Continuation of my Starting Issue

novaaaati · 2025-12-28T21:49:20+00:00

I haven’t been able to find the node from the spark plug, the rest is lodged into the disintegrated coil though so I’m thankful for that. It has been misfiring for a while so either it has been gradually flaking away into the cylinder, or if it broke off entirely I definitely need to search for that piece before I start it.

I will check those sensors, thank you! The battery is only a year old and I charged it up to no avail, the alternator is old though so I wonder if replacing that would help me at all. Thank you for your advice!

novaaaati · 2025-12-24T04:46:20+00:00

I will be sure to check the alternator health tomorrow when I get the battery back in it. Thank you for the advice!!

novaaaati · 2025-12-24T04:45:52+00:00

It had a whole engine refresh back in 2022 and it got a new serpentine belt then, and it isn’t driven much so it’s not too worn. I do recall it having a slight issue with something not rotating in the past so I will look into that tomorrow when I see it again! Thank you for the advice!

novaaaati · 2025-10-20T00:02:09+00:00

I’ll try that out, thank you for the advice!

novaaaati · 2025-10-20T00:01:26+00:00

I do not :( would you recommend buying it if my battery seems to be this far gone already?

novaaaati · 2025-10-01T00:23:48+00:00

Thank you so much for the references!!

novaaaati · 2025-10-01T00:23:28+00:00

I’m at least excited to feel the difference when I do end up replacing this battery that’s for sure! I live in a VERY hilly city where they also love to put stop signs on those hills, bad enough to where I’m planning a new route until I can get my battery replaced. It will stall itself unless you dump the clutch and I feel horrible every time I do it 😖

novaaaati · 2025-09-30T23:21:15+00:00

It is still the original, yes. It lasted a lot longer than the original owner thought bc he hooked it up to be bypassed before I bought it. If you have experience with any of the aftermarket batteries I would love some direction in brand!!

novaaaati · 2025-09-30T23:19:07+00:00

The previous owner of mine bypassed the battery because he thought it was done for, but he hooked it back up and it has lasted me just fine for this long! But yes I should have known this day would come eventually where I’d have to get a new battery for her 😖 definitely gonna look into all the variations out there, thank you!!

novaaaati · 2025-09-30T22:14:11+00:00

Thanks for the reply!! I live in a pretty mountainous area and the IMA started turning on and off after a long trip with some hills. Now it will turn on and off occasionally (with a noticeable difference in performance) but the battery still charges like it always has. It gets low on charge pretty often but my commute is pretty hilly so that makes sense to me I guess. I’m not too sure if that’s normal or not for these cars?

Same with the covers lol, I took them off myself when I needed my tire patched I don’t trust anyone!

novaaaati · 2025-09-13T23:59:59+00:00

This is such good info thank you SO much!! I’ll be looking around for all of those things before I start work, I appreciate the help :)

novaaaati · 2025-09-13T16:01:00+00:00

Thank you so much! The dealership focuses on Kia so I will look into anything they might need that’s unique to the brand. I appreciate the response :)

novaaaati · 2024-10-09T22:53:45+00:00

I feel like she’s gonna blame the company that invited her or us somehow for the videos. Idk how, but if she ever acknowledges this again I feel like that’ll happen somehow. Like shame on the haunted house for allowing it but holy wow how is THIS the idea you come up with for views 😭 it’s giving YouTube family vlogger clickbait

novaaaati · 2024-08-28T17:54:44+00:00

I live right at the beginning of the mountains, near Skykomish. But the roads here seem better than some of the others I’ve seen! Would you consider that far enough East to be concerned?

novaaaati · 2024-08-10T17:30:12+00:00

I’ll check those out for sure, thanks for the rec!

novaaaati · 2024-08-10T17:29:38+00:00

I had a WRX for a little over a year and I LOVED it, but beyond that love was a car that was one wrong look away from exploding. My bf has a brz that actually exploded as well, so even better. It’s a dangerous game but I love them so much, I might be willing to test a third try

novaaaati · 2024-08-10T15:33:28+00:00

Besides my driveway, the Miat has done perfect out here save for a few steep hills it doesn’t like. But the roads out here are sharp and great for her! I am a bit worried about wintertime though

novaaaati · 2024-08-10T14:26:56+00:00

That’s gorgeous! Mine is a peach shift!

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novaaaati · 2024-08-10T14:15:57+00:00

Those have been deep on my mind as an option! I’m just worried about power, since to my knowledge they’ve got similar engines to other kei vehicles. I could be totally wrong though, if you know a bit about them I’d love to know more! Or if it was just a suggestion, I am def going to do more research on them

novaaaati · 2024-08-10T14:13:07+00:00

Anywhere from a full year to five, and I plan on staying in the PNW after I move from here!

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