At first, the belt went and so I replaced that, then my son drove it and the compressor froze and has never started since. He drove it to my drive and there it died. So I had to replace the compressor and then it did not even turn over it was completely dead. The battery is only 2 months old. So then I went to the started. One replaced it did turn over. I then got a computer from Autozone and the code said the alternator and that is why I replaced it. So again it only turns but no ignition. So that is why I checked the plugs and the fuel pump because there is no fire. But the fuel pump is pumping fuel. So all the parts have been replaced as a process. I am now reaching

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Asked by GuruZW3Q5 Oct 20, 2017 at 03:22 PM about the 2011 Kia Forte SX Hatchback

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

At first, the belt went and so I replaced that, then my son drove it and the
compressor froze and has never started since. He drove it to my drive and
there it died. So I had to replace the compressor and then it did not even turn
over it was completely dead. The battery is only 2 months old. So then I went
to the started. One replaced it did turn over. I then got a computer from
Autozone and the code said the alternator and that is why I replaced it.  So
again it only turns but no ignition. So that is why I checked the plugs and the
fuel pump because there is no fire. But the fuel pump is pumping fuel. So all
the parts have been replaced as a process. I am now reaching

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Did you check the battery terminals & terminal wires for corrosion and tight on both ends and good ground to frame/body and grounds from engine to frame, and checked all fuses under dash and hood, need to check your relays too and wire harness to alternator.

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