Two Common Kia: Push Start Issues(2010-2013)

This is quick Video to show how to start your kia vehciles with a push button start if it will not start., one is a dead battery in the remote and the other is a bad brake switch.
Please pay close attention to the immobilizer light. If it is not present or flashing there is a immo issue on the vehicle.
Also not that immo issue are more common in Canada and not the U.S.A Due do our laws.
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[@aprilbaskerville2694]

This video literally just stopped us from going to buy a new battery... thank you so much .... Literal life saver

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[@gregnixon1296]

The more videos that I watch about cars and their problems, the more I like my Toyota Echo with 305k miles on it.

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[@eig101101]

Never had a problem with my two past Toyotas. Agree

[@Shanop911]

Thank you so much!!!! You just saved mine and daughter life in a cold weather!!!! God bless you!!!

[@JLsAutoSolution]

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[@cesarrosas8220]

Thank you so much! My 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid just started doing this. Never had a single problem until now. I assumed it was because of the cold weather....I still don't know why it started doing this. But the second tip did the trick!

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[@EliasSetle]

Evening the car doesn't turn the engine on dash board is totally blank

[@zulhairie2165]

Just now helped me after two years you posted this video . Thank you 🙏

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[@TriZed]

Saved me and my family a very expensive towing trip, thank you so much!

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[@itsjazzijanay5089]

Omg!!!! I found your video I was stuck and was lost but you helped me get my car back going thanks thanks god bless you and a happy new year’s ❤️❤️

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[@JasJus002]

This video saved my tail this morning!!! Went to the store and no start, KZbind the no start and viola this vid.

[@leezalee831]

Yes! This helped me! I inherited a 2013 Kia and tripped the Immobilizer function somehow. The manual sort of talks about the smart key and the button, but doesn't describe it very well. Your explanation is very clear. I haven't tried it yet but will tomorrow. Fingers crossed. Thanks!

[@neptune9565]

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[@brittanygreen5377]

Car wouldn’t start everyone telling me it’s the battery or starter. I took the battery out the key fob placed it in the glove compartment press the button once and the second time healed it down for 20 seconds and the car started. Thank you.

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[@AnimeLover1672]

2 years later and this helps me tremendously. God bless you..

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[@CritterRnR]

OMG… I bought this car couple days ago and I’m exactly in that situation… I really hope this works thank you thank you thank you

[@NotForLongNFL]

Thanks so much! You may have literally just saved my life! Minnesota is cold!

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[@NCAviatrix]

THANK YOU this saved me this morning 😂

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[@christopherbrown7871]

This video helped a lot man thank so much just encountered this situation now. My car just started again 🙏🏿

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[@bkind8758]

Oh my gosh!!! Thank you so much. Just had this issue and tried the two clicks to start button the hold start button for 10 seconds. Boom! It worked. Merry Christmas and thank you. I have a 2014 Kia Forte ex gdi

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[@bkind8758]

@@JLsAutoSolution oh no, thank you.

[@alfredcanfield7167]

Thank you for that video it was very knowledgeable and educational

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[@gapch1964]

Oh man thank you much, my Optima stated doing #2 this week. Never had any major problems before. Had my battery check & it was still good.

[@user-kb5no9cj5b]

Thanks so much for this video! U saved my life and my daughters❤ God bless you

[@fayetan5130]

Hi, thank you. Helped me a lot. However, I wish to ask if what could be the possible problem for this issue? Is it the battery or the sensor of the push start button itself? I have a 2010 Kia. And also, is it okay to always start the car this way? Thanks in advance!

[@eig101101]

Mine is 2010, low mileage. Was told KIA know there is a problem and will never acknowledge it or fix it

[@wallacetucker996]

@@eig101101 tThere was a recall for brake switch around 2015. Should be able to fix for free at dealership.

[@likhondeb9839]

Thanks so much for the video. 2nd method worked for me but now can't shift gear from neutral to reverse. My fob battery died, I changed the battery. Do you have any suggestion?

[@JLsAutoSolution]

sounds like a brake switch issue. but have it diagnosed to be certain

[@hugog1947]

wow this video just saved me time money thanks !!

