Where is the fuel pump on a Pontiac Grand Am?

Check in the engine compartment fuse box, it should be near the battery under the hood. The cover should be pretty easy to remove. The fuel pump should be connected through a fuse in slot 48. If that fuse looks good, then you may want to check the fuel pump relay (also inside the engine compartment fuse box).

What should I do if my fuel pump is not working?

Fuel pump breakers usually have a button on top that pops up when it trips. Simply push this button back in until it clicks. Check the owner’s manual for the exact location. Fuel Pump Testing – If the fuse is good and the circuit breaker is not tripped; then the engine is not getting fuel pressure.

When is the fuel pump relay turned on?

The fuel pump relay is an important component of the fuel system of your vehicle. The fuel pump relay gives the fuel pump power when it is time to build up fuel pressure in the rail. Whenever you turn on the ignition of your vehicle, the fuel pump relay is turned on. There are different reasons due to which the fuel pump relay fails.

How can I check the pressure on my fuel pump?

Attach the fuel pressure gauge at the fuel rail test port. Cycle the key on and off a few times and watch the pressure should go up to specifications and not drop for a long time or more than ten minutes before any drop of more than 1 or 2 psi is seen.

Where is the reset button on a fuel pump?

Push the button on the inertial switch; it should be clearly marked as the fuel pump reset, and may be in a contrasting color to the case. You may need to turn the ignition key to the on or accessory position to energize the module and reset the switch.

What to do if your fuel pump breaker switch is blown?

Push the button or flip the breaker switch back to its original position. If your inertia switch uses an internal fuse, pull the blown fuse out and replace it with another fuse of the same rating.

Where is the fuel pump shut off switch located?

You owner’s manual should give the exact location, but if it doesn’t try looking inside the center console, under the front seats, behind the glove compartment or behind the driver or passenger-side kick panels. These are the trim pieces just ahead of your front doors where your foot typically brushes.

Where is the sender on a 1991 grand villa?

Remove the cover at the passenger side of the fuel tank and the sender will be visible at that point. I have recently purchased a 1991 Grand Villa vin 1F96D3368MN054318 which is in excellent condition but it does have give an uncomfortable pitching up and down ride which I think might indicate unserviceable front shock absorbers.