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2000 Pontiac Grand Am Repair Question


Topics covered: Fuel pressure.
Mileage: 116,000 miles.

Asked on December 1, 2011

Pontiac grandam when under 1/4 tank does not want to start have to park facing downhill

Seems to be getting worse
Avatar Asked by honkenmark

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Replied on December 1, 2011

Check the fuel pressure if its withn specs-

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
68 questions asked
Replied on December 1, 2011

thank you

Tiny Response from honkenmark
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Replied on December 8, 2011

This may be a pick up problem, i would remove the pump and sender unit and inspect it for any faults such as a cracked pick up pipe that may be sucking air when the fuel level is below any possible fracture.

Tiny Answered by mhpautos (expert)
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