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Priming The Fuel System

After fuel pressure has been released, system must be primed to avoid excessive cranking to restart the engine. Follow steps below:

  1. Connect data link connector terminals FUEL PUMP and B+ with a jumper wire.
    Fig 1: Illustrating DLC Pinout
    G02537265Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  2. Turn ignition switch ON for no longer than 10 seconds to pressurize system and check for fuel leaks. (Jumper wire gets hot if it is left in for longer than 10 seconds.)
  3. Turn ignition switch OFF and remove jumper wire.