I have a 97 Grandsport.
Last winter the car would not start, it just cranked over.
I was told it was one of three things, Fuel Filter, CPS, or Fuel Pump.
I replaced the Fuel Filter for starters and didn't have any more problems.
Last weekend we hit a deer with this car, had to straighten the radiator support, replace a/c condensor & radiator. Soon will be replacing the bumper cover headlights and fog lights. Luckily no real damage to hood or fenders. After this the wife said it smoked, I told her it's probably antifreeze burning off after the radiator work? I checked all fluid levels and OK.
However this damage lead me do check out a lead from a former post about a fuel pump resistor behind the passenger headlight, I looked for this and couldn't find it?
Saturday morning the car wouldn't start, we had a really cold night, later that day it did start, I suspected a possible frozen fuel line and the tank was around a 1/4 tank. I added a bottle of Heat and filled the tank, drove it around for 20 minutes stoping and then starting with no problems, and didn't see any smoke as described by the wife. Sunday morning it wouldn't start again. I tried a few times that day and nothing. Later that night it started only to run for 3-4 seconds and then die.
I do not hear the fuel pump come on for the 2-3 seconds when the ignition is turned to the run position. I was told to use a rubber mallet to bang on the tank some and see if this jars the pump into running, still nothing. I want to check this resitor if it does exist on my Regal, and I want to check voltage at the fuel pump, any help guys? I have the rear seat removed and can see a three wire lead to the tank assembly, how can I check voltage (schematic). I can not say if it's good or not and want to check.
Also, the fuel level gauge has not worked since we got the car two years ago. And the car has had some intermittent electrical problems which is why I want to check before buying a $500 dollar pump/level assembly.