Engine shut off and will not restart?

VICTORIAMARGARITA

MEMBER
2018 KIA FORTE
2.0L
4 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
90,808 MILES

Car was stalling at slow down and then three days ago it was stalling almost all the time when driving slow or in a store parking lot. Then it stalled completely. Cannot get it to turn over had the battery charged. Fuel pump is working checked all fuses their okay too. What can it be please? Also have been broke down for three days away from. Thank you in advance for any and all advice/info.

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DANNY L

MECHANIC
5,648 POSTS

Hello, I'm Danny.

It sounds like you might be having an issue with a weak or failing fuel pump. Just because you hear it working doesn't mean it's supplying adequate fuel pressure. I would suggest performing a fuel pressure test first to rule out fuel issues.

Here is a tutorial showing how to perform a fuel pressure test:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-fuel-system-pressure-and-regulator

The fuel pressure specification for your Kia is 49-50 PSI. After performing the fuel pressure test get back to us with the results and we'll go from there. Hope this helps and thanks for using 2CarPros.