fuel problems

1998 PONTIAC TRANS AM
177,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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SPINKSTER
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i have a pontiac trans am and it was driving fine one day then i turned it off and then it wouldnt start again. it acts like its not gettin fuel so i checked the fuel pump fuses and even changed the fuel pump but still nothin so now i am stumped.
Feb 13, 2011 at 11:41 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Do you hear the fuel pump come On when you turn key on? If not check fuel pump fuse and fuel pump relay if so, check the fuel pressure to rule out the fuel filter/fuel pump/pressure regulator and listen to the injector/s are they pulsing or hook up a noid light.
Mar 11, 2011 at 1:53 AM
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