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Repair Procedures: Inspection

[Fuel pump] 

  1. Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal.
  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: Check Fuel Pump Motor Operation Using Battery
G11794966Courtesy 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. Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal.
  2. Remove the fuel pump assembly.
  3. Using an ohmmeter, measure the resistance between terminals 1 and 3 of sender connector (A) at each float level.
    Fig 2: Measure Resistance Between Terminals 1 And 3 Of Sender Connector
    G11794967Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    Pin No. description
    1 Fuel sender signal
    2 Fuel pump (+)
    3 Fuel sender ground
    4 Fuel pump (-)
  4. Also check that the resistance changes smoothly when the float is moved from "E" to "F".
    Position Resistance (Ω) Capacity (λ)
    E 197 ~ 203 3.0
    1/2 64.2 ~ 68.2 24.6
    F 6 ~ 10 49.0