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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| lost Cadillac key | 2/9/2012 | Rob Painter |
| Q: I have a 1992 Cadillac Deville and lost the original key. I went to a Cadillac parts dealer and they ... A: You have the junk problematic, antiquated VATS which comes with a resistor chip in the ignition key. ... | ||
| Headlight Assembly | 2/8/2012 | Rob Painter |
| Q: How do you replace the entire headlight assembly for a 1987 Cadillac Sedan DeVille? I have the ... A: Do me a favor--take a picture of the left headlight on the car and take pictures of the assembly and ... | ||
| 1983 cadillac eldorado starting & running issues | 2/8/2012 | Rob Painter |
| Q: i have a 1983 cadillac eldorado with ht4100 v8 250hp motor. car had been running fine. one day the ... A: NEVER,NEVER,NEVER use starting fluid on this aluminum engine!!! You can literrally blow a cylinder ... | ||
| 1992 cadillac deville transmission | 2/8/2012 | Rob Painter |
| Q: The reason I ask is because I want to completely drain the transmission. I also will put a new ... A: It is not the cleanest job draining the transmission. Most don't come with drain plugs and you have ... | ||
| turn signals | 2/6/2012 | Rob Painter |
| Q: ok i have a 78 cadillac coupe deville turn signals worked when i got it then stoped oneday replaced ... A: Lots of work for little successful results and this is the reason that guessing doesn't get you far. ... | ||
| catalytic converter | 2/5/2012 | Rob Painter |
| Q: ..we just replaced the catalytic converter on my ford escape but now it pops and you can see it pop ... A: Not a bad guess for an old timer eeey? The converter may look the same on the outside, but could ... | ||
| heated drivers seat | 2/5/2012 | Rob Painter |
| Q: I have a 2003 escalade when you try to turn it on the lights ondoor flashes but won't stay on. A: Just a guess--could have an electrical short causing the circuit breaker to cut on and off. You may ... | ||
| catalytic converter | 2/4/2012 | Rob Painter |
| Q: ..we just replaced the catalytic converter on my ford escape but now it pops and you can see it pop ... A: First, you did not say why you changed it in the first place. Was the converter bad because engine ... | ||
| electronic climate control | 2/2/2012 | Rob Painter |
| Q: hi there i have a 1986 fleetwood with electronic climate control the blower had been making some ... A: First, buy a cheap test light. You can probably get one at a parts store for $5. Make sure you have ... | ||
| 1995 deville concourse | 2/1/2012 | Rob Painter |
| Q: when i attempt to start the car it reads starter disabled theft deterrent remove key wait three ... A: This is one of those fine GM Junk ideas first implement in 1986 in the Corvette know as VATS ... | ||
| 1983 Cadillac Coupe DeVille | 1/30/2012 | Rob Painter |
| Q: I am getting codes 39 (TCC Engagement Problem) and then Code 52 ( ECM Memory Reset Indicator) The ... A: You are having what is known as a "soft" code in your emission system. A hard code is where the ... | ||
| Door ajar, and inerior light | 1/30/2012 | Rob Painter |
| Q: Good Morning Rob. I have a 1998 cadillac deville. The Door ajar light will not go out when all doors ... A: Could be a couple of different problems. The first I would be looking at is a defective door jamb ... | ||
| Cadillac DTS 2000 Key problem | 1/28/2012 | Rob Painter |
| Q: Sir i have a strange problem in my caddy, few weeks ago i replaced my car old battery with a new ... A: Your car came new with three keys. 2 masters an one valet. The valet is stupid because it is ... | ||
| air in cooling system | 1/24/2012 | Rob Painter |
| Q: i have replaced a bad radiator. At the time the car was running fine provided I kept water in it. ... A: You did not state the year, make, model of Cadillac, and unfortunately these aluminum engines are ... | ||
| 93 CADILLAC WONT START | 1/24/2012 | Rob Painter |
| Q: I want to add to my recent question I had battery checked it is good and I checked all fuses I also ... A: Actually on your car, a key or the use of the ignition is not performed to steal your car with that ... | ||
| 93 CADILLAC WONT START | 1/22/2012 | Rob Painter |
