No crank no start

Tiny
MARCHINGON19
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  • 2011 KIA OPTIMA
  • 2.4L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 88,000 MILES
No crank no start. Replaced battery, starter, fuses, positive battery terminal all new. It shut down first time, tried jump starting no crank at all. Had it towed home then took starter off and bench tested good, reinstalled tried to start but did not crank then burnt out. Bought new starter put in no crank no start. Jumped and eventually cranked an started. Was starting up fine for two weeks then out of no where no crank no start again. Replace positive battery terminal, checked starter connections, but clicks once when turned on when turned to start one click. All lights shutoff then everything eventually does not come on or no clicks. Jumped but no crank. Going to replace battery under warranty because it discharged while connect to car since I did not disconnect. I am going to start with the new battery then go to the starter then connections as well as test with meter. It is a one click and just the engine light on. The light was on the first time is did not want to start as well. Thinking of taking it to a mechanic if I am unable to resolve.
Friday, December 29th, 2017 AT 6:37 PM

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Tiny
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First thing to do is replace the battery, work through the system checking each terminal, do not presume it is okay. If you have power at the starter on start with key, (power to the solenoid wire) the range and ignition switch will be okay. Make sure that the solenoid wire at the starter is not loose and the terminal is not corroded and the terminal is secured firmly to the wire. It sounds like a high resistance problem in the starter circuit.
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Saturday, December 30th, 2017 AT 2:55 PM

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