Ran for a few minutes then shut off, cranks will not restart

Tiny
RHARBAUGH
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  • 2004 KIA SORENTO
  • 3.5L
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 183,000 MILES
My vehicle listed above has been sitting for 3 mouths. I finally got it started and it ran for a few minutes then shut off and it will not start. It cranks but will not fire.
Saturday, May 30th, 2020 AT 5:08 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

First, take a look through this link and see if anything helps:

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

Now, I suspect either there is a fuel issue or a ignition. The easiest thing to try is to see if it starts for a couple seconds and then stalls if you use starting fluid. If it starts and then stalls, then we know it is a fuel related issue. If it doesn't start, then it's likely ignition related. If it doesn't even try to start, here is a link that explains how to test for ignition spark:

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

If you don't feel comfortable using starting fluid, here is a link that explains how to check fuel pump pressure:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-fuel-system-pressure-and-regulator

Do this and let me know what you find. Also, if you have other questions, let me know.

Joe
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Saturday, May 30th, 2020 AT 7:39 PM

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