when hot wont start but will push start

1998 KIA RIO
170,000 MILES
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JAYCE
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starts in the morning once hot wont restart with key but will by push starting and popping cluch like a vaper lock don't know hope you do
Jul 15, 2012 at 6:38 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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So when it wont start does the starter work?Turning the engine over like normal just no start?
Jul 15, 2012 at 6:48 PM
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JAYCE
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Yes it still turns over and everything like no gas or ????
Jul 15, 2012 at 9:27 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Go to this walk thru link: http://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start
Jul 15, 2012 at 9:41 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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Hows does it pop start and no start with the starter if the starter is working correctly?That makes no sense.
Jul 15, 2012 at 10:52 PM
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JAYCE
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thats what I'm asking how can this happen start with a push start but not with the starter
Jul 16, 2012 at 12:53 AM
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SATURNTECH9
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So have you had the battery and alternator tested yet?Because to me it really doesnt make sense to me.Unless the battery isnt good enough to start the car voltage wise.
Jul 16, 2012 at 3:05 AM
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