99 Pontiac Grand Am... Fuel filter or fuel pump?

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Is it possible that your fuel filter is so clogged up that your car wont start. My car is stalled up on Konosha Pass in Colorado. All of a sudden it just lost all power. It had done this before but we have been able to start it back up right away. It turns over but it will not start. As of this time we have no access to our vehicle so I can not try and start it. I am just curious if a fuel filter can be clogged up enough to prevent your car from starting.?

Update:

Note: we have never changed the fuel filter and we have had the car for almost 4 years.

Update 2:

my brother in law had the same thing happen to him and he replaced the filter and everything was fine.??

? · Accepted Answer

possible, but i wouldnt bet on it. its probably your fuel pump. the fastest way to test it is to listen for it to kick on. get in your car and turn everything off. the blower, radio, lights, anything that could possibly make any type of noise when your car starts. now turn you key to on. you should hear the sound of a pump. it kinda sounds like a whining sound. thats your fuel pump priming the system for start up. if you dont hear any noise, then theres you problem. if you do, then i guess it could be your fuel filter. 

good luck

Anonymous · Answer

1999 Grand Am Fuel Pump

Anonymous · Answer

It is possible, but unlikely. Chances are it is fuel pump. There is a fitting on the manifold that you can put a pressure gauge on to check.
I think you should get car towed to home and start there. Yes I would change filter first since this is a hell of a lot cheaper than new fuel pump. If it's the punp you'll have to drop fuel tank since it is inside the tank. good luck

? · Answer

A nose in need Needs Puffs Plus Indeed

who · Answer

fuel pump reset switch maybe a a/c relay,check that fuse to.

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99 Pontiac Grand Am... Fuel filter or fuel pump?

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