[@jackienegrete7317]

Hello!! I just purchased a 2013 Kia Optima hybrid from a used car dealership today. It drove and started perfectly at the dealership and drove great on the way home. When I went to leave my house about 3 hours later it started and I went to back out of my driveway and when going to put it into drive it shut off. I tried starting it again and got a few notices saying “check charging system.” This may be a battery issue bc when I got portable cables I was able to get the car to start about an hour later. I took the battery to oreileys and they said that the 12 volt battery was showing 11 volts after being tested but that this shouldn’t cause these kind of issues. These issues are a little more complex than the one shown in this video, but since you seem to have a lot of knowledge about cars I thought I should reach out anyways just Incase you knew anything! If you don’t I totally understand!! Thank you for all you do to try to help people out with their cars(:

[@JLsAutoSolution]

Hello on thank you for reaching out.. now on the Kia Optima Hybrid. Your starter and alternator are on the same unit.. so a starter/alternator combo. So on a conventional vehicle a battery at 11typically would not cause an issue but on a hybrid it could cause the vehicle not to start.. now you said the battery was showing 11v but how many cca's.... the battery should be load tested. Second you would also have to check the charging voltage while the vehicle is running, 3rd the belts for the vehicle should be checked. 4th-- since you just purchased the vehicle I would bring it back to the used car dealership and explain the situation. If they want to keep a good standing name , it is normally in their best interest to fix the issue. I know here in Canada(Quebec) there is a law that used vehicles come with a 1month 2500km warranty. I don't know about where you are. So to sum it up. 1-Contact dealer 2-Have battery load tested 3-have charging system tested 4-check all belts(2x) Hope this helps

[@jackienegrete7317]

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[@4Cottonkandy]

Thankyou I'm so glad you showed me I was stranded !!!!

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[@taylor6500]

I was also stranded 1km from the lake at a gas station and you saved my day! Was stuck there for 30 minutes before looking this up

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@@taylor6500 you are very welcome.. Thanks for watching

[@ciscolandin]

Your video was of great help and assisted me in troubleshooting my problem. Thanks!

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[@hamzacheetos]

Had the second issue, your video helped me a lot thanks i pressed for ten seconds and it worked.. but how can i fix it?

[@bigrich7615]

Thak u for this video it helped me this morning having issues all week thank a million

[@howardbignall7341]

thank you for this starting tip. it surely helps

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[@adamatoh6126]

ohhhh yes thank you very much, at this very moment I DO exactly have this problem, thanks a lot

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[@safetyblanket5368]

my kia gives me sooo many problems but this helped thank u!! but it seems to have a constant leak like i got the battery replaced twice last year and i got 2 new alternators and i make sure to turn of anything inside that could be leaking it, have any of you had this problem? any help would be awesome

[@safetyblanket5368]

also live in alberta canada and our winters aren’t for the faint of car lol so that might be a factor but again it doesn’t make sense😭

[@akanlawrence4950]

This worked perfectly. Thank you so much.

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[@johnmusa6534]

Thanks for this video. It will help me a lot. My KIA sorrento is 2011 AWD V6 3.6. Is there any part needed to replaced as another solution for this problem.

[@JLsAutoSolution]

the vehicle needs to be diagnosed-- it could just be a bad key battery or something even more. thanks for watching

[@carol-mw2tx]

thank u, I'm gonna try it before i call the dealership. Same thing to me last week had the battery checked. Now again this week. What causes this 2013 kia forte 5 door sx 😠

[@leticiaesquiviel3485]

Legit saved me this morning

[@craignewman1103]

I went through all the scenarios and it still would not start. Then I thought what the hell, and got my other smart key and opened it up. I opened the bad key fob and yep that's right, I had put the battery in upside down when I changed it! This was my wives key fob and she doesn't drive the car that often. Thanks for your videos as it gave me a place to start.

[@ibrahimali-sq6pp]

Really helpful... Keep it going on... U r doing well

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[@dreamboy2053]

my 2022 kia Seltos is having this issue. I don't have that thing to put the key inside like you did in your first scenario. I'm hoping the second scenario will work.

