Car wont start

Asked by Elizabeth Jan 08, 2019 at 06:54 PM about the 2008 Kia Optima LX

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Ran car yesterday. Went out today and car
wont even turn over. No clicking just
nothing. I have lights radio works just
engine not turning over.

1 Answer

Rob10279 answered 5 years ago

If you dont hear a clicking noise it's usually a bad starter. Whack the starter a few times with a wrench and see if it will turn over. If it does then get a new starter. If it doesn't then it could still be a bad starter or possibly a bad alternator. Since you have working lights your battery is probably ok. If your starter or alternator has died the car will not start.

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