check the solenoid,and check the starter then check ignition switch
Check that the red and purple wire connectors on the starter are not loose. Put the car in park or neutral and engage the emerbency brake. Make a quick temporary electrical connection with a metal tool between the red and purple posts and the solenoid will pull in and run the starter. If it does not - the solenoid is bad. If it does spin then you have to track the purple wire back to the transmission switch on an automatic or the clutch switch on a straight shift.From either of those switches it goes on a yellow wire to the igintion switch. The clutch has to be depressed to start or the transmission has to be in neutral or park to start. LOL
AnswerTo me, when you say "it won't start, won't even turn over", you mean that the starter isn't engaging. There are only a few problems that can cause that if you're sure the battery is ok: The starter/solenoid has failed, there is a faulty electrical connection somewhere between the starter and the battery or the keyswitch or neutral lockout switch has failed.Bad starter or fualty battery connections. Check all grounds and/or bring the starter to autozone to have it checked
Have the output of your alternator checked,it should put out 14.5 volt. Also check the battery connection to virify that they are clean.
You may want to check the battery or alternator or both. If you can get to Advance Autoparts they can check this for you for free.
Check the battery with a vom meter while the engine is running. It should read about 14.5 volts and if so the alternator is working, than have the battery checked Now if the meter does not read 14.5 volts, have the battery, and the alternator checked. If they both check out okay, the problem is in the battery or the alternator circuit on the vehicle.
Check for spark fuel and compression
check the battery voltage, check battery cables, check ignition switch(where you turn the key), or check the crankshaft position sensor. cheers
Try disconnecting the battery for 1 hour. This should reset the check engine light on this vehicle as it is OBD1.
YOU EITHER HAVE A WEAK BATTERY OR THE ALTERNATER IS GOING BAD. ADVANCED AUTO PARTS WILL CHECK IT FOR FREE.
have you checked the battery output? it should show right at 13.4 volts, if not, check your alternator output.
One way to reset a Kia Rondo check engine light is to disconnect the battery for up to one minute. After the battery is reconnected, the check engine light should be off. If the light does not go off, there is a problem with the car and it will need to be checked out.
You should also check the relay and the temperature sensor.
Check your battery connections. Also take your car to an auto parts store and have your alternator checked.