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| Subject | Date Asked |
| 1990 Cadillac Coupe Deville | 2/11/2012 |
| Q: Lately my 1990 Cadillac Coupe Deville has been having problems, Its spews black smoke with a rich ... A: O2 sensor and plugs are after affect damage for dumping out all the unburned gas and not the cause ... | |
| 1992 cadillac deville valve cover | 2/10/2012 |
| Q: I had spoken to you about a 1992 cadillac deville oil on the oil pan. You had told me it could be ... A: You have two valve covers. The first thing I would do is tighten as I described on the trans pan ... | |
| lost Cadillac key | 2/9/2012 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 ... | |
| Buick | 12/1/2011 |
| Q: Couldn't find an expert in any other GM line, so hopefully you can help. I have a 2003 Buick Century ... A: You obviously have to find someone at a service garage that has a tech II hand held diagnostic ... | |
| 1990 Cadillac Fleetwood | 11/27/2011 |
| Q: You said not to touch the round container next to the master cylinder that it was for the abs ... A: Hydraulics for the braking system and hydraulics for the hydro boost are 2 separate issues. The ... | |
| 1995 cadillac eldarodo touring theft system | 11/24/2011 |
| Q: one day i hooked up my stereo system and couple of hours my battery dies i buy a battery charger and ... A: I would still recommend bypassing the VATS. You can have a no start, tilt the column and the wires ... | |
| VATS VS PATS | 11/19/2011 |
| Q: I just read your article or answer to a gents question re: Cadillac VATS and Security Equipped ... A: If you need more clarity on PATS bypass, I can supply. In my opinion however, these systems were set ... | |
| 1992 cadillac deville cruise control | 11/18/2011 |
| Q: When I go to use my cruise control on my 1992 cadillac deville it doesnt come on. their is suppose ... A: First, look at the owners manual to make sure there isn't a second fuse box. Pulling and looking at ... | |
| 1990 Cadillac Fleetwood | 11/16/2011 |
| Q: My brakes were working fine then I turned off my car to replace a fuse for the windshield wipers I ... A: Pic helped greatly. You have what is known as hydro boot. Not real happy with it because don't know ... | |
| 1990 Cadillac Fleetwood | 11/13/2011 |
| Q: My brakes were working fine then I turned off my car to replace a fuse for the windshield wipers I ... A: The black container s for the anti locks. Leave that alone! Hydro boost is a large rectangular box ... | |
| 1990 Cadillac Fleetwood | 11/13/2011 |
| Q: My brakes were working fine then I turned off my car to replace a fuse for the windshield wipers I ... A: Wow! Lots of questions for different problems and I can help you, but we need to do these one at a ... | |
| vents | 11/13/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2002 caddilac DeVille and my vent will not blow in the front if my car I turned on the heat ... A: I you are hearing clicking, that should mean everything is operating properly except a mode door ... | |
| cadillac sedan deville | 11/9/2011 |
| Q: It catches fire underneath near the middle. There is grease near the starter. Can the starter have ... A: You really have not given me`any information to give you an answer. Year would be important for one ... | |
| Driver side mirror 1990 Cadillac Brougham | 11/9/2011 |
| Q: I need to figure out how to tighten the driver side mirror head to the stem? I cant get to the screw ... A: The reason you see the screws is because that is how the mirror was assembled at the factory before ... | |
| Cadillac Deville - Drivers side window | 11/6/2011 |
| Q: I bought a 1997 Cadillac Deville at auction. The drivers side window would not roll down. I pulled ... A: Sounds like maybe you have an electrical mess going on. Check power on all switch positions first. ... | |
| 99 eldorado fuel problem | 11/6/2011 |
| Q: I have a gas gauge that reads full once the true level drops below 1/4 tank...my son takes the car ... A: I can only help you partially. Chances are real good fuel pump burned up. Very common when running ... | |
| serpentine belt | 11/6/2011 |
| Q: Here is my problem. I own a 2003 cadillac escalade with a dual serpentine accesory drive system. I ... A: Unfortunately, I have questions--Did this problem start out of the blue? Then you chased it by ... | |
| Cadillac Deville - Drivers side window | 11/5/2011 |
| Q: I bought a 1997 Cadillac Deville at auction. The drivers side window would not roll down. I pulled ... A: The first thing you need to confirm is that you have power at the switch and make sure the switch ... | |
| Coolant System on 1999 Cadillac Deville | 11/4/2011 |
| Q: Our 1999 Cadillac Deville (Northstar engine) is loosing water...about a 1/2 gallon a day. We cannot ... A: It's obvious your mechanic does not understand this engine and if it has gone past the 3/4 mark or ... | |
| Heated seats | 11/2/2011 |
| Q: time. I enjoy your column very much. My'02 caddy DTS. Both front heated seats don't work. I checked ... A: Glad you enjoy it. I have enjoyed helping people for close to 10 years. Most are very appreciative ... | |
| 1991 Cadilllac DeVille Horn Inoperative | 11/2/2011 |
| Q: Horn doesn't work. Relays under glove box, and under hood (is there one under hood for horn and if ... A: The horn circuit on this car is rather simple. You did not say if you had someone pushing the horn ... | |
| 04 cadillac deville | 11/1/2011 |
| Q: i have a well cared for and maintained 04 cad deville...new tires, balanced and rotated routinely ... A: Here is what you are dealing with and what to consider-If the front suspension is tight the most ... | |
| Hot air passenger cold air driverside | 10/28/2011 |
| Q: I have a 93 cadillac deville when i put it into heat mode on defrost it comes out warm on the ... A: It sounds to me as if you have one of two problems. I would be checking all the vacuum lines under ... | |
| 91 cadillac sedan deville | 10/28/2011 |
| Q: this vehicle sounds like it puttin like a skip but all plugs are firing the compression is good the ... A: To save the guesswork and if you are going to fix the car on your own, I recommend going to Ebay or ... | |
| wont pick speed and stalls out | 10/27/2011 |
| Q: i have 1999 seville sts , when press the gas the slows{drags}, wont change gears but doesn't ... A: It is a possible transmission problem, but more sounds like a plugged catalytic converter, which ... | |
| intermittent code 34 | 10/21/2011 |
| Q: On a 1990 cadillac brougham 5.0 I get an intermittent code 34. We replaced the map sensor and ... A: This is a very primitive computer diagnostics system. It wasn't until 1984 with OBD II where the ... | |
| 1990 Cadillac Deville Inflatable Restraint Warning Light | 10/21/2011 |
| Q: The Inflatable Restraint warning light will not go out. I am wondering if this fault can be narrowed ... A: The good diagnostic system did not come out until 1994 with OBD II. With that you could scan the ... | |
| fender skirts | 10/20/2011 |
| Q: i am unable to remove fender skirts on 74 eldorado. i am disabled and can not lay on ground to see ... A: Its been far too long since I played with one of these. I believe the arm gets pulled inward and ... | |
| 1979 Cadillac Seville overheated | 10/17/2011 |
| Q: my cadillac seville overheated and starts but sounds like there's something loose. there's a metal ... A: Without hearing the sound, it's hard to say. It could be main bearings, rod bearings, piston. The ... | |
| ignition cylider replacement | 10/14/2011 |
| Q: 1989 eldorado, how do i replace it? Is it simple or should I take it some where? It has telescopic ... A: Gee, I know what I am talking about don't I? Problem is not an ignition lock problem totally. This ... | |
| ignition cylider replacement | 10/14/2011 |
| Q: 1989 eldorado, how do i replace it? Is it simple or should I take it some where? It has telescopic ... A: Of yeah, you picked a nice one (sarcasm). Before I get into all this, I need to know why you need to ... | |
| 88 caddy eldorado no spark at coil or distributor | 10/14/2011 |
| Q: Well its a caddy eldo 88 throttle body 4.5 lt. Bought it used ran dam good for about a week. So i ... A: It means a lot because I volunteer my time to answer the questions and its great to be appreciated. ... | |
| 88 caddy eldorado no spark at coil or distributor | 10/13/2011 |
| Q: Well its a caddy eldo 88 throttle body 4.5 lt. Bought it used ran dam good for about a week. So i ... A: Bad news, I don't have all the answers, but I know this: The alarm factory or after market would not ... | |
| electrical problem | 10/1/2011 |
| Q: first i will tell you a little bit about the car. it has 113k miles on it i am the second owner and ... A: First, the window problem is not electrical. That is mechanical. GM kept changing their ... | |
| 1992 Cadillac DeVille fuses | 9/29/2011 |
| Q: My '92 cad has a short somewhere. When I pull the 40 amp "ELC" maxi fuse under the hood it stops ... A: You are going to need to know what all is on the ELC circuit. Once you find that out, you disconnect ... | |
| 97 cadillac deville | 9/29/2011 |
| Q: I changed the instrament cluster. With all the digital messages and speedometer. Well the dash board ... A: The changing of the IP has nothing to do with the VATS (resistor chip anti-theft starter disable. ... | |
| Pull down moter | 9/25/2011 |
| Q: How do I replace the pull down moter on my 1999 Cadillac Deville? A: For the trunk? You don't have to replace it if you don't want to and can make the trunk close like ... | |
| 1997 cadillac deville | 9/17/2011 |
| Q: the car turn over but want start,and after few try the security come on lock out the eng,but when it ... A: Don't know what is going on with security and locking out engine, but your problem has absolutely ... | |
| cadallac 95 sls turn signal malfunction | 9/14/2011 |
| Q: ok so here is my issue. my turn signal stopped working so i went to the auto parts store and got a ... A: The switch is inside the steering column and the connector is in one of 2 places, either on the ... | |
| 1988 ELDORADO ECM LIGHT | 9/13/2011 |
| Q: This problem just started--the electronic dash and informations systems lights go out, there is a ... A: All problems are related, but with no codes there is no way to diagnose an intermittent ... | |
| overheated | 9/11/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1998 cadillac catera the problem that im having is on the freeway the car is fine but as ... A: I would tell you to quit driving immediately and have it towed to a service center (not a dealer. ... | |
| Cadillac Cimarron Issues | 9/9/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1987 Cadillac Cimarron, The air is not blowing out of my a/c, the light light up, you can ... A: Two separate and un realated issues. Door window. Very common for wires to break in the rubber boot ... | |
| Carburetor on V8 4100 HT Eldorado 1985 ? | 9/8/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1985 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible, I love this car! But I have a problem with electronic ... A: Your car does not have a carb. It looks like one, but it is throttle Body Injection (TBI) and you ... | |
| starting problem | 9/8/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1990 cadillac fleetwood. when i turn the key i get absolutely nothing. i know its not the ... A: I know what's wrong. The ignition VATS wires are broken in the column. VERY VERY Common!!! Cheapest ... | |
| 2001 deville overheating | 9/4/2011 |
| Q: what to poor in the car to stop it A: Sorry I was delayed her, but I volunteer my time here and have had none putting together legal ... | |
| question on a 98 cadillac seville | 9/1/2011 |
| Q: every thing inside my car went of a/c, radio,inside lights go on and of the gas gauge and the light ... A: What is the history on this car? Was it ever a flood car or water damaged in some way. Very common ... | |
| replace fuel pump | 9/1/2011 |
| Q: How do I get the fuel line clamps off, from pump on a 2000 escalade A: All sorts of clamps are used and to tell you specific on an 11 year vehicle. I may consider this a ... | |
| reinstallationof the steering spring clip | 8/31/2011 |
| Q: I will be taking out my ignition and then putting back the spring clip before reinstalling my ... A: This is where experience and tricks of the trade come in. Shaft coming up with you when you tighten ... | |
| 98 cad deville | 8/31/2011 |
| Q: tried to replace batt on car but horn kept going off disconnected horns installed battery and cycled ... A: I stay away from factory alarms. Nothing but problems. It would be nice if they actually worked to ... | |
| 2000 Cadillac Escalade fuel pump???? | 8/31/2011 |
| Q: My 2000 Cadillac Escalade quit running on me. I'm thinking it may be the fuel pump, but before I ... A: I am obviously not there to diagnose it, but one thought comes to mind. Plugged fuel filter? That is ... | |
| antenna | 8/30/2011 |
| Q: how do i unplug the motor from the antenna? A: depends on where ant is located. n the trunk or in the fender. If in the fender can be a real ... | |
| Auto levelling | 8/30/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1985 Cadillac deville and i was wondering what would happen if i unplugged the auto ... A: Not sure I understand your question when you ask about installing a new shock. Is one leaking? If ... | |
| 97 caddilac | 8/26/2011 |
| Q: i have a 97 caddilac seville and the windows wont go down i changed the fuse could the fuse box ... A: No, the fuse box is not bad for that problem. I never knew of power windows being controlled by a ... | |
| front end | 8/26/2011 |
| Q: i go over small hills on road and front end seems to scrape either floor or tire and car gets really ... A: You didn't give year make or model, but you have a general question I can give a general answer. If ... | |
| my cadillac wont start | 8/25/2011 |
| Q: my cadillac wont start up... what could be wrong with it.?? and where is the fuel pump fuse ... A: i can't help you with a general question like that. What is is doing? Make model & year. Did you run ... | |
| turn signal not working | 8/23/2011 |
| Q: we have a 94 deville concors and the turn signals do not work the 4 way flasher still work. we were ... A: Generally, the turn signal flasher is located under the driver's side dash, at or around the left to ... | |
| letter descriptions | 8/20/2011 |
| Q: What it the difference's between the following Cadillac letters starting with the CTS ... A: CTS is the 4 door version of the SRX. STS stands for Seville Touring Sedan SLS is Seville Luxury ... | |
| 1993 CADILLAC SEDAN DEVILLE,SPEEDOMETER,HEATER,FUEL GUAGE | 8/18/2011 |
| Q: 1993 CADILLAC SEDAN DEVILLE,,,ALL AT ONCE THE ELECTRONIC SPEEDOMETER,FUEL GAUGE AND HEATER STOPPED ... A: Lovely. Of course it can't be simple. Is there any event that may have caused this? Was the car ... | |
| Inside the car hood release | 8/17/2011 |
| Q: I pull it and it goes 90 degrease and has no tension on it. how do i get it to pop. I als pulled the ... A: You might have a bad cable, or the pop up spring is not working right. Without denting the hood, hit ... | |
| Battery cable installstion | 8/14/2011 |
| Q: @001 cadillac catera base problem battery not being charged. Checked system at advance auto. Can you ... A: Pos cable (+) red goes to starter and Neg (-) Black goes to frame. As far as advanced checking, ... | |
| How to get to heater core/heater core hose. Which is faulty? | 8/13/2011 |
| Q: where is the heater core located and how do i get it to it? i've tried finding it and so far ive ... A: Please, if you have pets such as dogs that ride in the car. Get this fixed immediately because they ... | |
| 1998caddy | 8/13/2011 |
| Q: my cars dash board is reading theft system activated and want start.is there a reset button for this A: There is no reset. This, however is a common GM problem and I will enclose a canned answer that will ... | |
| 94 fleetwood cooling fans not working | 8/10/2011 |
| Q: I need to find the cooling fan sensor switch on my fleetwood. been told it is on the motor , on the ... A: Sorry, car is too old for me to tell you the exact location. Have seen in radiator and in the ... | |
| 2005 Cadillac DeVille Battery | 8/9/2011 |
| Q: Have a totally dead battery in a 2005 Cadillac DeVille, The key wont even come out of the ignition. ... A: Here is your situation: If the car has sat that long discharged, chances are it lost its memory for ... | |
| 2000 STS Electrical | 8/2/2011 |
| Q: Car was parked for 3 weeks,was fine. Went to go start it and no power anywhere. Had someone check ... A: Where did they check the volts? The battery? That's no good! That is not checking the system. ... | |
| 1973 cadillac eldarado with a 500 i believe | 8/1/2011 |
| Q: It keeps running after I turn the key off and does not stop running..what would be the problem A: you did not state if this just plain occurred or if it happened after someone was working under the ... | |
| 94 Cadillac Eldorado P023 and P065 codes | 7/30/2011 |
| Q: I recently bought a 94 Cadillac Eldorado and have had some idle problems, a problem with the AC fan ... A: Chilton, Motors, Haynes are not much good for compicated vehicle specific issues as you are finding. ... | |
| 95 STS Electrical Issues | 7/26/2011 |
| Q: There is obviously something I wrote wrong.... your comment"I don't understand where you came up ... A: You are more than welcome, but keeping up with these year changes want my mind to explode! GM ... | |
| 95 STS Electrical Issues | 7/25/2011 |
| Q: Original question below..... PBM was a typo, meant PCM... The error codes for ABS were present ... A: I don't understand where you came up with my contempt for the 1995 Northstar, but while you mention ... | |
| 95 STS Electrical issues | 7/25/2011 |
| Q: I have a 95 STS. Recently it started to act like the engine was intermittently being shut off while ... A: Well, it's not charging. That,s obvious because you need to be at a minimum of 13.2v. You said you ... | |
| 1996 seville sts | 7/24/2011 |
| Q: I am having problems with windows all of them quit working i have checked for power in frond circuit ... A: I apologize for not getting back to you right away, but I had a couple heath issues I had to take ... | |
| 91 caddy | 7/23/2011 |
| Q: i have a 91 caddy eldorado i just got it great car but its not starting now it is say 3 mins to ... A: You need to read the resistance in the key pellet with an ohm meter. Once you have that value and ... | |
| fuse box | 7/23/2011 |
| Q: Which fuse controls the security system? for a 1990 Cadillac eldorado. A: Why? If it's a VATS ignition problem, it has to be repaired with a bypass. If it's an factory alarm ... | |
| ac wont blow hi | 7/22/2011 |
| Q: i have a 86 fleetwood brougham and my ac gets cold but the electronic climate control panel wont ... A: You need a $300 blower resistor module on the passenger side on the top of the plenium under the ... | |
| 91 caddy | 7/22/2011 |
| Q: i have a 91 caddy eldorado i just got it great car but its not starting now it is say 3 mins to ... A: Yes, the wonder garbage GM VATS VATS A very, very common no start problem was built into these ... | |
| 1991 Cadillac Seville-Starter Motor Clicks | 7/20/2011 |
| Q: I had a problem with my starter motor last year( intermitent click on start up) so fitted a ... A: I know it's tough having an American car there as for parts. I am kind of amazed that someone ... | |
| 95 STS Electrical issues | 7/19/2011 |
| Q: I have a 95 STS. Recently it started to act like the engine was intermittently being shut off while ... A: These can be real easy problems to fix and they can be real hard. The first problem is the parts ... | |
| 2000 Cadillac Deville (DHS) 124,000 Miles | 7/18/2011 |
| Q: Okay, I have a 2000 Deville and on a250 mile teip it ran hot ( idle engine turn off) I idlesd engine ... A: My guess would be circulation. You may have a restriction in the cooling system and what is more ... | |
| Fuel System | 7/17/2011 |
| Q: I have 98 oldsmobile cadillac sedanedille I need to know if u could send me a digram of the fuel ... A: You either have a Cadillac or an Oldsmobile. They are two different cars. I have no such diagrams ... | |
| Turn signal flasher | 7/15/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2000 Cadillac Deville, the turn signal is not working but the 4-ways are, I'm thinking its ... A: Your first problem is going to a dealer for answers. Get a factory manual for diagnosing any problem ... | |
| anti theft | 7/15/2011 |
| Q: I have a 93 Cadillac Seville it won't start due to the anti theft . What should I do? A: Won't crank or won't start? If it doesn't crank chances are almost 100% is courtesy of the junk ... | |
| Turn signal flasher | 7/15/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2000 Cadillac Deville, the turn signal is not working but the 4-ways are, I'm thinking its ... A: I recently had a problem with the left turn signal on my 1999 Suburban. I went under the dash ... | |
| Turn signal flasher | 7/13/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2000 Cadillac Deville, the turn signal is not working but the 4-ways are, I'm thinking its ... A: Look at the flasher. If it says dual purpose or something along those lines, pull the one out you ... | |
| 2005 Cadillac CTS 3.6 V-6 | 7/12/2011 |
| Q: Car sometimes won't start,all electrical systems on dash come on ok, have new battery , no noise ... A: Haven't changed one, don't know, however I can answer your question. The best investment you could ... | |
| 91 cadallaic | 7/11/2011 |
| Q: loss of power car runs like converter stopped up removed and installed test pipe runs the same car ... A: It's nearly impossible to diagnose a driveability problem over the internet, but here are some ... | |
| 2005 Cadillac CTS 3.6 V-6 | 7/11/2011 |
| Q: Car sometimes won't start,all electrical systems on dash come on ok, have new battery , no noise ... A: Chances of it being a PKIII transponder security problem are unlikely and if so, would do it for you ... | |
| 92 Seville defrost comes on and gauges go blank. | 7/11/2011 |
| Q: My name is Tom and I have this exact problem (listed below) with my 1992 Seville. I pasted the ... A: This was from another expert an the problem is that I don't know who. If you repost, I will get it ... | |
| 1986 Sedan Deville Coolant fan light comes on intermittently | 7/9/2011 |
| Q: I had a water pump put on a few months ago and the person put it on wrong. I have to put antifreeze ... A: Service engine soon tells you there is a diagnostic code set off in your computer. I no longer have ... | |
| A/c Blower motor resistor | 7/8/2011 |
| Q: Where is the a/c blower motor resistor located on a 1998 Cadillac Seville sts? What color is it? My ... A: I believe on this make and model you will not find a resistor module under the hood on the passenger ... | |
| Torque Convertor -transmission repair | 7/8/2011 |
| Q: SES light was on, issue code for torque convertor P0741. Cadillac dealer gave me a $4100 repair ... A: I am sorry, but I am not qualified to assist you on a transmission problem, but I would like to ... | |
| interior lights won't shut off | 7/7/2011 |
| Q: I'm sorry if this question isn't exactly about special ignition keys or alarm systems. I have a ... A: There are many things that can cause the problem. A module, a bad pin switch, a shorted wire. There ... | |
