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Repair Procedures: Inspection

[Fuel Pump] 

  1. Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
  2. Remove the fuel pump assembly.
  3. Check motor operation by fuel pump connector (A) connecting power (No. 2) and ground (No. 4)
Fig 1: Locating Fuel Pump Connector
G11845315Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Pin No. Description
1 Fuel sender signal
2 Fuel pump (+)
3 Fuel sender ground
4 Fuel pump (-)

[Fuel Sender] 

  1. Using an ohmmeter, measure the resistance between terminals 1 and 3 of sender connector (A) at each float level.
    Fig 2: Measuring Resistance Between Terminals 1 And 3 Using Ohmmeter
    G11845316Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    Pin No. Description
    1 Fuel sender signal
    2 Fuel pump (+)
    3 Fuel sender ground
    4 Fuel pump (-)
  2. Also check that the resistance changes smoothly when the float is moved from "E" to "F".
    Position Resistance (Ω) Capacity (L )
    E 197 ~ 203 2.8
    1/2 64.2 ~ 68.2 22.3
    F 6 ~ 10 41.8