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| Cadillac Sedan Deville | 7/4/2009 | Rob Painter |
Q: I have a 1989 Cadillac Sedan Deville and it ran out of gas. I add gas and now it want start what can ...
A: I will assume you mean it won't start. Impossible to determine without seeing the vehicle. The ...
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| 79 CADILLAC SEDAN DEVILLE | 7/3/2009 | autohelp |
Q: I have some bearings (left rear driver) that went out. Many people have told us to get the straight ...
A: You can try and drill out the broken pin but it is a 50/50 shot . One the broken pin is removed ...
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| 1995 cadillac seville | 7/3/2009 | Rob Painter |
Q: can you tell me where to locate the blower motor resistor for this car. the blower will not shut off ...
A: The old very very common problem going back to the eighties that Cadillac and only Cadillac had was ...
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| Help disable factory security 1989 Cadillac deVille | 7/2/2009 | Rob Painter |
Q: I’m installing a Ultra Start u-1272tL remote starter in my 1989 Cadillac Coupe deVille 2-door with ...
A: Bad news, your car is too old to have VATS on Cadillac. Did not start until 1990. You may have a ...
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| 1997 SLS rear caliper retraction | 7/1/2009 | Rob Painter |
Q: I'm a nurse, not a mechanic, but do enjoy doing what I can. I'm replacing rear pads, but cannot ...
A: What I have done is leave the old inner pad in the caliper. Then I would use a large C Clamp like ...
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| '83 Cadillac Eldo Biarittz 4.1 ltr DFI | 6/30/2009 | autohelp |
Q: #1...I bought the car in Wa. and ferried her back to Ca. It's a federal car, but nonetheless, she ...
A: Your biggest problem is that The federal car has standard emissions system. Californis has a more ...
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| 1994 Cadillac | 6/30/2009 | autohelp |
Q: The outside temperature reading on my 1994 Cadillac Concours is stuck at 127 degrees. Is there an ...
A: Absolutely. Replace the OUTSIDE TEMP SENSOR usually is the cause. However, I DO recommend that you ...
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| 93 Fleetwood won't start | 6/30/2009 | Rob Painter |
Q: We have a 1993 Fleetwood that my husband was driving. In the middle of our trip on Saturday it just ...
A: Your question is very general. If the engine cranks, it has nothing to do with the factory so-called ...
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| 2003 Cadillac CTS won't hold charge | 6/29/2009 | Rob Painter |
Q: I went to start my car up the other day and it would not start, my battery is about 6 months old, so ...
A: Since I am not at the car I can only speculate, there can only be one of three problems. Bad battery ...
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| 2003 chevy malibu | 6/28/2009 | autohelp |
Q: i understand this is not a caddy,,but its a gm,,son had a minor fender bender a wile back,,both air ...
A: They are quite simple to install. I STRONGLY recommend that you disconnect the battery cables from ...
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| Key Security | 6/28/2009 | Rob Painter |
Q: I have a 99 sts, just rebuilt the motor, and got it back in. The security light is on permanently ...
A: I do not have my reference in front of me at this moment and will later, but I don't believe the 99 ...
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| 92 cad a/c | 6/26/2009 | autohelp |
Q: I HAVE A 92 SEVILLE W/4.9 ENG. AND CONVERTED THE A/C TO R134A. I REALIZE THE SENSOR DOES NOT ...
A: As of this date and time there is NO WAY to by-pass the sensor as the computer must see a specific ...
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| cadillac won't start after changing water pump | 6/26/2009 | Rob Painter |
Q: After changing the water pump on a 99 Cadillac deville the car will not start sometimes. Its like ...
A: You description of the starting sounds like a bad starter or battery. If it cranks slow warm, the ...
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| overheating | 6/26/2009 | autohelp |
Q: I bought this 96 Deville, Northstar 4.6L @ 157K from an aution an it overheats when it warms up. I ...
A: This is very common . There are some repair facilities you can lower the trans or engine just enough ...
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| overheating | 6/26/2009 | autohelp |
Q: I bought this 96 Deville, Northstar 4.6L @ 157K from an aution an it overheats when it warms up. I ...
A: You have to split the transmission from the engine in order to replace this sensor. As to your ...
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| 96 Seville STS Northstar - 35% decrease in gas mileage | 6/25/2009 | autohelp |
Q: I have a 96 Seville STS - love the car. bought it with 103,000 miles and it now has 227000 miles. It ...
A: OK, Here is how to retrieve the codes from the computers. 1. Turn ignition switch ON. Do NOT start ...
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| 1990 cadillac sedan deville odometer problems | 6/25/2009 | autohelp |
Q: My digital odometer and speedometer don't show any life. It's lit up and stays at 0. Just had my ...
A: When you enter into diagnostics to get the codes , After each code displays you should see either ...
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| Starter disabled | 6/25/2009 | Rob Painter |
Q: I have a 1998 cadilac deville and when i try to start it it says "starter disabled". What does that ...
A: It is the GM factory Anti-theft that has failed. This system does not prevent theft, but it does ...
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| 1997 cadillac deville a/c problem | 6/24/2009 | autohelp |
Q: a/c stopped blowing air out. no blown fuse. have a replacement blower motor run it to battery before ...
A: Is what you are telling me is that you tested the blower motor with the battery and it is fully ...
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| 1990 cadillac sedan deville odometer problems | 6/24/2009 | autohelp |
Q: My digital odometer and speedometer don't show any life. It's lit up and stays at 0. Just had my ...
A: Your problem is either a fault in the: speedometer cluster. a broken wire or connector. a faulty ...
