1998 KIA SEPHIA
148 MILES
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TERRYPARRISSR
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my kia wont start, turn over, nothing when key is turned on. i can jump selanoid and it starts. push start 20mph. can u help. lights, horn, wipers ... all work fine.
Feb 15, 2013 at 2:12 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Check the neutral start switch on clutch pedal support.
Feb 15, 2013 at 2:20 PM
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TERRYPARRISSR
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can the neutral start switch be bypassed/jumped? did that and still nothing?
Feb 15, 2013 at 2:47 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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It can't be bypassed.
Feb 15, 2013 at 2:52 PM
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Yoyu would need a test light or DVOM to test if power supply is getting to the starter vai the ignition switch and its circuit.
Feb 15, 2013 at 4:05 PM
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TERRYPARRISSR
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if i can jump solenoid does that mean its good or bad. i get two dicferent answerz from car friends
Feb 15, 2013 at 5:07 PM
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KHLOW2008
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That means the starter is good and problem is with the electrical side and could be those as I have suggested.
Feb 15, 2013 at 6:06 PM
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TERRYPARRISSR
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thank you car starts. switch was good. the starter fuse was blown.
Feb 17, 2013 at 6:05 PM
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Glad you got it fixed.
Feb 17, 2013 at 11:08 PM