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99 Grand Am 2.4L Turns Over, Cranks, Then Dies

Tiny
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  • 1999 PONTIAC GRAND AM
  • 2.4L
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 225,000 MILES
Fuel guage showing very empty, but moves. Both happened at the same time. The pump can be heard running for 2-3 seconds when switched to "on" position. Cranks right up, runs for 1 second, then dies. Never a problem with fuel gauge until now. I know there's a 1/4 tank, but will add some more anyway.
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Thursday, August 20th, 2015 AT 3:00 PM

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Tiny
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Forgot to mention, NO security light. Every other similar problem I've seen online concerned the security light. Last time I unhooked battery was months ago, no other electrical issues.
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Thursday, August 20th, 2015 AT 3:02 PM
Tiny
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The first thing you need to do is read the fuel pressure. The pump is acting normally with the 2 second prime.
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