Where is the fuel pump on a Kia Optima?
Raise the trunk lid and access the fuel tank service cover in the upper right-hand side of the trunk ledge. Remove the cover and unplug the electrical connector that powers the fuel pump. Start the car and let it run until the engine dies.
What does it mean when Kia Optima won’t start?
The first and most common is when it won’t turn over. This just means that the engine doesn’t move when you turn the key. The second way that your Optima won’t start is when the engine turns when you engage the starter, but it won’t fire and run on its own.
What should I do if my Kia fuel pump is not working?
While your assistant turns the ignition on and off, push in on the valve. If your Kia’s fuel pump is operating properly, gas should flow through the valve. If you do see gas flowing through the valve, close it quickly using a screwdriver. If gas does flow through the valve, there is pressure in the gas lines and the fuel pump is intact.
Where is the fuse on a Kia fuel pump?
If no gas flows through the valve, however, move on to the next step. Examine the gas pump’s fuse. You can find it on the driver’s side fender well, inside the fuse relay box.
The first and most common is when it won’t turn over. This just means that the engine doesn’t move when you turn the key. The second way that your Optima won’t start is when the engine turns when you engage the starter, but it won’t fire and run on its own.
While your assistant turns the ignition on and off, push in on the valve. If your Kia’s fuel pump is operating properly, gas should flow through the valve. If you do see gas flowing through the valve, close it quickly using a screwdriver. If gas does flow through the valve, there is pressure in the gas lines and the fuel pump is intact.
What to do if your car wont start after replacing the fuel pump?
Car won’t start even after I replaced the fuel pump. Car won’t start and turned off while driving. Replaced the fuel pump and I can hear it working. The car still won’t start.
If no gas flows through the valve, however, move on to the next step. Examine the gas pump’s fuse. You can find it on the driver’s side fender well, inside the fuse relay box.