Car: 2016 Kia Optima LX, 2.4L with 60K miles.
New Parts: Battery (couple months old) and put in a larger CCA battery. Intake/Valve cover gasket this week. Plugs all new as of couple months ago, transmission fluids flushed and all new, brakes new, tires new, Throttle Position sensor 6 months ago and a couple other things... misc.
Start Problem is intermittent. I can get into the car and it starts and runs totally normal. Drives normal, radio, lights... all working.
Stop the car and go shopping and come back. Interior lights come on normal, lights works, etc.... but car will not start. Ignition switch feels normal, but starter will click over and over, and not start car. Also dash lights will all flicker. All acting like a loose battery terminal or bad battery.
Check charging circuit and is fine from the alternator and no lose connections .... I also believe the starter is fine. Terminals around batter look new and fine. My engine is very clean and you could "eat off of it". I am in my 60's and rebuilt a few engines (Camaro's, etc). I take care of my things....
First thought was the Interrupt switch. But putting car in Park or Neutral made no difference - the problem continued. Also this would not cause the dash lights to flicker when trying to start the car (I assume). I am wondering if the ignition switch is going bad ????? I had this same problem on my old Chrysler and changed that one 2 times over the years, but symptoms are the same.
Looking for feedback.... I can order the whole ignition assembly and then just remove the switch on the rear and put on my ignition. I do not need the new keys or assembly.
Help ?
Car stuck and not moving at the moment.
New Parts: Battery (couple months old) and put in a larger CCA battery. Intake/Valve cover gasket this week. Plugs all new as of couple months ago, transmission fluids flushed and all new, brakes new, tires new, Throttle Position sensor 6 months ago and a couple other things... misc.
Start Problem is intermittent. I can get into the car and it starts and runs totally normal. Drives normal, radio, lights... all working.
Stop the car and go shopping and come back. Interior lights come on normal, lights works, etc.... but car will not start. Ignition switch feels normal, but starter will click over and over, and not start car. Also dash lights will all flicker. All acting like a loose battery terminal or bad battery.
Check charging circuit and is fine from the alternator and no lose connections .... I also believe the starter is fine. Terminals around batter look new and fine. My engine is very clean and you could "eat off of it". I am in my 60's and rebuilt a few engines (Camaro's, etc). I take care of my things....
First thought was the Interrupt switch. But putting car in Park or Neutral made no difference - the problem continued. Also this would not cause the dash lights to flicker when trying to start the car (I assume). I am wondering if the ignition switch is going bad ????? I had this same problem on my old Chrysler and changed that one 2 times over the years, but symptoms are the same.
Looking for feedback.... I can order the whole ignition assembly and then just remove the switch on the rear and put on my ignition. I do not need the new keys or assembly.
Help ?
Car stuck and not moving at the moment.