[brams]

The I30 has been wonderful since start and has already covered 81000 kms in 2 years time.
Since this sunday 11-Sep-11, I am unable to shift the gear into 1st and reverse.
When I try shifting to either 1st or reverse the gears just crunch. The only way I found was to switch of the engine, try and force it to 1st or reverse, Then start the engine.

I took the car to the Hyundai Dealer. After they checked it, they quoted me to change the clutch system and may be the flywheel!!!!!!!!!

That didn't sound right to me, This gear crunching only happens in the same position as the reverse and 1st share the position.

Has anybody experienced a similar issue.
 

Haven't heard of the problem but the diagnosis of a clutch problem sounds correct although I'd suspect the hydraulics.

The only way the gears can crunch is if they are moving when engaging. Only way they can move is if the de-clutch is ineffective.  I suspect the clutch is just grabbing a little, enough to spin the gears but not so much that changing gears once rolling shows a problem. It is possible to change gears without using the clutch at all, once rolling.

 

[constipated]

Why is it that things like this are not being fixed under warranty? This doesn't necessarily sound like a wear issue. It's not like the clutch is slipping.

[Surferdude]

Why is it that things like this are not being fixed under warranty? This doesn't necessarily sound like a wear issue. It's not like the clutch is slipping.

We don't know where Brams is. I'm not sure all countries have the 5 year unlimited warranty we have. Then, of course, there's the old "brakes, clutches, glass, bulbs etc not included.
I agree though, it sounds like hydraulics not pressure or driven plates.

[Dazzler]

Why is it that things like this are not being fixed under warranty? This doesn't necessarily sound like a wear issue. It's not like the clutch is slipping.

We don't know where Brams is. I'm not sure all countries have the 5 year unlimited warranty we have.

He/She is in Australia (Victoria I think) 

Brams, by "quoted" do you mean at a cost or just telling you what they need to do to fix it?

Good luck with getting it sorted 

[Ultralights]

sounds like a hydraulic problem?  check the fluid level? or its quality? could even be air in the system?

[brams]

Hi Guys, sorry about the late reply. I am from Victoria Australia and I am a HE.
The Hyundai dealer changed the clutch plate. I asked him to give me the old clutch back to me.
From looking at the old clutch I can only see small scratch marks and a lot on metal dust. So I am unsure why they changed it.
I will upload the pictures of the old clutch soon.

I am still not convinced that the clutch was the issue!!!!

[constipated]

Did you have to pay our was it warranty repair?

[Surferdude]

Did you have to pay our was it warranty repair?

I'm guessing if the dealer didn't keep it, it was  a pay job.