Turns over but will not start

Tiny
ROBERTA CROWDER
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  • 2004 KIA SORENTO
  • 0.5L
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 161,000 MILES
Sputtered for a day and wont start back up.
Thursday, July 4th, 2019 AT 2:17 AM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
  • MECHANIC
  • 108,170 POSTS
Welcome to 2CarPros.

Most likely the problem is either fuel related or ignition spark related. With that in mind, we need to check if there is proper fuel pressure to the engine and if the spark plugs are getting spark. Take a look through this link:

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

Here are links that explain how to check fuel pump pressure and ignition spark:

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

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

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Now to check the fuel pressure, you will need a gauge. Most parts stores will lend / rent the gauge to you. When checking the ignition spark, the use of some very basic electrical circuit testing equipment is needed. Here are links if you need to see how they are used:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-test-light-circuit-tester

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-voltmeter

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-wiring

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Once you do these tests, let me know what is found and I can further advise you.

Take care and I'll watch for your reply.

Take care,
Joe
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Thursday, July 4th, 2019 AT 6:46 PM

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