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Fuel pump Issues?

Tiny
SCOTTJADAMS
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  • 2001 KIA SPORTAGE
  • 4 CYL
  • 4WD
  • 14,000 MILES
I have a 2001 Kia Sportage SUV. Lately it started sputtering and loosing power especially going up hill. Today I was going up a hill and I lost complete power, and the car shut off. Now The car will turn over just fine but will not start. I disconnected the hose from the fuel filter (Tank side) and tried to start the car and no fuel came out, and the filter felt empty. I suspect it is my fuel pump but have read a lot about a “fuel relay” problem as well. I attempted to find the fuel pump access in the rear of the vehicle but despite everything I have read, it is not there. Any suggestions?
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Monday, June 27th, 2011 AT 12:25 AM

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Tiny
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You can access it from under the back seat.
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Monday, June 27th, 2011 AT 12:44 AM
Tiny
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But do you think it's the pump or electrical?
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Monday, June 27th, 2011 AT 12:51 AM
Tiny
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You have to test that yourself. Test for power arriving at the pump while cranking.
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Monday, June 27th, 2011 AT 12:53 AM
Tiny
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How much gas is in the tank? Since the engine died on a hill, if there is not much gas, it might be at the back of the tank and not where the fuel pump sucks the gas up.
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Monday, June 27th, 2011 AT 3:21 AM

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