Where is the Starter located?

2020 KIA SOUL
185,000 MILES • 2.0L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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SHANEH124
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Starter just clicks but I can't find the starter.
May 6, 2025 at 9:17 AM
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STRAILER
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The starter motor is at the left side of the engine down low near the transmission bell housing. I would watch this video to check out the easy fixes that will cause the engine not to crank over.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6YRW8fyNudY

Here is an image of the lower starter bolt. Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.
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May 8, 2025 at 10:54 AM
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