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 Starter just started going out.....
#931737
02/18/09 07:46 AM
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Joined: Jan 2009
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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Anyone else had to change theirs? I have the kiatechinfo diagrams and instructions. Any advice would be very helpful. 1996 EX 4x4 Automatic Thanks <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />
1996 Sportage EX 4x4
235/75/R15 Tires,
Flow Master
Lift from Everet
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Re: Starter just started going out.....
[Re: mattrodd]
#931738
02/18/09 02:07 PM
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Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 4,497
Kia Moderator Emeritus
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Check the connector on the blue wire to the solenoid. It has a nasty habit of developing corrosion and can mimic a bad starter.
1998 Sportage - Gone.
2004 Honda Civic Coupe.
2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara - She got it.
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Re: Starter just started going out.....
[Re: Axe Man]
#931739
02/18/09 06:48 PM
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Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 223
Wheeler
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if u do change it i wish u luck on the m/t 4x4 the front driveshaft has to be dropped the clutch slave removed and i still dont know how im getting the last bolt out...my solinoid is crap im sure the starter isnt being pushed out enough..gonna check that blue wire tho...if thats the case i have a spare starter for sale
<a href="www.pittsfieldcustomsclub.com/sportage.html" target="_blank">98 sportage</a>: warn manual hubs,upyourkia spacers, 104 tj springs, 235/75/r15 BFG T/A KO, tracker rims, cone air filter, custom cat-back with a skunk2 muffler. gonna be a 2.3L
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Re: Starter just started going out.....
[Re: k120189]
#931740
02/19/09 07:12 PM
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Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 1,396
Body Damage is Cool
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I have a manual trans and all I had to remove to get my started out is the brace from the engine block to the intake manifold. It's still not an easy task but it can be done.
Dennis
95 Sportage, gone but not forgotten.
98 Jeep TJ, 4" Zone springs with RC Long arms, Ford 8.8", 4.56 gears & Detroit locker rear, D30, 4.56 & Detroit Trutrack front.
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Re: Starter just started going out.....
[Re: mattrodd]
#931741
02/20/09 05:52 AM
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Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 37
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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I got it out with some help from a mechanic. Ended up costing $75 for the starter and $40 for the help. Now the car starts up way better than it used to. Thanks for the help, Matt <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />
1996 Sportage EX 4x4
235/75/R15 Tires,
Flow Master
Lift from Everet
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Re: Starter just started going out.....
[Re: DennisThompson]
#931742
02/20/09 06:56 PM
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Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 223
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u take it out from the top or bottom?
<a href="www.pittsfieldcustomsclub.com/sportage.html" target="_blank">98 sportage</a>: warn manual hubs,upyourkia spacers, 104 tj springs, 235/75/r15 BFG T/A KO, tracker rims, cone air filter, custom cat-back with a skunk2 muffler. gonna be a 2.3L
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Re: Starter just started going out.....
[Re: k120189]
#931743
02/21/09 01:44 AM
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Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 1,396
Body Damage is Cool
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Yes, it was harder getting the new one in then getting the old one out. The starter is the only thing I have left to remove before I pull the engine, it will give me a refresher on how they come out.
Dennis
95 Sportage, gone but not forgotten.
98 Jeep TJ, 4" Zone springs with RC Long arms, Ford 8.8", 4.56 gears & Detroit locker rear, D30, 4.56 & Detroit Trutrack front.
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Re: Starter just started going out.....
[Re: k120189]
#931744
02/21/09 10:39 AM
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Joined: Jan 2009
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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It took two people, one from the top and one under the car to get the starter out. The guy on top pulled it out once it was unbolted.
1996 Sportage EX 4x4
235/75/R15 Tires,
Flow Master
Lift from Everet
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Re: Starter just started going out.....
[Re: mattrodd]
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02/21/09 06:19 PM
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Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 223
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hmmm from the top then...how'd u guys get the last bolt out...there are three holding it in right? i dont think they would put a random hole in the starter unless it was needed
<a href="www.pittsfieldcustomsclub.com/sportage.html" target="_blank">98 sportage</a>: warn manual hubs,upyourkia spacers, 104 tj springs, 235/75/r15 BFG T/A KO, tracker rims, cone air filter, custom cat-back with a skunk2 muffler. gonna be a 2.3L
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Re: Starter just started going out.....
[Re: k120189]
#931746
02/21/09 09:49 PM
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Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 1,396
Body Damage is Cool
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Sorry, I didn't read the whole question. I got mine out through the bottom and even from the bottom the bottom bolt is the hardest to get out.
Dennis
95 Sportage, gone but not forgotten.
98 Jeep TJ, 4" Zone springs with RC Long arms, Ford 8.8", 4.56 gears & Detroit locker rear, D30, 4.56 & Detroit Trutrack front.
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