290km)- P0299. Same symptoms stated above. Stating internal fault with map sensor. They replaced the Map Sensor.
Sept 5, 2013 (@21315km)- Dealership found poor terminal connection on the ECU. Reseated connection, tested three times. Tested ok. Boost returned to normal.
Was good for a while... Almost went a whole year worry free! lol
August 14, 2014 (@48556km)- Suspected issue with Waste gate not operating. Ordered the whole Turbo Assembly, (waste gate is attached to the assy)
Sept 5, 2014 (@51214km)- New Turbo installed. At the time I also let them know the radio has gone defective (pixel lines and freezing between backup camera and normal mode, super glitchy) Ordered new Head Unit.
Oct 3, 2014 (@53803km)- Installed new Head Unit. (I still fall 7-10 mins behind every month if its not on GPS mode.. Can only have it on Daylight savings mode during the summer. Winter it never keeps time haha)
Jan 7, 2015 (@67429km)- Was in for an oil change and had a strange engine code come on. P0441 'Small EVAP Leak'. Dealer cleared it suspecting I didn't tighten my gas cap all the way. (Pretty sure I did but with the cold weather they said the seals have been known to go on them as a more common issue)
Jan 18, 2015 (@70000km)- Finally got excited and confident again in the car, so I bought a Hyundai Performance Axle-back Exhaust and installed it myself.
(Been dying to do any mods to it.. Frankly with all the issues it worried me to do anything to it... I still have so much planned. Intake is gonna be next!)
Jan 23, 2015 (@70297km)- P0441 returned, ordered Fuel Cap, installed it the next day while I waited.
Feb 19, 2015 (@73947km)- P0441 back again! Stating 'Incorrect Valve Purge'. Purge Valve Solenoid ordered. Installed it 2 days late. No issue since.
Jun 9, 2015 (@89721km)- I found a small hole in the shifter boot crease that seemed to abnormally worn out. I brought it to the dealer so they could take a picture and send it in to see if warranty would cover it. Not even an hour after leaving did the P0299 killed me. Accelerating up a hill, lost all boost. Very sad day. I wanted to drive it off a cliff at this point. It failed really bad this time around. Constant spool, sounded like a semi truck revving up a hill...
BUT keeping calm and collect, I called my buddy at another dealership. Got a second opinion. They ordered another turbo assembly and installed it today. I pick up the car tomorrow.
I am almost 10000km from warranty expiring. My letter to Hyundai Canada entailed people should buy extended warranty for reassurance. NOT for lack of reliability. I told them I want confidence in the car again. Unfortunately I do not have that yet. Awaiting a full response from them right now...
I pick up my car tomorrow at least and I am excited to be driving it again. This is still on going... I have a MyRide spoiler I haven't even got around to painting yet and tail light reflector LEDs to put in.. Just from lack of inspiration that this car is going to live up to my dreams. Lets see where Hyundai Canada gets me!
Long read, but I hope it serves to be useful!
SYMPTOM:
It happened predominantly when I was accelerating on an uphill incline usually onto a freeway (usually at about 90kph off an exit picking up speed to 100kph in a cloverleaf) Coming off the ramp I would be accelerating like normal and then all of a sudden it bogs down and I loose all boost. No turbo sound, engine light to follow. Like the engine is being deprived of something. I am able to maintain speed but not accelerate very well. The rest of the trip I almost hear the turbo but it does not seem to actuate at all. Odd times the function would return, other times while the engine light was on (P0299 code) I would get crappy fuel milage and intermittent turbo boosts. It did also happen at random, not pushing the car at all, just daily driving.
No mods at this point.
Bought the car November 2012.
June 28, 2013 (@16891km)- First sign of the 'P0299 Boost Pressure Sensor Code'. Dealership cleared it and sent me on my way.
July 3, 2013 (@16899km)- Brought it back as soon as the symptoms came back and engine light was on. Ordered Boost Value.
Aug 2, 2013 (@17002km)- Dealership replaced boost valve. Stated in the w/o HYTAC needs to be contacted if code returns.
(Missing paperwork, at some point they told me they were going to replace the Air Filter, suspecting it may be clogging the turbo??? I shook my head at this one. They tried to make me pay for it too.. Didn't fly lol)
Aug 14, 2013 (@17239km)- P0299. Read the code and cleared it, said they would get back to me as soon as they talk to HYTAC.
Aug 30, 2013 (@21290km)- P0299. Same symptoms stated above. Stating internal fault with map sensor. They replaced the Map Sensor.
Sept 5, 2013 (@21315km)- Dealership found poor terminal connection on the ECU. Reseated connection, tested three times. Tested ok. Boost returned to normal.
Was good for a while... Almost went a whole year worry free! lol
August 14, 2014 (@48556km)- Suspected issue with Waste gate not operating. Ordered the whole Turbo Assembly, (waste gate is attached to the assy)
Sept 5, 2014 (@51214km)- New Turbo installed. At the time I also let them know the radio has gone defective (pixel lines and freezing between backup camera and normal mode, super glitchy) Ordered new Head Unit.
Oct 3, 2014 (@53803km)- Installed new Head Unit. (I still fall 7-10 mins behind every month if its not on GPS mode.. Can only have it on Daylight savings mode during the summer. Winter it never keeps time haha)
Jan 7, 2015 (@67429km)- Was in for an oil change and had a strange engine code come on. P0441 'Small EVAP Leak'. Dealer cleared it suspecting I didn't tighten my gas cap all the way. (Pretty sure I did but with the cold weather they said the seals have been known to go on them as a more common issue)
Jan 18, 2015 (@70000km)- Finally got excited and confident again in the car, so I bought a Hyundai Performance Axle-back Exhaust and installed it myself.
(Been dying to do any mods to it.. Frankly with all the issues it worried me to do anything to it... I still have so much planned. Intake is gonna be next!)
Jan 23, 2015 (@70297km)- P0441 returned, ordered Fuel Cap, installed it the next day while I waited.
Feb 19, 2015 (@73947km)- P0441 back again! Stating 'Incorrect Valve Purge'. Purge Valve Solenoid ordered. Installed it 2 days late. No issue since.
Jun 9, 2015 (@89721km)- I found a small hole in the shifter boot crease that seemed to abnormally worn out. I brought it to the dealer so they could take a picture and send it in to see if warranty would cover it. Not even an hour after leaving did the P0299 killed me. Accelerating up a hill, lost all boost. Very sad day. I wanted to drive it off a cliff at this point. It failed really bad this time around. Constant spool, sounded like a semi truck revving up a hill...
BUT keeping calm and collect, I called my buddy at another dealership. Got a second opinion. They ordered another turbo assembly and installed it today. I pick up the car tomorrow.
I am almost 10000km from warranty expiring. My letter to Hyundai Canada entailed people should buy extended warranty for reassurance. NOT for lack of reliability. I told them I want confidence in the car again. Unfortunately I do not have that yet. Awaiting a full response from them right now...
I pick up my car tomorrow at least and I am excited to be driving it again. This is still on going... I have a MyRide spoiler I haven't even got around to painting yet and tail light reflector LEDs to put in.. Just from lack of inspiration that this car is going to live up to my dreams. Lets see where Hyundai Canada gets me!
Long read, but I hope it serves to be useful!