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1998 Kia Rio Repair Question


Topics covered: Starter, Battery, Alternator.
Mileage: 170,000 miles.

Asked on July 15, 2012

When hot wont start but will push start

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
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Replied on July 15, 2012

So when it wont start does the starter work?Turning the engine over like normal just no start?

Tiny Answered by saturntech9 (expert)
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Replied on July 15, 2012

Yes it still turns over and everything like no gas or ????

Tiny Response from Jayce
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Replied on July 15, 2012

Go to this walk thru link: http://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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Replied on July 15, 2012

Hows does it pop start and no start with the starter if the starter is working correctly?That makes no sense.

Tiny Answered by saturntech9 (expert)
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Replied on July 16, 2012

thats what I'm asking how can this happen start with a push start but not with the starter

Tiny Response from Jayce
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Replied on July 16, 2012

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.

Tiny Answered by saturntech9 (expert)
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