2001 Sportage Fuel Pump

Merry · 07-27-2006, 10:15 PM

I have a 2001 Kia Sportage that won't start. I believe that it is the fuel pump because when I put fuel in the air intake it will run for a couple of seconds and die again. I have located the fuel pump wiring under the rear seat. Is there any way I can use a volt/ohm meter to check if I am getting power to the pump? There are two pig tail connectors connected to the pump. One has three pins the other has five. I am wondering which of the pins I would have to put the test leads in to check if I am getting power to the pump? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Greg67 · 08-11-2006, 05:33 PM

The 3 pin one should be the fuel pump power, the other is for the fuel gauge I believe.

there's some good info at: Kia Tech or GDS on checking your fuel pump out (pressure, etc.) as well as replacement.

Good luck!

Diakun · 08-19-2006, 02:53 AM

Hi Gang,

Merry, Any Luck ? Did you have to replace Fuel Pump and Filter ?

I tried start fluid and it will run at slow RPMs for a few minutes.

Also, Check out these links on the Sportage Fuel Tanks

Kia Gasoline Leak Investigated

Recalls/Defects | National Highway Traffic Safety Administration(NHTSA) | U.S. Department of Transportation

Following link is very slow to load so I included a JPG

http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/pr...e&summary=true

http://members.cox.net/diakun_consul...faultyTANK.jpg

Thanks, Phil Diakun

Diakun · 08-20-2006, 04:26 AM

Hi Gang,

We check, fuses, fuse, fuses, relays, wiring, pulled he pump tested the motor direct. it was a faulty connection at the ground wire to the plate where the pump connects under the rear seat. By the way the folllow is for a 91 Caprice, but with the exception that you do no have to lower the tank. the following will give some one what they are in for.

AmazingCarBlog loves cars. - Maintenance

BTW, the hardest part of the whole think was pulling off the quick release connectors at the fuel filter. Even with the so called special tools. The Kia does not allow space to be worked on.

All the best, Phil Diakun

DOROTHY ROGAN · 01-23-2009, 05:38 PM

I have a 2002 Kia Sportage it won't start I jumped th fuel pump it started for a second and quit I replaced eci main and fuel pump relay now it won't even start I have no fuse power for the o2sensors or the fuel pump. I put old relays back it still won't start.

E-DOGGS · 02-11-2009, 03:22 PM

Hey, I Had The Same Problem And It Ended Up Being The Relay.their Two And They Work Together One Is For The Pump The Other Is For The Computer In My Case I Just Replaced Both, And It Started Right Up And That Was No Longer A Problem.

jamiebgarrison · 05-16-2009, 09:15 PM

my wife was driving our 02 sportage yesterday and it died out. it wont start, i was wondering if it is more likely the fuel pump our the relays. i think its the relays, so i was wondering where you bought yours?

jamiebgarrison · 05-16-2009, 09:16 PM

ok. i bought the relays and it didn't work. any other ideas...i'v already replaced the fuel pump and the relays, im at a loss

mpr · 07-02-2009, 02:13 AM

We have a 2000 Sportage, died on the road like the previous posts, both relays seem to check good and there is power to 2 pins of the five pin connector at the pump. The pump works when removed and bench tested. Is there something else in the control circuit for the pump? The 3 pin plug is for the fuel pressure sensor. The 5 pin plug is for the pump and quantity sending unit.

matt76 · 10-17-2009, 01:40 AM

I was helping my brother pull the fuel pump from his wifes 200? Sportage. We got the big plastic can out of the tank but can't see where the pump actually fits into it. It looks like it fits inside the plastic can somehow but not sure how. Please help.