| Q: I want to add to my recent question I had battery checked it is good and I checked all fuses I also ... A: I suppose I should have asked you how you knew the VATS was bypassed in the first place. That crap ... | ||
| 93 CADILLAC WONT START | 1/19/2012 | Rob Painter |
| Q: MY 93 Cadillac Deville has a factory theft system that is SUPPOSED to be bypassed when the proper ... A: OK, Don't know if this will work, because this is what we would do with after market alarms. Turn ... | ||
| 83 Cadillac Coupe DeVille | 1/19/2012 | Rob Painter |
| Q: Okay my car was losing RPM's and stalling after I drove for like an hour, checked the codes on the ... A: I can relate to the fixed income. Who checked the alternator? A part's house? If your no charge ... | ||
| abs and brakes | 1/18/2012 | Rob Painter |
| Q: The brake peddle is hard as can be, can not press it down. took out fuse 8 for breaks did not help ... A: No, you have a brake booster issue. The first ting you need to do is give me the year, make and ... | ||
| 93 CADILLAC WONT START | 1/18/2012 | Rob Painter |
| Q: I want to add to my recent question I had battery checked it is good and I checked all fuses I also ... A: You say you had the starter checked, but was power getting to the starter when the ignition was it ... | ||
| 93 CADILLAC WONT START | 1/18/2012 | Rob Painter |
| Q: MY 93 Cadillac Deville has a factory theft system that is SUPPOSED to be bypassed when the proper ... A: You have 2 separate junk factory systems. One is the VATS you are referring to and then the inept ... | ||
| 2001 cadillac deville no start | 1/16/2012 | Rob Painter |
| Q: i have a 2001 cadillac deville my son got in it and listened to the radio for a while and when he ... A: I am not going to be much help this time, (but I can help some). These cars are not meant to have ... | ||
| traction control | 1/14/2012 | Rob Painter |
| Q: how can i ENABLE traction control on my 1994 Cadillac Seville? it's been disabled manually. i need ... A: You say it's disabled manually, however since there is no standard to enable it. You should have a ... | ||
| 81 Window Motor | 1/10/2012 | Rob Painter |
| Q: I don't have a Chilton manual for my 1981 Cadillac Sedan DeVille and I have to replace my front, ... A: Don't get a junk yard motor. New motors are cheap and most carry a life time warranty. Make sure you ... | ||
| caddy deville vacuum park brake release | 1/6/2012 | Rob Painter |
| Q: Saw your response to a gent with same problem I have. So I think you know your beans here. The ... A: Well Joe, You might have dealt with someone else on this issue. I have never seen a bad one, so no, ... | ||
| north star eng. overheats | 1/2/2012 | Rob Painter |
| Q: I;m looking at a caddy and you can leave it idle and temp is fine but you drive it and than it ... A: You say you are looking at this Cadillac. Are you buying it? Don't! Aluminum engine, that you won't ... | ||
| 1998 Cadillac STS dying and starting issue | 12/29/2011 | Rob Painter |
| Q: I have a relatively low mileage (123,000) 1998 Cadillac. I have had it for 8 years. First, it ... A: Without seeing the car, I am very limited on my answers. As far as the stalling, no clue-- As far ... | ||
| 95 deville | 12/29/2011 | Rob Painter |
| Q: due to theft wait 3 minute continue but wont start A: This is one of those fine GM Junk ideas first implement in 1986 in the Corvette know as VATS ... | ||
| 93 fleet | 12/28/2011 | Rob Painter |
| Q: Dose anyone no the sq/ft of the carpet n a 93-96 fleet I'm dynamating and want to buy the right ... A: I do not have the dimensions, however it is very easy to figure out with a tape measure. All you do ... | ||
| Cadillac 2000 DTS shifting problem | 12/26/2011 | Rob Painter |
| Q: Painter. 2 days ago I was leaving for work. I put the car in drive and it started going in reverse. ... A: As I said, I don't remember the column design. I hate to sound stupid, but for some reason I don't ... | ||
| Cadillac 2000 DTS shifting problem | 12/26/2011 | Rob Painter |
| Q: Painter. 2 days ago I was leaving for work. I put the car in drive and it started going in reverse. ... A: This guy has no clue as to what he is talking about as for a part. There is a cable that runs from ... | ||
| '95 Cadillac Deville | 12/23/2011 | Rob Painter |
