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    My 98 Grand Prix GTP all of a sudden wont run. I went to turn itbon this morning and it just shut off after a few seconds. Battery is fine so I'm not sure why it won't even idle. Any ideas on what I should check?
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    What besides the battery have you already checked?
    Has it been acting strange prior to this issue?
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    Quick tests for fun.

    Unplug MAF, start it, see what happens.

    Bend tab on fuel pump relay, start car, see what it does.

    http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h1...nmj/relays.jpg

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    Fuel pump resistor. Locate fuel pump resistor pigtail behind passenger headlight. Clip the wires and jump them with a butt connector. BOOM car runs again
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    I had this same problem with my car try a key re learn that seemed to get mine working enof to get it to the tuner and he programed it out. Is your security light flashing in the dash?
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