This KIA won't start...sometimes

[@markpickett7128]

I've got a 2017 forte . I took the key out of the switch and when I put it back in i got nothing. No lights, no power, no nothing. then I happened on your video and you're advice fixed it in 5 minutes. it was the ground from the battery to the body. Thank you so much, I can't express how much you've helped me and my family tonight. Thank you again...

[@marvetheman]

So happy to hear that!

[@1framistan]

My 2017 Kia Forte did that. Drove me crazy. Replaced battery 3 times. Dealer just kept telling me to replace battery. Finally I had the Alternator replaced, but NO FIX. Had to carry a JUMPER BOX in the back seat. Finally after 6 months of intermittent problems starting.... the STARTER went out completely and they replaced it. Altogether this cost me about $2500.00 and it took the dealer EIGHT DAYS to get the starter replaced! Dyer Kia in Florida. Not happy with them.

[@michaelgasperik4319]

Thank you! I've got a 2012 soul with a sometimes starting problem. 3rd time in a week. It will "no crank/no start", followed by about a minute or so of random clicking noises. Then I pop open the hood, ask my wife to try it again, and it starts fine! I replaced the battery less than 2 months ago.

[@peterresch1667]

Yup, my 2016 soul is doing that. One click and nothing else. Then it starts after a bit. Now I have something to look for.

[@Tony.aussiecoltsfan]

Great video. a great starting point and inexpensive thing to try before heading too the fuel rail fuel pump etc cheers

[@jesusvillegas624]

When u check ground is that with the key turn to the on position or with no key in Ignition

[@bonnyadams3516]

I bought the 2015 Kia Soul. Nothing worse than paying on a car I can’t rely on, especially as a visit nurse that has to drive from home to home! Had the battery checked, it’s fine. It’s not the starter or alternator. Sometimes it will start up fine for a week or so, but sometimes it takes days to start back up😢. Any fixes- had me thinking it was fine for a few days, but then.. it happened again! I’m stuck paying money on a car I can’t rely on. I actually had to get a different job( lower pay) because I can’t rely on this Kia. I’ll see if I can find someone to check these terminals.. I hope it fixes the Problem. The hardest thing is, do you think you get the problem fixed, only to find out your car just decided to start for a little bit

[@KH-zr8dj]

Well i have a 2020 44k and my car is crap. Thanks Kia

[@mzgigic651]

I'm going to check and see if there's any recalls I have a 2019 Kia soul it's doing the same thing!

[@MisterFixitNumber1]

Had same issue with my daughter's 2017 Forte. I did the ground cable maintenance and still had the problem. Dealer replaced ignition coils as recall (free!!!). So far the problem has not returned.

[@moverchubby24]

EXCELLENT.!!!And you are a funny dude. I have been trying to figure this out for my tenant(2011 Soul). She just left for town, and I cant wait 4 her to get home so I can check it out. I'll let you know.

[@gillesturcotte5661]

Did the solenoid click ??? ... Would have been very helpful to know. My daughter just got a first occurrence of random no start , but it clicked. Started after boosting it and now is ok ... like a battery about to die.

[@estelamontilla3170]

Wow. This is exactly the same thing I just found today when inspecting the grounds. I also had a no crank no start. I will be cleaning those connectors tomorrow to see if my car starts.

[@dougrobinson8326]

when that first happend did the cluster not come on when the key was turned to on/start?

[@SuPeRSpeCiaLKD]

OMFG... I have the same problem(S). Am under the hood hunting grounds to check when Your ASsMaZiNg MIRACLE video landed in my 🌎. I'll start with that NOW! Having numerous probs wit my 2012 Forte EX. I'll Explain the MANY BS Issues this car has delt when I update. 🤞🤞🤞

[@zp944]

