Thread: 2001 Grand Prix won't start.

Results 1 to 3 of 3
  1. #1 2001 Grand Prix won't start. 
    SE Level Member
    Join Date
    Dec 2011
    Location
    IP address: 109.163.234.4
    Posts
    2
    Thanks (Received)
    0
    Likes (Received)
    0
    Dislikes (Received)
    0
    Hello,

    I have a 2001 Grand Prix SE 3.1 V6 that won't start anymore. In the past I would intermittently have the problem where the car would not turn over when you turned the key. All that would happen is you'd hear a few relays click. The problem would solve itself if you sometimes just re-turned the key or held the key for a few seconds. Well now starting last night it will not start at all with the key. When I turn the key everything powers up and I can hear the sound of two relays engaging. One under the hood (driver side) and one under the glove box.

    I've tested the battery and battery connections. I've had the starter/solenoid tested three times today and it passes. The car starts up perfectly if you jump the solenoid with a screw driver.

    Could it be the ignition switch? I don't want to start pouring money into the car until I get a rough idea what's causing the problem.

    Does anyone have an idea what might be the problem?
    Reply With Quote  
     

  2. #2 Re: 2001 Grand Prix won't start. 
    Perma-Banned! JK LOL Explicit_Spade's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2007
    Location
    Omaha, NE
    Posts
    7,921
    Thanks (Received)
    0
    Likes (Received)
    0
    Dislikes (Received)
    0
    I would check grounds and see if that solves the problem. You can also clean the battery terminals as well as the wires on the alternator and starter.
    Quote Originally Posted by W-Body Store
    Remember, GM engineers didn't take into account your need for speed.
    Daily Driver: 06 Grand Prix GT / 9.4:1 CR / IS3 Heads / Ported Gen V / ZZP Headers / HPT Pro / Pulleys: 4.25, 3.8, 3.5, 3.4, 3.2, 3.0, 2.9, 2.7
    Projects: 86 Monte Carlo SS / 98 Sonoma / 74 Honda CB750
    Reply With Quote  
     

  3. #3 Re: 2001 Grand Prix won't start. 
    SE Level Member
    Join Date
    Dec 2011
    Location
    IP address: 109.163.234.4
    Posts
    2
    Thanks (Received)
    0
    Likes (Received)
    0
    Dislikes (Received)
    0
    I broke out my Haynes manual and started tracing wires checking for anything broken. I checked grounds and couldn't find anything. When I tried starting the car I wasn't getting any voltage on the purple wire running to my solenoid. So I went and got some wire and a push button switch and ran it to my solenoid. It solved (bypassed) the problem and the car starts perfectly now. I just don't know what happened.

    Edit: I've just now found out that my automatic headlights don't work. I have to manually turn them on. A minor issue but wonder what could cause that.
    Last edited by jhalv; 12-11-2011 at 08:52 PM.
    Reply With Quote  
     

Similar Threads

  1. is the 1999 grand am stereo the same as a 2001 grand prix gt?
    By llinziee in forum Audio, Security & Visual Electronics
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: 07-06-2011, 03:51 PM
  2. 2001 grand prix gt
    By nascartech in forum 1997-2007 4 speed Automatic (4T65E) (4T65E-HD)
    Replies: 5
    Last Post: 04-22-2010, 03:25 AM
  3. 2001 Grand Prix
    By jfleming01 in forum 1997-2007 4 speed Automatic (4T65E) (4T65E-HD)
    Replies: 3
    Last Post: 10-27-2009, 10:39 AM
  4. 2001 grand prix TCC help
    By lynnjones in forum Introductions/Noob Questions
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: 07-25-2009, 06:24 PM
  5. 2001 Grand AM 3.4 engine will not start
    By cvbaker in forum General Tech Discussion
    Replies: 3
    Last Post: 03-12-2009, 01:03 AM
Tags for this Thread

View Tag Cloud

Bookmarks
Bookmarks
Posting Permissions
  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •