2013 Hyundai i30 combi GD 1.4l MPI - Sharp ticking/clatter at idle?

2013 HYUNDAI I30
191,000 MILES • 1.4L • MANUAL
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DANIEL COVACI
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Hi, on cold start there is a ticking sound, and the engine sounds just a tiny bit like a diesel. What issue might it be? Or is it even an issue?

Mileage: 191.000 km

Mic location: on the bonnet locking mechanism, bonnet opened

When it happens: during cold start, but it sounds a bit like a diesel

Recent work: oil changed recently, spark plugs as well, the timing chain is factory.

Anything helps))
Sep 21, 2026 at 6:34 AM
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