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Tiny
HERB MONROE
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  • 2014 KIA SORENTO
  • 2.4L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 70,000 MILES
The car usually starts after about four cranks, every now and then it takes 8 to 10 cranks to start, could it be electrical or the starter going bad?
Monday, March 14th, 2022 AT 1:29 PM

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Tiny
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Hello,

This could be due to a weak battery or a starter.
Load testing the battery can help you determine the cause.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-battery-load-test

You can also try to jump start the vehicle and see if that takes the 8-10 cranks or if it starts normal. This can also tell you if it is the battery or the starter.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-jump-start-car-battery-using-jumper-cables

I have attached the battery replacement procedure below.

Please let me know of any questions.
Thank you.
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Monday, March 14th, 2022 AT 1:49 PM

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