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1998 Kia Sephia: wrong fuel gauge reading
6 of the 491 complaints about the 1998 Kia Sephia describe wrong fuel gauge reading.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls for this area of the car. See below
Wrong fuel gauge reading by model year
- 20011
- 20003
- 19997
- 19986
What owners say
Consumer received a recall letter on gas gauge. After taking it in gas gauge did not go to full. Currently, gas gauge still does not go to full. Just received another recall letter for pcv valve.
Hard starting up vehicle in the mornings, and gas gauge does not read full tank. Also, passenger's side door is broken at the hinges. Had the panel replaced. This will be the third repair.
Engine stalls, especially when starting up vehicle in the mornings. Gas gauge does not read full, and passenger's side door is broken. This will be the third repair. Replaced door panel. Door hinges were broken.
Fuel gauge inoperative. Nlm
Whenever brakes are applied, they would start to make a popping noise. It would sound like metal rubbing. Took to dealer & informed a nut was left out of the suspension. It was replaced, but vehicle started vibrating again like it's out of balance. *ak the gas gauge does not register right and spose gas out while filling.
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Electrical current to the fuel pump passes through the c304 and c305 connectors. If exposed to moisture, these connectors could corrode. Over time, the fuel pump will not receive enough current to operate.
- Risk
- This condition could cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the existing connectors and reposition those connectors to an area where the placement is designed to prevent contact with moisture.
Recall number 99V317000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The electrical circuit for the fuel pump is grounded at junction connector g300. If the pin tension is poor, or the bolt securing the connector to the vehicle floor is not tightened sufficiently, a poor connection is made. As the fuel pump operates, the poor connection can create heat which in turn increases resistance. Eventually the fuel pump will not receive enough current to operate.
- Risk
- This condition could cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- This corrective action is being performed in conjunction with recall no. 99v317.
Recall number 99V318000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1998 Kia Sephia fuel gauge
Is wrong fuel gauge reading a common problem on the 1998 Kia Sephia?
6 of 491 owner complaints about the 1998 Kia Sephia (1%) mention wrong fuel gauge reading. The model year with the most reports is 1999.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1998 Kia Sephia?
There are 2 recalls and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1998 Kia Sephia
Stalling 41Won't start 27Grinding brakes 25Check engine light 23Brake failure 22Fuel pump 16No deployment 15Headlights 14Wipers 14Premature wear 13Jerking 12Transmission failure 11Engine failure 10Fire or smoke 10Overheating 7Airbag light 6ABS 5Hesitation 5Loss of power 5Pulling 5
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