| 1998 Cadilac | 7/2/2011 |
| Q: Drove home from work, parked the car and went out two hours later, car cranks, wont start. Should a ... A: Don't get me going on you should have gotten a Jap car. In the 80's and early 90's their quality was ... | |
| waterpump | 7/1/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1993 Cadillac sedan deville the water pump is leaking what do i need to remove to get to ... A: This is something you really don't want to try on your own. There are too many things that can go ... | |
| Security system light.... | 7/1/2011 |
| Q: ...the interior lights go off so i know the doors are closed and the security system works the same ... A: These factory alarms were a problem new. now, there is no information on them, and I will tell you ... | |
| Starting Disabled/Theft Deterent Problem | 7/1/2011 |
| Q: Rob, you seem to be an expert on problems with anti-theft GM systems. I have a 2000 Eldorado (72,000 ... A: VATS You need to bypass this junk. It was designed to fail. You need to realize, and don't be ... | |
| 1985 ElDorao opera lights | 6/27/2011 |
| Q: These fiber optics were the worse thing manufactured. Is there ANY light that an replace them? I ... A: Yes, they certainly suck! What I thought would be cool is look around at stores like Northern ... | |
| 1995 cadillac sedan deville | 6/25/2011 |
| Q: Penny stuck in my cigarette lighter now my car won't start A: You need to be far more specific than that. Does the engine crank? Do you have any type of battery ... | |
| 2004 Deville Ride Control | 6/24/2011 |
| Q: I had always heard my ride control compressor do a self test whenever the vehicle was started. I no ... A: I gave the general answer on compressor location on evidently older Cadillacs. I do my best to stay ... | |
| 88 cadillac deville | 6/24/2011 |
| Q: I have a 88 cadillac deville that started to idle while driving a year ago, so I parked it. A couple ... A: You are asking me an open question if its worth fixing. It depends. Your idle issue could be a ... | |
| Service Theft System | 6/22/2011 |
| Q: I have an 05 SRX, and the service theft system indicator is on, and my key won't come out..Please ... A: All I can tell you is that as I just wrote a person with a 2001 Deville, where that key would not go ... | |
| 93 Cadillac Fleetwood starting problems | 6/21/2011 |
| Q: 7 l.After i had my radiator replaced my car would crank but not start i then replaced my fuel ... A: If you want even more problems, put a junk yard column with a different resistance value on your ... | |
| 93 Cadillac Fleetwood starting problems | 6/20/2011 |
| Q: 7 l.After i had my radiator replaced my car would crank but not start i then replaced my fuel ... A: The multi-function switch was probably not even defective because it controls the wipers and cruise ... | |
| Cadillac problems | 6/20/2011 |
| Q: My question is why would my car over heat while i am driving slow in town or at a stop light? It ... A: Every time you are overheating that aluminum engine, yo are doing damage internally to it. You state ... | |
| '91 Eldorado Won't Turn Over | 6/19/2011 |
| Q: I own a 1991 Cadillac Eldorado and recently had the message, "Auto start disabled due to Theft ... A: You are dealing with symptoms not always the same problem. Your first problem was VATS. Your second ... | |
| A suitable substitution for the HT4100 | 6/19/2011 |
| Q: 20 K miles. IT is beautiful. The first owner babied it and it was always garaged and stored in the ... A: I am just a guy that does not like surprises when doing projects and fortunately for yo and ... | |
| A suitable substitution for the HT4100 | 6/18/2011 |
| Q: 20 K miles. IT is beautiful. The first owner babied it and it was always garaged and stored in the ... A: ,Hello, I am not trying to talk you out of this, but I am giving you many things to consider before ... | |
| 1991 cadillac eldorado | 6/17/2011 |
| Q: i have a 1991 cadillac eldorado that keeps cutting off while im driving or sitting at a light. i ... A: I can't see how a valve cover gasket that prevents oil from leaking from the valve cover would have ... | |
| 1996 Cadillac Concourse Heater / Ac | 6/16/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1996 Cadillac Concourse. The heater will not turn off so the air condition can blow. Even ... A: You didn't mention having a code, but yes it would. That is why they are called diagnostic codes. ... | |
| caddy | 6/16/2011 |
| Q: my friend has a 89 caddy starts fine but when you hook up the hot wire to gen.it dies A: Your question is a little confusing because why do you have to hook up the hot wire in the first ... | |
| 1996 Cadillac Concourse Heater / Ac | 6/16/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1996 Cadillac Concourse. The heater will not turn off so the air condition can blow. Even ... A: You have a blend door not operating correctly. In the venting there is a door controlled by vacuum ... | |
| 93 Cadillac Fleetwood starting problems | 6/14/2011 |
| Q: 7 l.After i had my radiator replaced my car would crank but not start i then replaced my fuel ... A: First, you appear to be dealing with more than one problem. I do not know what ignition control ... | |
| radiator removal | 6/13/2011 |
| Q: hello i had a quick question when removing my radiator from my 1993 Cadillac Eldorado do i take off ... A: I haven't changed a radiator on one of them for over 10 years and I don't want to give you erroneous ... | |
| 1983 Cadillac DeVille head gasket | 6/12/2011 |
| Q: I was driving up a short but steep grade and my Cadillac started smoking from the middle firewall ... A: It does not matter if you changed head gaskets before. They are not maintenance, but are the result ... | |
| Dash Vents not working on 1990 Cadillac Deville | 6/11/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1990 Cadillac Deville and when I turn on the a/c it blows cold air from the top vent onto ... A: Many cars run vacuum pumps to operate the mode doors. It sounds like you have one and your symptom ... | |
| 92 Deville/4.9L | 6/10/2011 |
| Q: I know where your expertise is, you solved my no start/security-pass key problem, bla,bla,bla...but ... A: There are many things that can cause your problem and like you, it's speculation without being at ... | |
| Cadillac over heating | 6/9/2011 |
| Q: I have changed the water pump, radiator, thermostat but car still overheats what could be the ... A: That is kind of an open question on this poorly designed aluminum engine. Any kind of restriction in ... | |
| 1999 Cadillac Deville 4.6 Concours runs hot at idle | 6/8/2011 |
| Q: 1999 Cadillac Deville Concours 4.6 - I recently replaced the radiator and upper and lower hoses. ... A: I respond to these issues quite often and there are so many things that can be an issue in these ... | |
| cadiallac overheating running on water | 6/7/2011 |
| Q: my boyfriend and I just got a SLS cadillac, year 1998. we got it, drove it for about 2hours, going ... A: the engine I am afraid is beyond repair. White smoke- head gaskets or cracked block. Not the cause ... | |
| 1992 cadillac deville | 6/6/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1992 cadillac deville I pulled one of the fuses out from under the passenger side dash for ... A: It's been that long since I worked with 12. On a not real humid day, I believe it was around 100 ... | |
| Car wont start | 6/5/2011 |
| Q: I replaced the right strut, drove it & turned it off. Went to turn it back on and nothing. I had the ... A: Sounds like you made major problems for yourself. Sounds like you crushed a harness while changing ... | |
| engine overheat | 6/5/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1999 Cadillac Seville STS. Recently (last week) I had to have the engine replaced due to a ... A: That last engine was junk from overheating last time and you may not have fixed the root cause and ... | |
| EGR Fault,Keep Alive Memory Reset | 6/4/2011 |
| Q: In my subject,is what came up when scanned by one of the parts store computer diagnostics ... A: Your guessing just like I am without knowing the year or model. First of all, I would put no ... | |
| digital speedometer repair | 6/4/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1986 FWD Cadillac Fleetwood whose digital speedometer stopped working at 345,000 ... A: In this case, call a parts department at any GM dealer and find out who does their stereo and ... | |
| 1976 Eldorado trunk | 6/3/2011 |
| Q: .I've inherited my father's 1976 Eldorado convertible with a trunk that will not open. The parade ... A: Nice car--big car!!! You are safe driving that baby! I assume the answer the locksmith gave you was ... | |
| fan contol module | 6/3/2011 |
| Q: turn on AC fans come on.Unplug ETC sensor fans come on.Put jump wire in relay and fans come ... A: You are right. Pressure has no bearing on water pump. Sort of. Pressure controls circulation of the ... | |
| cadiallac overheating running on water | 6/2/2011 |
| Q: my boyfriend and I just got a SLS cadillac, year 1998. we got it, drove it for about 2hours, going ... A: Boiling point with water and no pressure do to damage to cooling system at this time, engine ... | |
| My cadillac reaches 224 degrees-is it overheating?? | 5/31/2011 |
| Q: I have been following ALL your replies to cadillac problems on this site for over a year now and ... A: I love this. Please remember even I can make typos and the deadly point is 230 degrees, not 220. ... | |
| fan contol module | 5/28/2011 |
| Q: turn on AC fans come on.Unplug ETC sensor fans come on.Put jump wire in relay and fans come ... A: I wish I could help you, but I no longer have any manuals dating back past 5 years to tell you where ... | |
| Cadillac | 5/28/2011 |
| Q: I have an 86 Cadillac Sedan Deville that was the first car i ever rode in. The Car is in great ... A: Unfortunately, you are going to have the car diagnosed at a service center (not a Cadillac dealer), ... | |
| 1992 cadillac deville | 5/28/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1992 cadillac deville I pulled one of the fuses out from under the passenger side dash for ... A: Look, I don't like guessing. It costs money and fuels frustration. You are working in the blind ... | |
| 1992 cadillac...electronic climate contol/ air cond system | 5/27/2011 |
| Q: Just recharged my a/c with freon....still blows hot air....the gauges on the charge kit say its ... A: First, is the compressor running? If the low side where you added is ice cold and the other line is ... | |
| 1990 Cadillac Deville insturment panel | 5/27/2011 |
| Q: I just bought this vehicle and it has very low miles and is very clean. It reads liters and Celsius ... A: Its been so long (20 years) since I owned one of these, but the E/M switch should be a push button ... | |
| Steering Wheel vibration at low and high speed | 5/26/2011 |
| Q: hello my 1992 Cadillac eldarado steering wheel is shaking at high and low speeds i have had my ... A: First, the rotors and pad issues are only caused by braking and not driving down the road. You need ... | |
| 2006 cadillac escalade | 5/26/2011 |
| Q: thanks A: I apologize. It was a very long day for me and I marked the wrong box that it was a duplicate ... | |
| 2004 STS fuse keeps blowing | 5/24/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2004 cadillac sts and I got a check engine light which was for the o2 sensor circuit ... A: You need a service manual to see what all is on that circuit. Very rarely will you see a fuse ... | |
| 1998 cadillac sts / electical problem | 5/23/2011 |
| Q: i installed a new/used fuse box in rear back seat a few month ago and none of my door lock/windows ... A: Not that fact that it was in a flood is very important!!! People don't understand flood cars and ... | |
| fuel pump | 5/21/2011 |
| Q: hope all is well for you,well rob i just replaced the fuel pump and filter in my 84 caddy deville ... A: Not familiar with the brand, but then I don't change fuel pumps often either. You did not say the ... | |
| 1998 cadillac sts / electical problem | 5/20/2011 |
| Q: i installed a new/used fuse box in rear back seat a few month ago and none of my door lock/windows ... A: First of all, why did you change this fuse box? To fix the problems you have now of for something ... | |
| low coolent | 5/19/2011 |
| Q: I have an 1999 Eldorado Northstar engine-My refrig-for air low-I'm losing anti-freeze though the ... A: Yes, you can hard wire, however you need to understand some things here and we already addressed the ... | |
| fuel pump relay | 5/19/2011 |
| Q: I ran my 1983 cad sedan deville out of gas, wouldn't start however you could hear the fuel pump run ... A: Look in your owners manual and it will tell you where the relay is, however I think I have some bad ... | |
| battery | 5/19/2011 |
| Q: my buddy put the battery cables wrong on my 1994 Cadillac Duvill now it dont turn on what happened ... A: There is of whole host of components that could have been destroyed, so what you are asking me is a ... | |
| 1983 cadillac seville | 5/18/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1983 cadillac seville and for some reason my trunk wont lock, my power seats wont move, my ... A: I am known for my avid critisizm of guys that call themselves mechanics offering suggestions like ... | |
| low coolent | 5/18/2011 |
| Q: I have an 1999 Eldorado Northstar engine-My refrig-for air low-I'm losing anti-freeze though the ... A: Look, I understand you are unemployed and you don't have any money and of all cars you should not be ... | |
| 1994 fleet-brougham starting problem | 5/17/2011 |
| Q: My wife went to clean the '94 fleetwood brougham. Going was driving fine. After self cleaning, the ... A: If you hear the fuel pump running, you do not have a security issue. Running a car very low or out ... | |
| Rear Suspension (90 Cadillic Eldorado) | 5/17/2011 |
| Q: Missed you while you were on Vacation. My rear suspension is sagging. I brought it to Monroe ... A: I am not aware of such a recall, but you can check for recalls and consumer complaints at the scroll ... | |
| Cadillac SRX 2004 engine missing | 5/16/2011 |
| Q: My 2004 SRX runs roughly when it is on the highway and accelerating or under load up a hill. The ... A: Look, I can't diagnose a drivability problem over the Internet, but your situation illustrates my ... | |
| harmonic balance removal | 5/14/2011 |
| Q: I'm trying to remove the harmonic and I'm thinking i need to lower the motor to remove so i can ... A: Included are a couple other answers germane to your current problem and the news is not good. There ... | |
| 1998 cadillac sls fuse trouble | 5/14/2011 |
| Q: where is fuse for power windows located on a 1998 cadillac sls A: You did not say the reason for your question. There is more than 1 fuse box for this car. Look in ... | |
| 1991 Caddy Sedan Deville trunk/gas release | 5/14/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1991 Sedan De Ville. Gas tank release and trunk release do not work. Checked fuses which ... A: This car may have more than one fuse box and you need to look at your owners manual. If you are ... | |
| car won't start | 5/13/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1992 Cadillac Sedan Deville that won't start. Lights on instrument panel come on except ... A: You must have a lot more time money and patience than I do. I do not replace parts or do too much ... | |
| Heatercore 2000 Cadillac | 5/13/2011 |
| Q: How do I locate and replace the heater core in a 2000 Cadillac Deville? A: As for locating, just follow the two heater hoses from the engine towards the firewall when under ... | |
| electrical | 5/12/2011 |
| Q: 95 cad sadan deville,dash light go crazy,head lights go off on their on,signal lights wont work if ... A: Unfortunately, this requires a physical diagnoses to the vehicle and since I am not at the vehicle, ... | |
| No start 1990 Cadillic Eldorado | 4/30/2011 |
| Q: Getting back to you. I checked the ignition switch it appears to be fine and no burn smell, ... A: I commonly tell people to check both fuse panels because they usually don't know about the second. I ... | |
| My 1999 Cadillac deville is overheating | 4/29/2011 |
| Q: My 1999 Cadillac deville is overheating when driving for 15 minutes maybe a little longer than that ... A: This is kind of like a pig in a poke. There is no definitive answer for you here with these aluminum ... | |
| My 1999 Cadillac deville is overheating | 4/28/2011 |
| Q: My 1999 Cadillac deville is overheating when driving for 15 minutes maybe a little longer than that ... A: I have addressed about 5 of these situations in the last 3 weeks. You simply cannot run this ... | |
| 96 Sedan DeVille | 4/28/2011 |
| Q: The "Service Transmission" warning came on, as well as Service Engine Soon light, so I had the ... A: The service engine and service transmission lights may be related and the reason for those lights is ... | |
| heads | 4/27/2011 |
| Q: how to remove heads on a 4.6l northstar engine A: I cannot tell you al the specifics as to what it takes to remove the heads in this specific engine ... | |
| No fuel testted with noid light no electrical current | 4/26/2011 |
| Q: Can you assist me. I'm baffled. I have a 1990 Eldorado 4.5 lt. Done just about all I could to find ... A: Look, I am not at the car and because of that can only guess. Don't give me a bad rating on ... | |
| idle and gas | 4/25/2011 |
| Q: i have a 1990 fleetwood fwd. i have replaced many parts in my car including the ibc, fuel injectors, ... A: Can't help you on your running problem and don't go giving me a lousy rating on knowledge. ... | |
| waterpump 92 fleetwood | 4/25/2011 |
| Q: i recently changed the waterpump on my 92 cadillac fleetwood 4.9 engine. after complete noticed ... A: Cadillac should have put a big orange sticker on the dash of these cars "Warning, this engine can ... | |
| 1994 cadillac seville sls | 4/22/2011 |
| Q: When i attempt to start,i hear a click but it won't turn over.i changed the starter and its doing ... A: Rarely do I see a relay go bad, but you can refer to the owners manual for the location of the ... | |
| 1997 cadillac concourse | 4/22/2011 |
| Q: My car idles very roughly at first starting in the morning, it is fine after that. I took it to a GM ... A: Sounds like you have some very serious issues. Cadilac introduced the aluminum engine in 1982 and ... | |
| flywheel | 4/20/2011 |
| Q: how do i find the flywheel from under the car of a 98 cadillac deville to turn it to get it started A: To be honest, I am not familiar with you specific vehicle as to the fly wheel cover plate, however I ... | |
| oil pump | 4/19/2011 |
| Q: I recently had a cracked oilpan replaced on my 2001 Cadilac Deville.I don't think they primed the ... A: I would have a serpentine belt changed and I do not know the cost. Call around for estimates. Unless ... | |
| fuel data system,electronic climate control | 4/17/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1991 Cadillac Sedan DeVille, the fuel dat center and the electronic climate control display ... A: People like you sometimes make me pause and think as to why I am even volunteering my time and ... | |
| oil pump | 4/15/2011 |
| Q: I recently had a cracked oilpan replaced on my 2001 Cadilac Deville.I don't think they primed the ... A: Oh boy, you have a problem. The way I used to prime an oil pump was to take it aprt, pack it with ... | |
| overheated | 4/14/2011 |
| Q: Most of the car is all orignal. A: If the thermostat stuck open, it would not cause a overheating problem. Sticking closed would, but ... | |
| over heating | 4/13/2011 |
| Q: i hvae a cadillac fleetwood with fwd. my car is over heating and i replaced the the thermostat and ... A: You need to understand, you are dealing with an aluminum engine and once overheated, the head ... | |
| over heating | 4/12/2011 |
| Q: i hvae a cadillac fleetwood with fwd. my car is over heating and i replaced the the thermostat and ... A: Its kind of a horse a piece. You won't find a good junkyard engine. 90% or more are junk from over ... | |
| 85 Deville Electronics | 4/12/2011 |
| Q: I recently aquired an '85 Coupe Deville. I had an 85 Fleetwood years ago, but I can't remember how ... A: I believe I rejected this question a couple weeks ago because I don't remember which 2 wires to ... | |
| Spark plugs removal/ replacement | 4/6/2011 |
| Q: I am having trouble locating my spark plugs on my 2004 Deville (base). I have changed spark plugs ... A: For some reason, I cannot see the image you attached. I had also stated, I had changed plugs on many ... | |
| 94 cadillac eldorado | 4/6/2011 |
| Q: I its me with the electrical problems with the cadillac, the orginal problem was when i remove the ... A: Sounds like you have a real mess there. You still have not said as to why you removed the head unit ... | |
| hooked up wrong wires to power | 4/6/2011 |
| Q: i was in the stereo area and hooked the purple with white stripe, orange with black stripe and black ... A: Feedback will cause this, but the question is where is the feedback coming from? As I stated before, ... | |
| 1994 sts 32v northstar 4.6l | 4/3/2011 |
| Q: how do you go about install connecting rod bearings .and if the connecting rod caps have grooves can ... A: This is no longer my specialty and I haven't replaced bearings for years, however if you are doing ... | |
| hooked up wrong wires to power | 4/3/2011 |
| Q: i was in the stereo area and hooked the purple with white stripe, orange with black stripe and black ... A: Here is what I was warned when serving as a tech for GM for 11 years. Never go by the color of the ... | |
| 1992 4.9l Cadillac Engine | 4/2/2011 |
| Q: They are phasing out all petrol that is not E10 in thenext few months here in Germany. What can I ... A: I will assume you are referring to 10% ethanol which we are stuck with in the US as well as the E-85 ... | |
| Spark plugs removal/ replacement | 4/2/2011 |
| Q: I am having trouble locating my spark plugs on my 2004 Deville (base). I have changed spark plugs ... A: I have no illustration, however all you need to do is follow the wires. Do one at a time and when ... | |
| hooked up wrong wires to power | 4/2/2011 |
| Q: i was in the stereo area and hooked the purple with white stripe, orange with black stripe and black ... A: Not sure what you did here and this is why they make radio wiring kits for about $12 if you were ... | |
| 1984 Cadillac Seville-Rear passenger door is a bit hard to open | 4/1/2011 |
| Q: I have a '84 Cadillac Seville and the passenger side door is a bit hard to open but it does, I ... A: These are big heavy doors that start to sag over time. We used to adjust them with a jack and a wood ... | |
| 95 cadillac seville auxilery power | 3/30/2011 |
| Q: When I turn off the key the instrumen panel stays lit up along with radio, and ac. Could this be in ... A: Have you owned this car long? The reason I ask is that some do not know about the retained power ... | |
| 1990 Cadillac Deville 4.5 l | 3/27/2011 |
| Q: I am trying to help out my elder neighbor with his 90 Cadillac. I used to run a full service auto ... A: The codes don't do much for me anymore. The system you have became obsolete in 1994 when they went ... | |
| 1990 Cadillac Deville 4.5 l | 3/27/2011 |
| Q: I am trying to help out my elder neighbor with his 90 Cadillac. I used to run a full service auto ... A: Without seeing what is going on, its very difficult to help you here. I am concerned about the codes ... | |
