03 Sunfire randomly died - won't start

[lxndr]

Hi guys, it's been a while since I've been in the Cavalier/Sunfire section of the AF but I've got a new problem that I'm needing some help with.

My wife's 03 Sunfire randomly died and will not start. Apparently it did something similar a few days ago where it died, but she was able to restart the car and didn't think anything of it. Yesterday she was driving along when all of a sudden the car lost either fuel or spark and would not restart. I towed it home this morning and am planing to investigate the fuel system first but was wondering if anyone had any suggestions before I start tearing into the car.

Details:
03 Sunfire
2.2 Ecotec
Automatic transmission
68,000 miles
1/2 tank of gas
Fuel filter replaced in March of 08

Symptoms:
Engine will turn over but will not start
Check engine light did not come on while driving (comes on with key in ignition as normal)
Plenty of cranking power from the battery and all electronics seem to be functioning normally

Weather conditions:
Last week we had snow and freezing temperatures here in Seattle (this might have something to do with the failure)

Plan of attack:
Check fuel pump fuse/relay
Check fuel pressure
Check spark
Borrow code scanner from friend
Scratch head
Have a beer
Beat on engine with a BFH

Is there some sort of reset switch or pressure switch I should be looking for? Maybe an ignition switch failure? Is this a commom problem with a simple solution? Since it only has 68,000 miles I'm doubting (but still suspecting due to symptoms) that there is a problem with the fuel pump itself, but it is a GM product, so you never know.

THANKS!!!!

[lxndr]

After using the latest in BFH technology, I was able to scientifically determine that the source of my problem is in fact a faulty fuel pump.

I applied my BFH V2.0 to the subjacent surface of the vehicles fuel tank which caused a gentle percussion to pass through the fuel pump. This rythmic percussion temporarily solved the binding issue within the faulty fuel pump and allowed me to start the vehicle momentarily. In a nut shell, I beat the bottom of the gas tank with a rubber mallet and the car started.

I was planning to also squirt a little starting fluid in the intake to see if it would fire up for a moment before I pulled out the fuel pressure tester, but my initial test is good enough for me. It has all the symptoms of a bad fuel pump, so I'll just fork out the $200-250 for a new pump and call it a day.

[lxndr]

Got the car running! I took pictures of the entire diagnostic process to help others in the future. I'll post pics and a full write-up asap.