Very briefly, I’ve had to jumpstart my car for two months and it finally died while I was driving and I just replaced the battery and it still won’t start and is smoking white I believe it’s near the starter
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You I have a 2018 Kia optima ex 2.4l in October out of nowhere. My car would need a jumpstart to be able to drive anywhere and I had an automatic jump starter that I would use every day and overtime and needed more power and back in November the engine light came on so I went to AutoZone to test my car and the battery was good. It just said that the VVT solenoid might need to be replaced, and also said Code P0014 indicates that the Bank 1 Exhaust Camshaft Position timing was advanced beyond limits for a predetermined period of time but I couldn't afford it at the time so I kept driving it and just a few days ago. I was driving and it stopped while I was driving and completely died. I had to jump it again. I made it home but then the next morning I was on my way to get an oil change because my car had no oil in it. And it died on the way there while I was driving I had to get it towed to my house and. I took the battery to AutoZone and they said it was completely trashed so I bought a n
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Hi, my name is Devin. I am an auto repair expert with the Car Genius team here at RepairPal. I’m sorry to hear you're having trouble with your vehicle.
If your Optima won't start even with a new battery, and you're seeing white smoke near the starter, it sounds like there could be a few issues at play. The white smoke might indicate an electrical short or overheating component, possibly related to the starter or wiring. The P0014 code suggests a problem with the camshaft timing, which can affect engine performance and starting. Since the car also had no oil, it's crucial to address that immediately, as running without oil can cause severe engine damage and could even be the root cause of the stalling and P0014 code. Since this diagnosis could get a little tricky, I'd recommend consulting a trusted repair shop.
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