| cadillac 96 deville | 3/27/2011 |
| Q: ok so i was driving an all of a sudden it said battery no charge an was runnin at 9volts....then i ... A: It's a very simple set up as far as the charging system goes. You have one of three problems. Check ... | |
| Fuel problem | 3/25/2011 |
| Q: I have just replaced a fuel pump in my 1993 caddilac fleetwood the first one I bought showed only 10 ... A: Obviously without being at the vehicle, there is no way for me or anyone on the web to give you the ... | |
| Front Power windows on 1993 Cadillac STS | 3/24/2011 |
| Q: The two front power windows quit working on my 1993 STS. I replaced the master door switch on the ... A: The first thing you need to do is check and trace the wiring. As for the wiring, you need to see ... | |
| 1990 cadillac eldorado | 3/24/2011 |
| Q: My car is cranking but not turning over. There is no spark so I had the distributor coil replaced ... A: I no longer remember how to check these old computer systems and they are old because the OBDII ... | |
| fuel problem | 3/23/2011 |
| Q: i have a 1990 cadillac fleetwood with fwd. when i drive my car for a little while, it will start to ... A: Guessing costs lots of money only to disappoint the owner when the problem shows its ugly head ... | |
| Battery... | 3/21/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1989 eldorado that i just bought. I drove it home and everything was fine. The next ... A: Hard pedal depends on the system used for power assist in your car. If using hydro but, the problem ... | |
| high brake light bulbs | 3/21/2011 |
| Q: on my 93 deville what kind of bulbs do the high brake light use(the one you see in your rear view ... A: No one carries them because they are not light bulbs! They are fiber optics and I hope you did not ... | |
| What computer turns on alternator | 3/17/2011 |
| Q: Have a 1995 Cadillac SLS. Long story but replaced ECM with unit from a car in wrecking yard. Service ... A: Have seen these problems all too often and goes back to the fact that many mechanics calling ... | |
| 1979 425cid | 3/16/2011 |
| Q: In the morning it will start up fine after I drive it for 15mn. shut it off it will not restart I ... A: and although I know my share on vehicles, this one is beyond my expertise and I sure don't want to ... | |
| 93 power window switch on saville | 3/16/2011 |
| Q: I replace the switch on drivers door, all the other door switch work but the drives won't operate ... A: Yes that is true the other windows won't work if driver switch is not plugged in. As I stated ... | |
| 93 power window switch on saville | 3/15/2011 |
| Q: I replace the switch on drivers door, all the other door switch work but the drives won't operate ... A: You say you replaced the switch, but you did not state if it was a used or new switch. There is no ... | |
| 2003 cts | 3/15/2011 |
| Q: when i turn on signals right or left both fronts work replaced switch still the same.do you think it ... A: Check all fuses from all fuse boxes! Bulb(s) not likely. Flasher not likely. Instead of changing ... | |
| losen major power on 98 sts | 3/14/2011 |
| Q: i have a 98 sts and when i try to turn it over evrything go black gages everything voltage is good ... A: Unfortunately, to try to answer your question with any accuracy without being at the car is almost ... | |
| 2000 Cadillac Seville Coolant Problem. | 3/13/2011 |
| Q: I just bought this car from a private seller about a week ago. The light was on to check coolant. So ... A: Usually private sales are as is, and don't know if you can return it. If you can, do it. These are ... | |
| 1994 Cadillac Devile | 3/12/2011 |
| Q: I have a issue with my 1994 Cadillac deville. When I wake up in the morning and go to work it starts ... A: My first concern is you say the engine is hot. If you run this engine over 220 degrees, you will be ... | |
| 1984 cadillac beritz no charge light stays on | 3/12/2011 |
| Q: why does the no charge light stay lit when the alienator is charging? Please help,or possibly send ... A: I have no diagrams for a car that old. You need to make sure the alternator is putting out a ... | |
| neutral safty switch on 1990 cad seville | 3/12/2011 |
| Q: where is the nuetral safty switch on 1990 caddilac seviell A: I wish I knew the purpose of your question because they almost never fail. Its not easy to get to. ... | |
| brakes | 3/11/2011 |
| Q: i have a 1990 fleetwood with the front wheel drive. i had an idle and brake problem and i knew it ... A: For years GM had problems with their anti-lock control under the hood. Here is what I do when I have ... | |
| 1989 fleetwood | 3/11/2011 |
| Q: I just bought 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood FWD with ABS and I'm having a few problems with the ABS. The ... A: I do not know, but you can find out easy enough. My memory is strained on how to retrieve trouble ... | |
| my 1989 cadillac sedan deville | 3/11/2011 |
| Q: ok well i own a 1989 cadillac sedan de ville and ive owned it for 4 days and i ran into a problem it ... A: There is no way to diagnose your problem over the internet. It sounds like the engine is flooding ... | |
| SRX 2005 | 3/10/2011 |
| Q: First the service anti theft light came on and stayed. The I could not get the key out of the ... A: Don't screw around with a dealer for the lock. Cadillac does not manufacture locks and keys. Subbed ... | |
| Battery... | 3/10/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1989 eldorado that i just bought. I drove it home and everything was fine. The next ... A: It never fails, battery dead--replace it. You have a parasitic draw. Could be a bad cigarette liter. ... | |
| 91 seville | 3/10/2011 |
| Q: i have a 91 seville an iv been in out the shop with it an the mechanic told me i may have to get a ... A: I am not trying to be a smart guy here, but I think you might consider having someone more qualified ... | |
| auto repair | 3/9/2011 |
| Q: i have an 02 cadillac deville it would'nt start today i turn the key it just tic sometime it didnt ... A: It sounds like some sort of connection problem, but you are not going to fix this problem over the ... | |
| 1994 Cadillac Fleetwood Gas Gauge | 3/9/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1994 Fleetwood and the gas gauge is about 1/4 tank off. I found this out the hard way. ... A: I am not aware of any way to recalibrate the gas gauge. Unfortunately for you, you will need to go ... | |
| Tail lights | 3/9/2011 |
| Q: I have an 88 Cadillac Fleetwood d'elegance and I've had trouble with the taillights for a while now ... A: Do you have a trailer harness? That commonly is a problem. Tail lights are linked with the dash ... | |
| 1988 Eldorado power window fuse | 3/8/2011 |
| Q: My power window switch keeps locking & unlocking doors, which is making my battery run down. How can ... A: Here is your problem with your theories is this--Power window is not protected with fuse, it has a ... | |
| speedometer light bulb replacement | 3/7/2011 |
| Q: What is the easiest way to change a light bulb for the speedometer (a dash light) ANSWER: Hello, ... A: but I want you and everyone to know, i never talk down to anyone. My purpose is to help anyone I ... | |
| 1977 eldorado engine swap | 3/6/2011 |
| Q: is it possible to put a northstar engine and trans(fwd) in a 1977 eldorado. its already fwd, and ... A: Nice thought, however I doubt if you really want to do this for many reasons. First, you will suffer ... | |
| 2006 cts won't start | 3/6/2011 |
| Q: CTS 2006 was turned off and key was stuck halfway and wouldn't come out. Now car won"t start either? A: Contact a local locksmith and many have programming equipment they can use if it goes past an ... | |
| speedometer light bulb replacement | 3/6/2011 |
| Q: What is the easiest way to change a light bulb for the speedometer (a dash light) A: Well, you did not give me year make and model, but this is not something a novice should do. When ... | |
| abs and traction controll | 3/5/2011 |
| Q: I bought a 1999 sls this week and the abs and traction control lights are on . The brakes work fine ... A: Check your owners manual for the location of both fuse boxes. Check the fuses with a cheap test ... | |
| interior warning sound | 3/5/2011 |
| Q: in my 2000 escalade the interior warning sound is on when i turn off the vehicle and i open the ... A: It sounds like you have a bad "key Buzzer" switch in the column. Now, it's important to note I have ... | |
| Cadillac 1998 sls flasher/ harzard switch | 3/3/2011 |
| Q: 1998 sls front and rear right side turn signals don't work all other lights work fine. the bulbs are ... A: Before just replacing parts on a guess, wouldn't it be better to confirm if the t.s.w/hazard should ... | |
| 1993 cadillac deville | 3/2/2011 |
| Q: I cannot find the control module for the corner lights on my 1993 deville. Can you help me ?? Can ... A: Where I will direct you is not free. It actually will cost you around $30, and will be the best ... | |
| Charging problems | 2/28/2011 |
| Q: i have a 96 Cadillac deville with charging problems. It starts up with 13-14 volts but while driving ... A: Makes you wonder if you ever needed an alternator and also why no one questioned the ecm, battery ... | |
| 1994 cadillac sts 32v northstar | 2/28/2011 |
| Q: does the vats anti theft system locks the engine from turning over when trying to rotate it from ... A: Not sure what you are asking here when you throw the harmonic balancer in. The VATS is designed in ... | |
| COOLANT FANS | 2/27/2011 |
| Q: I HAVE DONE ALL THOSE THINGS TO MY 97 ELDO4.6,AND STILL LOSING COOLANT ,BUT I THOUGHT THE FANS WERE ... A: I will tell you right now, you have MAJOR problems with that finely engineered Aluminum engine that ... | |
| 92 Fleetwood | 2/26/2011 |
| Q: I have a 92 Fleetwood with a 4.9L engine. For the longest i have had an electrical problem with it. ... A: Many Cadillacs have more than oe fuse boxes and you need to look at your owner's manual. If no ... | |
| 1966 cadillac tilt/telescopic steering column | 2/25/2011 |
| Q: can a different steering wheel be used with one of the tilt/telescopic columns? i have the ... A: No, it won't work for a host of reasons! You won't get the horn to work. T&T won't work because you ... | |
| Charging problems | 2/24/2011 |
| Q: i have a 96 Cadillac deville with charging problems. It starts up with 13-14 volts but while driving ... A: As I said though, unless you can replicate the issue in which someone can actually test for a ... | |
| 92 Fleetwood | 2/24/2011 |
| Q: I have a 92 Fleetwood with a 4.9L engine. For the longest i have had an electrical problem with it. ... A: To find the problem is easy. Get a test light. They don't cost much and all parts stores have them. ... | |
| heater and lights stay on | 2/23/2011 |
| Q: I recently purchased a 1981 cadillac coupe deville.It ran okay at 1st but now the heater comes on ... A: I hope you appreciate this. I gave you very detailed instructions from scratch for your blower motor ... | |
| heater and lights stay on | 2/22/2011 |
| Q: I recently purchased a 1981 cadillac coupe deville.It ran okay at 1st but now the heater comes on ... A: These were notorious for bad relay modules located under the hood on the passenger. Side at the ... | |
| 2006 Cadillac dots electric problem | 2/21/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2006 Cadillac dts that won't crank. I replaced the battery and it was doing fine until I ... A: This is one of those situations that I really have no way of assisting you because I do not have the ... | |
| 2005 Deville DTS fuel pump? | 2/21/2011 |
| Q: 2005 Deville DTS Sometimes the car won't start unless I give it gas. Then when I let off it just ... A: Intermittent problems are impossible to repair and even with the proper diagnostic equipment (hand ... | |
| Charging problems | 2/20/2011 |
| Q: i have a 96 Cadillac deville with charging problems. It starts up with 13-14 volts but while driving ... A: Without being at the car, I am at a huge disadvantage and I can only venture to guess here, but I ... | |
| car repair | 2/20/2011 |
| Q: does a 97 northstar have a safety for when the car gets to hot and you try to start it but wont ? i ... A: Well, when you speak of getting hot, I am assuming you are referring to the cooling system. There is ... | |
| Fuse Block Guide | 2/19/2011 |
| Q: I own a 1990 Cadillac Coupe Deville. I'm having some electrical problems, but I don't think the ... A: If you have the owner's manual in the glove box, the information is there. I do not remember where ... | |
| Rob Painter | 2/19/2011 |
| Q: my check engine light is on in my 94 eldorado how do i turn it off A: You can't just turn the check engine light off. This denotes an emissions problem. This is merely a ... | |
| Overheating | 2/18/2011 |
| Q: I just purchased a 1996 Cadillac Seville SLS with 113,000 miles on it. It was running fine for the ... A: The head gasket is not the overheating problem. It is the result of an over heating problem. Lets ... | |
| My 99 deville wont crank | 2/17/2011 |
| Q: i have brought this car a yr ago, when i brought it the dash already said "anti-theft lock, car may ... A: Yes, smoke coming from the steering column and the hazards no longer, is an indication that there ... | |
| power antenna replacement | 2/16/2011 |
| Q: i have a 96 el dorado and i am trying to replace the power antenna assembly. i have removed the old ... A: A special to known as a spanner whrench is require to remove and replace the nut. You will not find ... | |
| 1993 Cadillac Deville | 2/16/2011 |
| Q: I recently bought a 1993 Cadillac Deville. The car has a new battery and will start, but will die ... A: It sounds like you have an alternator issue. Charging, 13.2 to 14 volts goes into the battery. If ... | |
| stalling engine/low voltage | 2/15/2011 |
| Q: I have Cadillac Deville 2005. The problem is the following: 99% of time tha car drives great ... A: Years ago, we used to rebuild everything. Alternators, starters, carbs. Back then, we would find the ... | |
| electric/computer issue | 2/14/2011 |
| Q: i have a 86 Cadillac roadster its all electric. Everything works but the dash display where the ... A: \ There is a whole host of things that can be wrong with the dash. As simple as a fuse to a new ... | |
| 1998 cadillac seville sts | 2/14/2011 |
| Q: i was driving and the car just died and everything shut off and now the car wont start it wants to ... A: Sounds like there is some type of electrical connection issue. My first thought would be at the ... | |
| cadillac | 2/13/2011 |
| Q: my 1995 cadillac seville will start on starting fluid and will stay runing untill you push in the ... A: If you want to blow that aluminum engine apart literally, starting fluid will do it! Starting fluid ... | |
| 98 cadillac seville sts | 2/13/2011 |
| Q: i have the bose stereo with 6cd changer and want to keep it, i replaced the stock subwoofer with an ... A: Your problem here is you are trying to mix and match dated factory components with new after market ... | |
| passenger side switches | 2/10/2011 |
| Q: After having the water pump replaced the 2002 Deville's passenger side switches are all dead. But, ... A: I see no relation with water pump replacement. Very common problem is that the wires in the ... | |
| cold weather transmission | 2/9/2011 |
| Q: I have a 93 4.9l De ville. When outside temp is around 0 I have to give the engine high RPMs just to ... A: I would recommend getting a transmission service. You possibly have a plugged filter or the ... | |
| Steering wheel | 2/7/2011 |
| Q: Why does my steering wheel stiffens up for a few seconds when cold in the mornings on my 82 eldorado ... A: Its been 3 years since I owned an 83'. I can only give you a couple guesses and although I have ... | |
| catera ignition | 2/5/2011 |
| Q: used catera, 1999, have original key but the tip broke off in ignition. have disabled SIR, removed ... A: Now there is something I did not know. When you say Opel, I thick of the 70s Opel Cadet. I knew GM ... | |
| 2000 cadillac sts wont get out of park | 2/5/2011 |
| Q: and today i drove to work everything was fine. got off of work got back in my car started it up and ... A: These cars employ a Park cable which is plastic cased on the outside and has braided steel cable ... | |
| catera ignition | 2/3/2011 |
| Q: used catera, 1999, have original key but the tip broke off in ignition. have disabled SIR, removed ... A: Your right on the used column, except for one thing. You still will need that key reprogrammed. I ... | |
| re: new fuel pump vs. repairing fuel pump | 2/2/2011 |
| Q: I've got a 97 cadillac deville with 83,000 and just want to know if getting the fuel pump repaired ... A: I really haven't heard of them being repaired, however this is not a place that you want to try to ... | |
| 1998 seville sls over heating | 2/2/2011 |
| Q: my car started over heating it started when i got in three years ago at first just a little and now ... A: Your question is a little difficult to understand, but sounds like you have a blown head gasket at ... | |
| catera ignition | 2/2/2011 |
| Q: used catera, 1999, have original key but the tip broke off in ignition. have disabled SIR, removed ... A: Can't tell you if it will work and the distance from the head of the original key is crucial because ... | |
| 2002 SLS Caddy Digi Speedometer | 2/1/2011 |
| Q: I will ask differently. My 2002 SLS digi speedo went dead after replacing front brake pads. Odd ... A: I rejected your question not because I did not want to answer it, it is just the question is way out ... | |
| 99 cadillac | 1/31/2011 |
| Q: the coolant fans are not working and the motor is over heating? A: As your overheating the engine, it is self-destructing! If your lucky, you only will need head ... | |
| climate control | 1/31/2011 |
| Q: i have a 87 Fleetwood and the climate control wont come on. replace blower motor still wont work A: You have many things that can be wrong and the first question I have is why did you replace the ... | |
| 98 Deville | 1/30/2011 |
| Q: I have the above and the Electronic fuel flap, trunk lid, central locking, and windows will not ... A: I have run into this before, but for the life of me, I do not remember the answer at the moment. You ... | |
| 94' Cadillac El Dorado | 1/27/2011 |
| Q: My driver side door will no longer open. I have tried to lock and unlock it and I've heard it click ... A: Why don't you lube the latch on the end of the door when opened and the striker with oil? Not wd 40, ... | |
| 1990 Cadillac Deville Fuel Gauge Displays "c" | 1/26/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1990 Cadillac Deville. Recently, the display gauges for fuel and the temperature in the ... A: Recently, I have been barraged with old car questions and I hold myself out as being pretty darn ... | |
| 89 Fleetwood Electric Seat will Not Go Back | 1/26/2011 |
| Q: The driver side power seat goes forward but will not go back. Thank you very kindly for any and all ... A: You could have many different problems. I don't remember any more, but I think the switch is on the ... | |
| 89 Eldorado | 1/25/2011 |
| Q: When I got it last summer,it would start but, wouldn't remain running. I took it to a local ... A: Although I would like to, there is no way I can help you. It sounds like your mechanic is way out of ... | |
| how to change ingition key in 1981 cadillac deville | 1/25/2011 |
| Q: i took the steering wheel off and bought a pressure plate tool at the part store but the bolt is to ... A: It's called a lock plate and I am going to share some secrets about the tilt/Tele column here. You ... | |
| 1991 ElDorado | 1/24/2011 |
| Q: Can the left turn arrow indicator light on the dash of a 91 Eldorado be replaced without pulling out ... A: No, dash would need to be pulled and you might even have a burned out circuit board, at any rate, ... | |
| my sts wont start | 1/23/2011 |
| Q: i had my heads professionaly checked n machined and replaced the gaskets myself. after i put ... A: it sounds like you are repairing an aluminum Cadillac engine that was over heated. Here are the ... | |
| engine gasket on Buick Le Sabre | 1/23/2011 |
| Q: Rob, I know that you are not listed as an expert on Buicks but the Le Sabre is very similiar to the ... A: You will find GM quit using gaskets in the early 80's and instead went to silicone, which actually ... | |
| engine gasket on Buick Le Sabre | 1/22/2011 |
| Q: Rob, I know that you are not listed as an expert on Buicks but the Le Sabre is very similiar to the ... A: First, where is the filler cap that goes on the valve cover? If you have oil at the bolt location ... | |
| brake and idle problem | 1/21/2011 |
| Q: i have a 1990 fleetwood fwd 60 special. i have been having a problem with the brakes not stopping ... A: Your baking problem and your high idle are probably related and without being at the car, I have no ... | |
| heater blower stays on | 1/21/2011 |
| Q: I recently purchased a 1992 Cad Deville with 98000 miles and the eater blower wont cut off without ... A: Its kind or no heat. of strange as to how these Cadillac questions run in groups. This weak it is ... | |
| Doors unlock on their own | 1/20/2011 |
| Q: I recently spoke to Matt and he helped me with my trunk door. It would unlock on its own and he ... A: I am not familiar with Matt. There are far too many things you have not told me. I need the year, ... | |
| 1996 Cadillac STS Northstar engine | 1/20/2011 |
| Q: Our '96 Caddy STS is giving us some frustration. At times, the engine appears to hesitate, and then ... A: You need to take the car to a service center (not Cadillac) and have them check the diagnostic codes ... | |
| light on the dash | 1/20/2011 |
| Q: I got a 1980 cadillac coup deville and the security system light stay on ans bout 2 -3 days it ... A: Boy, iif there are problems, number one, I have no idea of who has any manuals on a car this old and ... | |
| heater blower | 1/19/2011 |
| Q: I have an 84 coupe de ville (4.1). Once the cold came, when I put the heater on, I can hear the ... A: These cars were notorious for blower problems. On the passenger side of the under hoof area, there ... | |
| 1992 Cadillac Eldorado Break Problem | 1/19/2011 |
| Q: recently I've been having issues with my Cadillac's brakes going all the way to the floor. I've had ... A: Here is a very difficult question to answer because you say the brake lines were replaced due to ... | |
| cadillac | 1/17/2011 |
| Q: i have a 1990 cadillac fleetwood fwd with the 4.5 liter fuel injection. latly i have replaced the ... A: I am wondering how your shop determined the cat was bad. If there was a power issue or because of ... | |
| 90 Sedan DeVille charging system | 1/17/2011 |
| Q: I recently replaced alternator on 90 deville, and still had charging problems.Was told battery was ... A: Well, you haven't many choices here. Battery has to maintain 13.2-14.2 volts running. You need to ... | |
| ignition switch | 1/16/2011 |
| Q: I have a 95 cadillac sedan deville with a 4.9 in it. When i bought the car half of the key was broke ... A: There is an easy solution for all this. Call a locksmith. Depending on how hard it is to get out, ... | |
| Throttle Box | 1/15/2011 |
