Starting car

Asked by Kristen Mar 12, 2018 at 03:52 AM about the 2009 Kia Spectra EX

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I bought my Kia Spectra through a lien company.
My car won't start unless I unhook  clamp from
battery. I was told by Kia dealership that I need to
remove alarm system from  the car for the car  to
start without me having to do this. Is this true? I
need to have car smogged but it won't pass unless
I take care of this problem, please help me.

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Paul answered 6 years ago

Yes the alarm will need to be removed, good luck !

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