How do you restart a Pontiac Grand Am after running out of fuel?

Answer 1

Spray starting fluid in the throttle body (at the end of the large hose at the motor opposite of where the air filter is) and get it running on the ether, then it should take off on its own. But put in gas first. If you don't have ether (starting fluid), you can also cycle the ignition key to bring fuel to the motor. That is turn the key to the on position (not run), listen for a hum (electric fuel pump), when it ends turn the off. Wait 5 seconds, turn the key back to the run position, and repeat this five times. If this doesn't work, then you have a different problem.

Ether should be used sparingly because it can cause damage to your engine.

Another Suggestion:

Ether is unnecessary, just add gas to the tank, turn the key on and off a couple of times to run the fuel pump, and start.

Answer 2

It shouldn't take any special help, just turn the ignition on for a few seconds then turn it off for a few seconds then do it again. After a couple repetitions, try to start it. If that doesn't work, try a little starting fluid into the throttle body while a helper tries to start the engine.

• If your fuel pump does not pick up the fuel after a couple of attempts you have a problem. Listen to the fuel pump it should start when you turn the key on without starting the engine. It should run for a couple of seconds the shut off. If you hear this sound then the fuel pump is working. Do not under any circumstance use starter fluid that stuff was designed for diesel engines with harder pistons, I have seen pistons with hole popped through them from people using starter fluid. Happy Wrenching