1992 Pontiac Grand Am engine turns but no start

1992 PONTIAC GRAND AM
95,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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ROCKETRAF92
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I was having intermittent trouble with the car not starting. I noticed that when the key was in run I could hear the fuel pump engage(prime?) then the car started and ran fine. Occasionally, in RUN I could not hear the pump that's when the car turned but would not start. I figured the fuel pump was going out so I replaced it. No change so I checked the voltage to pump. None. No voltage to fuel pump relay, either. Any ideas?
Oct 22, 2009 at 4:08 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Check the fuel injector harness pink and black wire for power if there's none inspect and test the FP/Injector fuse this fuse powers both the relay/injector
Oct 22, 2009 at 4:22 PM
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ROCKETRAF92
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Checked the wire - no voltage. The fuse tests good.
Also, the temp. and fuel guages don't seem to respond when the ignition is on.
Oct 22, 2009 at 9:50 PM
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RASMATAZ
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You check for voltage no voltage at injector and fuse tests okay-does the fuse has power on both ends when key at run position no power probably the ignition switch.
Oct 23, 2009 at 12:52 AM
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ROCKETRAF92
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That was it! Thank you very much. I had just replaced the ignition switch about 4 months ago from Autozone. That's why I didn't imagine it being the switch again. Are OEM ignition swithces better. Thanks again, I'm sending donation.
Oct 24, 2009 at 11:40 PM
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OEM is always a plus its the way to go
Oct 25, 2009 at 3:32 PM
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