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First shut everything off in the car, especially radio this should prevent you having to recode it, now disconnect the battery positive terminal. Locate the starter under the engine and bolted to transmission. Disconnect the wires at the back of the starter, then unbolt it from the transmission housing. replace starter and proceed to hook everything back up in reverse order.
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When you replaced the starter, did you disconnect the battery? If you did, it is the security system and engine immobilizer that is stopping the car from starting. It needs resetting. Not so easy in a Kia!
Check the starter relay it's on the left strut tower remove it and check for corrosion also feel to make sure it clicks each time the ignition switch is turned if not swap it with another relay with the same number, the next place to check is the pink wire between the starter and the relay box. If this vehicle has a theft deterrent system check those fuses, there's also a "start" fuse in the under dash fuse block check it for corrosion.
The starter and solenoid is located behind two separate aluminum heat shields right directly behind the exhaust manifold. (The exhaust manifold is right in back of the radiator. Take off both heat shields, then remove the two bolts that hold the starter. I disconnected one of the wire harnesses that was in the way to give me more room to work. Don't forget to disconnect the battery terminal before starting the project as you will need to remove the positive terminal on the solenoid to remove the assembly from the vehicle.
It seems the starter is playing up.First check if your battery is charged fully or try to jump start and see what happens.If the engine start then it's either you need a new battery or else you need a replacement alternator.Test using a voltmeter if the actual altenator is working.Finally the last option is the starter motor that needs changing or fixing...Hope this helps.
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