Why does my Kia Optima stall when I fill up the tank?
Car stalls out if I fill the tank all the way kia emissio… Very strange problem with my 2006 Kia Optima. Every time I fill up the fuel tank (actually top it off) the car will stall the first time I start it after. The motor has just under 100,000 miles on it.
What should I do if my Kia emissio stalls?
One thing that you can check on your own is the sealing gasket on the fuel cap. Remove the cap and turn it over, so that you are looking at the rubber seal on the cap. If the seal is cracked, dry, or rotted, a new cap should be purchased and installed.
What happens if you fill the fuel tank all the way?
The charcoal canister can become saturated if the fuel tank is “topped off” repeatedly. If either of these units fail, it would cause the concern that you describe. Armed with this knowledge, I would recommend having a certified mechanic, such as one from YourMechanic, perform a fuel system and emissions system inspection.
What happens when the alternator goes bad in a Kia Optima?
If the alternator goes bad, the vehicle will run off of the power supply in the battery (which is there mostly for starting the vehicle and as a backup reserve). Once the battery has been depleted, the ignition system will no longer be able to fire properly. You should see either a battery light or alternator light long before the engine dies.
Can a Kia fuel tank valve be replaced?
So you might contact Kia and ask them if the tank has that valve. It is possible that the valve is damaged or otherwise ineffective. It is most likely that the only way to replace the valve is to install a new fuel tank ($537 plus 1.8 hours of labor).
Car stalls out if I fill the tank all the way kia emissio… Very strange problem with my 2006 Kia Optima. Every time I fill up the fuel tank (actually top it off) the car will stall the first time I start it after. The motor has just under 100,000 miles on it.
Why does my Kia Optima shut down while driving?
If your Kia Optima is shutting down while driving, it’s a real safety hazard. Vehicles are a lot harder to control without power brakes or steering. Directly below is a list of the most common reasons why your Optima would randomly die while driving. It may help you in your diagnosis.
So you might contact Kia and ask them if the tank has that valve. It is possible that the valve is damaged or otherwise ineffective. It is most likely that the only way to replace the valve is to install a new fuel tank ($537 plus 1.8 hours of labor).
Why are my gas pumps not shutting off?
Someone suggested it was more an issue with the gas pumps not shutting off when they’re supposed to, but this happens at varies stations. Plus, no one else I know has this issue, so I can’t imagine how this is a gas station issue.
Why does my car stall when I fill up the fuel tank?
Every time I fill up the fuel tank (actually top it off) the car will stall the first time I start it after. The motor has just under 100,000 miles on it. I searched around for hours to find a mechanic shop in a gas station so I could show them the issue. They agreed that it was weird. Anyway, I need a proper diagnosis.
What happens when you fill up your car with gas?
The symptoms are they that when you try to fill you car at the gas station the pump will continually shut off barely letting you get more than quarter of a gallon at a time. Gas may also spew back out of the gas cap. Also, you will most likely hearly a whooshing of air as you open the gas cap. This part can be found for around $55.
One thing that you can check on your own is the sealing gasket on the fuel cap. Remove the cap and turn it over, so that you are looking at the rubber seal on the cap. If the seal is cracked, dry, or rotted, a new cap should be purchased and installed.
How many times does a Kia Sorento stall?
More than one Kia Sorento owner went so far as to post a video on YouTube. Frankly this video is not worth watching but what she said is worth noting, her Sorento stalled six times with no results from the dealership who was as stumped as she was.
What was the problem with my Kia Sorento?
It was inconsistent stalling (4 times in 3 years) that couldn’t be duplicated when taken to the dealership. If I put the Sorento in park and restart it would be fine. It would only happen when I stop and go. Final time it stalled out for good on the freeway.