Fuel System problems

Fuel System: System that provides fuel to the engine. It is formed by a fuel pump, pipes and injectors or a carburetor in older cars.
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Fuel Pump Fuse blows on cranking SolvedSolved

Kia Sorento 2014 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 United Kingdom a year ago  
HI
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Hicksy from United Kingdom a year 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 a year ago
Excellent! Thanks for the update!
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Kia Sorento 2013 6cl 305L EX AWD wont start...

Kia Sorento 2013 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 6 years ago  
NA
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Nancy Cooper from United States 6 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 6 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 a year 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
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Doesn't stay running SolvedSolved

Kia Sorento 2012 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 a year ago  
AN
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Angie from United States a year ago
Problem still hasn't been solved yet unfortunately & nobody seems to know what it is.
Alii D boss auto repair shop from Trinidad and Tobago 2 months 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
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Stops when accelerating

Kia Sorento 2004  135000 miles
I would like to share my experience with my Kia Sorento diesel. When accelerating to overtake a car, the Check engine indicator suddenly turned on and the car stopped. So I checked what was happening, opened the engine cover, cleaned the fuel filter and it started working again. However, the failure appeared every time I accelerated. Once I finally arrived home, I checked more carefully and noticed that the problem originated in the fuel deposit, which has a kind of paint that with time is released and blocks the filter on the fuel sender. This filter is located inside the fuel deposit and thr… Read complete
Maria from United States 8 years ago  
MA
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Angelica from United States 8 years ago
It is the valve in charge of the gasoil return. It is a screw which is facing the injectors, and is the only one there. Once a pump specialist told me this was the valve that was blocked, I repaired it and the problem never occurred again. As this valve blocks, there is no return and a pressure loss and thus the vehicle stops.
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Milage range indicator

Kia Sorento 2015 sorento 56000 miles
Range indicator switchs on its own to someting else I have to reset it back so I can see miles left in gas tank
dolslots from United States a year ago  
DO
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Brooke from United States a year ago
How do you get the range indicator to come back?
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No power going to fuel pump

Kia Sorento 2008  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 8 years ago  
JC
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I have to give gas for the car to start

Kia Sorento 2013 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 2 years ago  
AJ
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Gas gauge shows a white gas station pump but tank is full ?

Kia Sorento 2016 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 7 years ago  
AL
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Ingine problem

Kia Sorento 2004 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 United Kingdom 7 years ago  
JO
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