Here are the symptoms, can you please help?

jlsicardjlsicard Member Posts: 1
edited November 2016 in Kia
She's an '05. I'm having problems starting her. She doesn't always want to turn over. Occassionally at first, then more and more frequently. And I'd have to let her sit longer before I could start her again. Almost seemed like she wasn't getting fuel or out of gas but the tank was full. Before taking her to a shop, I could replace the fuel pump/filter for a bit of coin. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance.
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  • Mr_ShiftrightMr_Shiftright Member Posts: 64,481
    So to clarify, it cranks but doesn't start? That's called a crank/no start. Is that what you are experiencing sometimes?

    Sure you could start guessing and throwing parts at it, but that's an expensive hobby.

    You can buy a spark tester quite cheaply, and perhaps you can scrounge a fuel pressure tester? Applying those two things when the no-start occurs might give you some answers.

    Intermittent no-starts can be tricky to solve. You need to have the test gear in place when it's happening.
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