Shut off while driving and will not start

2014 KIA OPTIMA
75,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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CECIL COLE
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I was driving along at thirty miles an hour all the sudden brake pedal got really still car shut off, the check engine and battery light and all the lights on dash turned on. I had it towed to my house. Charged the battery all the way not it tries to crank but won't.
May 14, 2022 at 12:14 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

Based on your description, it sounds like either you lost fuel or spark to the engine. Here is what I need you to try:

First, see if the engine starts for a couple of seconds using starting fluid. If it does and then stalls, we know its fuel related.

If there is no change with starting fluid, then I need you to check for spark to the plugs. Here is a link that explains how to do this:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-for-ignition-spark

Try this and let me know the results. Also, let me know if you have other questions.

Take care,

Joe
May 14, 2022 at 8:37 PM
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MICHELLE FUCHS POWELL
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My 2015 kia optima shut off while driving down the highway and I can't get it to start back up. I don't believe it's the battery cause the dash lights work and the windows go up and down with no problem. I hit a deer a week ago, but it did very little damage to my front bumper, only busted out part of my grille, but there was no damage to the radiator or the motor. When I went to pass another car is when it acted funky and then shut off. I had to have it towed home. Any idea of what could be wrong?
Sep 13, 2023 at 7:57 AM
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STRAILER
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How does the engine sound when cranking? Can you please upload a short video of the engine cranking over that way I can tell if the engine is hurt or not? Also, try starting fluid in the intake to see if it changes anything. please go over this guide in the meantime:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-not-running-advanced

Please go over this guide and get back to us.
Sep 13, 2023 at 11:15 AM