Starter location?

TURKSCREW5

MEMBER
2004 KIA SORENTO
120,000 MILES

I just replaced the alternator and the camshaft position sensor. Battery holds a strong charge, but when turn the key just get clicking noise. Problem first occluded when driving and all the sudden car just stalled. All lights radio and heat continued to work but car stalled. Put on computer and gave me the code to change the camshaft position sensor.

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

MECHANIC
109,724 POSTS

Hi,

As far as the starter is concerned, it is located on the right side of the engine where the engine and transmission meet. It will be low on the engine. I attached a pic below showing the starter.

Here is a link that explains how one is replaced:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-starter-motor

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Before replacing the starter, make sure the battery terminals are clean and tight. Also, check the starter fuse and the starter relay. I attached a few pics below to help. Also, here are a couple of links you may find helpful. Pic 3 shows the under hood fuse box. I highlighted the starter relay. The fuse is in the fuse box under the right side of the dash.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-fuse

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-an-electrical-relay-and-wiring-control-circuit

Let me know if this helps or if you have other questions.

Take care,
Joe

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