2001 Kia Optima Fuel pumping problems

2001 KIA OPTIMA
171,500 MILES • 2.4L • 4 CYL • AUTOMATIC
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MANTUNEZ7182
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Fuel backs up in the hole (to put gas in) and shuts off gas pump thinking its full but I won't be. It'll only run for about 3 seconds then shuts off.
Sep 20, 2015 at 10:01 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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For fuel to enter the tank, air has to exit. There is a breather on the fuller tube which allows air to exit. Check that for obstructions first.
Sep 20, 2015 at 11:17 AM
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MANTUNEZ7182
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Forgive me I'm new to this mechanic terminology. What does the breather and fuller tube look like?
Sep 20, 2015 at 7:59 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Actually, I meant to say filler tube. Where you place the gas pump into the hose where the fuel is then delivered to the tank. Check there to see if there is a smaller tube coming up from the tank to that area.
Sep 21, 2015 at 10:53 AM
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MANTUNEZ7182
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This is all that it looks like
Sep 22, 2015 at 6:12 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Yes.
Sep 24, 2015 at 10:39 AM
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MANTUNEZ7182
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So do I just check inside of the hole?
Sep 24, 2015 at 5:08 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Yes, Make sure nothing is plugging or restricting it.
Oct 1, 2015 at 9:25 AM
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