1999 pontiac grand prix gtp, no start!!!

[xpslayer]

Drove 28mi out to dinner and when leaving after, she wouldn't start. Took it to work in the morning, and it ran fine prior to that. It was 15degrees outside, added heat to the gastank thinking the fuel line was frozen. Tryed to fire on, but it would only idle breifly surgeing while doing so and die, like not enough gas. It did start after I held the key down during this surging process grinding the starter also, should have driven home, but I shut it off like a idot, as a result, had to tow home. Noticed TCS OFF light was lite up while it was running, then I shut it off, TCS OFF LIGHT went away when I turned key back on to attempt a 2nd restart. After i did that, it wouldn't fire on again. Towed to my house, I do not hear the fuel pump trying to kick on when i turn on the key. Fuel system is dry. Cranked over next day and defenetly no gas in the lines. Bled the fuel system, no fuel shot out. Have checked the fuse box and the one under the hood too. Replaced the fuel pump relay but still no go just (this blows)... any ideas? Thanks!! Lmao good thing I wasn't on a date!!

[GTP Dad]

There are two possibilities here. First, and the probable cause is a bad fuel pump that will need to be changed. It can be removed by removing a panel in the trunk and then pulled out of the tank. Much easier than it was before. Another possibility is a blocked fuel filter. However, it would have to be completely blocked if there is not fuel coming out of the lines. Finally, one other possibility is the fuel pump resister on the car. This is common issue on GTP's and can cause this problem. It is usually located behind the headlight on the passenger side of the car.

[phaelax]

Could the fuel pump resistor cause symptoms like this?

[richtazz]

Normally a bad resistor will still allow the car to start, then it will die within 3-5 seconds. The fuel pump should prime even if the resistor is bad. The PCM bypasses the resistor at start-up, then switches after the car is started. There is a resistor by-pass proceedure in the "tips and maintenance" subforum if you want to try it to eliminate it completely as a possible cause of your issue. It won't cost you anything to try it so you have nothing but a few minutes of your time to lose.

Here's the link: http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...d.php?t=658282

If that doesn't work, then here's a link on how to change the fuel pump module.

http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...d.php?t=739278

[buff6116]

On many GM cars there is a conecter that you can take off that goes to the fuel pump and see if there is power. Most likely by the drivers side rear tire.

[drkrazyrich]

could be crank sensor ,MAP sensor ,ignition switch or starter solenoid have your shop check for those.

[Tech II]

drkrazyrich, check the date of the posts, when replying to them......

[drkrazyrich]

opps sorry :P my bad