Is Your Car Not Starting? 3 Possible Reasons

It’s every driver’s nightmare: you’ve gone out to start your Kia K5, and nothing happens when you turn the key. It can be nerve-wracking when your car doesn’t start, and you don’t know the cause. When in doubt, the professionals at your Kia dealer will be able to diagnose and fix the problem for you. Read on to learn about five common reasons your vehicle won’t start.

3 Possible Reasons Your Car Won’t Start – Let Your Kia Dealer Help

1. Baby, It’s Cold Outside

During the winter, temperatures can drop; when they do, it can often cause dead batteries. However, cold weather is not the only cause of a dead battery. Dead batteries can occur when lights are left on, alternators are dying, or doors are left open. A dead battery can also occur as the battery ages. If your vehicle isn’t starting because the battery is dead, you might notice dim lights or the motor may not crank at all.

 If you know how to do so safely, you can use another vehicle to jump the battery on your car. Then you can get it to your dealership and have it diagnosed. However, if you don’t know how to jump a vehicle safely, contact your dealership and see what option they have for you.

2. Talk About Bad Connections

The next possible reason your vehicle won’t start also has to do with your battery. It doesn’t matter how much juice your battery has if you have bad battery connections. Your car is going to struggle.

 Over time, battery cables can become corroded, keeping them from making good contact with the battery terminals. Additionally, your lines can become loose or may be faulty. The technicians at your dealership can fix or replace the battery cables for you.

3. I’ve Got an Empty Feeling

If the lights are on, the accessories are working, and your starter cranks, the problem likely isn’t your battery. However, it could be that you are out of fuel. If your gas tank is empty or you are so low on gas that fuel cannot be delivered to the engine, the vehicle won’t start.

 Low fuel is one of many fuel system problems you may encounter. Your vehicle may not start if the gas tank isn’t working correctly, or your fuel filter or gas lines are clogged. The professionals at your local dealership will be able to diagnose any fuel system issues and fix them for you.

There are many reasons that your vehicle may not start. Save yourself the stress of trying to self-diagnose issues with your car and get it to your local dealership. Give us a call at DARCARS Kia of Frederick to schedule an appointment with the certified technicians in our service department today.

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