1997 Pontiac Sunfire fuel

1997 PONTIAC SUNFIRE
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BRIAN HORRIGAN
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1997 Pontiac Sunfire 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

when my pontiac sunfire warms up. i here humming noise coming from the gas tank area.the humming gets louder and louder then the enjine shuts down.it wil start again but then the same thing happens.i have changed the crank sensor.the car will run good for half hour or so, then i run into the same thjng.could it be the fuel filter or something more serious like a fuel pump?
Apr 8, 2010 at 6:19 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Check the fuel pressure to rule out the fuel filter, intank pick-up sock and fuel pump.
Apr 8, 2010 at 6:39 AM
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