Car starts then dies when put into reverse and now can't get the car to start again?

Asked by Kevin Dec 17, 2015 at 09:33 AM about the 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix 4 Dr SE Sedan

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

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I always check out the fuel pump first. Turn the key to the run position without trying to start the car and see if you can hear the fuel pump running for a few seconds. If you can its probably fine. If you can't, there's your problem.

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