2007 Kia Cerato (LD) — Repair Solution

2.0L G4GC 4cyl 16v DOHC VVT MPFI Petrol · Long Cranking Time / Slow To Fire Up · Engine

Kia Cerato (LD) Long Cranking Time / Slow To Fire Up Engine Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Kia
Model: Cerato (LD)
Year: 2007
Engine: 2.0L G4GC 4cyl 16v DOHC VVT MPFI Petrol
Kilometres: 90,292
Area: Engine
Category: Long Cranking Time / Slow To Fire Up

Customer Complaint

The vehicle would crank over but not start most of the time. The customer noticed when the immobiliser light came on, the vehicle would start straight away. No light - no start - just cranks over. Both keys tried but still would not start.

Problem Summary

Immobiliser light on - starts and runs.
No Immobiliser light on - cranks over but not firing up.
Same with both keys.

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Quick Facts

CodeKIALD07118
Vehicle2007 Kia Cerato (LD)
Engine2.0L G4GC 4cyl 16v DOHC VVT MPFI Petrol
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
SolutionMembers Only

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