Engine is cranking but not starting

Tiny
TAYLOR SCOTT
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  • 2004 PONTIAC GRAND AM
  • TURBO
  • 2WD
  • 173,000 MILES
Within the past month, I have replaced the starter, the battery, the battery terminals, and the alternator. My car has been driving perfectly fine ever since. Then yesterday some neighbors asked me to jump their battery. Everything was hooked up correctly but when I went to start my car it would not turn over suddenly. Now it is cranking but not starting. It sounds like it is almost turning over but cannot. My security light is not blinking but I still tried leaving the key in the on position for periods of time on the off chance it was the security but it did nothing. Tried getting the battery jumped just in case but it did not do anything. I have no idea what to do anymore. Any ideas?
Saturday, December 9th, 2017 AT 7:38 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Hello,

It sounds like you had a voltage surge which popped a fuse. Here is a guide to help you test the fuses along with e fuse panel diagram (below) so you can run a simple test:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-fuse

Below are the fuse panel diagrams. Let us know what happens and please upload pictures or videos of the problem.

When you turn the key to the on position without cranking the engine over can you hear the fuel pump run in the tank for 5 seconds?

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start

Please run down this guide and report back.
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Thursday, July 30th, 2020 AT 4:57 PM

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