Kia WILL NOT START AFTER JUMPING

Tiny
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  • 2010 KIA FORTE
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 2,000 MILES
I have returned from a 3 week trip and my brand new kia forte will not start. I even tried to jump start it and all it does is make a loud buzzing sound. All the lights turn turn on and the electrinics work but the car won't start. It doesnt even make the cranking sound. When I turn the ignition the lights on the dash just flicker.
Sunday, January 23rd, 2011 AT 3:02 AM

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Tiny
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Before you do anything else, attach a battery charger to the battery and bring it back up to full charge. There may be a warranty issue that you could violate if anything is done to the car, start with the recharging and if no joy, call the dealer and see what your options are.
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Sunday, January 23rd, 2011 AT 4:47 PM
Tiny
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I don't have a battery charger
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Sunday, January 23rd, 2011 AT 5:00 PM
Tiny
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OK. The battery could be charged by someone you know who does have a charger or you could purchase one, they are not terribly expensive. Where shall we go from here?
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Sunday, January 23rd, 2011 AT 5:08 PM
Tiny
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I guess I'll have to take it to the dealership. I'm new to this area and don't know many people.
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Sunday, January 23rd, 2011 AT 5:14 PM
Tiny
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OK.
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Monday, January 24th, 2011 AT 3:45 AM
Tiny
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  • 90,000 MILES
In the morning when its cold 30 degrees and below my car will not start I can't even jump the car off. I have tested the battery, starter, alternator they are fine. I took it to the dealership and they said everything was fine. It cranked up everyday, but when I got it home it did the same thing.
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Tuesday, December 20th, 2016 AT 2:52 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Check the battery terminal ends and battery for load test. Or is it turning over and won't run. If that is the case try the engine cooling sensor
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Tuesday, December 20th, 2016 AT 2:52 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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It is not turning over or says nothing in the morning, but everything works
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Tuesday, December 20th, 2016 AT 2:52 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Good work Harry, sounds like a classic bad connection problem
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Tuesday, December 20th, 2016 AT 2:52 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Could be security issue as well. So he should try to reset security system on car
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Tuesday, December 20th, 2016 AT 2:52 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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2010 kia, 90,000, The car turns over, but will not start. Can smell fuel after turning over a few times. I have check all fuses visually not with tester.
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Tuesday, December 20th, 2016 AT 2:52 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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You will have to check for spark and the plugs also check injection pulse and do a scan if you can, report your findings here.
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Tuesday, December 20th, 2016 AT 2:52 PM (Merged)

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