Engine wont start

Hello,

Can you hear the fuel pump turn on without cranking the engine over? Here is a guide that will help us get started.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start

Please run down this guide and report back.

i do have spark! And i am bypassing the fuel system by putting starting fluid directly into the intake manifold! I was hoping to do this and if it started with the starting fluid i would know i have a fuel issue but i dint get anything. just a few weeks before this happened i had a check engine light for a catalytic converter. would this have something to do with my issue?

You could have a converter that has come apart and plugged the exhaust but to be sure lets run down this guide

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-a-catalytic-converter

Please run down this guide and report back.

I just replaced the timing belt in my 2005 Sorento, I did this because the bolt broke off that holds the damper to the cam shaft. I now know this happens a lot with this model. My problem is that the car will not start. If I spray into the injectors I can keep it running but when I stop it dies. Any ideas...

check can and crank sensors. if ok see if you have power to the fuel pump. a quick check for codes wouldn't hurt either.

Car tries to start, but wont turn over completely, and then it just rapidly clicks.

check battery for condition including load test most places do for free also make sure terminals are clean.

Hi ROBSR,

Here is a link to helpful information from this site that features written instructions, pictures and a video explaining how to load test your battery yourself.

If you need further assistance please come back to 2CarPros.com. We are always happy to help.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-battery

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It ended up being a bad battery. However, I am now having trouble getting the belt around the alternator. Any tips?

move the tensioner in the direction of the arrow in picture put belt on then release tensioner. it may take a wrench or ratchet to move it.

i cranked my kia sorento drove it to the other side of the yard and parked it. a few mins later i went to leave to go to the store and it will not start now

if not turning over, check battery for condition including load test then try resetting security system.

Engine Mechanical problem
2005 Kia Sorento 6 cyl Four Wheel Drive Automatic 49,000 miles

We narrowed the problem down to the after market anti theft device installed by the previous owner. But where can we locate the main system interrupted relay and bypass main control circuit?

If it is an aftermarket system, you need to find a dealer that installs the brand you have. There are so many different manufacturers, we can not keep all the schematics or information on them.

Just finished changing fuel filter, the next minute the car not starting, but does crank but not firing.

I have checked the fuel line and also try to use quick start, it does run for a second and went off again.

Any idea?

try resetting seucity system if no manual look online, then scan for codes.and check fuses underhood

Drove the car five miles came back park in garage after parking tried to back up car would not start. No sound sound at all.

Lights, radio click is working. Sunroof will not open. Over night battery' died tried to jump lights came back on but still won't start. The car has a identity remote and remote keyless entry. Both lights up the keyless do not open or lock the car.

It sounds like the battery needs replacing, once the battery shorts out it will not jump start.

Is the battery more than three years old?

Hi we have an 05 Sorento that randomly wouldn’t start. If you held gas pedal it would start then run great, but then it quit starting altogether. Replaced all injectors and battery and it started and drove around the block and hasn’t started since... any ideas?

Hello,

It sounds like you have a crankshaft angle sensor that is out but lets test for spark first.

Here is a guide to help you see how to do the test.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-an-ignition-system

Please run this test and get back to us.

Cheers, Ken

Car initially runs for 20 seconds and then engine stops runningand not starting back up...changed coils...changed fuel pump and still same problem......if I remove fuel pump relay car will start for another 5 to ten seconds and then cut off as if it's flooding out. Getting good spark and compression in all cylinders. Will not run when spraying starter fluid

Hello,

This sounds like you have a fuel injector that is shorted causing the computer to give a full on signal to the remaining injectors. Unplug the injectors and see if yo can get it to run on starting fluid.

Also here is a guide on how to test the injectors.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-a-fuel-injector

Please let us know what happens.

Best, Ken

With full battery,all connections clean and tight the starter will not give any response when key is turned to start position. However car will start when solenoid and power wires on the starter are jumped. With a test light there is no power at the solenoid wire when key is turned to start. I have switched relays to no avail. Also the horn is stuck on when i put the fuse back in. Question: is it possible that the relay/fuse box beside the battery has issues?

Being an auto there is a range switch on the auto this is so it will not start in gear, this switch may be faulty.

Thanks, I will check the neutral safety switch next.

okay, let me know how you get on.

Dear Sir, thanks for the help with pathfider.
I diagnosed these faults on kia. sorento iP1631 - theft different start enable signal incorrigible. P0727 - engine speed input circuit no signal, P1121 - throttle position sensor intermittent high/malfunction , P1631 - alternatT' open or no power output
I have change the PCUbut won't stat. please what should I do next.

regards
fiifi

put the old pcu back in and reset your security system if no manual look online. then clear codes and recheck codes if still not starting.

My engine went out in my kia serento. I had it rebuilt but now it won't start. What could it be

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start

First thing is to check what is missing causing the non-starting.
Who did the rebuilding?