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bob2
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Nov 6, 2011, 11:46 AM

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i have a 2000 kia sephia that overheated, quit running, and wont start back. have checked spark going to plugs, its good, have checked fuses, sensor connections, fuel is getting to the fuel regulator valve. it turns over but wont start

Hammer Time
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Nov 6, 2011, 11:57 AM

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Sounds like you fried it. Do a compression test.

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re-tired
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Nov 6, 2011, 11:59 AM

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As HT says ...
Have a compression test done . Sounds like a warped head and or blown head gasket. If you are mechanicaly inclined you can rent a tester from a parts house and follow the directions,].

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(This post was edited by re-tired on Nov 6, 2011, 12:03 PM)

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