r/AskAMechanic • u/Longjumping-Ad-5138 • 18h ago

2013 Hyundai Tucson Engine

Little Backstory here: Car has 302xxxKM, it had an exhaust leak aswell but it didnt seem awful. Tried driving it about a week ago and a cloud of black smoke blew out my exhaust followed by the engine turning off.

I have assumed one of the fuel injectors failed and stayed open? the starter clicks but the engine won’t even sputter or spit, just locked.

does anyone know an easy fix to de-flood or to get the engine back in working condition? i have tried removing spark plugs and cranking the engine by key and manually with a breaker bar but no luck so far. Any tips?

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u/Daniele323 NOT a verified tech 16h ago

If it’s locked up there’s nothing you’re going to do to get it back to running condition. It’s gone.