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| 96 cadillac won't start. | 6/24/2009 | Rob Painter |
Q: headlights,power seats,flasher,and doom lights work.The whole dash display does not come on;or the ...
A: I do not know the specifics on your car and only can supply a general response. Fusible links are ...
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| Lac | 6/23/2009 | autohelp |
Q: got a 94 sedan deville. It has a trans gear issue, the A/C needs a blower. When your at a light ...
A: IS or HAS the CHECK ENGINE light on the dash ever illuminated while driving the vehicle ?. If it ...
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| anti-theft system | 6/23/2009 | autohelp |
Q: I have a 1994 SLS. Message states "starting disabled due to anti-theft system" Having read through ...
A: What you have is a problem with the PASS-KEY system. The problem could be: ignition key. ignition ...
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| service engine light on dash | 6/23/2009 | Rob Painter |
Q: I recently went through emissions and they failed me because the service engine light on the dash ...
A: If you need to change the bulb, the speedo assembly can be removed by hand tools. The cluster plugs ...
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| traction, abs light | 6/23/2009 | Rob Painter |
Q: I have a 96 sls and I just put rear brake pads on and I now have both the traction and the abs light ...
A: Working on these vehicles are not as simple as they once were. You may have damaged a sensor or ...
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| 1990 Cadillac DeVille wont start | 6/23/2009 | autohelp |
Q: I cannot get my car to start. Originally it would not start then say wait 3 min and try again. I ...
A: Your NO START is a communications problem fault withe either the: ignition key. ignition lock ...
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| cadillac v4-6-8 | 6/23/2009 | autohelp |
Q: how do i disengage my cadillac v4-6-8 so that it is running in just v8 mode? thanks! ANSWER: I do ...
A: I am the only expert on this answer site, I could be WRONG) You can provide you with the answer to ...
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| 2000 caddy sls battery draining once a week | 6/23/2009 | Rob Painter |
Q: I have a 2002 Caddy SLS. The battery will only hold a charge for about a week, then it is drained. ...
A: That's great that you found the circuit!! Now comes the hard part. You can try going to the local ...
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| shortage | 6/22/2009 | autohelp |
Q: I have cadillac that every three days I have to charge the battery. I'VE checked all the fuses , but ...
A: The most likely suspects are: leaking rear air shocks causing the air pump to intermittently run ...
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| 96 Deville Northstar | 6/22/2009 | autohelp |
Q: I purchased a 96 deville with the northstar motor with 68,000 miles on it from an elderly couple ...
A: He tells me that the dealer thinks the computer may need re-programming. The above sentence is a ...
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| 96 cadillac won't start. | 6/22/2009 | Rob Painter |
Q: headlights,power seats,flasher,and doom lights work.The whole dash display does not come on;or the ...
A: From your description, this is not an anti-theft problem. If you check all fuse boxes an fuses, you ...
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| 2000 deville a/c | 6/22/2009 | autohelp |
Q: 2000 deville a/c works fine in front,however rear pass compartment started to blow warm air(vents at ...
A: If you are mechanicaly inclined or know of someone who is, You will need a DIGITAL VOLT/OHM METER, ...
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| 1998 cadillac blinkers do not work!!!!!!!! | 6/22/2009 | autohelp |
Q: I HAVE 1998 CADILLAC DEVILLE D'EALGANCE AND MY BLINKERS AREN'T WORKING. HOW DIFFICULT WILL IT BE IF ...
A: Why don't you just simply fix the blinkers ?. If you switch out the whole steering column which is ...
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| Codes P0171, P0174, P0300 -- 2001 SLS | 6/21/2009 | autohelp |
Q: P0171 and P0174 indicate a lean condition. P0300 indicates misfire. Fuel pressure at the rail is 38 ...
A: It is possible that your gage is faulty. If you are mechanicaly inclined or know of someone who is, ...
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| fan | 6/21/2009 | autohelp |
Q: i have a 1989 caddie devil the fan would not come on to cool down the radiator. i replace all the ...
A: If you are mechanicaly inclined or know of someone who is, You will need a DIGITAL VOLT/OHM METER, ...
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| Cadillac Seville SLS gives me problems to start | 6/21/2009 | autohelp |
Q: I have a 99 cadillac sevilles sls that SOMETIMES gives me problems to start. I don't think its the ...
A: It is UNDER the PLENUM which is that large silver aluminum cover in the cenetr of the engine that ...
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| 95 caddillac sedan deville | 6/21/2009 | autohelp |
Q: my radiator fan is not working I CHECKED for codes an io37 is current how do i fix this problem
A: You will need numerous pictures and step by step directions and test procedures. If you are ...
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| 89 Cadillac Transmission Shudder | 6/21/2009 | autohelp |
Q: I have a 1989 Cadillac Sedan Deville with a 4.5L in it. The car had 82,000 miles when I bought it. ...
A: If you are mechanicaly inclined or know of someone who is, You will need a DIGITAL VOLT/OHM METER, ...
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| 1991 fleetwood belt | 6/20/2009 | Rob Painter |
Q: Hey my belt keeps on snapping on my 1991 fleetwood i changed the water pumo and still continues to ...
A: Sounds like a pulley alignment problem or a tensioner problem. I cannot tell you exactly what is ...
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| 2000 caddy sls battery draining once a week | 6/20/2009 | Rob Painter |
Q: I have a 2002 Caddy SLS. The battery will only hold a charge for about a week, then it is drained. ...
A: Actually, relatively easy to find, at least the circuit and then the work starts! With a meter or a ...
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