| Q: ..... also can you help me with cleaning the throttle box because my car is shaking when idle and ... A: I do not have schematics or any diagnostic information for a car that old. Buying manuals will cost ... | |
| Should be easy | 1/15/2011 |
| Q: Two questions, #1 I cant seem to locate the Transmission fill cap, where is it? #2 I do my own oil ... A: You need to tell me the year, make and model. I do not know how to reset the oil change "flag." I ... | |
| 93 CADILAC DEVILLE | 1/12/2011 |
| Q: my back windows arent working what # fuse is the windows i dont have a owners manual. A: The windows do not use a fuse. They use a circuit breaker. GM has always been notorious for broken ... | |
| blower moter wont turn off when engine not running | 1/10/2011 |
| Q: My blower moter won't turn off when I turns off my 93 cadillac seville it continues to run what ... A: One of the 4 very common problems. One of 2 things wrong depending on design. In the 80's they had a ... | |
| 1993 deville tranny | 1/10/2011 |
| Q: I have a 93 deville 4.9 with 120k miles. When cold, tranny runs fine, after 20 minutes or so, ... A: Your engine and transmission work together with the computer. Even though the service engine light ... | |
| 93 cadillac deville starting problem | 1/9/2011 |
| Q: ok so i have looked up and read everything about this.... I bought the car from a neighbor..She was ... A: Neutral switch should be under dash and on column towards firewall.There are 2 connectors. One flat ... | |
| 93 cadillac deville starting problem | 1/9/2011 |
| Q: ok so i have looked up and read everything about this.... I bought the car from a neighbor..She was ... A: Sounds like you did the right thing now and now you need two people. You need to use the meter on ... | |
| 93 cadillac deville starting problem | 1/9/2011 |
| Q: ok so i have looked up and read everything about this.... I bought the car from a neighbor..She was ... A: By the way, didn't you find my response as to how to find the correct 2 white thin wires in the ... | |
| 93 cadillac deville starting problem | 1/8/2011 |
| Q: ok so i have looked up and read everything about this.... I bought the car from a neighbor..She was ... A: I really am nervous answering your question here because I don't know what you might have screwed ... | |
| cadillac sts | 1/7/2011 |
| Q: How do I R&R my cigarette lighter in my 1999 cadillac sys. The lighter somtimes works an somtimes it ... A: I don't have any books on a car this old anymore, however could you send me some pics to ... | |
| cadillac sts | 1/6/2011 |
| Q: How do I R&R my cigarette lighter in my 1999 cadillac sys. The lighter somtimes works an somtimes it ... A: It's common for the element to go bad. Remove lighter (Part you push in)and see if knob unscrews. If ... | |
| cadillac power | 1/6/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2000 Cadillac STS with fairly low miles. The other day out if nowhere I went to warm my ... A: I doubt if you checked all the fuses because you have more than 1 fuse box. The only way to properly ... | |
| Coolant leak 94 Cadillac Seville | 1/5/2011 |
| Q: In 08 shop replaced the radiator, water pump, 2 belts,drive belt tension assembly, and idler pulley ... A: First, you don't have to over heat (although that is the most common reason for blown head Gasket ... | |
| 1997 DeVille Security no start even after resistor bypass. | 1/3/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1997 DeVille I bought from a private party. It was cheap but ran fine. One day a serpentine ... A: I have no schematics for a car this old. I can only guide you as to where I go which requires ... | |
| coolant system | 1/2/2011 |
| Q: i have a 2000 cadillac deville that keeps running hot.i have changed the radiator and the ... A: Running this engine hot will destroy it, if it hasn't happened yet. Just got accolades from the ... | |
| Turn Signals | 1/1/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1995 Cadillac Seville sts and when my headlights are on the turn signals don't work but ... A: This question reminds me of that I would see on an ASE certification test for a technician. You ... | |
| 1999 Cadiliac STS with northstar engine | 12/30/2010 |
| Q: My 1999 Cadiliac STS with northstar engine, i just got it and it seemed to run a little warmer than ... A: I bet the service manual doesn't tell you to clean the crud or gasket material out. (LOL) I know ... | |
| 1999 Cadiliac STS with northstar engine | 12/30/2010 |
| Q: My 1999 Cadiliac STS with northstar engine, i just got it and it seemed to run a little warmer than ... A: If the fans are working, then you have to consider a circulation issue. These cooling systems had ... | |
| 1999 Cadiliac STS with northstar engine | 12/30/2010 |
| Q: My 1999 Cadiliac STS with northstar engine, i just got it and it seemed to run a little warmer than ... A: One of my first thoughts is the radiator is spitting out because the electric cooling fan is not ... | |
| bose radio in 92 seville | 12/29/2010 |
| Q: when i turn on the radio the ant goes up but the sound is ditorted sounds like wires touching ... A: First of all, there is no way that the ignition based anti-theft system known as VATS or PASSKEY can ... | |
| dash off, wont start | 12/28/2010 |
| Q: I recently got my 93 cadi and the radio doesnt work so my boyfriend took it out and tried to put in ... A: Sometimes it is impossible to know what someone did to cause a problem like yours, but you need to ... | |
| cadillac not turning over | 12/27/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1992 Deville with an astro start remote car starter that sometimes will not turn over with ... A: This issue appears to be caused not by anything from the factory, but from your description is in a ... | |
| 2002 cadillac deville key wont turn | 12/27/2010 |
| Q: i have a 2002 cadillac deville dts and my key has been not wanting to turn the car on sometimes and ... A: GM had problems with their lock cylinders in certain models. Instead of having the car towed to the ... | |
| door | 12/25/2010 |
| Q: i have a 99 cadillac deville and my driver door doesnt open from the outside but it opens from the ... A: It sounds like the outer handle or mechanisms are disconnected. These cast handles do break on the ... | |
| 90 deville 4 door check engine light is on | 12/23/2010 |
| Q: The check engine light is on after i put in gas ? I was thinking i was putting in the wrong gas so i ... A: I have no such replies. It has been far too long since I worked with that computer system to ... | |
| 95 cadillac concors blinking fuel "E" and chimes when lights on | 12/21/2010 |
| Q: I had a new a/c compressor installed. When I picked up car to drive home noticed "E" blinking on ... A: Wow! I would tell you it sounds like your mechanic isn't good for much and you need to find a ... | |
| 2003 Cad Deville Driver's side power seat | 12/21/2010 |
| Q: Seat buttons/keys will not reposition the seat. Does it have a seat control switch under the seat, ... A: Just so you are aware, this is not a fuse problem and circuit breakers are used. Depending on your ... | |
| no oil | 12/21/2010 |
| Q: When all the oil runs out andnothings left and no oil change is due did the machanic forget to ... A: Interesting. First, you did not state how long it was between your last oil change and the scheduled ... | |
| engine dies | 12/20/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1996 Sedan DeVille with the 32 valve North Star engine. It has developed an intermittent ... A: Intermittent problems are impossible to fix. Mechanics commonly diagnose fuel pumps for stalling, ... | |
| 1995 cadilac fleetwood | 12/18/2010 |
| Q: I'm looking for the location of the hazard flasher A: It's been far too long since I worked on a car that old so I am limited to a general answer. ... | |
| 1995 Cadillac STS | 12/16/2010 |
| Q: My heater motor does not even turn on on my STS and there is not heater motor fuse in the trunk or ... A: Unfortuanately you are going to have to take the car to a service center for diagnoses. The heater ... | |
| 99 Cadillac Sedan Deville | 12/15/2010 |
| Q: My car hestitates to turn over when it sits over nite or I am at work. I just brought a new ... A: Sounds like you have a parasitic draw discharging the battery. Could be a bad cigarette lighter, ... | |
| Semi-stalls | 12/15/2010 |
| Q: I have an '82 Cadillac Eldorado (HT4100) and I been having the problem of stalling on certain ... A: There are more than two things that can be wrong, not always serious and yes it could be a vacuum ... | |
| Digital Gauge | 12/14/2010 |
| Q: Why wont MY digital Gauge in my 1992 show anything. speedometer, Air,GAS! nothing its all black. my ... A: Did you but the car this way? What event led up to the malfunction? Was the car parked for a long ... | |
| repeated starter issue | 12/14/2010 |
| Q: What is the correct starter for my 1984 cadillac sedan deville 4100 engine. every starter I get, the ... A: I am not going to get into the correct starter for your 4.1, but you say that the bendix hangs up on ... | |
| car stalls while driving | 12/13/2010 |
| Q: I had the head gaskets replaced and after sitting for a couple months I started it up and began to ... A: Nothing iritates me more than to give an extensive answer and not to have it post. Such is the case ... | |
| Cadillac starter relay location | 12/13/2010 |
| Q: Rob, I was told that the starter relay was the reason that my car would not start. It will not ... A: That is why I asked you what the reason was that you asked the question and now that you have told ... | |
| Cadillac Roof Restoration | 12/12/2010 |
| Q: I picked up a 1991 Eldorado with very low mileage that had been sitting in a condo parking garage on ... A: I can only go by personal experience dealing with the heat and sun of Texas. Do not use Armourall! ... | |
| car stalls while driving | 12/12/2010 |
| Q: I had the head gaskets replaced and after sitting for a couple months I started it up and began to ... A: Trying to research an intermittent problem on the web will get you into trouble. The security ... | |
| car stalls while driving | 12/11/2010 |
| Q: I had the head gaskets replaced and after sitting for a couple months I started it up and began to ... A: Two issues here. First, without the year make and model, I have no idea how to address your ... | |
| 1991 Seville-Service CCR System UPDATE | 12/10/2010 |
| Q: Firstly, an aftermarket kit is available from Strutmaster.com for $299 plus shipping etc. I used my ... A: Glad you found out about the after market Strut master in the UK. As far as your leveling issue ... | |
| 1990 sedan deville (no crank) | 12/10/2010 |
| Q: This car will not crank. I have tested the starter I have tested the ignition switch (not the ... A: I will assume that you severed the wires when you had originally took the column apart for something ... | |
| 1990 sedan deville (no crank) | 12/9/2010 |
| Q: This car will not crank. I have tested the starter I have tested the ignition switch (not the ... A: If you never took one of these steering column apart. You will not physically find the break in the ... | |
| cadillac strange problem | 12/7/2010 |
| Q: I HAVE A 1999 CAD.SEVILLE STS 4.6L (9) ENG. MY PROBLEMS ARE SOMETIMES WHEN I COME TO A STOP THE ... A: I don't think you will care for my answer because you will not hear an absolute answer for an ... | |
| 1995 concours radio | 12/6/2010 |
| Q: i just got the car and it did not have a radio.it has 2 wire plugs for the radio.do you know or ... A: If you go with a factory stereo. all you need to do is install the plugs. If you go after market, ... | |
| security light | 12/5/2010 |
| Q: I can get my security light to go off and the controls are not functioning properly trunk won't pop ... A: What year make & model? You do not say if the engine cranks or runs. What makes you suspect a bad ... | |
| PCM DIAGNOSIS | 12/4/2010 |
| Q: MY 1993 CADILLAC SEVILLE HAS BEEN RUNNING STRANGE IDLES IRREGUGULAR AT TIMES ENGINE MISSES AND I ... A: I can only assist you partially here. It has been too long since I worked on the old GM computer ... | |
| 1991 Seville-Service CCR System | 12/4/2010 |
| Q: Yesterday I drove over a speed cushion bump (slowly) and my exhaust slightly scraped the bump.There ... A: Your CCR is not working and could be from a number of different reasons. Being in the UK, I don't ... | |
| Cadillac starter relay location | 12/3/2010 |
| Q: I have an 1999 Cadillac Deville Concours and need to know where the starter relay is located. A: May I ask the reason of your request? If the engine is not cranking it is quite common for the ... | |
| ignition/key | 12/3/2010 |
| Q: I think I have a problem with the security/key for my '90 sedan deville. When I try to start it, ... A: Before changing a starter, which so many people do for nothing, there is a good chance there is a ... | |
| Cadillac ABS Problem | 12/2/2010 |
| Q: How much will it cost to get the ABS fixed on a 1990 Cadillac Fleetwood? Just asking for a ballpark ... A: There really isn't a ball park. A computer control module could be $2,000. A sensor could be $1,000 ... | |
| 2000 Cadillac Seville sls | 11/30/2010 |
| Q: I asked about my car earlier and I was rushing what I wanted to say because I am at work and made it ... A: Now we are getting somewhere. What you refer to as jumping forward is known as lurching which could ... | |
| 2000 Cadillac Seville SLS shuts off while driving | 11/30/2010 |
| Q: My Cadillac in the last few days just shuts off while I am driving it. It is scary because the wheel ... A: First of all, your steering is designed not to lock driving down the road as you put it. Once the ... | |
| Low beams | 11/29/2010 |
| Q: I bought a 94 eldorado at the road side and had it delivered yesterday. I can not get the low beams ... A: You probably need a dimmer switch. Located under the dash on the left side of the steering column. ... | |
| always adding coolant | 11/29/2010 |
| Q: 93 deville 136k well kept miles. car is in mint cond everything works and runs very well. no smoke ... A: I think you will find my answer longer than your question-lol Putting a bandaid on the problem ... | |
| broke off key | 11/28/2010 |
| Q: My Husband is a mechanic by the way, but anyway. we took the broken off key to and the ignition ... A: You state he is a mechanic, but he does not specialize in these situations and neither does a ... | |
| CHARGING SYSTEM | 11/27/2010 |
| Q: IS THERE A FUSE BETWEEN MY BATTERY AND MY ALTERNATOR. I HAVE A 199 ELDORADO/NORTHSTAR/ETC. IF ANYONE ... A: The only fuse I am aware of for the alternator is the gauge fuse. You have more than one fuse box ... | |
| 1961 Cadillac Cruise Control Tool | 11/25/2010 |
| Q: Rob - I am also rebuilding my 61 Caddy Perfect Circle CC Module. Did you ever find a tool to remove ... A: What is funny is that I still remember the unit when I worked on them in the early 70s (oh I am ... | |
| starting problems | 11/23/2010 |
| Q: I have a 96 cadillac elderado. Sometimes when I try to start my car it makes a fast ticking noise. ... A: From your discription, I believe it is some sort of connection issue between the battery and the ... | |
| 88 Cadillac Sedan De Ville | 11/22/2010 |
| Q: I recently looked under my hood to check the engine oil level and the dipstick went missing. I ... A: Oil dipstick from another 4100 should set you up. They are the same configuration, however I do not ... | |
| 1994 deville blower motor | 11/22/2010 |
| Q: I fave a 94 deville base model with blower motor issues. I have replaced with new motor. I have ... A: Cadillac has always had blower issues. Make sure you check both fuse panels first. Your owner's ... | |
| 89 cadillac | 11/20/2010 |
| Q: .. i parked it at work and let it idol for a min soon after i threw it in reserve an the car quit ... A: The electrical ignition switch is not the keys and lock cylinder. Your circuit is not covered by a ... | |
| Cadillac Seville 1999 STS EBTCM | 11/19/2010 |
| Q: I am not sure if this is your area of expertise but I am hoping you might be able to help with ... A: I do not know what your access is to used parts for thiis car in the UK, but I would try that option ... | |
| 1993 deville with no heat | 11/18/2010 |
| Q: First, Id like to say thanks for doing this. I have briefly read over some of the q & a 's and they ... A: Like the person in which I answered his question on a related last night, I have grave concern about ... | |
| I NEED HELP!!!! ASAP | 11/18/2010 |
| Q: I have a water leak in my 1992 Cadillac Eldorado. I had a mechanic to take a look at it and he said ... A: I have some really bad news for you. I am not familiar with the exact component you are referring to ... | |
| 88 Cadillac Sedan De Ville | 11/17/2010 |
| Q: I recently looked under my hood to check the engine oil level and the dipstick went missing. I ... A: Wow-how can you ever know if it is accurate? This is no good! Take it back if you can. Go to a junk ... | |
| air control value rpms going high | 11/16/2010 |
| Q: had car repaired not a caddy dealer. rpms go up sometimes. mech put new idle air control value ... A: Intermittent problems are the worst to try to fix and in many cases involve guess work. As for a ... | |
| location of alternator on 1995 cad seville sts | 11/12/2010 |
| Q: I would like to replace the alternator on my 1995 cad Seville sts but don't know the location or ... A: I have described how to determine which piece is the alternator by looking for the power wire, ... | |
| location of alternator on 1995 cad seville sts | 11/12/2010 |
| Q: I would like to replace the alternator on my 1995 cad Seville sts but don't know the location or ... A: Alternators are attached to the engine and since the engine is transverse, the front of the engine ... | |
| 89 Cadillac Sedan De Ville fuel problem | 11/11/2010 |
| Q: We have had this car in storage for over 3 years. Gas is old and can't get siphon into tank to empty ... A: Unfortunately, this fine unleaded gas with its EPA standards has probably turned to varnich and has ... | |
| right tail light fuses on 1995 cadilac sedan deville | 11/11/2010 |
| Q: I HAVE A 1995 CADILAC SEDAN DEVILLE AND I KEEP BLOWING FUSES ON RIGHT TAIL LIGHT AND LICENCES PLATE ... A: You have a short in the circuit and you need to fix it before you have a serious fire. Once or twice ... | |
| vats | 11/10/2010 |
| Q: there are no experts for chevy but this is a gm car. I have a 1986 corvette with auto trans. it ... A: You are really challenging my memory on this one because what I remembered in the early years on the ... | |
| 1997 Cadillac STS | 11/8/2010 |
| Q: What will cause the engine cooling fan to continusously run even after engine is cooled down and car ... A: It could be as simple as a bad fan relay or possibly a bad bcm (body control module). Check for a ... | |
| 95 cadilac deville | 11/8/2010 |
| Q: I replaced the key cylinder and had a new key made, When i try to start my car nothing happens , it ... A: First, I don't know why you wasted the ridiculous money you probably paid for the keys and you can't ... | |
| 85 Seville heater blower | 11/7/2010 |
| Q: I want to bypass the automatic fan controls (blower does not work any more) and install a 3 speed ... A: I am very familiar with this problem and yes I have seen the solution, however you cannot run a ... | |
| HT4100 Knock at idle | 11/7/2010 |
| Q: I have an 84 El Dorado with the HT4100 engine. This engine has now developed a loud top end knock ... A: Anyone that has had the ht 4100 is usually familiar with the knock. Either the engine knocked or if ... | |
| 1990 Cadillac Fleetwood fuel guage | 11/6/2010 |
| Q: I just purchased a 1990 Cadillac Fleetwood, and it did not come with an owner's manual. I have ... A: The easiest way to get an owners manual is to go on ebay. They are usualy found for $10 or less. L ... | |
| Digital Dash 1991 Seville | 11/5/2010 |
| Q: You replied a few days ago to a problem someone had with a Digital Dash and I have a similar problem ... A: The bad news is that the twilight sentinal switches are not servicable. I do not know if you have ... | |
| 1995 cadillac seville | 11/3/2010 |
| Q: Every time I turn my car off it makes a click for about 30 sec as is something isn't catching or is ... A: Unfortunately, without being at the car physically in order to hear what you discribe as a click, my ... | |
| My Digital Dash | 11/3/2010 |
| Q: My digital dash in my 1988 Cadillac eldorado, goes on and off, flickers and its like everything ... A: Here is the begining problem as it relates to any type of diagnoses on a 22 year old car: we have no ... | |
| How to remove dashbaord in 1994 Eldorado | 11/1/2010 |
| Q: My 1994 Eldorado has some sort of wiring issue. I was driving one day and smoke started coming out ... A: You are much better off acquiring the factory repair manuals for this specific 16 year old car. ... | |
| '94 Deville Concours 4.6 Northstar Starting | 10/31/2010 |
| Q: I Really appreciate your depth of Cadillac knowledge!, but more, your willingness to share it with ... A: My first thought would be the vats. You needs to read the ignition key by placing two leads of an ... | |
| cadillac overheating | 10/30/2010 |
| Q: How are you rob hope all is well I just bought a 96 cadillac sedan deville and it seems to be ... A: Of all cars to buy and to need reliable transportation for the kids, this is not the car you should ... | |
| cadillac sts | 10/29/2010 |
| Q: went out this morning and discovered battery dead (just clicks, also my keyless entry on key chain ... A: Sorry for the delay, but moved this weekend and will not have my computer on line for another week ... | |
| fuel lights and radio not working | 10/26/2010 |
| Q: My problem is i was drivin and i heard a crackling like distortion and radio turned off along with ... A: If not the stereo, it can be very costly to guess what is blowing the fuse. Something in the circuit ... | |
| 04 Cadillac SRX Grille Replacement | 10/26/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2004 Cadillac SRX with a damaged grille. I would like to purchase a replacement and swap ... A: I can't be model specific, but as a general answer to your question, its not hard to replace and if ... | |
| 1981 Cadillac Deville (Power Windows) | 10/25/2010 |
| Q: I was hoping you may be able to help. I too have a 1981 Cadillac Deville 6.0 and I'm having ... A: Windows have no fuse. They have a circuit breaker. Does no matter if seat switch and locks work. ... | |
| Heater | 10/25/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1999 Cadillac and the a/c works and the blower works but no heat will come out, and it's ... A: I love it when people leave out details lol. However, my answer is still accurate as it applies to ... | |
| CADDY | 10/24/2010 |
| Q: i turned my 2002 cadillac sts on and i hear a squealing noise why is that? ANSWER: Hello, ... A: Although I was very good at finding rattles and squeaks, it required road testing which I can not do ... | |
| CADDY | 10/24/2010 |
| Q: i turned my 2002 cadillac sts on and i hear a squealing noise why is that? A: Obviously I am not there to hear it, but my first thought on a squeal coming from the engine would ... | |
| fuel lights and radio not working | 10/24/2010 |
| Q: My problem is i was drivin and i heard a crackling like distortion and radio turned off along with ... A: The very first thing I would try if I were you to possibly isolate the problem would be remove the ... | |
