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I have a 2010 Kia Soul 1.6 manual transmission. Has trouble starting sometimes, sometimes it starts right up. It sounds like the starter is bad because I get the whirring sound like the teeth aren't grabbing the flywheel but I took it off and tested it, tested good. Inspected the teeth and also the teeth on the flywheel, no metal shavings and both look good. I took the rear seat out and can hear a buzzing sound coming from the fuel pump, so I ruled that out. I'm not sure as to the reliability of the way I tested the fuel injectors (I put a screwdriver up against them, put it up to my ear and listened for a clicking sound) but they tested good. I tested the battery (shows 12.5 first thing in the morning). I scraped the paint off the ground connector from the battery. Radio, lights, dashboard display, horn, all works just won't start sometimes. I'm really at a loss. Does anybody have any idea what this could be?
What makes this problem better or worse?
Haven't really narrowed down. Sometimes it's fine, sometimes not.
How long has your 2010 Kia Soul had this problem?
About 2 weeks.
