In a TikTok, Joseph Khudeda (@mosthatedg70) shares how his Genesis was in the dealership shop for two months, only for him to have to return it 24 hours later.
The post generated over 7,700 views as of this writing.
Genesis, You Need to Figure Out What’s Going On With Your Cars
In the post, the Genesis engine struggles to start up, and when it does, it quickly turns off.
“Not even 24 hours goes by and now it’s going back to the dealer,” Khudeda captions.
Khudeda says he first took his Genesis to the dealership because all the sensor lights were turned on. He says the mechanic couldn’t diagnose the issue, so they just kept changing parts out without telling Kudeda.
“I love this car, but to see it give this many problems after owning it for a year and half is crazy,” Khudeda concludes his caption.
While it’s unclear what the issue is exactly, commenters gave their input.
“Sounds like a fueling issue,” one TikTok commenter said.
“Probably your fuel pump, the stingers had the same issue where it would start, and once it gets to idle RPMS it goes down to 500 then kills the engine,” another commenter wrote.
“Either your fuel pump is going out or your high or low pressure fuel pump is going out both are an easy fix,” a third replied.
What Are Signs of Fueling Issues?
Having long-sitting or low-quality fuel is detrimental to your car’s health, AAA reports. Bad gas can drastically affect your car’s performance. As gasoline ages, its chemical makeup changes, leading to processing issues as the fuel passes through the engine.
Regular gasoline typically degrades after three to six months, with diesel staying good for up to one year.
Here are eight symptoms to look for to determine if your car has fueling issues:
- Your car isn’t starting
- The ignition is hesitant or sputtering
- You have issues accelerating
- The check engine light is on
- Your drive isn’t smooth
- There’s a delay when shifting
- You need to fill your tank more frequently
- The gas cap became loose
What Are Signs of a Bad Fuel Pump?
A fuel pump is a small electric motor that transfers fuel from the tank to the engine, according to AutoZone. Fuel pumps can typically last about 10 years or 100,000 miles. However, this isn’t guaranteed, and fuel pumps can fail from overheating, sitting with bad gas for too long, or a rare case of a manufacturer’s defect.
If the fuel pump goes bad, it’ll need to be addressed immediately. Common signs of a bad fuel pump include a whining sound, car stalling, trouble starting up, a lack of power, and long cranking time.
Testing a fuel pump can be done at home. These tests can be done to see if fuel pressure and volume are enough to allow fuel to make it from the tank to the engine, CarParts reports. There are a few ways to check this.
First, check the fuse and fuel pump relay on the fuel pump circuit. A blown fuse indicates that too much power is being pulled.
Another test is performing a fuel pressure test. A fuel pressure test gauge is needed. If the test result shows low pressure, a new fuel pump is needed.
Your fuel pump should last your vehicle’s lifespan or 100,000 miles. However, things happen, and if you are having issues with starting up or performance, it may be time to diagnose and replace the fuel pump.
When Is Your Car a Lemon?
One of the viewers speculated that this Genesis may be a lemon.
“Lemon my boy,” one TikTok commenter shared.
If your vehicle is under warranty, lemon laws require the manufacturer to repair your vehicle and, if it cannot do so after a reasonable number of attempts, it must either replace or refund your vehicle, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) reports.
Each state creates its own laws for vehicles experiencing issues, Kelley Blue Book shares. Some states declare that the manufacturer has four attempts or 30 cumulative calendar days to repair the issue. If the manufacturer hasn’t figured it out, the car’s a lemon.
You can visit your DMV website to determine what the lemon laws for your state are. The BBB has also broken down each state’s lemon laws.
Motor1 has contacted Khudeda via TikTok direct message. This story will be updated if he replies.