Fuel pump not working

Asked by Pease420 Jan 07, 2020 at 03:49 AM about the 2002 Kia Optima LX

Question type: General

I bought a car that has say for 4 years so I drained
the fuel pump and into the tank and check the
wiring on the pump put it back together put new
gas in it and it won't start what am I not doing

1 Answer
35,525

lrodri911 answered 5 years ago

First make sure it is fuel issue by spraying some quick start in the throttle body and see if it starts for a bit. If it does, then u know it's fuel related. It might need to be primed

1 people found this helpful.
Mark helpful

Your Answer:

Related Questions

  • Fuel pump not working 1 Answer

    I bought a car that has say for 4 years so I drained the fuel pump and into the tank and check the wiring on the pump put it back together put new gas in it and it won't start what am I not doing

    2002 Kia Optima LX

    -

    General

  • fuel pump reset switch location 3 Answers

    trying to find location for fuel pump reset switch vehicle was involved in a rear end accident now the car want run trying to locate switch to see if thats the problem.

    2008 Kia Optima LX

    -

    General

  • my steering wheel is not locked but when i put my key in the ignition it wont turn 4 Answers

    key will not turn ignition is locked

    2007 Kia Optima LX

    -

    General

  • HELP - Financing with poor credit 6 Answers

    I had a resent charge off and I am working with the lender paying the debt. I had a gain green gallbladder and multiple surgeries that caused me to get behind on bills. I have to have a car for my j...

    2014 Kia Optima EX

    -

    General

  • KIA optima will not start totally dead what could that be 1 Answer

    I have a 2011 optima went to start the car with the push button start and nothing happened. I tried to jump it off and nothing totally dead what could this be never had any trouble at all with the ...

    2011 Kia Optima EX

    -

    General

Own this car?

Share your experience with others.

2002 Kia Optima

Write a car review

Review another car

Shortcuts

Search Kia Optima Questions

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Guru9SKFX
    Reputation
    2,180
  • #2
    James Warner
    Reputation
    2,020
  • #3
    GuruV9XTS
    Reputation
    1,660
View All

Know more, shop wisely

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Honda Accord
1,272 Great Deals out of 22,786 listings starting at $1,500
Used Nissan Altima
1,359 Great Deals out of 33,270 listings starting at $1,490
Used Hyundai Sonata
671 Great Deals out of 15,032 listings starting at $1,200
Used Toyota Camry
2,272 Great Deals out of 42,459 listings starting at $700
Used Honda Civic
1,153 Great Deals out of 26,161 listings starting at $1,900
Used Hyundai Elantra
839 Great Deals out of 32,639 listings starting at $1,125
Used Nissan Sentra
666 Great Deals out of 34,337 listings starting at $1,400
Used Chevrolet Malibu
903 Great Deals out of 19,829 listings starting at $1,800
Used Nissan Maxima
164 Great Deals out of 3,181 listings starting at $2,500
Used Toyota Corolla
1,585 Great Deals out of 26,565 listings starting at $1,500

Used Cars For Sale

2018 Kia Optima LX For Sale
23 Great Deals out of 319 listings starting at $5,995
2017 Kia Optima LX For Sale
11 Great Deals out of 201 listings starting at $4,999
2016 Kia Optima LX For Sale
8 Great Deals out of 299 listings starting at $4,129

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.