Car wont start

Asked by Jaromirtroeman May 29, 2018 at 04:02 PM about the 2007 Kia Rio SX

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Hi, i have a 2007 kia rio. My car cranks slow and the
battery termilal overheats and the car wont start. I
baugh a new battery but it does the same.. any idea
??

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charles answered 6 years ago

If the battery cable is getting hot that means the starter is drawing to much voltage,replace the starter.

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