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1999 Pontiac Grand Am needs to turn too much to start

Tiny
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  • 1999 PONTIAC GRAND AM
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 125,000 MILES
Hello my grandam needs to turn over too long to start. It helps if I pump the gas a couple of times while starting. The problem doesnt happen all of the time just when the engine is cool. Today the car shut off when my wife was at a light. Could this be the fuel pump going out or something? Doesnt seem likely since this has been going on for probably 2 yrs. But I have no idea< there are no lights or anything, seems to me like it must be a fuel/air problem. Help me please im stuck!
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Thursday, April 3rd, 2008 AT 10:49 PM

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Tiny
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Check the fuel pressure with a fuel pressure gauge and comeback with the readings, if okay start by testing the coolant temperature sensor/idle air control valve/throttle position sensor
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Friday, April 4th, 2008 AT 2:19 AM
Tiny
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_- ok havent had a chance to check reading, car fails to start anymore. Turns over but doesn't start. Can't hear the fuel pump anymore when the key is turned. Is it possible that it could be the fuel pump relay or is it more than likely the pump. Thanx for your input
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Sunday, April 6th, 2008 AT 9:43 PM

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