Trouble starting so changed starter?

2008 KIA SORENTO
202,000 MILES • 3.3L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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YVONNEPARR
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Wouldn't crank at all so changed starter then started with a little gas pedal pumping. Drove a bit next start it revved hi for a few seconds but drives ok. Next start needed more gas pedal pumping than the others. Haven't started it again this is also the 3rd starter we've put on it in about 6 years. What could be killing my starters so fast and what do you think my current problem is? All fuses and relays are good im told
Jan 3, 2026 at 6:52 PM
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So, it sounds like you have two problems. One the starter goes out quickly and the other the engine is hard starting. Please start a new thread for the hard starting as we only handle one problem per thread. As for the starter issue I would check the main ground and power cables from the battery to the engine block and starter motor, if these cables are in bad shape they will cause the starter to not be bale to pull the amps it needs and burns the starter out, also I would use a name brand starter replacement like Denso. Also, I would have the battery load tested at the local auto parts store. Please go over this video as well.

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

Please upload a short video in your response of the problem, so I can see what's going on.
Jan 4, 2026 at 9:36 AM