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2004 kia sorenta, cranks fine but after a few miles act as if running out of gas. Turn it of and recrank and it will run for a short minute then does again
Re: 2004 kia sorenta, cranks fine but after a few miles...
Have fuel filter changed if it has one. If not it get a shop to check fuel pressure at the fuel rail on engine. If it is low your fuel pump is going bad.
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Can you tell me what code comes up or do you not have a code reader? If you just want to turn check engine light off, you can disconnect the battery for a few minutes and this will usually clear the engine code, but it will not cure the problem. The light will come on again after 40 or more KM's.
I would start by checking the basics which are checking for spark and fuel. If you have a gauge, check to see if you have fuel pressure when the key is turned on. If you have fuel pressure, check for spark. Chrysler products are known for the crank shaft sensor to go bad and cause a no start. Also, if driving for a certain period with the pedal depressed at the same speed, the throttle position sensor will stay at that position if stuck and will cause either and driveability problem or stalling. You may wanna look into replacing or at least checking that. Good luck.
Vent valve has failed closed or cannister is clogged up. Have the evap system checked from the tank to the charcoal canister. If you need to drive to a mechanic, try driving with the gas cap loose.
It is odd that there are no codes registered. Have the scanner connected while you simulate the condition and get the check engine light.
Since we do not have codes handy I would suspect, bad wiring. Have the fuel pressure tested. The problem may be from the lack of fuel being supplied even if the throttle is stepped on. Check the sparks from all of the plugs. When you check the sparks from the hi-tension wire, do it one at a time to check which causes the sputter.
Other than that it could be loose wiring or vacuum lines. If you have carb cleaner handy or throttle spray, try spraying the intake of the car. At times it may help.
Not sure of filter location but it sounds like pump may be failing...when they do, they bind when they get hot, when cooled down, they work for a short time and then do the same thing again. Likely you will find the filter in the line near the tank...won't hurt to replace it first.
crankshaft position sensor. when it gets hot and your car starts acting up pour some cold water on it. if your car works fine for a few minutes then thats it. You will find the cps on the forward side of the crankshaft behind the pulley. Also look to see if it is positioned correctly. ie the metal splines on the pulley are passing through evenly with clearance on both sides. there is a through bolt on the sensor bracket that you loosen to adjust the sensor back and forth.
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