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Fuel Pump Fuse blows on cranking SolvedSolved

2014 Kia Sorento 2.2 CRDi 102000 miles
Discovered the fault yesterday, car drove fine, parked it up and came back to it non- starting, suspected water ingress as i did hit a large puddle yesterday but would have expected the car to be more resilient in wet weather.
Fuel pump fuse blows on cranking, does not blow with ignition lights on, put a 20amp in, still blows but car did start initially and then stall when the fuse popped. Have removed fuel pump plug from pump to inspect for water, (none present), cranked engine with pump plug disconnected and fuse still blows eliminating pump failure.

Any thoughts on what is causing this "Short".
Hicksy from Great Britain 4 years ago  
HI
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Hicksy from Great Britain 4 years ago
On further inspection noticed the rear heated seat wire (adjoined) (KX4 model) showing bare copper strands, unravelled the insulation to reveal burnt / damaged cable, removed the fuse for the rear heated seat and the car started without popping the fuel pump fuse, possible short from the rear heated seat cable. Car started though and will investigate further.
Gonza R from Argentina 4 years ago
Excellent! Thanks for the update!
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No power to fuel pump SolvedSolved

2011 Kia Sorento Sorrnto 1000000 miles
So basically I started my car and it went instantly dead, Started testing every where and found the issue the fuel pump does no get power the fuse did no blow got new fuses and so on a when I jump that relay by connecting the negative and positive it Starts then Any ideas???
mardan from South Africa 2 years ago  
MA
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mardan from South Africa a year ago
So basically, I figured out that when my fuel gets really low and I park on even a slight incline, the fuel pump sometimes doesn't kick in afterward - even if I add more fuel. I've learned that the only way to get it working again is to disconnect and reconnect the fuel pump. So now, I just make sure never to let the tank get anywhere near empty!
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mardan from South Africa a year ago
Oh I had to connect to straight power again
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No power going to fuel pump

2008 Kia Sorento 179000 miles
Was driving then car just turned off. Bought a new fuel pump and still wouldn't start. Check the fuses in engine and interior all appear to be fine. Is there anything else I should try?
Jcree from Canada 10 years ago  
JC
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mardan from South Africa 2 years ago
I have the same issue did you get this fixed?
mark from United States 2 years ago
Check your R7 fuel relay
nasos from Great Britain a year ago
Try with new cables connect to fuel pump from relay fuse box check relays
nasos from Great Britain a year ago
Fuel pump contacts are on fuel tank under seat
mardan from South Africa a year ago
Thanks! So basically, I figured out that when my fuel gets really low and I park on even a slight incline, the fuel pump sometimes doesn't kick in afterward - even if I add more fuel. I've learned that the only way to get it working again is to disconnect and reconnect the fuel pump. So now, I just make sure never to let the tank get anywhere near empty!😂 Oh forgot to add I had to connect it straight to power basicly from my battery then just basicly reconnect everything after it worked
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Won’t start can’t heat fuel pump

2011 Kia Sorento Manual 2.4l 110000 miles
Took car in for a transmission swap to a new transmission and got it back and it started losing power almost like I had to press gas harder. Steering even felt stiff. 4 days later came out to my car and it won’t start
Coleman from United States 2 years ago  
CO
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prieto from United States a year ago
Do you have any codes for the transmission. They might have left ground wires those
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Fuel problem (either fuel pump or high pres pump) and o2 sensors

2018 Kia Sorento 155000 miles
Smell gas in cabin - car keeps running for a short period after turning it off - need to give it a little gas to start

Error codes:
P053F Cold Start Fuel Pressure Performance issue
P019100 Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor Circuit Range/Performance
P008700 Fuel Rail/System Pressure - Too Low
P014000 Oxygen sensor circuit no activity detected (Bank 1 sensor 2)
P229700 Oxygen sensor out of range during deceleration (Bank 1 sensor 1)
Dave from United States 5 months ago  
DA
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No power to the fuel gage nor fuel pump?

2006 Kia Sorento 188855 miles
In a 2006 kia sorento, which relays are
Switched if my rear wiper works on its own
And there's no power to the fuel gage nor fuel pump?
mark from United States 2 years ago  
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Doesn't stay running SolvedSolved

2012 Kia Sorento Kia Sorento 2.2 188750 miles
I replaced battery 2 forms of timing sensors & fuel pump direct injector & it doesn't stay no longer then maybe 15-20 minutes & has a weird noise coming from the engine at times. Mechanic thinks the engine is shot & I hope not due to fact I still owe $5,650 ish on it.
Angie from United States 4 years ago  
AN
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Angie from United States 4 years ago
Problem still hasn't been solved yet unfortunately & nobody seems to know what it is.
Dan h from United States a year ago
Did you ever figure out what was wrong with your please text back I know it's been 2 years probably got rid of the car already just wondering if you figured it out I think I know what it could be
Alii D boss auto repair shop from Trinidad and Tobago 3 years ago
Check the main relay it can get hot if it's old and dirty inside and it will shut of and when trying to start it may or may not close properlyas how it may be hot so u will get problem to start and wen it cools u will get to start and run for a shot time till it's hot again
Dan h from United States a year ago
Your engine ain't shot mine's doing the same thing I almost got it figured out but I wasn't going to put all that money into it and find out that it wasn't it I do believe I know what it is I think it is fuse box relays get dirty and don't function right that's what I am trying waiting on fuse box it's cheap but you know what happens don't listen to that mechanic don't worry we'll figure it out
Dan h from United States a year ago
Did you ever figure it out it says solved if you're still there can you please respond
John biermaker from United States a year ago
I have a 2019 Kia Sorrento 3.3 L LX and my battery light comes on after like two minutes of driving it, but doesn’t affect my car and it starts up every time and only thing I noticed that doesn’t work when my battery light comes on as my rear defroster’s and I’m not sure what else it could be. I checked the fuses and they seem to be OK, I’m not sure where to go with it.
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Kia Sorento 2013 6cl 305L EX AWD wont start...

