2000 Kia Sportage will not turn over...why

SOURCE: engine cut off and will not start again,2001 kia sportage

yes your timing belt is broken it causes no valve damage or push rod they break at or just over 102000 miles easy fix dont take it to the dealer they tried to charge me 1400 dollars did my self in an hour and half using kias repair web site they walk you through the whole process

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k is there power to fuel pump? yes,,, check grounds..... NO check relay only get kia relays for main and fuelpump since o2s run on the same relay,..... if relay is good suspect comp.... mine has same problem with no power to fuel pump i have now traced problem to ecu sux but at least it has a new fuel pump and relay lol.....

SOURCE: 1999 Kia Sportage: Issue with car starting

You may need a starter. My 99 Kia would get me places and would refuse to start. Someone hit the starter with a wrench and it started right up. I had to hit the starter to get my Kia to start until I replaced it.
Hope this helps.

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WORTH LOOKING AT FUEL SUPPLY THEASE SUFFER WITH WATER GETTING INTO FUEL TANK AND THE TANK THEN RUSTS THIS CLOGGS FUEL FILTER AND INJECTORS TAKE A SAMPLE OF FUEL FROM THE FILTER IF ANY REDNESS IS EVEDENT DRAIN TANK FLUSH LINES AND FILTERS AND TRY AGAIN IF THE FUEL IS VERY RED YOU MAY NEED TO REPLACE TANK AND INJECTORS

Greg Bernett

• 2993 Answers
• Posted on Jul 26, 2009

SOURCE: 1999 kia sportage timing marks

Crankshaft match marks


Align marks on timing belt pulley and pump body.

Camshaft pulley alignment marks

1. Align marks on camshaft pulleys with alignment marks on seal plate.
2. Install timing belt. NOTE: No looseness should exist on the tension side and at the camshaft pulleys.
   
3. Loosen tensioner lock bolt.
4. Turn crankshaft 2 revolutions in direction of rotation and check that timing marks are still in alignment.
5. Tighten timing belt tension lock bolt to 27-38 ft lb (32-52 Nm).
6. Apply a force of 22 lbs to timing belt between camshaft sprockets.
7. Belt deflection should measure 0.30-0.33 in (7.5-8.5 mm)
8. NOTE: Replace tensioner spring if timing belt deflection is excessive.

1. Install lower timing belt cover.
2. Install upper timing belt cover.
3. Install power steering drive belt and adjust belt tension.
4. Install fan pulley.
5. Install generator drive belt and adjust belt tension.
6. Install A/C drive belt and adjust belt tension.
7. Install splash guard.
8. Install fan and fan shroud.
9. Install 4 fan bolts. Tighten to 24 ft lb (33 Nm).
10. Install fan shroud mounting bolts.
11. Install fresh air duct.
12. Connect hose to resonance chamber.
13. Connect battery negative cable.