[james_87]

i have an 03 sedona that will start up (when it wants) and shut off. sometimes it runs for 1 min sometimes it runs for 30 min. but each time it dies it chokes out to a stall. so today i put a fuel filter in it.(yes i made sure to take all the o rings and put them on the new filter) so now it wont turn on at all. it cranks, but will not start im ready to drop a match into the gas tank, ANY HELP OR DIRECTION WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED

thanks

 

[Classic boy]

I think you may have a bad fuel pump

 

[js5020]

Put a code reader on it and see what codes are popping up, lots of "could be this" (read waste tons of cash guessing) those fuel pumps are spendy! Basic code reader can be had for 50 beans, or borrow one.

 

[jlps]

check fuel pump, fuel pump relay (in fuse / relay box in engine compartment), fuel pressure regulator, fuel injectors. Most likely is fuel pump. Any check engine light ??? Codes ???

 

[DavesSpectra]

Common problems are crank and cam sensors becomming intermittent...
Try checking out these threads... (and YES get the "codes" read and post them here)

http://www.kia-forums.com/kia-carnival-sedona-forum/71800-2003-sedona-crank-sensor-location.html

http://www.kia-forums.com/kia-carnival-sedona-forum/49404-sedona-starting-problems-immo-light-camshaft.html
Dave