Starter will not work

2003 KIA OPTIMA
100,000 MILES • 4 CYL • RWD • AUTOMATIC
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CJ552
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When I turn the key to start the car it does nothing. There is no sound made, not even a clicking sound, as if nothing is connected. I replaced the starter and solenoid and battery. The car is front wheel drive and it has been sitting for a long time because the starter stopped working.
Aug 7, 2017 at 2:45 AM
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Hello,

It sounds like the starter relay is not working. Here is a guide and some diagrams (Below) so you can run a simple test to get the problem fixed.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-test-light-circuit-tester

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-an-electrical-relay-and-wiring-control-circuit

Please run this test and get back to us we are interested to see what it is.

Cheers, Ken
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Aug 9, 2017 at 4:45 AM
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