| 2005 Cadillac srx audio controls on steering wheel | 10/23/2010 |
| Q: We just had the stereo replaced on 2005 cad. Srx...but now the steering wheel controls are all ... A: I realize that once a person sees a car they want, they are going to buy it. The problem ends up ... | |
| 2005 Cadillac srx audio controls on steering wheel | 10/23/2010 |
| Q: We just had the stereo replaced on 2005 cad. Srx...but now the steering wheel controls are all ... A: We need to start at the begining. Why was the stereo replaced. I assume the steering controls were ... | |
| Heater | 10/22/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1999 Cadillac and the a/c works and the blower works but no heat will come out, and it's ... A: You are desribing the symptom of no heat, but there is no one fix and one or more problems could be ... | |
| window | 10/22/2010 |
| Q: 2004 cadillac deville, rear window will not come up. Motor is running. It came up once then went ... A: This problem is going to be repaired either at a service center or a body shop. Don't get ripped off ... | |
| Question | 10/20/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1995 Cadillac Seville. One night recently, I ran out of gas. Once the car had gas in it, it ... A: Chances are you burned up the fuel pump inside the tank. At the very least it lost its prime, ... | |
| 84 Cadillac Deville brake lights won't turn on | 10/19/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1984 Cadillac Deville. I was driving around and noticed my brake lights aren't working. I ... A: Since I am not at the car, I can only give you some things to look for. The first being the brake ... | |
| 1985 cadillac fleetwood display blank | 10/19/2010 |
| Q: cannot figure out what controls the speedometer display its blank, just changed the main computer ... A: The computer is the last thing I would have changed. You said brand new or is it from a junkyard? ... | |
| SQUEAKING AT REAR | 10/18/2010 |
| Q: squeaks coming from the right rear side of my 1996 deville can you tell me the problem and how to ... A: The worst thing to do when physically at the vehicle is to repair a squeak. Noise travels and what ... | |
| 94 Cadillac Seville SLS | 10/17/2010 |
| Q: mine sits a lot . I drive it about once a week ,but when I drove it last the transmission started ... A: The transmission problem should not have anything to do with an engine cranking situation and you ... | |
| 1993 cadillac deville wont start | 10/16/2010 |
| Q: I was driving my 93 deville the other day it was running good. I stopped at a gas station and ran in ... A: If the engine would not turn over and then once you hit the starter with a screw driver and it ... | |
| ABS Light | 10/16/2010 |
| Q: I have a 91 Deville in which the ABS light remains on constantly. At first the brakes would grab and ... A: You are going to need to test for fault codes for the abs. This is the very old system and I don't ... | |
| 97 seville sts | 10/15/2010 |
| Q: Ok so I turn my car on roll down my driver window then went to roll back up but it didn't want to ... A: Without correct diagnoses you could guess yourself to death, change many parts and never find the ... | |
| How to bypass a defective ignition key switch | 10/12/2010 |
| Q: Is it possible to bypass the ignition key switch on a '95 Cad Deville? Turning the switch on off ... A: You have come to the right place. Disabling this factory junk is easy, but you need to resd the ... | |
| No speedo, gas gauge, or trip displayed on dash | 10/12/2010 |
| Q: 1990 Cadillac Brougham. Drove it 1 mile last week round trip. Next morning came out and started it ... A: matter of fact, just helped fix one of these digital dashes today from a thousand miles away! He is ... | |
| 1992 Cadillac Brougham (fuses??????? | 10/11/2010 |
| Q: Just got the Caddy, (I have NO help for little oddds and ends like this) the windshield wipers quit ... A: I love the area. Went past it many times when seeing a former girlfriend in Tennessee. Now I have ... | |
| heater | 10/11/2010 |
| Q: my heat doesn't blow hot air seams ac compressor runs when set at 90 degrees ac get cold replaced ... A: Cadillacs in that year were a little strange because you had the big rear wheel drive like I believe ... | |
| 99 cadillac deville wont stay running? | 10/10/2010 |
| Q: i have a 99 cadillac deville and i recently got my battery changed and when the place put the new ... A: Changing the battery should have nothing to do with an emercecy fuel shut off. Even though I am very ... | |
| service enigne soon | 10/10/2010 |
| Q: i have a 2008 cadillac and the service enigne soon came on will this make the car fail the ... A: You did not state where you are located for the inspection. In Wisconsin, inspection was not ... | |
| heater | 10/10/2010 |
| Q: my heat doesn't blow hot air seams ac compressor runs when set at 90 degrees ac get cold replaced ... A: You have not specified year make or model. I am concerned with the fact you state that the rdiator, ... | |
| Dash, Radio, HVAC, Shifter lights out | 10/7/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1997 Seville SLS and the backlighting went out on the whole analog speedometer, radio/hvac ... A: It sounds like possibly you have a bad ground or a connection problem. Many people understand what ... | |
| 1989 cadillac deville battery drain | 10/7/2010 |
| Q: how do I determine what is draining battery power. If the auto is not driven for a few days, the ... A: First get a 12v test light. Disconnect the positive battery cable. Place one leead on the battery ... | |
| 1995 Cadillac Fleetwood electrical wiring | 10/4/2010 |
| Q: I have 1995 Fleetwood, my stock alarm fuse keeps on burning out, now when i turn my key switch my ... A: Yes, you have a real problem. I just responded to another person with this factory installed junk. ... | |
| 1989 Camaro VATS Issue | 10/2/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1989 Iroc z Camaro and it dosent want to start. I know its A VATS issue because I had one ... A: First off, its far too long for me to remember playing with the eproms, vats delete etc. I can tell ... | |
| 1990 DeVille Insterment Panel | 9/30/2010 |
| Q: My girlfriends dad has a 90 DeVille and has had some dash and interior lighting problems. I told him ... A: As I stated before this car is about 15 years too old for me to have any diagnostic information on. ... | |
| 92 cadalac deville problems | 9/30/2010 |
| Q: my cadalac have like a jerk in it like its not getting enough gas. I jus recently put in a ... A: It needs to be realized that drivability problems are hard to diagnose when physically driving and ... | |
| 94 cadillac seville sts | 9/30/2010 |
| Q: i have the 4.6 engine in this car the car runs great but a little high idle the thing that bothers ... A: I would be very concerned the manifold gets red hot as well. Your high idle could be a symptom of ... | |
| Key code for 1979 door lock | 9/29/2010 |
| Q: I have a question about my 1979 Cadillac Superior hearse door lock, I had my keys stolen recently. ... A: Actually when I made keys for these sometimes used the glove box wafers s first 4 cuts and would ... | |
| Key code for 1979 door lock | 9/29/2010 |
| Q: I have a question about my 1979 Cadillac Superior hearse door lock, I had my keys stolen recently. ... A: No offense, but the locksmith you were using obviously does not use a lock reader. They can go into ... | |
| 87 cadillac sedan deville ht 4100 | 9/29/2010 |
| Q: My Cadillac was running great starts up runs fine with one exception if you press the accelerator ... A: In reality there are so many things that could relate to your problem, without physically being at ... | |
| 90 seville gear select problem | 9/28/2010 |
| Q: when i put my gear box in any gear the moniter, says gear selection problem. it shows the r is p, n ... A: I need a little more clarity please. When you are refering to the floor shift or the indicator on ... | |
| Ideal Temperature?? | 9/28/2010 |
| Q: After reading all your warnings and comments on overheating I wonder if I have a problem?? I have a ... A: I appreciate that you heed my warning on these engines, but you are fine as long as you are not ... | |
| Can't shift out of park | 9/27/2010 |
| Q: My gearshift won't shift out of park unless you manually release it but once released it works fine ... A: A misadjusted or defective park cable. You will need to have it looked at by a service center and ... | |
| VATS | 9/27/2010 |
| Q: to go to a car alarm experts to have it don, this is the question do they all so install this hidden ... A: First of all, I would rarely call these people car alarm experts, because I will use the same number ... | |
| 1996 Cadillac Eldorado | 9/27/2010 |
| Q: I know its going to be too much to fix so I want to sell it. But I want to know how much the car is ... A: To be honest--scrap and that's it. If it blew a head gasket, it was hot enough to crack the block. ... | |
| coolant leak | 9/24/2010 |
| Q: i have a 96 cadillac sls with a v8 northstar which is leaking an extreme amount of coolant into the ... A: The car is far to old for me to accurately tell you how to change the heater core. Situations such ... | |
| radio | 9/22/2010 |
| Q: Recently had front floor repaired on 96 Fleetwood brougham and now radio does not work. Radio is on ... A: The problem here is that there is no way of knowing what was inadvertantly cut that would cause this ... | |
| 1989 cadillac eldorado | 9/20/2010 |
| Q: my car sometimes does not start.charging system is fine.twice it has said wait 3 min.every other ... A: This vehicle is over 20 years old and I did not remember if the VATS was in the Eldo in 1989. They ... | |
| JUMP STARTS | 9/19/2010 |
| Q: IS THERE A CERTAIN WAY TO GO ABOUT JUMP STARTING A 96' CADILLAC A: Not really sure what you asking, but will try to answer. I don't remember battery location on this ... | |
| Electrical | 9/18/2010 |
| Q: We just purchased a 1998 Cadillac Deville used. The electrical seat on the passenger side does not ... A: First off, are you aware there is more than one fuse box? The power seat is not a fuse. That should ... | |
| 1990 Cadillac Deville stalled out while driving, won't start | 9/17/2010 |
| Q: My 1990 Cadillac Deville 4.5L V8 stalled out while driving last week. Has around 120K miles. It had ... A: My first concern is that fuel filter was clogged. If it was clogged, what does the tank look like? ... | |
| 1993 caddy deville, 4 door | 9/16/2010 |
| Q: My left front door handle recently snapped off. I have not been able to locate one at a junk yard as ... A: If I remember right the driver's door handle has the door lock in it and the rear handle doesn't You ... | |
| head gasket | 9/15/2010 |
| Q: i have a 97 caddy devil with blown head. is there a quick fix or even a way to change the heads? ... A: If you were to look at my archives even in the last month, I warn everybody about the junk aluminum ... | |
| cadillac overheating | 9/13/2010 |
| Q: I just bought a 98 cadillac deville it was running fine until one day when i was going about 70mph ... A: I answer an average of 2 questions a week on engine overheating. These aluminum engines since 1982 ... | |
| knock sensor code on 06 cadillac ext | 9/13/2010 |
| Q: may i continue to drive my truck with a knock sensor code. I live 200 miles from my dealer. A: I would be concerned about the code for a couple of reasons. Your engine is not running to maximum ... | |
| window not working | 9/12/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2001 Cadillac sedan Deville and my rear drivers side window broke. My window slid down ... A: I would suggest that you take the car to a service center and have them replace the tape regulater. ... | |
| 1990 DeVille Insterment Panel | 9/12/2010 |
| Q: My girlfriends dad has a 90 DeVille and has had some dash and interior lighting problems. I told him ... A: There is a good chance it has a bad ecm or cluster. Reading 8s is not good. Why did he reset the ... | |
| 92 cadillac fleetwood fwd | 9/12/2010 |
| Q: what would cause the electronic dash to not work A: It could be a number of things. A bad fuse could be the problem. A bad cluster or cluster ... | |
| removing carpet from a 1993 cadillac fleetwood Broughm | 9/10/2010 |
| Q: How and what if any are the tricks to removing the carpet in a 1993 fleetwood Brough? I need to fix ... A: There are no tricks and if you have rustyfloor boards other items might be rusty. If that be true, ... | |
| CTS wont start | 9/9/2010 |
| Q: My 2003 Cadillac cts errored check coolant level, I added coolant that morning and that afternoon on ... A: Sometimes I have problems with questioners meaning on thier desriptions of a problem. This is one of ... | |
| 1994 Cadillac Deville | 9/8/2010 |
| Q: The air blows out of the panel[beneath the windshield]but not the vents.Also how would I go about ... A: I can tell you that you have a vacuum leak, but without being at the car and listening for it or ... | |
| Wont shift to park | 9/7/2010 |
| Q: I have a cadillac 96 sts. All of a sudden yesterday i had problems shifting to park from drive and ... A: I do believe I can help you. You are going to need the car towed to not a dealer, but a local ... | |
| 1991 Cadillac Brougham audible tone | 9/7/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1991 Brougham that is providing a steady tone (alarm) when the vehicle is put into reverse ... A: You door jamb pin switch is defective and is no big deal to change. Get one from the dealer and ... | |
| restoration | 9/6/2010 |
| Q: My father gave me his 89 cadillac sedan deville that he bought off the carlot. It's been sitting up ... A: You could be looking at a lot of work. Gas tank has to come out and be boiled out possibly at a ... | |
| 92 Deville/ fuel pump | 9/5/2010 |
| Q: When fuel pump is bad, what are symptoms? Motor runs good at start up, but starts to sputter and ... A: You should change the fuel filter for maintainance if the car hs over 60,000 miles. The quality of ... | |
| service power steering system | 9/5/2010 |
| Q: I have a 97 Cadillac Seville sls and service power steering system is displayed on the dash and i ... A: There are those repairs designed in which the consumer cannot do and this sounds like one of them in ... | |
| problem with 98 cadillac catera | 9/3/2010 |
| Q: eveytime I change one hose so it will stop leaking antifreeze I get another leak why is this? first ... A: The reason this is happening is the same concept is that like electricity. Problems show up at the ... | |
| fuse box diagram | 9/3/2010 |
| Q: I just need a picture for the fuse box under the dash for my moms 1991 Cadillac Coupe Deville so we ... A: Unfortunately, I do not have any iformation that old, and because the car is 20 years old, something ... | |
| overheating | 9/2/2010 |
| Q: i did a pressure check and it was good ,put new thremostat, when car is idle its at 196-203 but when ... A: Well, I don't like guessing on these because of all the problems these engine have, but will give ... | |
| oil presure | 9/1/2010 |
| Q: i have a 98 deville hasn't been driven in two years but my oil pressure light is coming on and the ... A: First you need to check the engine oil level and fill it if needed. If the oil level is full, could ... | |
| 89 cadillac deville transmission problem | 9/1/2010 |
| Q: i have an 89 cadillac deville and i started having problems shifting from 2nd to third gear...it has ... A: I will start by telling you my expertise is not in transmissions and I cannot answer your question. ... | |
| 1995 Deville do not start when the engine is hot | 9/1/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1995 Deville with 4.9 engine. Lately I encounter a problem when I try to start the car. ... A: Your complaint is consistent with a bad starter. In fact, in such situations we would get under the ... | |
| my car | 8/31/2010 |
| Q: my car not running right it just started when i go to get on it it gets to spitting and not wanting ... A: The more you tell me, I can only help you eliminate one item. It is not at this time a catalytic ... | |
| 1991 Cadillac Deville Error Code E21 | 8/30/2010 |
| Q: Where would I find this on my car i have no idea how to fix this problem in my Cadillac i have been ... A: I gave you the site as to where to get the information for you to diagnose the problem. There are ... | |
| 98 deville | 8/30/2010 |
| Q: i just bought this 98 deville and it has an aftermarket deck in it the shows no power and i have ... A: Are you aware that there is more than one fuse box? The deck needs 2 forms of power. One for memory ... | |
| 1991 Cadillac Deville Error Code E21 | 8/30/2010 |
| Q: Where would I find this on my car i have no idea how to fix this problem in my Cadillac i have been ... A: I do not know what the code stands for in a 20 year old vehicle, however if you want to diagnose ... | |
| 1992 Cadillac Cluster | 8/29/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1992 Cadillac, my speedo cluster, a/c, fuel gauge and key is stuck in ignition. I have ... A: You did not state what kind of Cadillac because the Devilles have a steering column mounted ... | |
| service lights on | 8/29/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2002 Cadillac Eldorado an I have the anti-lock brake, traction control and check air bag ... A: I would say that you have a problem in the circuit that controls these lights or a bad body control ... | |
| 1995 Cadillac Seville Security Light | 8/28/2010 |
| Q: This hasn't happened to us yet we just bought the car a few months ago. The security light is on and ... A: The answer is not simple because it cpulf be an alarm issue or the junk GM vats anti-theft ... | |
| cadillac catera fuel pump | 8/28/2010 |
| Q: i have a 99 cadillac catera i put a new fuel pump in and a new fuel pump relay i checked all the ... A: I hate to rain on your parade because of all the time and expense you went to so far, but in this ... | |
| cadillac sts 1997 hard to start in the moring | 8/27/2010 |
| Q: if i let the car sit for more then 6 hours i cant start it the first time it needs a min of 2 to 3 ... A: Sounds like a guess on your mechanic's part I find it a little hard to believe that the problem is a ... | |
| E71 code | 8/27/2010 |
| Q: What will cause an ECM in a 1991 Cadillac Sedan DeVille with a 4.9 liter engine to keep going bad ... A: As I had stated before, you are going to need more information specific to this 1991 Cadillac. The ... | |
| my car | 8/26/2010 |
| Q: my car not running right it just started when i go to get on it it gets to spitting and not wanting ... A: I need to know the year make, model of the car. Is there something that brought this on? Any lights ... | |
| 1997 seville wont start | 8/25/2010 |
| Q: every once in awhile 1997 Seville w/61k miles wont start..engine cranks but wont catch..once ... A: I am not sure what you mean "won't catch." When trying to start it, does it continue to crank or it ... | |
| Faulty ECM | 8/25/2010 |
| Q: What will cause an ECM in a 1991 Cadillac Sedan DeVille with a 4.9 liter engine to keep going bad ... A: I would assume that you had a qualified tech looking at this. I cannot with any certainty diagnose ... | |
| air conditioner blower not working | 8/24/2010 |
| Q: we bought our 1999 caddie from a toyota dealership (used) and had to had to have them install a new ... A: There are many symptoms the same, but the problems could be different. The problem with getting a ... | |
| 90 cadillac wont start.. | 8/24/2010 |
| Q: My cadillac wont start.We pulled out the starter had it tested that wasnt it.. tested all ... A: Wish you would have looked in my archives of answers before you pulled the starter. GM ripped off ... | |
| 2002 Cadillac DHS ignition | 8/24/2010 |
| Q: My keys will not go into the ignition. What do I need to do? A: None of this is recalled, but there were problems with the GM 10 cut lock and key. You could get ... | |
| 1990 Cadillac Eldorado anti theft decoder module | 8/23/2010 |
| Q: I just need to know the location of the anti-theft decoder module and if grounding the black and ... A: No, that will not work and GM thought of that when they designed this anti-owner piece of garbage ... | |
| anti-theft | 8/22/2010 |
| Q: I replaced instruments cluster in 97 deville now wont start is bcm to blame and can i fix problem! A: You state you changed the cluster. Why? What makes you think the BCM is bad? You have an oymoron ... | |
| Cadillac Eldorado 1996 | 8/21/2010 |
| Q: If the Eldorado isn't run every day it has to be jumped.Whatever is drawing from the new haevy duty ... A: Disconnect positive battery cable, install test light between cable and terminal. Pull fuses one at ... | |
| Starting Issue | 8/20/2010 |
| Q: Well i have a 1994 cadillac deville 4.9l that wont start. It used to make this clicking sound ... A: I spent a lot of time pondering this. If the starter was bad, I would not think jumping the battery ... | |
| 1993 CADILLAC DEVILLE | 8/20/2010 |
| Q: THE OBD IS READING IDLE CONTROL SPEED CIRCUIT MALFUNCTION AND IT IDLES UP AND DOWN CHANGED TPS ... A: I do not understand why people remove the cat. In the 70's we did remove them to run leaded gas. At ... | |
| 1990 cadillac brougham digital cluster | 8/19/2010 |
| Q: My "other car" broke so I had to revive the old cadillac. It had been sitting long enough for the ... A: Digital clusters have always been a problem. The first thing though is look at the owners manual to ... | |
| starting issue | 8/19/2010 |
| Q: I go to start my 1998 caddy d'elegance 4.6 liter factory alarm, elec starter. When I turn the key I ... A: Wwll, my first question would be; when did this phenonemina start? My bet is on the electric ... | |
| 1997 cadillac catera ignition/starting prob | 8/18/2010 |
| Q: We were having diffuclties removing key from ignition. We finally were able to get it out, the next ... A: Your question leaves me with more questions than answers. When you removed the key, how did you do ... | |
| Air and toggle switch | 8/18/2010 |
| Q: There is a toggle switch right next to the alarm button under the dash, what is this for? Also, on ... A: What you have is a very poor installation of an alarm. In other words, whatever someone paid for the ... | |
| 1989 seville | 8/16/2010 |
| Q: I have 89 seville 4.5 lately when I turn the key I just hear a faint click and the starter does not ... A: Relay is either bad or it isn't. You might have a bad starter solenoid attached to starter. Battery ... | |
| 1992 Cadillac Sedan Deville | 8/16/2010 |
| Q: The headlights remain on when car if off. They do not shut off at all no matter what. This drains ... A: It is difficult for diagnoses without being at car, but I will offer some suggestions. Does the car ... | |
| 1984 cadillac eldorado | 8/15/2010 |
| Q: My 1984 cadillac eldorado overheats only when A/C is on. What may be causing this? Thanks! A: There is not one standard answer here and there are many that have to be considered including those ... | |
| 1990 cadilallac Brougham, service engine soon light | 8/15/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1990 Cadilllac Brougham rear wheel drive with the 5.7 engine with fuel injection. When I ... A: This is an emissions problem and no, your engine is not running to full efficiency. This light is a ... | |
