wont start, lights went out, error message on radio,

[1lugnut]

when i try to crank all i get is a click and a check engine then everything goes out. i turn key off and pull out and i can hear something in dash (behind speedo) wirring away like a computer printer running. sounds like a computer rebooting, the error message on radio turned to "locked"
all lights are out, (shouldnt be), lock buttons clicked, all sorts of wierd things. tried jumping it. turning key off and on to accessory etc. no help.
good news is i disco'd the battery and left for a few mins, and re attached,
started (although with some difficulty) and got it out of parking lot and is in my driveway and seems to be fine now.

but am kind of worried, planning on a big trip coming soon
any ideas what caused this?

it is 2001 olds silohette minivan (90K)

this site is great, i saw another post that was close but there was no conclusion.

[emt1134]

This may or may not apply. But it's something.

Hard/No Start, Fuel Gauge Inop/Fluctuates, SES/Check Engine Light On, ABS Warning Light On, TCS Warning Light On, TCS Activation, Service Traction System Message, All-Wheel Drive Disable Message, DTCs #01-08-45-005E - (08/29/2006)

Models:2002-2006 Buick Rendezvous

2005-2007 Buick Terraza
2000-2005 Chevrolet Venture
2005-2007 Chevrolet Uplander
2000-2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette
2000-2005 Pontiac Montana
2001-2005 Pontiac Aztek
2005-2007 Pontiac Montana SV6
2005-2007 Saturn Relay




Some customers may comment on one or more of the following conditions:

• Engine is hard to start

• Engine will not start
• Engine starts then stalls
• Fuel gauge is inoperative or fluctuates
• Service Engine Soon/Check Engine light is illuminated
• ABS Warning Light is illuminated
• TCS Warning Light is illuminated
• TCS activation
• Service Traction System message displayed
• All-Wheel Drive Disable message displayed
These conditions may be intermittent. Upon investigation, the technician may find various DTCs set.

Cause

This condition may be due to water leaking into the interior of the vehicle, and/or spread terminals, at connector C305 that is located on the floor to the rear of the driver's seat. This connector is not sealed from the inside of the vehicle and water may enter the connector causing the terminals to become corroded. Also, the female terminals of the connector may have become spread apart causing an intermittent poor connection.

Correction







Important:

• Inspect the terminals at connector C305 for corrosion or spreading before replacing the fuel module or resistor card kit. Terminals can be accessed from underneath the vehicle.
• Do not attempt to repair any spread female terminals as this will result in a return repair. The female terminal must be replaced.
• If the terminals show signs of corrosion, determine the source of the water leak first and repair the water leak before repairing the terminals in connector C305. Refer to Corporate Service Bulletin Number 01-01-38-009A to determine a potential source for water in the vehicle interior.

[plaster79]

my van is doing the samething

[Tech II]

Shouldn't jump on an old post......year, make, model. and what the symptoms are......