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| Clicking noise behind glove compartment | 5/9/2007 | Tom Joy |
Q: I have noticed a clicking noise behind the glove compartment at various times while driving my 1997 ...
A: That is your AC/HEAT programmer. The metal threaded rod vibrates because the plastic gear inside the ...
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| Cadillac Emissions | 5/9/2007 | Tom Joy |
Q: I have done some research on the internet and I have discovered that Cadillac has had some emissions ...
A: 1. Ignition switch ON. Engine OFF. 2. Simultaneously push and hold the OFF and WARMER buttons on ...
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| Cadillac Emissions | 5/8/2007 | Tom Joy |
Q: I have done some research on the internet and I have discovered that Cadillac has had some emissions ...
A: This is the procedure for getting the codes: 1. Ignition switch ON. Engine OFF. 2. Simultaneously ...
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| air ride 99 deville | 5/8/2007 | Tom Joy |
Q: In my 99 Deville (105k) I can pick up every little bump in the road. When I hit a bigger bump, the ...
A: The air compressor is located under the vehicle below the right hand rear of the vehicle. The ...
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| 1988 Cadillac Fleetwood | 5/8/2007 | Tom Joy |
Q: How Is the emergency brake released?
A: just under the dash panel against the side cover in front of the drivers door there is a small black ...
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| see below | 5/7/2007 | Tom Joy |
Q: Any info on 2000 Caddy DTS crank sensor code P 387? ANSWER: What do you need to know ? P387 = NO ...
A: P0385 = Fault in crankshaft position sensor B circuit. When you read the code did it say HISTORY or ...
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| STARTER DIABLED | 5/6/2007 | Tom Joy |
Q: IS THERE ANYWAY TO BYPASS THAT SYSTEM? WHAT COLOR ARE THE WIRES GO TO IT ON A 1998 DE VILLE? ...
A: Either you did not get one of the wiring harnesses plugged into the newly purchased cluster or the ...
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| wont start | 5/6/2007 | Tom Joy |
Q: i have a 90 Cadillac sedan Seville 4.5 liter v8, my problem is that my car wont start, i have power ...
A: Your most likely fault is a problem in the THEFT SYSTEM (PASS-KEY) of the vehicles electronics. ...
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| 99 Seville | 5/5/2007 | Tom Joy |
Q: Tom I have a 99 Seville and the service suspension system display comes on. The car rides well so ...
A: You have to retrieve the codes from the computer. 1. Ignition ON. Engine OFF. 2. Simultaneously ...
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| 92 El Dorado | 5/2/2007 | Tom Joy |
Q: Car has been fine for 10 years now with little problems. Beginning to have issues with running ...
A: E032 = Open MANIFOLD ABSOLUTE PRESSURE sensor. I039 = COMPUTER COMMAND RIDE (CCR) Signal fault. ...
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| error codes | 5/1/2007 | Tom Joy |
Q: 1985 Cadillac Deville 4.1 motor...How do I clear the old error codes...I know it has something to ...
A: To clear the "E" codes: Re-enter diagnostics and when you see .7.0 Simultaneously push and hold the ...
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| codes and how to read and diagnose | 4/30/2007 | Tom Joy |
Q: I have a 86 eldorado with the 4.1 v8 and after I start it it sais system problem on the display ...
A: Get the codes: 1. Ignition ON. Engine OFF. 2. Simultaneously push and hold the OFF and WARMER ...
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| 1991 Check Engine Light Codes E30, E39, E98 | 4/30/2007 | Tom Joy |
Q: 1991 Sedan DeVille 4.9 liter engine - Reading other questions/answers here have determined E30and ...
A: E30 = ISC outof range. E98 = Park to neutral and drive to reverse ISC engaged problem. E39 = ...
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| 1982 Seville 4100 EFI | 4/29/2007 | Tom Joy |
Q: With a fresh tune up the car started acting crazy. Boggs down, cuts off, spits back throught the ...
A: Check for computer codes via: 1. Ignition ON. 2. Simultaneously push and hold the OFF and WARMER ...
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| Fleetwood leaks | 4/27/2007 | Tom Joy |
Q: Hey I have a 1990 cadillac fleetwood with 113,000 miles and it has a leak in front of the passenger ...
A: If the water on the passengers side is actually WATER, the drain hose for the evaporator is most ...
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| 92 sedan deville wont shift | 4/27/2007 | Tom Joy |
Q: I have a 92 sedan deville and the service engine light is on a car repair place told me it was the ...
A: Clear the codes from the computer via: 1. re-enter diagnostics and after the codes display and you ...
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| 1994 Deville | 4/26/2007 | Tom Joy |
Q: how do you release the parking brake on a 1994 Cadillac Deville?
A: If your vehicle still has those large black plastic panels under the dash to cover up all the junk ...
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| Starter | 4/26/2007 | Tom Joy |
Q: Where would the strater be on a 1995 Cadillac Seville STS be located? Reason for my question is ...
A: A good kick in the butt will also wake anyone up. If you have the 4.6L engine the starter is under ...
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| 99 deville washer motor | 4/25/2007 | Tom Joy |
Q: how do I diagnose a none working washer motor and how do I get to it. It just stopped working is ...
A: Remove the 2 wire connector from the washer pump and put a test light across the 2 wires and push ...
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| 92 cadillac eldorado | 4/25/2007 | Tom Joy |
Q: i'm havin trouble with a rough idle, an it slightly holds back when driving. also when i start the ...
A: Let's clear the R033 code via: 1. Re-enter diagnostics and when you see PCM after the codes are ...