| Q: My '95 deville was just in the shop, I had to replace my compressor. When we picked it up our heat ... A: The a/c system and the cooling system are two separate entities. A a/c compressor by itself should ... | ||
| anti theft location | 12/21/2011 | Rob Painter |
| Q: i have a 97 CADDILAC DEville and the theft system is on i change key lock knew key where programed i ... A: It gets very frustrating for me when the owner tries to fix the car first before seeking out answers ... | ||
| mechanical problems on my cadillac | 12/12/2011 | Rob Painter |
| Q: What is da problem? When your 1995 cadillac SLS keeps leaking water and your check coolant level ... A: Well, your low coolant light is on because you are leaking coolant/anti-freeze. You should quit ... | ||
| clunk | 12/9/2011 | Rob Painter |
| Q: Perhaps 2 different situations: about 1 time a week when i start the 92 deville i hear clunk. On ... A: Change the bad mount and see if the problem goes away. The exhaust donut problem just makes your car ... | ||
| clunk | 12/6/2011 | Rob Painter |
| Q: Perhaps 2 different situations: about 1 time a week when i start the 92 deville i hear clunk. On ... A: I just gave the hill scenario to make you understand that the problem might relate to the way you ... | ||
| clunk | 12/6/2011 | Rob Painter |
| Q: Perhaps 2 different situations: about 1 time a week when i start the 92 deville i hear clunk. On ... A: The clutch plates are`a separate entity from the parking pawl that engages when put into park. Now, ... | ||
| Heat | 12/4/2011 | Rob Painter |
| Q: I recently purchased a 2005 Cadillac Deville DTS (90,000 mi)and am having a problem with the heater. ... A: Easy to diagnose. Disconnect the blower motor connector under the hood on the passenger side. With ... | ||
| trouble codes | 12/3/2011 | Rob Painter |
| Q: how do you clear the trouble code on a 93-94 cadillac sedan-de-ville 4.9 engine tks, A: The first point is that there is a reason for the trouble code in the first place and clearing the ... | ||
| 91 Cadillac Seville- Service Engine Soon Light | 12/3/2011 | Rob Painter |
| Q: I just purchased a 91 Cadillac Seville and I have to get an inspection sticker with in the next 4 ... A: I don't have any service manuals dating back that far so I cannot assist you with the codes and if ... | ||
Rob Painter
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
Alarm system questions cannot be answered on this forum. These systems are not what I can answer. Without being physically at the vehicle and not knowing what kind of electrical service has been done on the vehicle, there is no possible way to give an accurate answer over the internet. My expertise is in Ignition/key based anti-theft systems. These issues include GM VATS (resistor chip in key blade) PASSLOCK (MRD)-ignition lock rotation based, no special ignition key and the PKIII Transponder (computer chip in key) systems. These systems are not alarm based and are integral with the starting of the engine. This is why I cannot diagnose alarm problems without physically looking at the vehicle: Alarm systems are a completely different annimal than ignition key/lock based anti-theft system. Many alarm questions come from vehicles 10 years old, and since older, many hands that had been involved over the years.I am an expert in all GM factory (ignition/key based)systems. Alarm system questions pose to many situations beyond my knowledge as to what has been done to the vehicle over the years. Some guy may have actually wired the stereo into the alarm system. Who knows? Over my past 30 years in vehicle wiring repair, I have seen unbelievable wiring disaters done by guys that consider themselves "mechanics." I have seen stereos and alarms intalled using surgical tape. I have seen modules burn up, un-fused circuits, wiring jambed between the doors and even lamp cord used for a starter kill. To answer alarm questions over the internet without examining the vehicle is like asking; What does it take to remove a dent?
Experience
Education/Credentials-ASE certified. 11 years with a GM dealer and 17 years with a repair facility dealing with only the repair of theft recovered vehicles.
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