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Hello, I am the proud owner of a 2016 First Edition Kia Sportage. I recently had my automobile serviced by my dad, and this problem has persisted for a while; however, it only occurs after a few hours of inactivity or on chilly mornings. I ran a diagnostic to put the EPB into service mode and checked for any possible codes, but I didn't find any. Even after switching to a fresh battery, the problem remained. Based on my limited understanding, I would have assumed that the glow plugs were to blame, but by the time I would have driven down to the garage to drop it off, it would have started without a hitch. Plus, I didn't have the time to leave it with them for the weekend (work, etc.). Why is the starter motor not turning over? Uncertain about anything else...

Any information would be greatly appreciated.
I appreciate it.

Not the starter motor, but the engine is clearly cranking.

Excuse me, but which engine is this?

I take it that diesel is being implied by the use of glow plugs?

While glow plugs aren't necessary for starting in the summer, they can be a problem when temperatures drop below freezing. This is especially true with modern common rail diseases.

Leaks in the fuel feed system or injectors would be my first guess.
It can help to wait until the primer bulb is hard before starting to pump it.

The vehicle in question is a 2-liter diesel engine. Is the location of the priming bulb familiar to you? Much obliged.

Am I correct in assuming that you do not have one?
So far, every piece of information I've come across points to a fuel pump that can self-prime the system.

However, if air is gradually entering the system, the same holds true.
Before you start the pump, try turning the key on and off many times.

Two methods exist for starting a diesel engine:"The modern way" means to handle it like petrol and not to touch the accelerator pedal.
For the good ol' days, when you had to physically start the engine, you would have to floor the accelerator pedal before turning the key.

In this particular instance, is it significant?

My question is this: have you checked the gasoline filter recently? Starting issues are almost always caused by a dirty or blocked filter.

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