| 1989 Cadillac Eldorado Radio Fuse Blows | 8/13/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1989 Cadillac Eldorado with 60,000 miles. My wife was driving the car yesterday, and the ... A: You have a dead short in that circuit. Remove the stereo and disconnect the plugs. Install another ... | |
| 1988 cadillac sedan de ville | 8/12/2010 |
| Q: For two days my car started with some hesitation when tuning the key.on day three my car would not ... A: I have no use for auto zone, pep boys etc. They will sell you anything. Most don't have a clue as to ... | |
| 1990 cac | 8/12/2010 |
| Q: can you tell me how to by pass the alarm sys ? please! ANSWER: Hello, If you are referring to the ... A: I thought you might mean the VATS, but these came with alarms too and that is why I asked what your ... | |
| 90cadillac deville | 8/12/2010 |
| Q: my car wont start when i turn the key. i have to let the steering wheel down and move it up and down ... A: That's not the crappy alarm. That is the crappy anti-owner VATS. Take the car to an alarm store. ... | |
| 1990 cac | 8/11/2010 |
| Q: can you tell me how to by pass the alarm sys ? please! A: If you are referring to the wonderful flashing lights and horn in which owners felt so good about ... | |
| 97 cadilac catera | 8/9/2010 |
| Q: ok had new transmission installed on 97 cadilac catera an now the temp gauge on dash is not working ... A: GThis is not my speciaty, however a good guess is you don't have the coolant sensor and temp guage ... | |
| Tension Belt | 8/8/2010 |
| Q: I'm having a problem with belt it keeps coming off and fraying. Can you give me an idea of what is ... A: Without looking at the car, I can only give suggestions of potential issues. If nothing has been ... | |
| 93 Cadillac Fleetwood | 8/6/2010 |
| Q: I was told that there is a way how to successfully bypass the security system by accessing the relay ... A: It is no big secret-its a junk system. Now, the right way to do this is not at the relay. It won't ... | |
| 1991 Cadillac Seville no power and backfires | 8/4/2010 |
| Q: Why would my 1991 Seville have no power, i replaced the fuel pump, fuel filter and tuned it up. had ... A: The first problem is that a converter is required on this vehicle and that may be why you are ... | |
| Leaking Fluid | 8/3/2010 |
| Q: Check engine light,recent code E048.Overheated.So I filled radiator antifreeze.Tranny with Lucas ... A: if you look in recent archives in the past 2 weeks, I have answered many questions about that flawed ... | |
| Re: 93 Deville Overheating | 8/2/2010 |
| Q: I forgot to mention when I got home I checked the oil & transmission levels and there didn't seem to ... A: Water is not in today's engine. Anti-freeze/coolant is used to raise the boiling point above 212 ... | |
| Steam coming from defroster vents | 8/2/2010 |
| Q: I have a 93 DeVille 4.9 and today steam started coming through the defroster vents then soon after ... A: Sounds like a heater core failed and has a leak inside the car. The worse problem is that you drove ... | |
| 1989 cadillac sadan de vile | 7/30/2010 |
| Q: i just bought a 1989 cadillac saden de vile and my heating core is ''leaking water'' on my passenger ... A: I just hope the previous owner did not overheat it. This is a bad design Cadillac has used for close ... | |
| Cadillac over heating | 7/28/2010 |
| Q: 1998 Cadillac SLS w/northstar; What can cause the engine to overheat? I have replace the water ... A: Once overheated, these fine Cadillac aluminum engines self destruct and as for the over heating ... | |
| '83 Caddie DeVille Blower motor | 7/27/2010 |
| Q: The blower motor in my '83 DeVille recently stopped working. The A/C and vent both work, just no ... A: You need a Resistor block module. Don't know if you can even find one from the dealer anymore and if ... | |
| 1988 cadillac deville throttlebody | 7/26/2010 |
| Q: sir i am disabled and waiting for my ssi hearing and i been waiting for over two years now and i,m ... A: There are certain things you don't do with me. One of these things is to call me a liar. My ... | |
| Warped /cracked heads & valves | 7/25/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1998 Cadillac Deville D'Elegance. How would I know if any of the valves are messed up or a ... A: i have stressed so many times, Cadillac aluminum egines cannot be overheated. For close ti 30 years ... | |
| 85 cadillac fleetwood broham | 7/25/2010 |
| Q: is there any other engine besides a 4.1 liter i can put in my car without a lot of cnanges A: good question, but I do believe you are stuck with this Cadillac mistake. Many of the 4.1, 4.5, 4.9 ... | |
| 1996 cadillac sts | 7/21/2010 |
| Q: I ran out of gas. I put gas in. I listened for the fuel pump and could hear it working but the car ... A: You probably fried the fuel pump. I will explain why I reach that conclusion. What has changed ... | |
| 1996 cadillac sts | 7/18/2010 |
| Q: I ran out of gas. When I put gas in the car wouldn't start. I primed the intake with starter fluid ... A: From my experience with these electric fuel pumps inside the tank, if they cavitate for only a ... | |
| 1985 cadillac coupe deville 4.1L | 7/17/2010 |
| Q: Sir, I am going crazy trying to figure out why my air conditioner and fan stopped working....I ... A: First, before you start spending money chasing ghosts changing parts on a guess, you need to acquire ... | |
| 1997 cadillac dumping coolant | 7/16/2010 |
| Q: i have a 1997 caddilac seville. it dose not over heat but the coolant dumps i have changed the ... A: My first thought is head gaskets. All the Cadillack aluminum engines since 1982 have had coilant ... | |
| No start problem /95 cadillac seville 4.6L | 7/16/2010 |
| Q: I am trying to find or locate the starter enable relay on this 95 seville sts with a 4.6L engine. If ... A: I see that you did not like my timeliness, and I apologize, but I do not get paid to answer ... | |
| car not starting or cranking over | 7/14/2010 |
| Q: I have a 93 cadillac deville that will not crank over. Nothing comes up on the message center. If i ... A: To eliminate the common defective VATS wiring harness issue, get the car running and take to local ... | |
| 1999 cad deville | 7/7/2010 |
| Q: car in for deer damage took parts off pulled car out battery went dead charged it now wont ... A: Everyone was OK when the factory installed this obsolete junk thinking that the factory was looking ... | |
| Blower Motor Resister Problems | 7/4/2010 |
| Q: 1986 Cad Deville 4100 front wheel I bought a new 12484912 blower motor resister because the blower ... A: As I said, Cadillac knew they had this problem since 1981 and never fixed it. The cause--I don't ... | |
| a/c blower motor | 7/4/2010 |
| Q: changed blower motor on a 1997 dev the motor comes on some times it will not compresur is working ... A: This is one of two very common smptoms that Cadillac was notorious for. One was over heating, the ... | |
| Blower Motor Resister Problems | 7/3/2010 |
| Q: 1986 Cad Deville 4100 front wheel I bought a new 12484912 blower motor resister because the blower ... A: I hate to tell you this, but your new part has failed. I hope it is covered under warranty, this ... | |
| window channel | 7/2/2010 |
| Q: GM # 25609317 Where can I find this part? Mine is bent and window keeps falling out on the ... A: If dealer does not have it, tryan auto glass shop. You will need to go to the glass shop any way to ... | |
| Trunk wont close...:( | 7/1/2010 |
| Q: .Thank you in advance for your time. I have a 1988 Cadillac Eldorado Biaritz....Runs ... A: You cannot shut the lid manually with that pull down. Personally, I don't care for the device myself ... | |
| Trunk wont close...:( | 7/1/2010 |
| Q: .Thank you in advance for your time. I have a 1988 Cadillac Eldorado Biaritz....Runs ... A: The first thing you need to do is get the Phillips screwdriver out.. Remove the cover by the latch ... | |
| 1987 cadillac coupe de ville | 7/1/2010 |
| Q: purchased car and ran fine while test driving it . We drove it for about an hour then suddenly the ... A: the key word is you bought it used- buyer beware. You don't want to know what I have seen over the ... | |
| car wont start | 6/28/2010 |
| Q: hey there. my name is dwayne, and im contacting you for help on my 98 caddy deville. well three days ... A: Well, let's see--who had their hands in the vehicle three days ago? I would say you need to be ... | |
| 98 cadillac deville | 6/28/2010 |
| Q: 1998 cadillac deville will start but only run for about three seconds. the info panel wont work the ... A: Without being at the car, there is no way I can diagnose it. My suggestion to you though is to make ... | |
| 1988 Cadillac Sedan DeVille | 6/26/2010 |
| Q: Needed my backseat rear center stop light replaced. I took the car to a local repair shop, because ... A: I wouldn't pay it, but depends on your priorities. As for getting the car back with headliner ... | |
| theft system problem | 6/25/2010 |
| Q: i have an error message that says theft system problem, car may not restart.. i tried disarming it ... A: Go to an alarm store--NOT THE DEALER and have the anti-theft system bypassed. Then have a hidden ... | |
| Shifter problem | 6/22/2010 |
| Q: My 1988 Caddy Deville will not shift into any gear - it has the column shifter (automatic ... A: My first guess would be a bad park cable. It runs between the shifter arm under the steering column ... | |
| car problems | 6/22/2010 |
| Q: im having the same problem with my cadillac deville i jus got a diagnostics test done and they said ... A: You did not state the year of the car or if it is a factory or after market anti-theft system. If ... | |
| 94 Cadillac Seville overheat | 6/21/2010 |
| Q: my car Cadillac Seville 94 , 4.6 later northstar , start to over heat. I changed the radiator, ... A: In just 48 hours I have received three overheating questions after many components have been ... | |
| possible short circuit | 6/20/2010 |
| Q: first i want to hank you for your work. problem: my car does not start at all, there is no spark, ... A: There are 2 reasons why it is not a short. One is because you still have a car and it did not burn ... | |
| coolant system | 6/19/2010 |
| Q: I change my radiator put in new fans and my 1999 heat Seville is still over heating heat is the ... A: In just 48 hours I have received three overheating questions after many components have been ... | |
| 2004 Cadillac Deville used wrong key in ignition | 6/19/2010 |
| Q: I used the wrong key - key did not go into ignition, security light went on. I read the manual, ... A: Sorry I could not get back to you sooner, but like many other fathers I had things going on this ... | |
| power antenna | 6/18/2010 |
| Q: This question is about a 1992 Cadillac Fleetwood. I bought a new antenna from Cadillac to replace ... A: I am sorry you ran across this problem and obviously you were dealing with incompetence at the ... | |
| 1995 Cadillac Concours | 6/18/2010 |
| Q: We have a 1995 Cadillac Concours that just won't start. We just put in a new battery, it started, ... A: Yes, it sounds like a charging problem that could be a bad alternator, however I suggest that you ... | |
| Cadilac over heating | 6/17/2010 |
| Q: I have put new water pump,thermostat ,lower radiator hose,flushed radiator with quick flush. A: In just 48 hours I have received three overheating questions after many components have been ... | |
| 96 Deville | 6/17/2010 |
| Q: My emergency flashers work but my turn signals will not work at all. I checked all fuses none were ... A: You have a bad flasher. Your 4 ways are on a separate flasher. Some of these flashers have one unit ... | |
| 1983 Cadillac Blower Motor | 6/16/2010 |
| Q: My '83 has 42k miles. The blower motor has stopped working recently. At first, it would come on ... A: Very common problem. They use a resistor module under the hood at the right side by the blower. If ... | |
| 1988 cadillac seville undercarriage. | 6/16/2010 |
| Q: My 88 seville's undercarriage on the passenger side behind the tire has cracked in half at the ... A: No, your situation is not common and I have never seen what you are describing. This is a uni-body ... | |
| 1995 sedandeville 4.9 wont start | 6/13/2010 |
| Q: I just bought a 1995 sedan deville drove it home it was fine next day drove it turned it off than ... A: I had a difficult time understanding your question, but reviewing it again, I think I can give you ... | |
| 1994 Cadillac Eldorodo | 6/12/2010 |
| Q: When I turn the key to receive power without cranking the engine, I normally I would hear the fuel ... A: Without being at the vehicle as you know I can only give it my best guess based on my training, ... | |
| car not turning over | 6/11/2010 |
| Q: i have a 1991 cadillac deville and it will not turn over i have replaced the ignition switch and ... A: there is a very big difference between a mechanical lock cylinder and the electrical ignition ... | |
| 1998 cadillac seville sts | 6/9/2010 |
| Q: My Cadillac overheated without any warning, brought it home,I replaced the water pump, thermostat, ... A: If you read my archives you will see I was addressing overheating on these engines twice a weak. ... | |
| at times starter will not turn over | 6/8/2010 |
| Q: i have a 1978 cadillac coupe deville with factory alarm sometimes will not crank over its not the ... A: I have some really bad news, I don't know anyone that has information that old about factory alarms, ... | |
| 1995 caddy seville | 6/7/2010 |
| Q: i'm looking at buying a 1995 Cadillac Seville STS with 51K miles. is it worse on a car to have ... A: As for the mileage, you are correct in questioning it and many people do not understand this. low ... | |
| Cadillac Seville STS 2000 | 6/5/2010 |
| Q: Whilst drivingmy Cadillace Seville STS the screen went blank. When I arrived at my destination and ... A: Unfortunatly, there are no easy answers on these cars and I would definately tell you to stay away ... | |
| 88 deville | 6/4/2010 |
| Q: I have an 88 cad deville my fuel data reads litres how do i get it to read gallons. A: If the fuel gauge is reading metric, I would also think your speedometer is reading kilometers as ... | |
| 1996 Cadillac Deville Turn key no power | 6/3/2010 |
| Q: I have a Cadillac Deville and i drove it for a while then i parked it when i went back outside to ... A: Without being at the car it is impossible for me to give you an exact answer as to what may be ... | |
| 2001 cadillac deville won't turn over | 6/2/2010 |
| Q: I tried to start my 2001 cadillac deville and it cut on and immediately sputtered out. As time went ... A: The symptom you describe could be related to many different types of problems. Yes, the problem ... | |
| Mirror | 5/29/2010 |
| Q: I trying to figure out how to replace the whole driver side mirror assy.can you help? A: As a general answer ( you did not give year make and model), the inner door panel must be removed ... | |
| putting on serpintine belt | 5/28/2010 |
| Q: I have run the belt around all the pulleys and am having trouble getting it under the tension pulley ... A: I will give you a general answer that should help you. You should see on the top or side of the ... | |
| Interior lights | 5/28/2010 |
| Q: My interior rear door lights of my 1991 deville, stay on when you close all the doors and everything ... A: You have something going on here that cannot be diagnosed without physically being at the car. I ... | |
| 97 deville won't start | 5/27/2010 |
| Q: When I turn the key on my caddie the starter goes tic tic tic and there is a noise coming from the ... A: I am at a disadvantage not being at the vehicle. It sounds like the starter has gone out. Even a ... | |
| 1979 Coupe deVille jammed ignition switch | 5/25/2010 |
| Q: I've had my 79 coupe in storage for a year. Went to start it today and the ignition switch wouldn't ... A: If it does not spring back, the problem is not the lock cylinder and it is the internal locking ... | |
| 1979 Coupe deVille jammed ignition switch | 5/24/2010 |
| Q: I've had my 79 coupe in storage for a year. Went to start it today and the ignition switch wouldn't ... A: The problem can be simple to fix. I am wondering if the wheels are turned in such a way that there ... | |
| My 1996 cadillac seville sls | 5/23/2010 |
| Q: Ok I browsed for an answer but couldnt find one. So my car will not start when i turn the key it ... A: Your assumption of a faulty ignition switch is incorrect. Your problem is either abad starter ... | |
| 1989 Cadillac Eldorado | 5/20/2010 |
| Q: I have a cadillac eldorado a 1989 i just replaced the alternator and battery and today everytime I ... A: The problem is not a neutral switch. I still question the battery because it starts when it is ... | |
| 1989 Cadillac Eldorado | 5/20/2010 |
| Q: I have a cadillac eldorado a 1989 i just replaced the alternator and battery and today everytime I ... A: My first thought is to never trust the goofs at Autozone. I am not picking only on them, but any ... | |
| Window channel guide | 5/13/2010 |
| Q: I needed to replace the window channel guide on my '89 Cadillac DeVille because the original broke. ... A: It has been years since I used the tool for this. Snap on used to sell them. The tool is similar to ... | |
| my 1999 deville wont start | 5/13/2010 |
| Q: I drove my car to church,it ran fine then I came home and parked my car and now it won't crank ... A: When you say it won't start, does the engine crank? If it doesn't crank, play with the tilt. Up and ... | |
| VATS | 5/11/2010 |
| Q: My Passkey II system failed a short while ago. Although the starter runs, the car will not start ... A: You have something else other that the vats going on here. The module should be behind the gove ... | |
| ignition switch | 5/9/2010 |
| Q: my ignition switch on my cadillac dhs as locked up what to do A: I am not sure what you are saying here, if the key is stuck in the lock and won't come out or if the ... | |
| 1993 cadillac deville | 5/7/2010 |
| Q: how do you tell if you cracked the block or just blew a head gasket if there is white smoke coming ... A: There in no guaranteed diagnoses without tearing the engine down. The heads have to come off for a ... | |
| Cadillac 2006 DTS key won't even go into the ignition | 5/3/2010 |
| Q: My daughter parked my car in the garage last night and now this morning, my key won't even go into ... A: On occasion a tumbler will drop out of place and block the keyway. This is a mechanical problem and ... | |
| smoke | 4/29/2010 |
| Q: i got a 1988cadillac deville and white smoke comes from the tail pipe.Do the codes that pops up have ... A: The codes could relate to your problem, but white smoke out of a Cadillac engine tells me it was ... | |
| Check Electrical System | 4/26/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1996 Eldorado ETC and a warning of Check Electrical System has come on, the car idles rough ... A: You appear to think that because the alternator is only 2 yrs old that it can't be the problem and ... | |
| 96 Eldorado wont start | 4/23/2010 |
| Q: My 1996 eldorado wouldn't start today. It seems to have power, I could put down the windows, and ... A: It's very common for the wires for the VATS anti-theft (Anti-owner) to break in the steering column. ... | |
| 1992 Sedan Deville (Electrical) | 4/23/2010 |
| Q: Cadillac Sedan Deville 1992, 4 Door Sedan; Automatic Transmission My problem is the occasional ... A: Your description sound like a bad starter. It was common fo GMs to start cold and once they warmed ... | |
| Car won't start | 4/20/2010 |
| Q: I have also the same problem as below.Display shows either "starting disabled" or anti-theft problem ... A: The first problem you have is that you are in California. I don't say that in a mean way, however I ... | |
| vats | 4/19/2010 |
| Q: my car is doing the same thing forst day on the knew job and wham cant get there LOL. how do I ... A: I am very tired of dealing with a know GM problem on junk they stuck their customer with. Someone ... | |
| 91 Seville | 4/18/2010 |
| Q: 91 Caddy Seville 117k mi 4.9 console shift Solid, good running car lately having troublesome run ... A: Please do not be like the last guy that jumped on me for this that wanted totally free information ... | |
| Allante boot well | 4/16/2010 |
| Q: I have a 89 allante that has a cracked and broken boot well. Is this hard to replace? There are ... A: It's time to go to the b.s.or dealer. I have owned a few and been exposed to many Allantes. Never ... | |
| 1990 Cadillac Fleetwood | 4/15/2010 |
| Q: I am looking to buy a 1990 Fleetwood 4.5L with 126,000 miles on it. One owner and no reported ... A: It sounds like a fair deal and I have seen newer cheaper, but without having many comparisons, ... | |
| 1997 cadillac deville | 4/14/2010 |
| Q: hows it goin. i am coming up completely empty handed. i am clueless as to how to compress the rear ... A: Hopefully you are not dealing with a Wisconsin car with rust. What I have done is pull the cover off ... | |
| Air compresser reset | 4/14/2010 |
| Q: I own a 1989 Cadillac fleet-wood V8 4.5 liter. I recently just had the radiator replaced and the air ... A: Your first problem is that you should not be driving an old Cadillac if you have limited funds. I am ... | |
| 2001 Cadilac sometimes starts | 4/12/2010 |
| Q: I have problems getting my car to start. Some times it will start 20 times without a hitch, then ... A: I tell people, the last place you want to take your car for repair is the dealer. There are many ... | |
| transmission fuse | 4/11/2010 |
| Q: Where's the fuse box for my 1992 Cadillac Sedan DeVille? I need to replace the 15amp fuse that's ... A: I no longer have this information on a car 18 years old. If you are lucky, you may find the owners ... | |
| stuck horn | 4/7/2010 |
| Q: My 1989 Cadillac Deville 4.5 liter engine the horn blows by itself and i'm not even touching the ... A: You do have a problem because very few know how to take the T%26T apart, much less put it back ... | |
| 95 Deville issues | 4/7/2010 |
| Q: I just bought a 95 Deville with the Northstar engine. They said it runs hot. They changed the ... A: Would appreciate you rating my answer. Just had a guy sour me on answering these questions and ... | |
| stuck horn | 4/6/2010 |
| Q: My 1989 Cadillac Deville 4.5 liter engine the horn blows by itself and i'm not even touching the ... A: Tilt and telescopic horn set ups can be very complicated compared to the tilt no tele. Now, if you ... | |
| 1991 Sedan Deville | 4/4/2010 |
| Q: My 91 Sedan Deville, 4.9 V8, runs but then it bogs down and dies. Especially trying to drive it. ... A: You need to find out what the error codes mean. The car is 20 years old and I no longer have that ... | |
| anti theft | 4/4/2010 |
| Q: i just got my 91 devile running it had sat for a couple of years no spark. changed distributor ... A: This car is far too old for me to have any manuals on. You can pay $25 to become a member at ... | |
| Theft System Reset | 4/2/2010 |
| Q: 97 Cadillac Deville, I messed up and removed radio without unhooking battery or any other ... A: I am not awawre od doing such would engage the Vats. I know quite a bit about these systems and have ... | |
| anti theft | 4/2/2010 |
| Q: i just got my 91 devile running it had sat for a couple of years no spark. changed distributor ... A: I do not know what your problem is, but I can tell you what it isn't. It is not an anti-theft ... | |
