✅ Fixed
Battery failed load test despite showing 12.4V. 4 years old. Replaced with new battery $115. Starts perfectly every time now.
Kia Sportage 2017 Car wont start clicking sound
Kia
Sportage
2017
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Severity Level
Medium
Safe to Drive?
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Safety Impact
Indirect risk — worth monitoring, not urgent
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Kia Sportage 2017 car will not start. Rapid clicking when turning key. Battery lights dim when attempting to crank. 31482 km. This fault code is stored when the engine control unit detects a specific fault condition. Common causes include sensor failures, wiring faults, and component wear. Always read additional fault codes before replacing parts — multiple codes together provide a clearer diagnosis. Clear the code after repair and test drive to confirm the fault does not return.
🔍 Symptoms
📍 Car won't start — clicking sound only
📍 Kia Sportage
⚙️ Possible Causes
Car won't start — clicking sound only
Kia Sportage
Possible: Battery failed load test despite showing 12.4V. 4 years old. Replaced with new battery $115. Starts perfectly every time now.
Repair / Solution
Based on 53 driver confirmations
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No commonly reported misdiagnoses for this fault yet. If you have replaced a part that did not fix this Kia Sportage 2017 problem, submit a wrong diagnosis report — it helps other drivers avoid the same costly mistake.
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