Failing or Dead Battery. A bad or dead battery can cause your Kia not to start. If the battery is too weak, it will not be able to send power to the starter. It will usually make a clicking sound when you turn it over, but in some cases, the dashboard lights may flicker for this problem. Steering fault on Ceed 3. Please can anyone offer help on the following fault: the power steering intermittently faults. The EPS indicator illuminates, and the steering becomes very stiff to turn. It can be reset by turning off the ignition, then back on again. I understand that the power steering is electric. KiaOwnersClub.co.uk is an independent Kia enthusiast website owned and operated by VerticalScope Inc. Content on KiaOwnersClub.co.uk is generated by its users. KiaOwnersClub.co.uk is not in any way affiliated with Hyundai Motor Group Problem started around 2 years ago. Starter motor works, but the engine doesn't kicks in. Then wait around minute and then it starts. It happens approximately once-twice a week. I know that the car will start, but it's annoying me. Went to dealer, told problem, of course answer was - when you won't be able to start the car - we will fix it. Easy check is charge the battery, connect one jump lead to the engine and the other end to a good earth on the chassis. Try and start the car if it starts your earthing strap is broken buy a new one and fit it anywhere suitable. Hope this helps it happened to me and a mechanic told me the quick way to check it. There is a problem with the starter motor that blows the {15A MAIN} fuse and causes the no-start condition (problem originally noted in documentation for some 1998 Kia Sephia) There is a problem with the battery ground which would mean taking out the battery tray and checking all the ground connections as far back as I can reach/see View your financing information (for vehicles financed through Kia Motors Finance only) Schedule appointments at your preferred Kia dealership; See upcoming service appointments at Kia dealerships; Review and log maintenance information; Review user manuals and videos; When you enroll in Kia Connect, you can also: Check current odometer reading Manoeuvre the starter motor out of the engine compartment. Bolt the wiring cover in place, if equipped. Lower the vehicle. Replace the air intake system and any other components you had to remove to gain access to the starter motor. Attach the black, negative battery cable using the wrench. The starter motor on your Kia uses energy from the Year. 1995 - 2004. 2005 - 2014. 2015 -. Free advice from Haynes' master mechanics. Full repair guide available for this vehicle. Save time and money with the experts at Haynes. Direct injection engines should start immediately in UK ambient temperatures. Although the glow plugs do provide a few seconds heating before starting they are not essential for a start, their main purpose in a DI engine is post start heating for emission control, although the light is out the plugs are still on for quite a few seconds. cHAJf2.