After running out of gas it only runs when pouring gas in the intake?

Tiny
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  • 1995 CHEVROLET LUMINA
  • 3.1L
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 130,304 MILES
The car ran out of gas out gas in acted like wasn't picking up fuel so put more. Then battery was drained from cranking only runs when pouring gas in the intake.
Saturday, August 20th, 2022 AT 8:06 PM

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Tiny
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Yep, when you run the car out of gas the fuel pump runs dry which can cause the pump to go out, when you turn the key on without cranking the engine over you should hear the pump run in the tank for about 5 seconds. If not, I would replace the pump. here is how in the images below.

This video will show you how to get the fuel out of the tank before you begin.

https://youtu.be/Q5MH2gnyFH0

Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know what happens.
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Sunday, August 21st, 2022 AT 10:54 AM

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