Why is my car not starting when it is hot?
If there’s nothing wrong with your coolant levels, your motor oil, or your battery, and your car still won’t start in hot weather, it could indicate a deeper issue with your engine. Your coolant temperature sensor might be broken, for instance, which means that the engine will “think” it’s hotter than it is.
Can heat affect car starting?
It is very common for heat to cause the starter motor and bad connection problems. Electricity doesn’t like heat. Heat creates high resistance in an electrical circuit. Most commonly this is a starter issue, but other parts of the primary circuit can have bad connections.
Why does my Kia not start?
The most common reasons a Kia Optima won’t start are a dead battery, an alternator problem, or failed starter.
Why would a car suddenly not start?
A dead battery is the most common reason why a car won’t start. If you have a battery tester, check your battery to see if it’s weak. If you don’t have one, try jumping your car with jumper cables. Battery corrosion.
Why does my Kia Soul not start when I accelerate?
1. Weak Battery If your Soul’s engine won’t crank or cranks very slowly, then the most likely culprit is weak or dead 12v battery. Investigating more closely and doing a battery voltage test will clarify whether the starting problem is due to the battery.
What are some of the problems with the 2011 Kia Forte?
I had the same issue with a 2011 kia Forte. Lights, radio and all the electrical system works but the engine will not start; not even crank. Changed the battery and the starter and the problem still exists. Each time it’s happened, after waiting a few minutes and attempting again, it starts.
Why does my car not start when I turn the key?
If the engine does not start due to the starter, the engine may start if you turn the key while hitting the starter motor with something like a stick or metal tool. This workaround is effective when the parts inside the starter are stuck together or the gears are slightly out of alignment.
How to start a Kia Soul with a key fob?
If you have a model of Soul which only has a key fob with start/stop button and no place to insert a key, then try placing your key fob as close to the start/stop button as you can and then start the vehicle. Engine Start/Stop button on Kia Soul Third generation SK3 Tip: You can try starting your Soul with its second key.