Rljma2 Posted June 21, 2017 Report Share Posted June 21, 2017 I was pulling out of my driveway last week and my 1996 Deville just shut down and oil light came on, now it will not start. There was oil in the dipstick, but we still put in a quart..any suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockfangd Posted June 22, 2017 Report Share Posted June 22, 2017 Welcome To Caddyinfo did it make any noise before it shut down? I would unplug the oil pressure sender that is located on the oil filter housing above the oil filter. See if the plug has oil in it. If it does replace the oil pressure sender. Even if it doesnt it wouldnt be a bad idea to replace it Pretty common problem. Had the light ever come on or flickered before this happened? GM FAN FOREVER Nice, clean, luxury= fine automobile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldCadTech Posted June 22, 2017 Report Share Posted June 22, 2017 Did the engine die first and then the light came on? It is normal for the oil light to come on with key on and engine not running. Check for spark first. Not uncommon for an ignition module to go bad. THERE IS ALWAYS ENOUGH TIME TO DO THE JOB RIGHT - THERE IS NEVER ENOUGH TIME TO DO THE JOB AGAIN !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rljma2 Posted June 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2017 8 hours ago, rockfangd said: Welcome To Caddyinfo did it make any noise before it shut down? I would unplug the oil pressure sender that is located on the oil filter housing above the oil filter. See if the plug has oil in it. If it does replace the oil pressure sender. Even if it doesnt it wouldnt be a bad idea to replace it Pretty common problem. Had the light ever come on or flickered before this happened? No it didn't make any noise I will look for the oil pressure sender thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rljma2 Posted June 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2017 2 hours ago, OldCadTech said: Did the engine die first and then the light came on? It is normal for the oil light to come on with key on and engine not running. Check for spark first. Not uncommon for an ignition module to go bad. I don't remember Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Göran W Posted June 22, 2017 Report Share Posted June 22, 2017 Try pulling the codes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockfangd Posted June 23, 2017 Report Share Posted June 23, 2017 When it died did it just shut off or stumble and die? It could be a fuel pump issue also. If the oil light was on before it quit I would go that route. If it came on after it shut off that is normal. I am sorry I was very tired when I responded last night GM FAN FOREVER Nice, clean, luxury= fine automobile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BodybyFisher Posted June 23, 2017 Report Share Posted June 23, 2017 Does the starter rotate the engine? Pre-1995 - DTC codes OBD1 >> 1996 and newer - DTC codes OBD2 >> https://www.obd-codes.com/trouble_codes/gm/obd_codes.htm How to check for codes Caddyinfo How To Technical Archive >> http://www.caddyinfo.com/wordpress/cadillac-how-to-faq/ Cadillac History & Specifications Year by Year http://www.motorera.com/cadillac/index.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rljma2 Posted June 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2017 That I don't know.. I gave been trying to find a Cadillac back yard mechanic that won't run me over the coals on labor. I really love the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockfangd Posted June 27, 2017 Report Share Posted June 27, 2017 Here is a telltale way to tell if a mechanic is familiar with the Northstar. Ask them where the starter is located. If they say anywhere but under the intake run the other way. Laugh but it works. Anyone who says it is a horrible place to put one has never owned one. I have yet to ever have to change one GM FAN FOREVER Nice, clean, luxury= fine automobile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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