Car will not start after running out of gas (refueled)

Tiny
KEN PEARSON2
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  • 2000 PONTIAC SUNFIRE
  • 2.2L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 160,000 MILES
Ran car out of gas, put fuel in it still would not start. Replaced fuel pump, fuel filter and checked to see if the relay switch clicked when key was turned on. Still no fuel. Pour a little gas into it it will run until the gas burns off. Checked fuel pressure regulator also. Got any ideas?
Saturday, July 28th, 2018 AT 9:32 PM

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Tiny
ASEMASTER6371
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Good afternoon.

I attached a wire diagram for you to view. Check for power to the relay. There is a fuse listed and be sure there is power to both sides.

The PCM controls the control side of the relay.

Roy
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Sunday, July 29th, 2018 AT 1:53 PM
Tiny
KEN PEARSON2
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Thank you, but we have it fixed. Ended up being a broken wire.
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Sunday, July 29th, 2018 AT 6:08 PM
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Nice work, we are here to help, please use 2CarPros anytime.

Cheers, Ken
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Sunday, July 29th, 2018 AT 6:09 PM

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