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[@vmancini218c]

I’ve been having this issue as of the last few days as well; 2013 Sorento. 6 weeks ago, I replaced my alternator after getting stuck in a parking lot. 4 days ago, I replaced the battery when I got stuck again. The very next day, i stalled in park and needed a jump to drive. It was determined by multiple mechanics that the alternator had been installed poorly, was stripped and actually had loose wiring. New alternator installed and now I have this problem; the car will sometimes need multiple pushes of the ignition switch to start. No more than 3; I’m usually up and running in 10 seconds regardless; but this has never happened before the new alternator was put in. I’m dropping the car off at the mechanic today for diagnostic; any insight or suggestions would be greatly appreciated! …one more thing; it’s NOT the key fob battery 😂

[@JLsAutoSolution]

Seems like it may be related to the starting circuit. have you had it fixed yet?

[@vmancini218c]

@@JLsAutoSolution yes, it has been fixed. The technician said that he took everything he did apart (the new starter), cleaned everything and then re-lubicrated with an oil that is super conductive. I’ve had zero issues since and that was weeks ago

[@Maneiser]

Nice vid. That that has broadened my horizon again. But how do you know (second scenario), that the brake switch is the reason for that? Actually you have to press the brake. If you do not, there should no ignition be possible. The key fob pressed on the start button, bridges ALL failures in the system, but not just a bad brake switch. Following that, there could be another reason for a not starting engine, i.e. the starter button itself [imho].

[@JLsAutoSolution]

personal experience-- just listen for the neutral safety switch in the shifter assembly, if it doesnt click there is an issue, also look at the brake lights- if they do not light while pressing the brake pedal the brake switch is most likely at fault. I have been working on with kia since 2010, so i have seen a lot of issues.. thanks for watching and the question.

[@andreboone5188]

Yeah this jawn official my car starts with the key after doing the sencond part malfunction when it did not start at first. Like a Manuel reset thank you

[@dalayzie1360]

Hi. 2011 Kia Sportage EX (USA). I tried both methods, but no start. Any further ideas? I’m leaning towards alternator/switch/wire… All driver wheel dash lights turn on lol *Helpful video✨*

[@JLsAutoSolution]

You need to make sure that your vehicle is equipped with an immobilizer system, if not, then you need to have it diagnosed.

[@dalayzie1360]

@@JLsAutoSolution Immobilizer too, forgot to mention. Though, yea… may be more “mechanical”. Appreciate you sir-enjoy life!

[@MsMusic902]

Long shot you ever found out what happened

[@dalayzie1360]

@@MsMusic902 If I recall correctly, it was just the battery. Wasn’t anything major for sure.

[@veronicadavis3240]

Mine is doing the second thing you shown my question is Why, thank in advance

[@JLsAutoSolution]

im a little late on the reply, sorry, you could have a fault in the brake switch circuit.

[@Howdydoody1878]

Amazon also sells batteries for the Kia fobs, check videos for this also..

[@mokka.australia]

My Kia Optima had this problem at 155 000 km. Car in video had at 152 000km. Its a big problem. Took to dealership to fix

[@tayloranne7074]

What did they fix? I am having the second issue but my dealership is saying theres nothing wrong with my car.

[@mokka.australia]

@@tayloranne7074 Hi sorry for the late reply. They installed a new engine free of charge as the car was listed in as part of the 2017 recall. It's engine related and cant be fixed according to them and a mechanic would have to tear apart the entire engine and build it from scratch. According to Motorsafety the below info was generated as of November 2021 "Connecting rod bearings are designed to cut down on the friction between engine parts. In the affected vehicles, these bearings may suffer from premature wear, which may cause the engine to stall while driving. In addition, the connecting rod can snap and pierce the engine, which may cause an oil leak and result in a fire". This is the major problem with most Kia's and Hyundai's. It's more than a battery or starter issue

[@bigbadbillybrad]

Bro amazing! Too bad it’s after I already shelled out to have a new starter installed I can’t believe the dealership didn’t consider that my fob might’ve been dead

[@JLsAutoSolution]

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[@Newlinjim]

Well if it started after installing a new starter and they used your key fob to start it somebody tellin stories.

[@pdog2448]

I'm surprised you both didn't consider the fob might be dead because you won't be able to get the door unlocked either...

