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Sent to Car Experts September 16, 2007 5:16 p.m.

When I turn key, I get nothing. I tried jumping battery, still nothing. Lights went on so probably not battery. I tried pushing the vehicle to rotate starter. Still nothing. Would tapping starter help? If so, where do I find it?

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1999 Kia Sportage

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Jumping battery and pushing car. Nothing happens when I turn key. Lights go on inside and out with jumper cable

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September 16, 2007 5:17 p.m. (1 minute and 16 seconds later)

Hi there!

Whats the year model and engine size please?

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Sent September 16, 2007 5:19 p.m. (1 minute and 24 seconds later)

1999 KIA Sportage 4WD. Not sure of engine size

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September 16, 2007 5:23 p.m. (4 minutes and 39 seconds later)

Thanks, engine size doesnt matter quite yet :-)

Try this for me,

Turn the headlights and interior lights on, and while attempting to start it, observe the lights (probably be easiest to look at the dome light during the day) and see if they dim down low or go out when trying to start it...let me know please.

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Sent September 16, 2007 5:25 p.m. (1 minute and 24 seconds later)

It is a 1999 KIA Sportage 4WD.

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Sent September 16, 2007 5:27 p.m. (1 minute and 40 seconds later)

Unfortunately, my car is at work 20 minutes away. I'm getting ready to get a lift there now. When this happened, it was dark and I couldn't see. Was hoping to have an idea of what I should try when I get there now.

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Sent September 16, 2007 5:32 p.m. (5 minutes and 29 seconds later)

If lights dim down or go low, what does that tell me. Problem was, even with jumping battery, when I turned the key, there was no engine noise. Just silence.

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September 16, 2007 5:39 p.m. (7 minutes and 28 seconds later)

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