Fuel pump not working?

Tiny
JENNIFER.M.ROBINSON
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  • 2004 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
  • 6 CYL
  • AWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 99,000 MILES
I have had my car now for 5 years now and about a year ago my fuel pump went out had it replaced and about a week after that it stalled on me again and had the issue taken care of said it was a loose wire. Well almost exactly a year now and it is happening again. Why is my fuel pump not working?
Monday, August 2nd, 2010 AT 3:00 PM

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Tiny
MMPRINCE4000
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  • 8,548 POSTS
Running the car out of gas will cause premature pump failure. You should also change strainer on bottom of pump, when replacing pump. Let check the power to the pump and check the relay (#41) and fuse here is a guide to help with the fuel pump wiring diagrams and relay locations below so you can see how this system works.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-fuse

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-an-electrical-relay-and-wiring-control-circuit

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-test-light-circuit-tester

Check out the diagrams (Below). Let us know what happens and please upload pictures or videos of the problem.
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Saturday, August 7th, 2010 AT 8:22 AM
Tiny
JAMES5227
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It was the fuel pump relay for me. Thanks for the post.
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Saturday, March 20th, 2021 AT 7:15 PM

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