Starter motor too powerful?

JUJU201731

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2011 KIA SOUL
2.0L
4 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
70,000 MILES

Starter motor is sometimes too strong. Problem seems more noticeable when weather is colder. Should I be worried? M currently having some engine issue, most likely due to the fuel system. Could it be related to the fuel system?

Friday, November 25th, 2022 AT 8:38 PM

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

MECHANIC
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Hi,

I think this is the first time I ever heard the starter is too powerful. Usually, it's the opposite. I have a question. What does it do that leads you to think it is too strong? I ask because the system is 12v and that doesn't change. Does it turn too fast?

Also, is it possible for you to record it and upload it so I can hear it as well? Also, let me know if this has a push button start or a traditional key so I can look through the correct starter circuit wiring schematic.

Let me know

Take care,

Joe

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Friday, November 25th, 2022 AT 9:18 PM

JUJU201731

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I can tell from hearing starter turning too fast it does not feel good. Its traditional key. I think it happens when the weather is cold. However, it doesn't happen if I plug in key to turn radio on and then wait a few seconds to turn on engine. I also had one occasion where battery randomly shut off after driving and another occasion where the radio shut down and turned back on during driving. (Battery only 3 months old)

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Sunday, November 27th, 2022 AT 8:10 PM

KEN L

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Can you please shoot a quick video with your phone so I can hear the engine crank over? That way I can tell for sure what's going on. You can upload it here with your response.

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Monday, November 28th, 2022 AT 11:00 AM

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