This reminds me of my first car, a 1999 Buick riviera. I paid nothing for the car. A family friend had the car for a few years and every few months it would have another problem. When the electronic shift sensor for the transmission went out, he was done with it. He asked if I wanted it, I said sure, and he towed it to my mom's house (I was 17), dumped it in the front yard, and left. Shortly after getting rid of the car, he experienced the death of two family members. I'm talking within ninety days. Both very sudden. The car sat for a year. And I know this next part sounds weird, but it's entirely true. I worked at a gas station in a fairly small town at the time, so most of the customers were regulars. Same people every day. But one evening, someone new came in. He was a pudgy, short (maybe 5'6") man with a receding hair line. He looked to be about 40-45 years of age. He was dressed in a white button down shirt with sky blue pin striping, black slacks, and "business shoes." Ordinarily, I wouldn't remember a random customer, just because the town is small doesn't mean we don't get travelers. But this man was different, because he didn't buy anything. He entered the store, walked around for a bit, then came to the counter and started a conversation with me. I don't remember specifically what we talked about, but I do remember it was unusual. His dialog was, I guess you'd say, "unexpected." It wasn't offensive, it wasn't shocking, and it didn't make me uncomfortable, but it was definitely not your ordinary small talk. One piece of conversation I do remember went like this. Him: I felt hungry, so I stopped here. But as I looked around, I didn't find anything that would satisfy me. You only offer short term fixes, snacks. Me: There's a McDonald's up the road about a mile, it's open 24/7 Him: Hmm... Do you enjoy eating from McDonald's? Me: I do. Him: Do you order your meals with or without cheese? Me: I usually order mcdoubles which come with cheese. Him: There is a compound in the cheese used by McDonald's that, when broken down by the body, stimulates the brain's pleasure center. You can't buy that cheese anywhere else in the world, it is unique and produced exclusively for McDonald's restaurants. That's an example of the type of conversations this person had with me. He came in several times after that, always asking me bizarre questions but never buying anything. Eventually, he asked the question which made me remember him. He asked if had a car. I told him I did have a car (the 1999 riviera), but currently it didn't run. This stranger didn't miss a beat, he asked me how much it would cost to repair the Buick. I told him $5,000. I also told him the back story, how the car had been dumped on me by the family friend. He pulled out a checkbook from his back pocket and wrote out a personal note for $5,000, addressed in my name, I didn't want to accept the check, obviously. It was "unusual." Why would this stranger give me that much cash? I was extremely skeptical, so I declined his offer. "You said that this car (the Buick) was given to you" he said. I didn't say anything back. Also, I never told him I got the car for free, just that it didn't run. And the $5,000 I quoted was a complete guess, I never took it to a shop. All I knew was that the car only operated in reverse. "I'll pay to fix it for you" the stranger replied. "Whatever it costs," he said, while sliding the check across the counter. "Take it," he told me. "Take it. If you need more, tell me.." Short story long, I accepted his $5,000 check. I took the car to a professional mechanic for repair. Total cost to repair the vehicle was $4,200. It needed transmission work, as well as a new windshield because the factory one had become detached from the frame. After the car was repaired, I drove it for three years. I never saw that stranger who wrote me the check after the car was fixed. But before the vehicle was fixed, he told me his address. I have always been interested in real estate, and in Pennsylvania real estate data is public. Since I was obsessed with data, I regularly checked the sales for the township. I noticed that the home address he told me was sold shortly after he wrote me the check. PA lists the names of the home owners, so I was able to find this strangers name. He died. Not long after he wrote me that check. He left behind a wife, unemployed, who couldn't afford the mortgage, so she sold the home and moved on. I kept that car for several years. The $5,000 check from the stranger was enough to bring it back to operation. But that isn't where the story ends. Shortly after I got the car back from the shop and it was running again, the family friend who "gave it to me" changed the story. He said he only "gave" me the car because it didn't run. And since the car now ran, I owed him money for it. I refused to pay, of course. This is the same person who had two relatives die after giving me the car. Well, one of the relatives left him the deed to a paid for home, which he moved into after their death. Once the Buick was repaired and he demanded payment from me, and I refused, he received a letter in the mail. Apparently, the home he received had a lien against it and he was being sued. He was forced to sell the home to settle the debt. I kept driving that Buick, and I absolutely loved it. It was definitely my favorite vehicle. But in the time that I owned it, tragedy always followed. The family friend struggled to keep it running. When he gave it to me, that mysterious stranger gave me a large sum of cash to restore it, then he promptly died. The og owner who inherited property from dead relatives after giving me the car at first, had their fortune reversed after the car was fixed and lawsuits came in. Meanwhile, I kept driving this car. And it always had issues. I drove it until 2011, when the car began to suddenly shut down while driving. I'd be cruising down the road, when *poof,* the electrical system would cut out. No radio, no clock, no dash gages, no headlights, nothing. The electrical system would completely die, yet the engine kept running and the car could still be driven. The problem was that this issue was random - it didn't happen every time. And it wasn't something I could repeat on command. You just had to drive the car long enough, and eventually it would happen. I took it to a certified GM mechanic for inspection. They concluded that it was a problem with the BCM, so they replaced it. The car drove fine for a few days, then the same problem came back. So I returned it to the shop. Two days later the shop called me back and told me to come pick up the car. They said they couldn't figure out the problem. The tech I spoke to over the phone described the problem as a "ghost in the electrical system." Not hard to believe, because the 1999 Buick riviera had a ton of untested electrical components. But there was a sense of urgency in the tech's voice when I got the phone call, like they wanted the car gone asap. I wasn't able to arrange transportation for the car right away. Two days later, I got a phone call from the garage again, this time they called to tell me a spontaneous fire broke out inside their building. Oddly enough, my Buick was the only vehicle that wasn't damaged. The shop owner demanded that I remove my Buick the same day, because he believed it was cursed and responsible for the fire.

