I have the exact same problem with my Picanto Lx 2005!. I just bought the car two weeks ago and this has started happening, it just randomly wont start and then leave it for a while and it will start perfectly. I also brought it to a mechanic and he could not find anything wrong with it. . It is so frustrating!!! does anybody have any ideas? ?

Answered by Aaron_oc94
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Most probably the reason why the previous owner sold this car! Very annoying, embarassing and a shame that Kia is unable to acknowledge or solve the problem. My car still happily non-starting at times :). I bought a Huyndai i20 now, as I drive long distances frequently, and passed the problem on to my daughter, with strict instructions to always be aware of this problem, to keep herself safe..she uses the car for runarounds town only.

Response from KIA-nonstarting
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I think in the past few days ive got the nak of it because its been happining alot. . This is hard to explain because i dont know the technical words.. But When you turn the key dont twist it all the way as far as it goes, just twist it lightly as far as the car will turn over and start. And also the second you twist the key press the accelorator (in neutral of course) lightly to about half way. Since ive been doing this it hasn't been a problem. I hope this will work for your daughter..? : )

Answered by Aaron_oc94
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always try pushing pedal to different positions and cranking to try and start a car that does not start by just cranking. if this fails check for spark and fuel pressure.

Answered by fixitmr
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try disconecting the neutral on the battery overnight and itwill cure the starting problems

Answered by scottishden
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Hi? Iam also driving Kia Picanto I bought it on 2011 since I drove it I never experiance any problem it goes smoothly like breadbutter,sorry guys for your problems

Answered by Phillip Phogole
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