| 1996 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham Trunk Pull Down System | 3/31/2010 |
| Q: My trunk pull down system is not working. The motor itself works fine, and the fuse is in perfect ... A: These can be very complicated. I have rebult many, but have required extreme patience which I no ... | |
| 89 deville blower motor | 3/30/2010 |
| Q: I have an 89 deville. My mechanic changed the blower motor.It did not come on. We then changed the ... A: I really do hate these inherent problems Cadillac came with. The problem working with junkyard parts ... | |
| 2002 Cadillac Deville | 3/29/2010 |
| Q: My 2002 Cadillac Deville rear/back window was broken out, someone threw a brick through it. I have a ... A: I can sympathize with your financial condition, however these mock convertble tops cause a real ... | |
| 91 Seville | 3/28/2010 |
| Q: 91 Caddy Seville 117k mi 4.9 console shift Solid, good running car lately having troublesome run ... A: I will tell right now this is not an anti-theft system problem, nor was it a nuetral switch problem. ... | |
| 92 Deville pass key? | 3/27/2010 |
| Q: I wrote to you about pass key problem,you solved it real fast, thank you.The same problem seems to ... A: You have something else going on other than the VATS. Although the no start symptom appears to be ... | |
| Car overheating | 3/27/2010 |
| Q: I just brought a 1998 caddy sls with the north star engine.The car is overheating but not blowing ... A: What you describe sounds like a leaking heater core. Word of warning, don't let any pets ride in the ... | |
| 97 seville | 3/26/2010 |
| Q: Rob, I have a 97 seville just exchanged the engine around 800 miles ago because original engine had ... A: Well, the reason the head gaskets in the old engine were bad is from overheating. Very common on ... | |
| 1994 Cadillac Seville STS | 3/25/2010 |
| Q: I'm having problems with my windows, I can't open any of my car windows. It seems the electricity / ... A: I don't know the specific answer to your problem because there are far too many possibilities ... | |
| cadillac cts headlight | 3/25/2010 |
| Q: I have moisture in one of my headlights and possibly that's why the bulb failed. I went to have it ... A: The reason there is moisture is because you already have a hole in the headlight, possibly from a ... | |
| 1990 Cadillac Eldarado Running and Other | 3/24/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1990 Cadillac that I just purchased. I'm a shade tree mechanic looking for a second ... A: I can't help you on the engine problems. I would like to know what your are terming a "turn signal ... | |
| new brakes seem to be dragging | 3/23/2010 |
| Q: ! I just put new rear pads and rotors on my 1996 Cadillac Eldorado. We had to open the brake lines ... A: My first thoughts are either bad calipers or a bad proportioning valve. Both of these are a distinct ... | |
| 97 Cadillac Eldorado | 3/22/2010 |
| Q: When changing spark plugs for the first time, on one cylinder the spark plug nut and porcelain came ... A: the problem is that I don't know what kind clearance you have. I have never heard of a plug breaking ... | |
| 95 Deville issues | 3/21/2010 |
| Q: I just bought a 95 Deville with the Northstar engine. They said it runs hot. They changed the ... A: There is no way I can possibly tell you what is causing the overheating because I am not physically ... | |
| 95 Deville issues | 3/20/2010 |
| Q: I just bought a 95 Deville with the Northstar engine. They said it runs hot. They changed the ... A: A common symptom with Cadillac engines with different specific solutions. The point of the matter is ... | |
| Driver Window Slide | 3/18/2010 |
| Q: When the window goes up and down, there's a part that cotroils this by sliding horizontally left & ... A: I did many of these repairs years ago and assuming you have never done this repair, it's not for the ... | |
| Brake lights not working on 85 Cadillac | 3/17/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1985 Cadillac Fleetwood brougham and the vehicle has no brake lights. I replaced the brake ... A: You are going to need someone experienced to look at it. The problem is that it is an old car and ... | |
| 93 cadillac | 3/16/2010 |
| Q: motor will not crank over but have power security light blinks inside car at left side anti theft ... A: If you look on today's ansers, I just addressed how to get the vats bypassed by getting the car to a ... | |
| Computer Diagnostic Codes | 3/16/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1996 Cadillac sedan deville, when I try to start it up it reads: Starting disable due to ... A: Codes no longer mean anything to me. I no longer work with computer diagnostic codes from the 90's. ... | |
| 95 Seville Problem! | 3/15/2010 |
| Q: Hey i have a 95 Seville and it seem to have a struggle on starting like the starter is being put in ... A: I would recommend taking the car to a local service center (not the dealer and surely auto zone or ... | |
| off & on starting | 3/13/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1992 Cadillac Sedan deVille touring edition. It will start every time for multiple times ... A: Sounds like a lot of very expensive guess work. I won't normally deal with problems like this ... | |
| steering wheel lock plate | 3/12/2010 |
| Q: The standard KD 2414 type tool is only applicable for removal. Installation requires a more ... A: The bearings don't fail creating a loose column. The bolts way inside the column come loose by ... | |
| block heater | 3/8/2010 |
| Q: I never knew this but my 1988 Cadillac Eldorado has a block heater. I was reading the owners manual ... A: There is not standadized location, but if equipped (was an option for the car,but came from the ... | |
| Not overheating but oil is milky | 3/6/2010 |
| Q: i have a 97 eldorado its doesn't overheat but the oil is milky like my car has been sitting for over ... A: Your discription sound like you have a major engine problem. Could be a cracked block, blown head ... | |
| Battery cables | 3/6/2010 |
| Q: Hey, 1 of the 2 positive battery cables on my 93 deville sedan has been melted through. where can I ... A: My first concern as a vehicle fire examiner would be what major electrical issue caused this event? ... | |
| After Market cd player | 3/5/2010 |
| Q: Everytime i hook up a new cd player in my 99 Cadillac Deville, i can never get the memory to work ... A: All I can tell you from experience. There are 2 to 3 power sources to the stereo. One switched ... | |
| Shift column very loose | 3/4/2010 |
| Q: When shifting from park to drive i notice o lot of play,The shift should b tight. Any way to adjust ... A: Very common problem. Its loose because someone has been hanging on the column to get in. Junkyard ... | |
| 1993 Heater blower | 3/3/2010 |
| Q: The car ignition switch is off, the key is out of the ignition and the engine is off but the heater ... A: You appear as though I was attacking your choice in cars. As I said, I love Cadillacs. I just traded ... | |
| 90 Deville Theft Deterrant System | 3/3/2010 |
| Q: I have a 90 Sedan Deville 4.5 which is the first year that offers the Theft Deterrent System which ... A: The VATS has been an antiquated, problematic piece of GM garbage for 19 years. As you know, ... | |
| 1993 Heater blower | 3/2/2010 |
| Q: The car ignition switch is off, the key is out of the ignition and the engine is off but the heater ... A: I don't know exactly what to tell you other than this is a problem Cadillac had and knew about for ... | |
| Running hot | 2/28/2010 |
| Q: We have a 1998 Cadillac STS. We are having problems with this car running hot! We have replaced the ... A: I answer these issues every week. You cannot run a Cadillac engine hot. As you are you are ... | |
| '95 caddy concours wont start and no power | 2/25/2010 |
| Q: I went to start my car(1995 Cadillac deville concours 4.6 lt.) and nothing happened no lights on the ... A: One of the worst places one can go is to the discount parts stores. They sell parts, they are not ... | |
| 1998 cadilac catera oil light | 2/25/2010 |
| Q: Oil light stays on after car is warm with correct oil level and new op switch could it be the pump? A: My concern would be that the oil light is on because at that time you are down to 4 psi and ... | |
| 1961 Cadillac Cruise Control | 2/24/2010 |
| Q: I am rebuilding my Perfect Circle cruise control module in my 1961 cadillac. It has 4 multi-point ... A: Not sure of what you mean by multi-point. Back then it waa 6 point, 12 point. It may have been a ... | |
| '99 sts stalls when taken out of park... | 2/23/2010 |
| Q: the car stalls when put into any gear. the car has 145,00 miles on it, the battery is dead but is on ... A: Your symptom could be anything, but I will take a stab at it because you are saying you need to ... | |
| intermitent no starter engagment | 2/20/2010 |
| Q: 2001 Seville SLS. Good running condition.110,000 miles.Good battery. I'm thinking a sensor problem? ... A: Intermittent problems are almost impossible to find. I don't think rocking the car has anything to ... | |
| 95 cad. sls 4.6 northstar | 2/18/2010 |
| Q: I have an issue with this car starting to run hot. I recently had the heater core replaced by an ... A: I just addressed this issue today in which someone was running a Caddy engine hot and the warning ... | |
| battery | 2/17/2010 |
| Q: the battery in my father-in-laws 1998 cadi seville needs charged can you tell me how to do this? ... A: I am very leary about giving instructions here to someone that might hook up the wrong wires. Yes, ... | |
| car wont start | 2/17/2010 |
| Q: I have a 96 cadillac eldarado. I took the key down to the dealer and they said nothing was wrong ... A: Without being at the car I have no idea as to why you have that message and you may have multiple ... | |
| sts getting hot | 2/16/2010 |
| Q: i have a 00 sts, at idle while in a drive through or stopped traffic my car will get a little ... A: You are flirting with disaster. Any time the needle goes beyond the half way point, you are doing ... | |
| sts getting hot | 2/16/2010 |
| Q: i have a 00 sts, at idle while in a drive through or stopped traffic my car will get a little ... A: I would suggest having the car taken to a service center (not a dealer). You need to do it before it ... | |
| 95 seville no start without jump | 2/16/2010 |
| Q: First of all, thank you for all that you do here. My no start problem has gotten progressively ... A: Well, if alternator, starter and battery are good, the only other answer is a draw on the system, ... | |
| 95 seville no start without jump | 2/15/2010 |
| Q: First of all, thank you for all that you do here. My no start problem has gotten progressively ... A: Please keep in mind I am not at the car. Some people will refer to new as junkyard replacements. I ... | |
| anti-theft not allowing my car to start? | 2/11/2010 |
| Q: I have an 1989 deville 4.5. the past couple weeks i had a hardtime starting the car on foggy days. ... A: First, the vats igniton based theft deterrent didn't start in the deville until 1990. Being you are ... | |
| Starting problem on 1992 Deville | 2/9/2010 |
| Q: 1992 Cadillac Car - DeVille Vin #: 1G6CD53B3N4319990 Engine Size: 4.9L Number of Cylinders: 8 ... A: Well, You start off with your problems and then you say you dropped the column. You didn't ... | |
| cruise control does not engage. | 2/9/2010 |
| Q: cruise control in my 1987 cadillac refuses to engage. The cruise control light switch lights up and ... A: I haven't worked on one of these for 15 yrars. The only thing I can tell you is send me a pic of ... | |
| Car runs but then dies. | 2/8/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1985 Cadillac Sedan DeVille it has the 4.1L V8. When I go to start it, it takes a few tries ... A: The problem is that I am in Texas and I don't know where you are. Without eliminating many different ... | |
| Car runs but then dies. | 2/7/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1985 Cadillac Sedan DeVille it has the 4.1L V8. When I go to start it, it takes a few tries ... A: You state there is a vacuum line broken at the E brake. One very big problem for you is that the E ... | |
| 97 deville | 2/6/2010 |
| Q: i replaced the didgtal dash with aused one it displays remove key wait 3 min. then says start car ... A: I have had many (too many) in which the cluster displayed the same message and had never been ... | |
| 1997 sts cadillac | 2/6/2010 |
| Q: my car is overheating and i replaced the thermostat, waterpump, and radiator cap. it still overheats ... A: these cars are not like an old Chevy you could run hot. Running this engine above normal temperature ... | |
| 96 eldorado | 2/6/2010 |
| Q: wipers quit working but still can hear motor spinning. could one of the legs fallen off of motor? or ... A: If the motor is running, but the wipers are not working, you have one of two problems. Either both ... | |
| 97 deville | 2/5/2010 |
| Q: i replaced the didgtal dash with aused one it displays remove key wait 3 min. then says start car ... A: there is no such thing as to reset the very low tech resistor based vats (vehicle anti-theft system) ... | |
| Air Bag light | 2/5/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2000 Deville and the air bag light is staying on. A: You did not state if there was a particular event that happened prior to the light coming on. If you ... | |
| Front turn signal bulb replacement | 2/4/2010 |
| Q: Need to replace the front turn signal bulb on a 91 Cadillac DeVille and the 'Chiltons' manual I got ... A: Do not remove, twist or bend fiber optic because you will screw up the monitoring system. Here is a ... | |
| Front turn signal bulb replacement | 2/4/2010 |
| Q: Need to replace the front turn signal bulb on a 91 Cadillac DeVille and the 'Chiltons' manual I got ... A: Chilton manuals are too general (one size fits all-sort of). If you want the diagrams and detailed ... | |
| Ride control compressor | 2/1/2010 |
| Q: My battery keeps going dead on my 96 Seville sts I was informed that my compressor was constantly ... A: I am a little confused here because I have worked with Cadillacs most of my life and I have never ... | |
| 2000 Cadillac DHS no-start problem | 2/1/2010 |
| Q: My wifes 2000 Cadillac DHS is giving us trouble again with intermittent starting problems and I need ... A: In all honesty I have no clue especially how the door module would have anything to do with ... | |
| heat doesnt come through vents.. change temp *digital* and it comes through with a/c??? | 1/30/2010 |
| Q: well i got a 1998 cadillac deville. All digital dash of course. So the question of the day is... ... A: it is a vacuum problem. It could be a vacuum pump under the hood, broken vacuum line, vent door ... | |
| allante brake | 1/29/2010 |
| Q: I have a 91 allante It was park for a couple of month jump in and a mile down the road no brake, ... A: obviously without seeing the car, I can only guess, but sounds like contaminated brake fluid, or a ... | |
| 1997 Cadillac deville d'legance | 1/28/2010 |
| Q: 1 week ago my cadillac started showing messages on the dash theft device problem; service airbag; ... A: There is nothing I can do for you. I have no idea of what these guys did, or if the problem is ... | |
| 92 Cadillac Seville blower motor relay | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: blower motor relay keeps going bad. works for awhile then wont shut off. ran toggle switch under ... A: I have seen the wire run with a switch, but never saw the wire melted. You cannot run straight ... | |
| 88' Caddilac Deville turns over sluggish in cold | 1/26/2010 |
| Q: I hope you can help me with a desperate problem. I plugged my caddilac in one morning after work, to ... A: , Being from northern wi I have experienced what you are going through. Could very well be a bad ... | |
| 1992 Cadi seville sls | 1/26/2010 |
| Q: i went to start the car and it would not start it did crank o any thing but all the lights and ... A: This could be a whole host of problems for the VATS security to the starter. The car has to be ... | |
| 1990 cadillac Eldarado | 1/24/2010 |
| Q: I think that the ignition switch is out. The keyswitch will move backand forth and it wont allow the ... A: this was a very common problem in this style of steering column. Unlike the normal Saginaw tilts, ... | |
| check engine light | 1/24/2010 |
| Q: Where can i find the check engine light reset switch on a 1998 Cadillac SLS A: there is no such reset switch on the car. The light is telling you there is a computer emissions ... | |
| low voltage alternator | 1/21/2010 |
| Q: I have a 87 caddy delagance. My alternator has a low voltage output. I have replaced battery and the ... A: The alternator is not working, whether you changed it or not. If working correctly, you should see ... | |
| 92 sedandeville wont start | 1/21/2010 |
| Q: took my son to doctors yesterday everything was fine, went to the store and came back out nothing no ... A: what needs to be understood that not being at the vehicle gives me a great disadvantage to diagnose ... | |
| 90 cadillac door locks | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: I have 1990 Cadillac Brougham. The door locks do not let me unlock the doors with key. When inside ... A: I guess my first thought would be where are you located? If you are in the great Midwest ( rust ... | |
| Service Engine soon light comes on | 1/15/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1997 Cadillac Seville STS that the service engine light has come on. I need to know what I ... A: You need to take the vehicle to a service center (not the Cadillac dealer) and have the computer ... | |
| 1998 Cadillac Deville | 1/12/2010 |
| Q: my car will not turn over and the message, "Theft System Problem" is displayed...how do I restart ... A: I have answered this question a hundred times here and have had thousands of requests on this piece ... | |
| Cadillac want start | 1/12/2010 |
| Q: Yesterday my wife was on her way to work when she got to the car she turn the keys the car did not ... A: From your description of clicking and no crank, I would suspect a bad starter solenoid or bad ... | |
| 96 Cadillac Deville. | 1/11/2010 |
| Q: i have a 96 Sedan Deville. Today i opened my trunk with the release from inside the car, trunk ... A: There should be a trunk pull down fuse in the body side of the latch. you may have to remove the ... | |
| theft system | 1/10/2010 |
| Q: keep getting starting disabled on my read out... It is a 92 seville with the 4.9 will a low batt ... A: I suppose anything is possible. The VATS is a very low tech anti-theft system. It operates by seeing ... | |
| Computer Reprogramming | 1/9/2010 |
| Q: I recently had my alternator replaced on my 2001 Cadillac STS...after it was replaced the mechanic ... A: I am glad he isn't my mechanic. What a goof! Only three things I can tell you. If it is an alarm ... | |
| 1996 Deville Theft System | 1/7/2010 |
| Q: I have a '96 Deville. I replaced the digital gauge cluster. Before the replacement, the car never ... A: I assume to change the cluster you dropped the steering column. The VATS anti theft is junk and is ... | |
| over heating | 1/5/2010 |
| Q: 99 cadillac deville is overheating ,display tells me to chech water coolant and that the a/c is ... A: The one thing you never want to hear about a North Star, a 4.1, 4.5 or a 4.9 is the word ... | |
| 92 cadi seville low oil presure | 1/3/2010 |
| Q: i was about a block away from home when this happened i decided to drive home sense i was close by. ... A: I just ran across a question similar to yours. Cadillac has not made a good engine since 1981 (even ... | |
| oil pressure light | 1/3/2010 |
| Q: My 2000 cadillac deville is showing the oil pressure light. I was never warned about low oil until I ... A: The reality is that the oil pressure light does not come on until it is too late. If the engine is ... | |
| 87 sedan Deville Tension Pulley | 1/1/2010 |
| Q: I Have a 87 Sedan Deville,the tension pulley gave out.Ive tired to repair but its come down the fact ... A: You can thank the great government program supported by tax payer's dollars "Cash for clunkers", ... | |
| 1991 Cadillac Blower fan keeps running | 12/29/2009 |
| Q: Would you be so kind to forward your answer and scematics of the 1991 Brougham RWD with the blower ... A: I do not have schematics for your car, but you can purchase these and much more by becoming a member ... | |
| theft deterrent system | 12/26/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2003 CTS that will not start. The key is locked in the ignition and the theft deterrent ... A: It seems like everyone thinks the computer or anything in the vehicle's computer system can be reset ... | |
| diagram for changing the blower motor in a 96 sedan deville | 12/22/2009 |
| Q: I read the resonce you had to changing the blower motor in a 96 deville but i was curious to know if ... A: You must be referring to someone elses response. Not mine. Cadillacs are known for resistor modules ... | |
| service Emission system/ride control and Service engine soon lights | 12/21/2009 |
| Q: Just purchased a 96 Eldorado 124000 miles yesterday. The service ride control, Service emission ... A: most used vehicles are as is and uless something different is in writing you own not only the car ... | |
| Electrical | 12/20/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1993 STS Northstar ! My problem is that the electrical warning alerts, go bonkers... Saying ... A: I love Cadillacs, but they can be a money funnel. Some of the best cars I have ever had were ... | |
| caddy | 12/19/2009 |
| Q: my Cadillac Seville sts is popping up service engine soon and it shacks wen i turn it on,what ... A: The service engine soon is the same as a check engine light. It is merely telling you of a host of ... | |
| 98 Cadillac | 12/19/2009 |
| Q: I have a 98 Cadillac De ville and one day it just started losing all power over night. A friend ... A: This will help you and your friend. I make no money on referring this site, however the answer to ... | |
| anti-theft system cadillac deville 99 | 12/18/2009 |
| Q: I need your help in by-passing this horrible system. I read in your site that it can be done.( where ... A: Sorry about the poor spelling in my previous response. I was using my Iphone and my fingers are a ... | |
| anti-theft system cadillac 99 | 12/17/2009 |
| Q: I need your help in by-passing this horrible system. I read in your site that it can be done.( where ... A: First of all you have not indicated what your problem is. All too often, the VATS is misdiagnosed ... | |
| 95 Caddy leaking block | 12/17/2009 |
| Q: 000 miles recently the engine is leaking coolant - dealer said it has a cracked block - they have ... A: Epoxy? That sounds like a slip shod way of repair, even for a dealer. Yes, Aluminum can be welded, ... | |
| seatbelt wont retract | 12/16/2009 |
| Q: the drivers side seatbelt wont retract back up into the headliner nothing will work any help or ... A: What commonly happens is the belt twists when being retracted and binds up inside the assembly. The ... | |
| Blower fan | 12/12/2009 |
| Q: 96 Fltwod blower fan won't stop even with the key out unless i pull the fuse. onboard HVAC code is ... A: Cadillac has certain inherent problems and this is one of them. They have had this problem with the ... | |
