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my 1998 kia sportage cranks but wont turn over. I had it hooked to autozones computer cause my check engine light stays on and they said fuel system so i am thinkin fuel pump or filter but wanna make sure

 



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It just broke down today but need it fixed asap my only vehicle. I have replaced many parts on this car to keep this from happening

Submitted: 299 days and 15 hours ago.
Category: Kia
Value: $18
Status: CLOSED
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Expert:  Randall replied 299 days and 15 hours ago.

Hello, my name isXXXXX will do my best to assist you with your question

if you open gas cap, put ear very close to the fill tube, have someone cycle the key on/off, wiat then repeat, can you hear a hum, whine from the pump?

Customer replied 299 days and 15 hours ago.

I'll have to get back to you on that question. I am still waiting on the tow truck driver to drop it off so I can check it.

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Expert:  Randall replied 299 days and 15 hours ago.

Well, I can guess on things but would rather do basic tests first

This has to be done when car with you

I suppose LMK when you have the car.

Thanks

Customer replied 299 days and 9 hours ago.

My tow guy just got to my kia and said it started right up. So now I am confused cause for me it would only crank. Now when the kia did not start it was over a 100 degrees now it is cooler.

Customer replied 299 days and 1 hours ago.

I figured out the issue thanks

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Expert:  Randall replied 299 days and 1 hours ago.

just ready to repsond but if got it, greats hope all goes ok for you

Customer replied 296 days ago.

Ok well it is not vapor locking which is what I was pretty sure it was doing. It has almost half a tank of gas and it started and I let it run awhile then turned it off and tried to start it again and no fire just cranks. While running it also acts like it wants to die but does not.

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Expert:  Randall replied 295 days and 23 hours ago.

at this point , no way for me to say. Its either no fule, no spark etc

You need to spray soem carb claner int he throttle body next time just cranks and will not start

also, never told me if you hear the pump run

Customer replied 295 days and 22 hours ago.

Ok I just did the test for the fuel pump turned ignition to on several times and nothing. No sounds from the tank at all.

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Expert:  Randall replied 295 days and 22 hours ago.

any possible way to get hold of can of carb cleaner and spray into the throttle body to see if it starts/stalls?

Customer replied 295 days and 22 hours ago.

Yes. Ok I know most parts on cars but is the throttle body part of the fuel injection?


 

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Expert:  Randall replied 295 days and 22 hours ago.

its the item the large intake hose hooks to with the throttle butterfly inside it

Customer replied 295 days and 21 hours ago.

Didnt help still wont start

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Expert:  Randall replied 295 days and 21 hours ago.

if it did not try, then more than just fuel problem. could be the main relay

locate both the main and fuel pump relay and cycle key and see if you can feel both or either click

you may? have lost spark but not hearing pump may be a dual problem

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Customer replied 295 days and 21 hours ago.

I can feel the main relay click but nothing from fuel relay

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Expert:  Randall replied 295 days and 21 hours ago.

i just do not know.

No fuel pump heard, will not start

will not start on carb cleaner

that tells me you dont have spark and maybe not fuel

have to know if you are getting spark. so

may have to remove a wire and plug, lay it on the engine, crank and see if you have spark

Customer replied 295 days and 21 hours ago.

Could it be coil pack?

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Expert:  Randall replied 295 days and 21 hours ago.

not really, you have 2 coils and 2 wires for both to fail at same time? rare

Customer replied 295 days and 21 hours ago.

I wouldnt put it past this vehicle. This kia has been a major pain since I've had it. I have replaced almost everything on it. I will try the spark plug after while when I have someone else here to help me.

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Expert:  Randall replied 295 days and 21 hours ago.

lmk thanks. need to know if spark or not

Customer replied 294 days and 18 hours ago.

I am not that mechanically inclined. I will have to pay someone to fix it for me.

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Expert:  Randall replied 294 days and 17 hours ago.

ok, i will have post closed

Customer replied 292 days and 20 hours ago.

Why one part of the day it just cranks and wont start but other days or part of a day it will fire right up?

Customer replied 292 days and 19 hours ago.

Relist: Other.
never came to an answer and he is not online right now

 
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