Cranks but does not start?

2002 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
100,000 MILES • 3.8L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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SETTERGRENH
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My car listed above started fine last night, when I went to start it today and it won't start, it turned over but won't start.
Aug 22, 2024 at 12:18 AM
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We should try to use starting fluid to see if the problem is spark or fuel, please go over this video to help you see which one it is:

https://youtu.be/lXLJbuAZ4CE?si=MeY3r1S_CTIKW6FH

This guide can help as well:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start

Let me know what you find so we can continue to fix the car.
Aug 22, 2024 at 4:01 AM
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Okay, same car 2002 grand prix 3.8,I was getting code p0141 o2 sensor heater circuit malfunction bank 1 sensor 2,I bought a new o2 sensor, installed it now I'm getting code p0140 o2 sensor circuit no activity detected bank 1 sensor 2 can that cause my car to not start it seems to be happening every other day.
Sep 12, 2024 at 12:30 AM
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This code will not keep the engine from starting, when it cranks and worn start try starting fluid to see if anything changes. I have seen the fuel pump go out in these cars which sounds like what is happening.
Sep 12, 2024 at 1:41 AM
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But would it start one minute and 2-3 hrs later it'll turn over but won't start !
Sep 12, 2024 at 1:58 AM
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Yes, this is an intermittent problem which a fuel pump is known for.
Sep 12, 2024 at 2:57 AM
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Okay, I just got back, I tried starting fluid it almost started but ran down the battery, I just ordered a fuel pump cause I'm pretty sure that's what it is!
Sep 12, 2024 at 3:30 AM
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Okay, but can you please upload a short video of the engine cranking over, that way I can tell if the engine is hurt or not. I was hoping it would run with the starter fluid. If not, this guide can help you do a compression test. I don't want to install a fuel pump if that is not the problem :)
Sep 12, 2024 at 9:03 AM
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What guide ?
Sep 12, 2024 at 12:49 PM
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Sorry,

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-engine-compression

Please go over this guide and get back to us.
Sep 13, 2024 at 1:24 AM
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Just letting you know the fuel pump was the problem, replaced it and it started right up,Thank you for your help !
Sep 22, 2024 at 5:06 AM
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Glad you could get it fixed, thanks for letting us know. Please use 2CarPros anytime we are here to help.
Sep 23, 2024 at 2:14 AM
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