Why is my Kia Forte running on external fuel?

Why is my Kia Forte running on external fuel?

If the engine starts and runs on the external fuel, that fairly well confirms a fuel delivery problem. But it does not automatically mean the fuel pump is bad, so don’t run out and buy one just yet. First swap the fuel pump relay with a matching relay from the fuse box.

What are the fuse boxes on a Kia Forte?

Trunk Room Lamp, BCM, Clock, Instrument Cluster (IND.), Data Link Connector, A/C Control Module, Ignition Key Ill. & Door Warning Switch, Room Lamp, Map Lamp Instrument Cluster (IND.) Rear Combination Lamp (In/Out) RH, Head Lamp RH, Shunt Connector, Passenger Power Window Switch, License Lamp RH (4DR), Illuminations, Rheostat Relay (With DRL)

What’s the issue with the Kia Forte stalling?

Didn’t fix it. ALSO WITH KEY in “ON” position – fuel pump cycles (hums) nearly 6x’s. .then it really acts like its flooded. Dealer ship wants to charge $2600 for a new “BRAIN” that’s what they’re thinking is the issue.

How much does a new Kia Forte cost?

ALSO WITH KEY in “ON” position – fuel pump cycles (hums) nearly 6x’s. .then it really acts like its flooded. Dealer ship wants to charge $2600 for a new “BRAIN” that’s what they’re thinking is the issue.

How can I bypass the starter relay on my Kia Forte?

Although testing the starter relay is a good thing to do, I actually was describing using a jumper wire to bypass that relay in the fuse box. On my first gen this can be done either by supplying power to fuse box relay connector pin #5 or #2 , but it might be a different configuration on the second gen.

If the engine starts and runs on the external fuel, that fairly well confirms a fuel delivery problem. But it does not automatically mean the fuel pump is bad, so don’t run out and buy one just yet. First swap the fuel pump relay with a matching relay from the fuse box.

Trunk Room Lamp, BCM, Clock, Instrument Cluster (IND.), Data Link Connector, A/C Control Module, Ignition Key Ill. & Door Warning Switch, Room Lamp, Map Lamp Instrument Cluster (IND.) Rear Combination Lamp (In/Out) RH, Head Lamp RH, Shunt Connector, Passenger Power Window Switch, License Lamp RH (4DR), Illuminations, Rheostat Relay (With DRL)

Didn’t fix it. ALSO WITH KEY in “ON” position – fuel pump cycles (hums) nearly 6x’s. .then it really acts like its flooded. Dealer ship wants to charge $2600 for a new “BRAIN” that’s what they’re thinking is the issue.