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Veracruz rough start and stalling

Got a head-scratcher with my 2011 Hyundai Veracruz diesel. 90k on the clock. Been a nightmare to start, stalls like crazy at idle, and the check engine light is on. Thinking it's the camshaft sensor, maybe the encoder wheel on the camshafts is buggered. Anyone else seen this?

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A 2011 Hyundai Veracruz diesel with 90,000 miles is experiencing rough starts, stalling at idle, and an illuminated check engine light. The initial suspicion is a faulty camshaft sensor or a defective encoder wheel on the camshafts. Another similar case suggested the crankshaft sensor could also be the culprit, as both sensors can cause engine misfire and stalling. After diagnostics at a shop, it was confirmed that the issue was indeed with the camshaft sensor and the encoder wheel, which were replaced, resolving the problem.

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pia_schroeder5

I had similar issues with my Veracruz! Rough starts, stalling... drove me nuts! Did you pull the codes? For me, it was the crankshaft sensor, not the camshaft one. But the symptoms sound crazy similar.

lindamond85 (community.author)

Interesting! So, it wasn't ignition timing in your case? How did you figure out it was the crankshaft sensor and not the camshaft one? Did you do any sensor testing to narrow it down?

pia_schroeder5

Nah, no ignition timing weirdness. Honestly, I'm no mechanic, I took it straight to the shop. They ran diagnostics and told me it was the crankshaft sensor. They said both camshaft and crankshaft sensors can cause engine misfire and stalling, so it's tricky. Best to get it checked properly!

lindamond85 (community.author)

Appreciate the input. Took her to the shop, and you were spot on about getting it checked. Turns out it WAS the camshaft sensor and the encoder wheel was indeed defective. Cost me 695€ to get it sorted. Runs like a dream now. Thanks again!

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VERACRUZ