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| 92 sedan deville wont shift | 4/24/2007 | Tom Joy |
Q: I have a 92 sedan deville and the service engine light is on a car repair place told me it was the ...
A: What odes are you getting via: 1. ignition ON. 2. Simultaneously push and hold the OFF and WARMER ...
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| Check Engine Light | 4/23/2007 | Tom Joy |
Q: I have an 1981 Cadillac fleetwood d elegance 4 door sedan with a 6.0 l (368) engine in it and the ...
A: replace the IDLE SPEED CONTROL MOTOR (ISC) as there is a short in the nose switch of the motor. You ...
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| 95 Cadillac SLS Heating and Air Conditioner | 4/23/2007 | Tom Joy |
Q: All at once I lost all of my air conditioning and heating. The fan stopped blowing. I checked all ...
A: Check the computer for fault codes anyway via: 1. Ignition ON. 2. Simultaneously push and hold the ...
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| 95 Cadillac SLS Heating and Air Conditioner | 4/23/2007 | Tom Joy |
Q: All at once I lost all of my air conditioning and heating. The fan stopped blowing. I checked all ...
A: Are you getting any CHECK ENGINE lights and or any messages on the display panel ?. Is the AC ...
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| Check Engine Light | 4/23/2007 | Tom Joy |
Q: I have an 1981 Cadillac fleetwood d elegance 4 door sedan with a 6.0 l (368) engine in it and the ...
A: CLEAR the codes from the computer FIRST and see which ones return.. When you see .7.0 after the ...
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| 89 Caddillac seville | 4/22/2007 | Tom Joy |
Q: Recently as i was driving home from work steam started pouring out of my engine.I found out that a ...
A: E030 = RPM error to great. B450 = Coolant temp to high. Possible debris stuck inthermostat from ...
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| 89 Caddillac seville | 4/22/2007 | Tom Joy |
Q: Recently as i was driving home from work steam started pouring out of my engine.I found out that a ...
A: Access the computer codes via: 1. Ignition ON. 2. Simultaneously push and hold the OFF and WARMER ...
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| 93 sedan deville lights are flickering | 4/21/2007 | Tom Joy |
Q: The lights of the climate control and fuel data centers are flashing at night when I have my ...
A: If you do NOT have a digital dash and have the old style needle speedometer dash and the ONLY 2 ...
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| '98 deville a/c problems | 4/21/2007 | Tom Joy |
Q: "98 deville's a/c blows warm air no matter what the temp on the control setting is on. I still hear ...
A: You will neeed to put aset of AC gages on the system and see what the pressures are at idle speed ...
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| 86 de Ville no start | 4/21/2007 | Tom Joy |
Q: I obtained this vehicle from a charity outfit. I have no repair history. There is evidence of ...
A: E27 = open throttle switch on the idle speed control motor. E52 = battery was disconnected. E53 = ...
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| 94 Cadillac Deville ABS light | 4/15/2007 | Tom Joy |
Q: I recently resurfaced the rotors and replaced the pads on a 94 Deville and now the ABS dash light is ...
A: Disconnecting the battery will NOT erase the computer codes. 1. Ignition ON. Engine OFF. 2. ...
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| cadillac problem | 4/14/2007 | Tom Joy |
Q: we are wondering how to fix this at home, and why it's happening. any suggestions? thanks-
A: You either have a fault in the: alternator PCM computer instrument panel cluster faulty ground. ...
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| 1995 Cadillac Sedan Deville A/C problem | 4/12/2007 | Tom Joy |
Q: We have a 1995 Cadillac Sedan Deville 4.9, and the a/c compressor runs continuously. We were told it ...
A: If the AC compressor does NOT cycle ON and OFF it is most likely low on freon. As for the cooling ...
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| CODES/Traction Control | 4/12/2007 | Tom Joy |
Q: I have a 96 Deville. How do you erase the codes that appear on the screen, does a mechanic have to ...
A: There are 4 traction control sensors, One at each wheel. 1. Ignition ON. 2. Simultaneously push ...
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| emission system & service engine light 96' cadillac deville | 4/11/2007 | Tom Joy |
Q: Sorry to bother you, I got your e-mail from the All Experts web for Cadillacs, I have a question, I ...
A: Any type of vacuum leak will cause these 2 codes to appear. Are they HISTORY or CURRENT codes. ...
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| auto-leveling trouble | 4/11/2007 | Tom Joy |
Q: '98 devile scrapes while driving. I can hear the compressor running but the car doesn't level out. ...
A: check the air lines going from the compressor to the shocks/struts for signs of an air leak. Also ...
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| A/C Blower Motor Cadillac | 4/9/2007 | Tom Joy |
Q: I own a 95 Cadillac Deville 4.9 Liter engine and the Blower motor just stopped working, I have ...
A: NO relay. Check the RED wire at the blower motor for battery voltage if you have battery voltage the ...
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| 97 cadillac sts | 4/5/2007 | Tom Joy |
Q: i have a 97 sts that the instrument cluster back lighting goes out after about 30 seconds and ive ...
A: Digital or analog instrument panel lighting ?. This is a FIRST. Has the radio and or anything ...
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| black smoke 1984 seville | 4/5/2007 | Tom Joy |
Q: My 84 seville is shooting black smoke out of the tail pipe and i am not quite sure why. The gas ...
A: Your ABSOLUTELY POSITIVE it is an 84 ?. You need to replace the oxygen sensor and the MAP sensor. ...
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| black smoke 1984 seville | 4/5/2007 | Tom Joy |
Q: My 84 seville is shooting black smoke out of the tail pipe and i am not quite sure why. The gas ...
A: OK, Let's CLEAR all the codes from the computer and see which codes return. Re-enter into ...
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