Fuel System
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Sunfire, 2003 Pontiac Grand Am, 2003 Oldsmobile Alero, and 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Verify there is adequate fuel.
- Check the fuel pump operation. The fuel pump should turn ON for 2 seconds when the ignition switch is turned to RUN position. Go to FUEL PUMP CIRCUIT DIAGNOSIS under FUEL SYSTEMS (GASOLINE) in SYSTEM & COMPONENT TESTING - 2.2L ALERO, CAVALIER, GRAND AM & SUNFIRE article.
- Faulty in-tank fuel pump check valve allows the fuel in the lines to drain back to the tank after the engine stops. Go to FUEL SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS (GASOLINE) under FUEL SYSTEMS in BASIC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES - 2.2L ALERO, CAVALIER, GRAND AM & SUNFIRE article.
- Test the fuel injectors. Go to FUEL INJECTOR BALANCE TEST WITH SPECIAL TOOL , FUEL INJECTOR BALANCE TEST WITH TECH 2 , or FUEL INJECTOR COIL TEST under FUEL SYSTEMS (GASOLINE) in SYSTEM & COMPONENT TESTING - 2.2L ALERO, CAVALIER, GRAND AM & SUNFIRE article.
- Check for incorrect fuel pressure. Go to FUEL PRESSURE TEST under FUEL SYSTEMS (GASOLINE) in BASIC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES - 2.2L ALERO, CAVALIER, GRAND AM & SUNFIRE article.
- Check for a restricted fuel filter. Go to FUEL SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS (GASOLINE) under FUEL SYSTEMS in BASIC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES - 2.2L ALERO, CAVALIER, GRAND AM & SUNFIRE article.
- Check for a contaminated fuel condition. Go to ALCOHOL/CONTAMINANTS-IN-FUEL DIAGNOSIS WITH SPECIAL TOOL or ALCOHOL/CONTAMINANTS-IN-FUEL DIAGNOSIS WITHOUT SPECIAL TOOL under FUEL SYSTEMS (GASOLINE) in SYSTEM & COMPONENT TESTING - 2.2L ALERO, CAVALIER, GRAND AM & SUNFIRE article.