[@bigbadbillybrad]

@@Newlinjim I live in the country and just leave my keys in the car. When the battery got low it wouldn’t work in the cold. Same reason I never lock my doors

[@bigbadbillybrad]

@@pdog2448 the fob worked at the dealership because it was in a heated garage. Funny people think I would lie about being an idiot. “Oh look at me I wasted a bunch of money on a starter I didn’t need. Aren’t I so cool!”

[@mike-yp1uk]

Great small tips. Read the owners manual is the moral of the story. Lol

[@JLsAutoSolution]

So true!

[@rhondah7649]

I was stuck!! Thank you for this!!

[@JLsAutoSolution]

Happy to help!

[@TyeElise]

Do you know why it does this? Is this common with a lot of push start vehicles?

[@islamabdulrahim3583]

😘😘😘 god bless u 🙏what is the problem scenario 2

[@tommytorres1436]

Ufff Gracias e funcionó ensima estacione en la calle visto tu video o si no me quedaba en la calle Graciaaasss me funcionooo

[@JLsAutoSolution]

glad it helped,

[@أحمدبنقطنش]

So what is the main problem. I've forti 2011 and some time didn't start at all One of the electrician say don't insert the remote?

[@collinskofiagyapong5923]

Very useful video 👍 thanks man

[@charlieg8553]

Indeed. Thank you!!! It started right up!!!

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[@dashtyATG]

Big kurdish thanks i really appreciate your help and information

[@JLsAutoSolution]

Thanks and welcome

[@james2gemini2taylor]

I have the same push button nonstarting issue with my kia optima, I watched the video and read all comments. Seems that no one has ever gotten this issue totally corrected according to the comments.. no more kias for me..

[@JLsAutoSolution]

There can be more than one cause for this issue, Diagnosing is key. Thanks for watching

[@candacemarzan1933]

God Bless You xoxoxo, it worked, O My Jesus, I’m sooo happy right now, thank you so much for sharing your knowledge

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[@eriejeffries2306]

The first time this happen to me it worked but now its doinh it to me again and I'm doing it as you said and it won't start.

[@TiffaniCox2007]

Thank you so much for this! My issue was the second portion of this video. I drove and turned the car on several times today and then all of a sudden it didn’t work. Do you know what causes this to happen?!

[@JLsAutoSolution]

Glad it helped! you'll need to have it checked, but more than likely there is an issue with the brakes switch. Thanks for watching.

[@sandramariemapp2745]

Ok I have a kia optima 2013. My car is dead no lights at all I am starting it with the trick in glove box. While driving radio comes on and off. New battery. Any idea what can be the problem.

[@JLsAutoSolution]

I would check the charging system first, then move on from there.

[@RealMrNails]

Thanks for the video!

[@JLsAutoSolution]

You're welcome!

[@sahej6939]

What is the usual way to start the engine? W/ foot on break or without?

[@JLsAutoSolution]

Push the Brake pedal

[@shirleyrodriguez2967]

If the vehicle don't start after all that, and I have checked the start relay, starter fuse and change the battery ,what can it be ?

[@adolffpptv7094]

I was stuck and your video of great help thanks

[@JLsAutoSolution]

You're very welcome!

[@hvac42long1]

You do not need to use the key fob to push the start button during the 10 second delay to start without pressing the brake pedal.

[@user-yg1pq5tu6y]

Thanks my car is doing this thank you for showing

[@JLsAutoSolution]

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[@RobertSmith-zq5iw]

Thank you!! this was very helpful!

[@JLsAutoSolution]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Thosguy203]

I have a 2011 Kia sorrento and I tried replacing the battery and following the video but the car doesn’t statt

[@JLsAutoSolution]

1-Does the dash turn on-? yes or no 2-does the engine crank?-yes or no 3- do you see the immobilizer light?-yes or no 4-if yes to previous questions there probably is an issue with the starting circuit. 5-if no to any of the previous questions Diagnose the concern.

[@erikarobinson3630]

What if all the lights come on on a dashboard like it's going to start up but it still doesn't start

[@matiasmorales2896]

Hola amigo ...saludos desde Chile , muy buen video...sabes que tengo una Sportage 2.0 Diesel 4x3 AT año 2015 Full y tiene ese problema...pero no tiene esa cavidad...existe otra manera ??

