I just got a 2011 kia sorento. Been running fine up until...
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Paul M ASE Master
233 days ago
Hello and welcome to Just Answer. I'm Paul, And happy to help you with your question today.
the starter is a super common failure on these causing no crank you will need to test to make sure you are getting power to the starter and the ground cables on the battery are clean and tight.
See details below.
[https://peapull.com/o/1613069550.pdf](https://peapull.com/o/1613069550.pdf)
have the starter tested for power and highly suspect a bad starter
If you need more help just reply, and let me know.
Thank you,
Paul
Customer
233 days ago
Ok so it sounds like the starter? What about a relay switch or fuse. Bc we've never had a problem out of the vehicle before
Paul M ASE Master
233 days ago
the starter will fail all of a sudden and because your husband reported it was hard to start as well I would suspect the starter. a test light or meter is used to make sure it is getting power.
power runs through the ignition switch , starter relay and the PCM the transmisison range switch is also involved see wiring diagram of your starter circuit below.
[https://peapull.com/o/1613069922.pdf](https://peapull.com/o/1613069922.pdf)
you can check the 7.5 amp starter fuse rear left side of dash or try to see if putting in neutral makes a difference other than that a meter or test light is needed to see if you are getting the power signal to the starter.
Customer
233 days ago
Ok thank you
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I just got a 2011 kia sorento. Been running fine up until today. I drove it to work and to bank and then I go to get in it after work and it won't start. It just clicks tried to boost it off and still won't crank. Husband said nig...
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