grand am died

[scotty]

last week had problems with my 95 grand am 3100 v6

http://www.60degreev6.com/index.php?name=PNphpBB2&file=viewtopic&t=7016

now to day it would not start up. the car might only start for a few seconds, there seems to be lack of fuel pressure, actually the pump only cuts in some times. its a new pump i installed last week, so where is the fuel pump relay, fuel pump press switch or anthing else that will control the fuel pump.

thanks in advance

[Azrael]

One way to test the pump is to turn the key to the run position (don't start the car). If the pump is working you should hear a slight hum for a second or two as it pressurizes the fuel system.

[spacecadetz26]

do you have spark? how are the fuses?

[scotty]

yes i have spark, but the fuel pump is quiet

[camaroman1181]

take a rubber hammer or a piece of wood and lightly rap on the bottom of the fuel tank. if the pump is bad and has a dead spot, it could shift it off the dead spot and get it to work temporarily, just like you can do to a starter with a dead spot. besides that, id say check the fuses. there might also be a fuel pump relay. i'm unsure how you'd check the relay besides just swapping in a new one. good luck..