KIA WILL NOT START AFTER JUMPING

2010 KIA FORTE
2,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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LAURIEMTEE
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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.
Jan 23, 2011 at 3:02 AM
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DOCHAGERTY
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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.
Jan 23, 2011 at 4:47 PM
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LAURIEMTEE
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I don't have a battery charger
Jan 23, 2011 at 5:00 PM
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DOCHAGERTY
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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?
Jan 23, 2011 at 5:08 PM
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LAURIEMTEE
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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.
Jan 23, 2011 at 5:14 PM
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OK.
Jan 24, 2011 at 3:45 AM
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CAMPBELLS5
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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.
Dec 20, 2016 at 2:52 PM (Merged)
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HMAC300
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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
Dec 20, 2016 at 2:52 PM (Merged)
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CAMPBELLS5
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It is not turning over or says nothing in the morning, but everything works
Dec 20, 2016 at 2:52 PM (Merged)
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STRAILER
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Good work Harry, sounds like a classic bad connection problem
Dec 20, 2016 at 2:52 PM (Merged)
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HMAC300
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could be security issue as well. so he should try to reset security system on car
Dec 20, 2016 at 2:52 PM (Merged)
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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.
Dec 20, 2016 at 2:52 PM (Merged)
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MHPAUTOS
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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.
Dec 20, 2016 at 2:52 PM (Merged)