grand am fuel pump relays keep burnin out

[keveyj]

i got the fuel pump relays keep burning out what would cause this

[doctorhrdware]

It sounds like a wiring issue, like something is shorted, or the fuel pump has a short and drawing too much current?

[keveyj]

i changed the ignation switch today in the car cause it went the other day and now it won't start it kicks for a few seconds and dies out now and the cluster gauges went out

[keveyj]

i did get it to run for a bit then i shut it off and i'd have to change the fuel pump relay then it would start again now it won't at all

[xeroinfinity]

Welcome to AF!

What year Grand am ??

Check the wire harness back to the tank from the fuse box. If you've had the tank off the harness can get damaged.

Then check the fuse box for corrosion where the pump relay goes.

Then if that's all good , and for your ignition switch you replaced, try this security relearn. I'd try this before disabling your passlock

Security relearn procedure:

1) Attempt to start the car by turning the key to the Start/Run Position.
2) Observe that the vehicle fails to start and that the security light is illuminated.
3) Release key to the 'ON/Accessory' Position. (DO NOT turn key to the 'off' position.)
4) Allow the vehicle to sit with the key in the 'ON/Accessory' Position for no less than 11 minutes.
5) Turn key to off position and allow the vehicle to remain in the 'OFF' position for no less than 30 seconds.
6) Repeat #1 - #5 for 3 cycles.
7) On 4th attempt, car should start.

NOTE : Since this is a fairly long procedure, I would limit all electrical sources, such as disconnecting headlights, to prevent discharge of battery.

NOTE 2 : It is SAFE to wait LONGER than the allotted time, but it is not safe to wait less time. I.e. 12 minutes instead of 11 minutes should be safe; however, waiting 10 minutes instead of 11 minutes is not safe.

Properly executed, this procedure should take approximately 35 minutes to complete

Hope that helps.