The car cranks, but does not start?

Tiny
CAR IN VACATION
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  • 2015 HYUNDAI I30
  • 1.6L
  • 4 CYL
  • MANUAL
  • 5,000 MILES
Hello, I’m currently on vacation and my car does not want to start, it cranks but no start or coughs. I have checked the diesel filter and fuel line before the injectors and the fuel looks good I think so I don’t really know what’s the problem. I believe the glow sticks are also good, but I’m very unsure.
Thursday, September 4th, 2025 AT 2:40 AM

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Tiny
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Most of the time when the diesel engine does not start it will be the water separator is too full and need to be drained. We don't have the diesel version in the states so I don't have too much info. Can I confirm the car only has 5k mile on it? Also, how does the engine sounds while cranking? Can you please upload a short video from under the hood so I can hear it, this will tell us the condition of the engine. Upload the video in your response.
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Thursday, September 4th, 2025 AT 11:18 AM

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