Ticking noise

2005 KIA OPTIMA
1,995,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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BRANDIE RENEE WIGGINS
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My engine light came on. I check my oil and was a quart low. So I added a quart. Well today car started acting funny it felt like it did not want to accelerate. Then I drove it to the store it did not want to start. Now I hear a ticking noise on the left hand side under the hood. What can I do?
Nov 16, 2016 at 6:53 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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Are the head lights dim etc., like the battery is low or dead?
Nov 16, 2016 at 10:53 PM
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BRANDIE RENEE WIGGINS
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No they are still good today it wont even start.
Nov 17, 2016 at 11:09 AM
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HMAC300
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try resetting security system may be cause, then scan for codes and check fuel pressure if not starting. see link.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-reset-a-security-system
Nov 17, 2016 at 12:10 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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Is it cranking over and not starting or no crank no start? Also, with the key in the run position is your security light on?
Nov 17, 2016 at 12:23 PM
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