Starter not working sometimes

2014 KIA CADENZA
38,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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LORI MC
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Push button starts sometimes. The dealer gave me new fobs and put in new car battery. Still happens.
Sep 25, 2018 at 3:19 PM
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Hello,

It sounds like the starter motor is going out. Can I ask if the security light is flashing? If not here is a guide to help us confirm the starter failure and diagrams below to show you how to change it in your car:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/starter-not-working-repair

and

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

Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know what you find. We are interested to see what it is.

Cheers, Ken
Sep 27, 2018 at 11:01 AM
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