ran out of gas, filled tank ,no start
Country: United StatesMake: pontiacModel: Grand Prix GTYear: 2001Engine: 3.8L Already Tried: key on for 2 sec. then start, checked fuel pressure none, have fuel at rail
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Can you hear the pump running in the tank?
Often running out of fuel on an older car will finish the pump off. The fuel the pump is in acts as a coolant and once that goes, it overheats the pump and causes it to fail. The good news on yours is if the pump does need replacing, there is an access under the carpet in the trunk that you can use to get at it and change it out.
Experience: GM Grand Master Technician 2007. 11 years experience.
i did hear the fuel pump running, i never heard the fuel pump running , when the car was running
it just ran out of gas as i pulled into a gas station
I would still check the pressure and see, 50+ psi is needed so if that is not there, then it will nt go.