2000 V-6 3800 Pontiac Grand Prix will not start?

Question

While driving down the road the oil light came on and it went dead. When trying to restart it would turn over a little but never fire. I took it by Auto Zone and the computer does not detect any codes. Does anyone have any clue as to what I might check?

Answer 1

Either the alternator stopped working, or you have a battery cable problem. Take the positive cable off of the battery and pull the cables apart and check for corrosion. It's a common problem with batteries, if they are leaking acid. You will need to replace the battery also!

Answer 2

next step is to test fuel pressure, injector pulse and spark to determine which system the failure is located in, i strongly recommend you see a qualified mechanic and save yourself a lot of aggravation and probably money  

Answer 3

this problem doesnt sound electrical if the car still turned over after it died.  depending on how long the oil light was on it could have overheated and contracted the cylinders makeing it real hard for the pistons to move up and down posibly causeing it to die.  did the temperature gauge get real hot before it died.  it could be anything though i would take the car to a mechanic if this happened to me but it could be real expensive if it is what i think it is because they have to tear the engine apart and rebore the block ( make the cylinders big enough for the pistons to move up and down again) it could cost 1000 dollars or more i would guess

Answer 4

Try checking the oil level.  This lights usually comes on only if the vehicle is 2 quarts low on oil.  Usually if the alternator is bad the battery light will come on and stay on.  Try the fuel pump it may be going bad.  Go from there and if that doesn't work you might take it to the mechanic.