[@Iwishuwould-uq5gl]

What a story. Thanks sitting here homeless and depressed don’t know why I read your story. But thanks. Kept my mind off problems for a little while😒.

[@INDREAMSBEGINSRESPONSIBILITIES]

Wow! I believe you too. Just wow!

[@leletipiham8156]

Good story. I heard that some vehicle accidents look like being possessed, ghost controls the steering. But it is hard believe the engine is still running while all the electrical components dead.

[@AwsAlkaissi]

Security system, you have to turn the key on and wait till the yellow key sign at the dashboard and start it .

[@lanceobrien]

I have the same problem with the wifes car. Still trying to find a fix...

[@Rohit-mq2gc]

@@lanceobrien same problem now

[@zp944]

My problem is the car has absolutely no power to anything. Like nothing. When I put the key in there's no dash lights, no clock, no interior lights or headlights. If I open the door and slam it, sometimes once, sometimes twice, then when I put the key in, it starts just fine. But everything is reset. The radio presets are gone, but the clock displays some time between 2:00 and 6:00, so obviously it's losing power sometime after getting shut down and sitting.

[@craigkennedy5328]

Thanks for posting. Will give it a shot trying to fix my daughters 2010 Kia Rio with intermittent Crank No Start issue. Had issue after refuelling. Changed Purge Valve Solenoid for EVAP. Seems ok but now won’t start at other times now. Very helpful advice. Thanks.

[@craigkennedy5328]

20 May 2021 -Sanded and cleaned with brake clean all ground connectors to chassis and sanded the underside of each bolt to bare metal. Used Dielectric grease to prevent future corrosion. Checked for voltage drop - None. All good. Will monitor for now and let you know in a few months. Thanks again.

[@marceldaniel673]

@@craigkennedy5328 Did the issue came back?

[@craigkennedy5328]

Hi Marcel.. Replaced PVS for EVAP but unfortunately it did not solve this car’s issue. There were a few further issues which later meant the car would no longer start. Replaced fuel sender unit to improve fuel pressure so the car ran. But still had random stopping. Replaced both can and crank sensors which you should always change as a pair and the car is working with no issues for a few weeks now. Expensive experience it was but as mentioned it ended up having more issues as we progressed. In my case the PVS taken off the car still worked with a simple 9v battery and blowing in one end. It was working. Only replace if faulty after testing. Thanks for your help.

[@seebee216]

Dubious Faults!. A new computer at $2000 for a pensioner, with this IMMOBILISER confidence trick? BAN IMMOBILISERS and KIA also, for costly false "breakdowns" and so-called repairs. We have all been CHEATED again. Make Noises or it will continue. SPREAD this message and watch them quickly change. Shabby practices of Immobilisers and KIA .

