What would cause my fuel pump to come on

2002 KIA SEDONA
70,000 MILES
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LEWIE7
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Only when the ignition is turned off after attempting to start. (It won't start) I have replaced fuel filter, pump, spark plugs, timing belt and now find the fuel pump comes on when the ignition is turned off, not when it is turned
Sep 19, 2011 at 7:45 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Interesting. Have you checked the ignition switch?
Sep 19, 2011 at 7:48 PM
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LEWIE7
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No I haven't. The ignition is turning the starter and the engine seems as if it wants to catch, but there isn't fuel coming into it until after you turn the ignition off.
Sep 19, 2011 at 7:57 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Since it engages the starter by itself, I feel there is a short in the switch. I would have that checked.
Sep 19, 2011 at 8:05 PM
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LEWIE7
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Would this be the case if the starter works?
Sep 19, 2011 at 8:42 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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The signal starts at the switch. If something shorts, it could be the switch.
Sep 20, 2011 at 12:04 AM
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