2013 Kia Sorento 3.5 L V6, EX AWD 126000 miles
My 2013 Kia Sorento wont start... since it simply shut down on night while my boyfriend was driving I figured it had to be the alternator so I replaced it and it worked fine for 2 days and then did it again... I replaced the battery and still wouldn't start... then I figured it had to be the fuel pump so I checked that and the fuel lines to make sure it was holding pressure and pump was engaging and both were fine when I turned the key and still wouldn't turn over... I knew it couldn't be the starter because the engine is trying to turn over it just wouldn't start so then I replaced all 6 spark plugs and still it wont turn over... I AM AT MY WITS END lol HELP
Nancy Cooper from United States 9 years ago  
NA
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Nancy Cooper from United States 9 years ago
I have now replaced all 6 spark plugs and the fuel pump and it still wont start. I found what looked like water in the gas tank and it was removed and replaced with high octane gasoline and it still wont start... The computer is not throwing any codes...
Benp from Canada 8 years ago
Try adding some gas line antifreeze in your gas. There could be humidity in your gas...I use gas line antifreeze in all my gas equipments even in summer time. , lawn mower, trimmer, chain saws, atv, this is no joke try it cost only pennies.
Deeeee from United States 4 years ago
Same issue what's the solution
No crank everything gets power but not cranking no codes read mechanic is baffled what are these keeless push button start issues
nasos from Great Britain a year ago
Crank sensor & TPS sensor check ignition plugs
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Cranks but no start SolvedSolved

2014 Kia Sorento SUV 198000 miles
Fuel pump fuse blow, replace and blow out again, I want to check the fuel pump relay but I can't find it. Can anyone help please
Alex75 from United States a year ago  
AL
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Yazmin from United States a year ago
Fuel pump relay is the fuel pump fuse. It's 45 in the engine compartment fuse box
Alex75 from United States a year ago
I resolve the issue, the fuel pump was faulty, I replace it and the car started again
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Same issue with not atarting

2007 Kia Sorento Sorento 165720 miles
Replaced fuel pump, all fuses....will turn over but won't start. Wasn't having issues prior.
Wish someone could figure it out I'm tired of paying insurance for scrap.
Coolbeezze from United States 2 years ago  
CO
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mark from United States 2 years ago
Check your r7 fuel pump relay
Gator from other a year ago
My KIA sorento 2012 stopped without warning. Battery is good, dashboard lights are on but doesn't start
Kimberly from United States 10 months ago
2014 Sorento stopped with no warning. I’ll battery dash lights come on. Just won’t start
Madmkl92 from United States a month ago
Check the passenger side. There’s an emergency fuel shoot off switch. If that’s depressed. The Vehicle will turn over but not start. We’re gonna get.
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Car won't start after over heating

2005 Kia Sorento Sorento lx 185000 miles
Car won't start. Replaced fuel pump starter and antifreeze reservoir. Battery is fully charged. All lights are working but its so quiet I can here the fuel pump engage when trying to turn key.
Shadow13172124 from United States 6 months ago  
SH
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Aaccelaration issue

2016 Kia Sorento Diesel 11900 miles
My vehicle is experiencing an acceleration problem.
The initial issue was that petrol was accidentally put into the diesel tank.
Since then, the injectors, fuel filter, and fuel pump have been replaced.
The engine now starts, but it won’t accelerate properly
Morat from other a year ago  
MO
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Car engine off when in traffic

2004 Kia Sorento SUV 196658 miles
The car engine off when in traffic or when not accelerating. I have changed fuel pump, plugs, air flow meter, serviced injectors. Planning to replace the coils and injectors head by the flow meter.
Ukeme from Nigeria 2 years ago  
UK
5 reports 

I have to give gas for the car to start

2013 Kia Sorento Sorento 123000 miles
When turning the key I have to give gas for it to start. Had the fuel pump replaced 6 months ago helped for a month or 2 then started doing it again. Otherwise drives well but when j turn on AC runs rough, which may be a different issue. But why do I have to press the gas pedal for it to start?
AJ Kia from United States 5 years ago  
AJ
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Gas gauge shows a white gas station pump but tank is full ?

2016 Kia Sorento Kia sx sorrento 12000 miles
Had 1/4 tank gas gauge reading fine then filled it up then noticed white fuel pump showing. On gas gauge but gauge moves okay but gas empty indicator stays on ? Is problem in sending unit or wiring ?
Albert from Canada 10 years ago  
AL
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Ingine problem

2004 Kia Sorento Automatic 5000 miles
Hi there am...I have kia sorento 2004. The car turned of itself most of the times I tried to accelerate. One day I dint get to start it at all till I replaced the whole starter...I drove it for nearly a month then one day on the motor way it started making some bell ringing noise with fumes coming from the back of the engine. I stopped but it couldn't start. Now at machenic...they say fuel pump and ejector gone what should I do...coz to replace ingine is very expensive...anyone help please!
Jones from Great Britain 10 years ago  
JO
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