[@JLsAutoSolution]

mira este video, pasa por los mismos problemas. Gracias por ver

[@achimales]

Very helpful thank u very much, I really appreciate it

[@theenlightenedone7292]

So what happenes when you do the insert and nothing?

[@jerrycarson3850]

Shit just saved me bro appreciate that

[@asapnaya2084]

You’re the best thank you

[@JLsAutoSolution]

You're welcome!

[@juicegirl3307]

Hi so I followed your directions but my Kia still won’t start

[@fastfreddy7890]

Great job

[@ACCSL42]

My HERO‼‼‼🙏🏽 THANK YOU

[@JLsAutoSolution]

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[@amalin57]

Any ideas? My 2014 Kia Cadenza has a push button start. Intermittently won't start when button is pressed. The dash does light up. I have changed the fob battery. My work around is pressing the starter button for 10-15 seconds. This has been going on for a couple of years. The dealership doesn't have cluse. Could it be a bad break switch? I'm not car tech savy. Thanks

[@JLsAutoSolution]

If the dash lights up the key is being recognized, the issue is going to be after the button is pressed, know on the starter while attempting to start the vehicle, you might have a dead spot in the starter windings

[@randymears1378]

Well made and useful.

[@JLsAutoSolution]

Thank you!

[@samirahameed4934]

Thank you it's helpful video

[@JLsAutoSolution]

You are welcome

[@whoKnew1621]

How do u check the functions of the car, for a pretest, for road test with a push start?

[@mkabalistic]

Man this saved me so much trouble and money thank you! ONE QUESTION: what can indo so i dont have to do this same process every time i need to turn the car on?

[@JLsAutoSolution]

it depends on which scenario you used.

[@dannymartinez92]

This is a life saver! Thank you!

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[@robertaudal88]

Thank you. It really a big help

[@JLsAutoSolution]

Glad it helped!

[@fadzil8835]

thank you, really help me a lot, same problem to my car, nway may i know what is the real prob. and what should i change to make my car can start again normal way thank you

[@dhoodie]

my kia optima 2014 slowly stopped while i was getting on the highway i was able to get off to the side safely but i wasn’t able to accelerate anymore i have a push to start so i pressed the button and turned the car off then tried to start it back up again and my car would only turn on but it would not start i did not hear any clicks my brakes are locked and i’m not really sure where to go from here anything will help

[@joshuapatterson5559]

My wife’s car is doing this. It is the same car that you were using, and neither of those will fix the problem.

[@neka96yolo82]

Helped a lot thanks fixed my son problem...🙏🏿

[@JLsAutoSolution]

Happy to help

[@TheLobito05]

I have to say thank you., It's was so helpful to me

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[@elmanhajiyev9895]

Many thanks much appreciate !

[@JLsAutoSolution]

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[@hensonbunch2939]

saved us great ty

[@idigit7]

thank you really helpful

[@JLsAutoSolution]

You're welcome!

[@janetshabani-qu7hq]

If my mum gets a used kia optima i would try this

[@farzanasyed3627]

Should I start my kia soul without pressing break? Or is it bad for my car?

[@JLsAutoSolution]

Always follow safe starting procedures.

[@Qpierre93]

AYO...Fuck this Kia Optima. But thos video helped SOO much. Had no clued that existed on vehicle. Its not even in the manual

[@Cherry-vn3sx]

Hi! I followed the 2 ways on video. THE IMMOBILIZER IS ON. I inserted the Fob key inside the gearbox . It lights up but car will not start. Not sure why. Any help will be appreciated

[@JLsAutoSolution]

Did you try holding the key on the start button, if so, Then it will need to be brought to a reputable shop for diagnosis. it might be battery/starter/ start signal/relay/fuse/engine mechanical.. Without more details.. like a complete code scan of the vehicle, and a little bit of details like where it happened, has this happened before? I cannot help to much. thanks for watching and sorry i could not be of more help.

[@pedrotalavera3541]

Good tip. Thanks

[@user-xz2ex2pe7y]

Buenas noches disculpe hice lo del vídeo y si prendio pero se blokeo la agarradera de los cambio k sera?

[@kerrinaelliott5717]

In a 2012 koa Optima SX immobilozer light on but still can't get to start please help