1998 Pontiac Grand Am Fuel pump

1998 PONTIAC GRAND AM
13,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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WAYNECH
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My fuel pump is not working all the times , and i have to keep turning my ignition on and off to get it to cycle. Also someties when im driving and ive gotten the car started ii dies. Is it a bad fuel pump or is it bad wiring possibly? Thanks.
Jan 18, 2008 at 5:01 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Could be the fuel pump or wiring-check the fuel pressure-the fuel pump might be coming On but is it the corrrect pressure. Does it get its 2secs power from the fuel pump relay to prime the fuel system.

Also when it fires up-does the fuel pump/oil sending unit continue to power the fuel pump.
Jan 18, 2008 at 5:13 PM
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