All automotive starters are located at the point where the engine block meets the transmission. The gears of the starter must be engaged with the teeth on the flywheel when the starter is turned over, the power of the starter spinning turns the flywheel which moves the crank and thus moves the pistons for ignition. so, to answer this question, look around the bellhouseing of your transmission and you'll spot it.
Bolted to the starter.
you cant.
you cant .
a 97 kia sportage does not have an inertia switch (what ford motor company calls it).
Check your battery
this has already been answered in another question see how do i replace a starter motor in a 1998 kia sportage with automatic trasmission ?
just sold one for $ 4,000.00
No.
may be out of timing or check starter
look under the hood behind the oil filter
which solenoid, starter solenoid or a/c vac solenoid ?
If not mistaken, it is on the right handside of the motor below the the intake manifold.