[@craigkennedy5328]

Hi. My daughters Kia Rio is still going OK. In summary, there were multiple issues. Fuel pump sender needed replacement to fix no start. Cam and crank sensors replacement fixed the intermittent stopping issue. No issue since repairs few months ago now. The car has done about 220K klm. Regards.

[@abdussamed107]

did the problem appear again?

[@lastdaysgarageldg1684]

Nope. Still running fine.

[@popofilipo7114]

Thank you so much for the tip I’ll try that. I check almost every possible reason why this 2019 Kia Forte I’m working on it cranks but won’t start but sometimes starts I’m getting frustrated. Got power got good fuel pressure got spark, timing looks ok. Mass air flow sensor good but still won’t run. Thank you sir for sharing this information definitely going to check on the ground wires 🙏🏻. No worries I’ll subscribe and hit the like bottom for you. You have no idea how much you help me with this problem thanks again.

[@davidbrennan5]

This happened to my wife's Rondo, Luckily the car would still start in neutral or I would have been stranded with it. I thought I better post it because it may save someone's day and get them home or to a parts store.

[@morganmendieta3738]

interesting. having problem random no crank on kia rondo. new battery about a month ago. im going to look into this. thank you

[@patrickruffin2589]

I have had the same problem. I’m going to try your suggestion.

[@violetpup4272]

I just had this problem with my Kia Sedona. I traded it in for a Honda. I won’t get another Kia. There were lights that stayed on just above the fog lights randomly and the mechanic had no idea why.

[@garyrogers3922]

My daughter has a 2008 Kia Rio that would not start or crank , just a click sound from the starter motor, battery was fine, terminals fine, called mobile mechanic who thought the engine was seized, manually he cranked/ rotated the engine after he removed the front wheel from the drivers side , had trouble doing it but eventually he was able get the pistons moving and then the car started straight up, can anyone explain why this happened and if it’s a common problem?, the mechanic was vague on any kind of explanation.

[@SenorFn]

Happening to my car now so what is the real issue because mechanic is not able to pick up the problem

[@OmoyeniMatthew]

The shack light of serato is not showing arsenal crack

[@9jamediahouse257]

Currently facing the same problem with my Kia Rio 2012 great video

[@zaytoony]

did u figure it out?

[@mistybrown5567]

Change the key fob battery and try, that was my fix

[@InstrumentalArcanum]

I have the same problem. I don't think it's the key fob battery. That has nothing to do with it starting. I don't know what it could be. I've put in new battery in fob it doesn't make a difference.

[@dongenova2445]

My daughter has a 2012 kia rio that randomly will make clicking sounds when trying to start. Sounding like the battery is dead but I have 12.5 volts and when it's running, the alternator is pushing 13.7 volts. I will definitely check this out though before tearing into the starter.

[@Agorizer]

Great presentation and theory! Thumbs up just for the coffee grounds 😂

[@jkid9d99]

My 02 Honda Accord has the same problem and I want to try this to see if it works

[@InstrumentalArcanum]

Replaced fuel pump and its still doing . Sprayed out throttle body . Maf sensor was replaced recently. Any suggestions on wth it is ? I'm at a loss for words . I really don't want to waste money taking it back . Any ideas ?

[@InstrumentalArcanum]

Sprayed out intake on throttle body . Still not working . Any suggestions?

[@divineoracle4809]

I had an issue where mine would get stuck not starting, it was park position sensor in my car. We learned that when it happened, we would jiggle the shifter until the car reacted. It was a pretty good car for us, it just had some minor annoyances.

[@gillesturcotte5661]

Would have been very helpful to know if it clicked. Bad sensor prevents ignition ... no click. Bad starter prevents cranking ... but clicks. Bad wiring prevents ... any of all.

[@mp4338]

If the park P position is not correctly in good position the engine doesn't start. Over there there is a swicth. Make some test w/P in different positions from normal position. The engine can be started in P and in N positions only.

[@gillesturcotte5661]

Would have been very helpful to know if it clicked. Bad sensor prevents ignition ... no click. Bad starter prevents cranking ... but clicks. Bad wiring prevents ... any of all.

[@mp4338]

Bizzare w/corossion contacts. Yes, is acceptable explication but must understand that each crimp to ground connection is passing by via a big screw and entrys in a big nut. It is sure that a clean contact to ground helps more but the battery contacts are more important. The problem must be in more other locations, relay contacts, bad fuel pump, bad sensors, dirty injectors, etc.

[@shericjohnson7157]

I hope this works on my car cause I'm having problem with the same thing but my tail light caught on fire

[@LenovoLenovo-g2f]

Kia Ceed 2008 same problem.😢

[@mistybrown5567]

My solution was changing the key fob battery!!!!!!

[@charlieboy6885]

That car is a key you turn the fob is for the doors and the trunk and the alarm not for the starting

[@mantej]

Currently sams problem. Will check the grounds

[@dashtyATG]

Thank you sir

[@OkieGrower75]

Did you fix it?

[@lastdaysgarageldg1684]

Yup still running great!

[@OkieGrower75]

@@lastdaysgarageldg1684 Was my ignition....💚

[@ryandonavon7451]

I have 2013 forte ex and mine just clicks so ill check the grounds. Thanks hopefully I dont have to get a starter

[@lbee9872]

I have a 2018 forte. Replaced the battery 3 times, new spark plugs, new catalytic converter and the car still dies. Dealership said it’ll be $200 to diag, but who knows how long it’ll take them to work on the car.

[@veronicr44]

Can we have an update ?

[@evansoduro963]

Good job my car is giving the same issues

[@SuPeRSpeCiaLKD]

1. Miner suggestions... Good You PleeZe slow down a lil bit in your vids with the visuals of parts locations? I had to watch your vid A LOT, I feel like I know YoU! LOL 😆

[@brendanester2469]

What if the starter don't crank at all,

[@marvetheman]

Check your battery voltage, it should be at least 12.5V. The computer will look at the voltage and even its it's only half a volt off it won't let the car start or even start to start (if that makes sense).

[@jesusbolivar9178]

Great video, you are awesome

[@kelsthegreat1596]

I wish we heard what it was doing before…love the puns tho

[@jamesstevenson7183]

I have a 2011 Kia Rio lx 4 cyl that won't start if the temp is under 35 degrees , and just started giving me problems if it's above 80 degrees , you can drive roughly 15 to to minutes and then the car will (hiccup) , slow down to turn and the tach bottoms out and shortly after you shut the car off and it won't start for roughly 15 to 45 minutes

[@rma080]

Same problem with my Kia Rio 2011, had replaced crank shaft sensor, camshaft sensor, sparkplug: it starts in a few minutes and then stalls. When you start the car again,it wont.

[@ryandonavon7451]

I tried this and got better voltage but it didn't solve the issue, looks like I have to replace starter cuz it just clicks. Very helpful tho thankyou

[@marvetheman]

No matter what the electrical problem it's just good practice to clean the grounds. Even if it doesn't fix the problem at least you know you are starting from a good grounding situation.

[@Chioma704]

I’m tired. I literally just bought this car on a car note which is already frustrating and already it’s giving problems? That’s too much problems for the money I’m paying atp they can take the car back I’ll take a different car brand

[@shamyataylor338]

Same did you ever figure it out

[@gurneetvirk2648]

Nothing works we took 3 days to try and fix it so now we had to send it to mechanic

[@richardkallio3868]

Kia = Kia-wia-wia-wia-wia-wia! 😂

[@LittleDotCom]

just cleaned my grounds changed all parts relays didnt work. still wont start when hot and low fuel pressure hope the ground works

[@aprendisaje9506]

🤟😎🤟

[@josephfenhaus8488]

lmao, thanks man. 😂

[@sahmirdiggs4189]

That car has electrical problems

[@papilondubuisi9921]

This my car

[@papilondubuisi9921]

The car is off by himself when I start it

[@johnnyloco970]

I know why it only starts half the time. It only has a half tank of gas

[@ethanharvest4917]

no

[@ethanharvest4917]

just no with the jokes