| brake and signal lights on a cadillac deville | 12/10/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1994 cadillac deville and my brake and signal lights do not work. I replaced a bulb and ... A: There are many things that could be wrong and without seeing the vehicle all I can do is guess. As ... | |
| Auto theft | 12/8/2009 |
| Q: I have a 91 cadillac seville and everytime i turn the key it says starting disabled due to auto teft ... A: Your VATS anti theft/anti owner system is most likely the problem. If you look at the archives you ... | |
| Electrical problems | 12/6/2009 |
| Q: the heater blower motor runs all the time with or without the ing. turned on, useing the heater ... A: One of Cadillac's VERY common problems over the past 20 years. Can cost well over $500 to fix or ... | |
| heads for eldorado | 12/5/2009 |
| Q: I just purchased a engine for my car, he told me everything was good but i want to double check. ... A: Wow, I hope you heard it run and checked it out thoroughly, but it sounds like you are just taking ... | |
| 2001 caddy deville overheating | 12/4/2009 |
| Q: I have experienced some nerve wrecking overheating problems recently. I had the thermostat and ... A: Your description of the problem is very concerning and I would recommend taking the car to a Service ... | |
| Automatic door locks and windows | 12/3/2009 |
| Q: I have read your prior posting on automatic door lock and window problem solulatons. One of my ... A: There is no way I could possibly diagnose the problem without seeing the vehicle. Could be all the ... | |
| Drivers side window | 12/2/2009 |
| Q: including the windows. Our driver side window will roll down , but not up. Not sure if its the ... A: Christine, You are dealing with a symptom and it can have different repair procedures depending on ... | |
| loosing coolant | 11/30/2009 |
| Q: yesterday I filled some new coolant in the radiator, just a short moment later I realized a growing ... A: Here is your problem. Coolant is like electricity, it flows where there is the least resistance. You ... | |
| Sloppy gear selecter, 1984 Eldorado | 11/29/2009 |
| Q: My mechanic (garage mechanic who's worked on my cars for years) said he has 'seen' this a lot before ... A: It sounds more like a broken shift tube in the steering column. The only way I could tell you to get ... | |
| will not start in park and sometimes nutrual | 11/28/2009 |
| Q: 95 concourse fails to start. You get a clicking sound from the right side of the engine ... A: Normally from your description the problem is because of the very tiny VATS wires that run through ... | |
| Heater Not Working in 1993 Cadillac Sedan DeVille | 11/28/2009 |
| Q: The heater in our 1993 Cadillac Sedan DeVille has stopped working (air flows properly but no heat). ... A: For years coolant systems in vehicles have been a closed system. If you are down on coolant, heating ... | |
| Ignition key won't turn | 11/27/2009 |
| Q: My ignition key won't turn to start the car, 2000 Cadillac deville A: You will need to contact a local locksmith to make a new transponder key or repair the ignition ... | |
| 1995 el dorado | 11/26/2009 |
| Q: my car started over heating so I replaced the radiator,it still over heated, so I replaced ... A: I have no idea as to what your neighbor did. All this parts changing and I saw no mention about the ... | |
| 1999 cadillac escalade converter | 11/24/2009 |
| Q: I have noticed that my escalade has been getting bad on gas mileage. The check engine light shows ... A: You better care about the check engine light. This is why your mileage is bad because the computer ... | |
| cadilac power lock | 11/22/2009 |
| Q: can not open drivers side door , front or back A: You will need to check to see if you have unlock power at the driver's door and the left rear door. ... | |
| 1999 Cadillac | 11/19/2009 |
| Q: Every once in a while like today my wife went to start her car. It was completely dead. Nothing ... A: By nature, we all know the battery is key element in power supply for the vehicle. The battery is ... | |
| 1988 cadillac eldorado wont start | 11/19/2009 |
| Q: I recently was given an 88 eldorado. the ignition was popped and a screwdriver is being used, the ... A: First, its been far too long since I worked on one of these. They were kind of like in a transition ... | |
| 2001 deville dash pad replacement | 11/14/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2001 Deville that I just purchased and the dash pad is curling in the middle and on the ... A: To be perfectly honest, I have changed thousands of dashes over the years, but the last Caddy I did ... | |
| 1995 Cadillac Sedan Deville | 11/13/2009 |
| Q: Can you please tell me, or better still provide a diagram, of where the starter enable relay is ... A: I have no such diagram for a car that old. If the engine is not cranking, there is a good chance ... | |
| 93 cadillac sedan deville column shifter | 11/13/2009 |
| Q: ok i have a 4.9L cadillac sedan deville, i was leavin the gas station and it shifted from park to ... A: I can only guess, but what is very common is a bad Park cable. There is a cable that goes between ... | |
| 90 Cadilac Eldorado | 11/12/2009 |
| Q: How do I remove the radio in me eldo, I need to replace the unit. A: Observe the center trim well for any screws. If you see any, unscrew. Most of these face plates pull ... | |
| Turn Signals | 11/12/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1993 Cadillac Sixty-Special. I need to replace the front turn signal bulbs. I have to ... A: Don't be embarrassed. The factory plays games like this. I would suggest getting the replacement ... | |
| 86 deville | 11/10/2009 |
| Q: the windshield wipers wont come on. no blown fuse A: Could be a bad motor. Could be a bad wiper switch in steering column. The simplest mich be where the ... | |
| CADILLAC TRANSMISSION FLUID | 11/8/2009 |
| Q: I think my 2000 Cadillac STS need transmission fluid. Where do i put it? A: Chances are pretty good that you have a closed system with no dipstick tube. You need to take to GM ... | |
| Only my headlights work | 11/7/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1980 cadillac deville 4.1 liter V6, I'm having an electrical issue. Only my headlights ... A: Unfortunately, I no longer have books that old anymore and suggested alldata. If it goes back that ... | |
| 1997 Cadillac Cluster lights | 11/7/2009 |
| Q: While our car was parked for a few hours we began driving home and noticed our dashboard cluster was ... A: Well, the next step is to remove the cluster and see if there is power going to it. If there is--bad ... | |
| Only my headlights work | 11/6/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1980 cadillac deville 4.1 liter V6, I'm having an electrical issue. Only my headlights ... A: I should be getting commission from http://www.alldata.com. You should be able to get the info you ... | |
| horn, lights will not shut off | 11/5/2009 |
| Q: i have a 1984 eldorado birritz factory convertable mint condition today i started the car and the ... A: Everything is integrated so you are not going to bypass it. Pay the membership fee for ... | |
| olds 88 vat system 1994 | 11/3/2009 |
| Q: we parked car came back 30 min. later no start interior items work but will not turn starter over i ... A: Most common problem was VATS wires break in Column causing repairs of either replacing ignition lock ... | |
| Dome lights | 11/2/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood rwd. I'm having a problem with the dome lights staying on they ... A: There can be many different issues here, however the most common is a bad door jamb pin switch. ... | |
| timing | 10/30/2009 |
| Q: were is the plug i need to unplug to put engine to base timming on my 81 eldorado 6.0l (368)f.i. A: You are really straining my memory. I did it and I did it many times to run on 8 cyl. Here is what ... | |
| 1988 Cadillac Brougham d'Elegance 4.5Ltr | 10/26/2009 |
| Q: Security Light on dash board does not go off after shutting down the engine. It continues to remain ... A: The best I can tell you is go to alldata.com and pay the $30 for membership. Type in the exact ... | |
| possible moon/sun roof Leak | 10/25/2009 |
| Q: My 94 SLS has a leak taht I can't quite find the source ot. Lately when it rains, my back floor ... A: Water leaks are the worst next to a rattle to repair. You can have where a seam is not sealed ... | |
| 1989 Cadillac Seville steering column disassembly... | 10/23/2009 |
| Q: The rack %26 rod assembly in my steering wheel broke inside my Cadillac Seville that has the factory ... A: Some of the tilt levers are tight. You may end up leaving marks, but it can't be helped. You need to ... | |
| FUEL TROBLE!! | 10/21/2009 |
| Q: i have a 1989 cadillac sedan deville.. and the other day i rode it out to an empty tank..i pushed it ... A: You might have fried the fuel tank mounted fuel pump. Back in the days with carbs, it was no big ... | |
| 1999 Cadillac Deville | 10/20/2009 |
| Q: I picked up a used '99 Deville a week ago and it ran great until today. Only around 50k miles. I ... A: GM will not bypass the VATS and very few know how to do it. I have walked little old ladies through ... | |
| 1999 Cadillac Deville | 10/20/2009 |
| Q: I picked up a used '99 Deville a week ago and it ran great until today. Only around 50k miles. I ... A: The 368 ci 4-6-8 was a great engine as long as you made it run on all 8 by disconnecting one wire ... | |
| 1999 Cadillac Deville | 10/19/2009 |
| Q: I picked up a used '99 Deville a week ago and it ran great until today. Only around 50k miles. I ... A: There could be many things, but possibly a bad starter or a problem in that Junk factory installed ... | |
| Won't start | 10/17/2009 |
| Q: 2000 Deville turn ignition car won't crank. however there is a clicking sound that keeps going for a ... A: This is not a PK III transponder so-called anti-theft problem. I am not at the vehicle, but a good ... | |
| how to shut off blower | 10/16/2009 |
| Q: wher is the blower wire located in my cadillac seville. blower will not shut off and is draining ... A: Unfortunately, you are dealing with a problem Cadillac has had for as far back as 1980 that they ... | |
| over night battery drain | 9/20/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2002 Deville and my car wont start in the morings without a jump. It runs allday after. I ... A: By nature, fuse boxes and anything getting constant current will get hot. Your problem seems to be a ... | |
| reprogramming after changing the ignition switch | 9/19/2009 |
| Q: i lost my keys to my 94 sts i had keys made at berg and they didnt work so i went and bought an ... A: Bad news--you can't reprogram the VATS (Resistor key in the key blade. Very simple system, very ... | |
| firing order for 1981 deville 6.0 | 9/18/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1981 cadillac deville on the fan cover it says it comes with a 4.1 but it is not the ... A: Makes me wonder if this was one of those diesel to gas conversions. The common engine for 81 was the ... | |
| Ignition key | 9/18/2009 |
| Q: I lost my igniton key to a 1997 Cadillac deville. I was told that with just my vin number I can get ... A: GM tightened up on giving the codes out for security purposes after doing it for 15 plus years. If ... | |
| Front seat bottom too long | 9/16/2009 |
| Q: I showed my wife a lovely 2002 Deville. She presently has a 2000 LeSabre. The car is a nogo because ... A: I doubt if you will find anyone to alter the seat because there are liability issues. I understand ... | |
| 1980 seville | 9/14/2009 |
| Q: please don't laugh i restored a 1980 seville yesterday i took it out of the garage opened the trunk ... A: Push on the rear seat cushion towards the rear and pull up. That takes the cushion out. You will see ... | |
| 93 eldo shuts off no fuel pressure | 9/12/2009 |
| Q: touring coupe with a 4.6l northstar. It shuts off approx. after15 min . sometime starts right back ... A: Everyone thinks they need to take their car to the dealer to get fixed. You are paying double for ... | |
| 2005 CTS runs for 2 seconds, and stops | 9/12/2009 |
| Q: I have 2005 Cadillac CTS, I changed new battery and now car starts, runs for 2 to 3 seconds and ... A: Unfortunately without being present at the vehicle, I have no way of knowing what is wrong. You did ... | |
| 1991 Cadillac, Deville 4.9 Liter V8 | 9/11/2009 |
| Q: This has car a computer chip ignition system. We would like to know how to change it over to a ... A: Just a word of warning. It is not a good idea to place your VIN on the internet. Reason being is ... | |
| 91 cadillac seville wiring problem | 9/9/2009 |
| Q: i have a 91 cadillac seville and i beleave i have a wiring problem... im not a mechanic but i do ... A: The locks and dome are commonly on the same circuit, so you might only need a fuse. The trunk ... | |
| 1999 Cadillac Starting Disabled | 9/8/2009 |
| Q: My 99 Cadillac Deville wont start, wont turn over. My dashboard says starting disabled remove key. ... A: Well, if you know the starter is good and the battery is good, you are a victim of the great ... | |
| 1985 edorado | 9/8/2009 |
| Q: Why does my car start but when i put it in drive it shuts down? A: This is only a symptom to many different things that can be wrong. You need to take the vehicle to a ... | |
| 1999 Cadillac Deville (I know its labor day but i need answers asap!!) | 9/7/2009 |
| Q: First off today when i went to start my car, I hit my defrost to defrost my windows. My car then ... A: Yes, it is labor day and you would like specific answers to very general questions that no one can ... | |
| cadillac sercurity light /service engine soon light | 9/7/2009 |
| Q: About a week ago my sercurity light came on after my car wld cut off at stop signs. I took it to my ... A: You did not specify the year or model of this Cadillac. I have no clue as to what your mechanic did. ... | |
| 2001 CARDILLAC | 9/6/2009 |
| Q: My battery was dead and I tried to jump my car. However, the lights came on when I conected the ... A: There are many questions I can answer and there are many I can't without being at the car. The ... | |
| 1992 cadillac sts | 7/31/2009 |
| Q: Just recently purchased a 92 StS, and for some strange reason it starts when it wants to! Once the ... A: I do not get paid to answer questions here. I share my knowledge to help people. I told you I had ... | |
| 1999 cadillac deville | 7/31/2009 |
| Q: i had a customer who has had a attemted theft on his car, they did not do much damage. but in the ... A: You appeared to have tested the wires properly, however I think I would tell you to go to the ... | |
| 1999 cadillac deville | 7/31/2009 |
| Q: i had a customer who has had a attemted theft on his car, they did not do much damage. but in the ... A: You said you checked the VATS wire. There are two. Insert the key in the ignition and check both ... | |
| 1989 eldorado | 7/29/2009 |
| Q: new fuel pumpis not runing ran a wire from batrey to pump it runs new fuel pump relay but pump wont ... A: Well, if your 89 Caddy Eldo is so-equipped with the VATS, my reference shows the VATS started in ... | |
| 1989 eldorado | 7/29/2009 |
| Q: new fuel pumpis not runing ran a wire from batrey to pump it runs new fuel pump relay but pump wont ... A: Not sure what to tell you here. Ignition anti-theft system did not start until 1990 production to my ... | |
| 2003 CADILLAC CTS | 7/28/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2003 Cadillac Cts the interior lights dont work, the keyless entry don't work, and how the ... A: Yes the body control module can be bad, but what if you replace that and that is not your problem? ... | |
| 2003 CADILLAC CTS | 7/28/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2003 Cadillac Cts the interior lights dont work, the keyless entry don't work, and how the ... A: To be perfectly honest, without testing the vehicle myself and unless I had a factory electrical ... | |
| 2003 CADILLAC CTS | 7/26/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2003 Cadillac Cts the interior lights dont work, the keyless entry don't work, and how the ... A: You have fallen into the common trap of chasing ghosts by replacing the battery and alternator and ... | |
| 1991 cadillac sedan de deville | 7/26/2009 |
| Q: Car starter won't turn over with key. Thinking about replacing the starter relay or passkey module. ... A: As I just answered to a lady that just changed her alternator and battery and still having a battery ... | |
| Interior Vent Fans Stay On | 7/25/2009 |
| Q: Rob, When I turn off the ignition and pull the key the fans still blow air continuously. I didn't ... A: You appear to have the same problem many Cadillac owners have had since the early 80's in which the ... | |
| lost my keys to a 1991 Eldorado Bairritz | 7/24/2009 |
| Q: I lost the keys to my 1991 Eldorado and I had new keys made. My car wouldn't start so I put in a new ... A: You do not have normal ignition keys, nor will they work. You key for the vehicle has a chip ... | |
| Central Power Supply location. | 7/23/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1988 Cadillac Allante and I've narrowed my problem down to the Central Power Supply but I ... A: What is your complaint that you need to find the central power supply? As I stated. I own one of ... | |
| Cadillac Eldorado 1999 | 7/21/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1999 4.6 liter 32 value V-8 Cadillac Eldorado. The car runs perfectly. Unfortunately ... A: Something in that circuit causing the light to come on and it does not have to be a bad torque ... | |
| 2000 Escalade | 7/20/2009 |
| Q: 2000 Escalade heater fan quit working. Is there a specific fuse or relay to check? A: You need to look at your owner's manual in order to determine the fuse location for the blower fuse. ... | |
| 97 Cadillac Catera no start issue | 7/20/2009 |
| Q: First let me take a moment to say thank you for all that you do for the people out there. I was ... A: According to my information you Caterra has a PKIII transponder system. Just a friendly word of ... | |
| Cadillac Eldorado 1999 | 7/20/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1999 4.6 liter 32 value V-8 Cadillac Eldorado. The car runs perfectly. Unfortunately ... A: GM changed the check engine light to service engine soon. The purpose for the light going on is only ... | |
| cadillac deville | 7/17/2009 |
| Q: thinking about buying a 1997 cadillac deville with 128,000miles. Northstar engine......good buy? ... A: I don't know if it is a good deal. You did not state price condition etc. Northstar uses oil and ... | |
| AC Blower Motor Relay | 7/15/2009 |
| Q: I want to know where the airconditioning blower motor relay is located. A: You did not specify year or model, but that's ok. Here is the bad news--these vehicles don't have ... | |
| DEAD BATTERY | 7/14/2009 |
| Q: My battery seem to go dead after it sits overnight. I have to recharge the battery every morning> I ... A: It sounds like you have a parasitic draw. Could be a dome light, cigarette lighter problem, shorted ... | |
| engine repair | 7/12/2009 |
| Q: i just change plugs on a 2000 cadillac dts 32 valve northstar engine1now the engine is still running ... A: The check engine light flashing is only a symptom telling you something is wrong with the computer ... | |
| 1995 cadillac motor wont turn over | 7/11/2009 |
| Q: my 1995 cadillac wont turn over at all. I tried bumping the starter at the solinoid but nothing ... A: Yes, this is a VATS (should have been called "OAS" Owner anti-Start) LOL Problems with cranking is ... | |
| 1999 Cadillac Catera OBD problem | 7/9/2009 |
| Q: When the emissions testing equipment was connected to my Catera's OBD the car would not start and ... A: Don't you find it strange that the problem only occurs at an emission testing center? It is ... | |
| 1999 Cadillac Catera OBD problem | 7/8/2009 |
| Q: When the emissions testing equipment was connected to my Catera's OBD the car would not start and ... A: Your problem is not in the so-called anti-theft system or the key less entry system. The fact that ... | |
| Cadillac Sedan Deville | 7/4/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| 1995 cadillac seville | 7/3/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Help disable factory security 1989 Cadillac deVille | 7/2/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| 1997 SLS rear caliper retraction | 7/1/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| 93 Fleetwood won't start | 6/30/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| 2003 Cadillac CTS won't hold charge | 6/29/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Key Security | 6/28/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| cadillac won't start after changing water pump | 6/26/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Starter disabled | 6/25/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| 96 cadillac won't start. | 6/24/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| service engine light on dash | 6/23/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| traction, abs light | 6/23/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| 2000 caddy sls battery draining once a week | 6/23/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| 96 cadillac won't start. | 6/22/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| 1991 fleetwood belt | 6/20/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| 2000 caddy sls battery draining once a week | 6/20/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| cadillac 96 emission system | 6/19/2009 |
| Q: my car's service engine came on today and it said service emission system i was told that it could ... A: Guessing does no good because there are over 50 items that can cause this symptom. To know exactly ... | |
| Front end Noise 1988 Cadillac Barritz | 6/19/2009 |
| Q: There is a noise coming from the right front end of my car, usually only at speeds over 30mph. The ... A: Obviously, it is impossible to diagnose sounds on this forum, but from your description I would ... | |
| Radiator Drain Valve | 6/14/2009 |
| Q: I recently bought a 94 DeVille and when driving it in stop and go traffic it overheated and drained ... A: You might have caused severe damage to the engine already by overheating it. The aluminum blocks do ... | |
| Cadillac | 6/14/2009 |
| Q: My 98 Cadillac DeVille says Theft system problem Car may not restart I think its the wiring BUT i ... A: First of all, your guess is as good as mine on the cost. You could have up to 50 problems that can ... | |
| 2002 deville | 6/9/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2002 Deville and all of a sudden the key wont turn in the ignition anymore I can insert the ... A: From your description it sounds like you have the locking steerinbg wheel jammed. try having someone ... | |
| engine overheating | 6/8/2009 |
| Q: I have a 96 Cadillac Deville, if I let it run for a while, the coolant pumps out of the reservoir ... A: You will need to have the vehicle diagnosed at a service center. Could be a coolant leak, plugged ... | |
| 91 caddy eldo starting issues | 6/8/2009 |
| Q: Hey, I was told to ask you in specific on this matter as your reputation is very good on these ... A: I don't think I can help you though. Intermitent problems can be very challenging. The VATS ... | |
| Anti-Theft System on my 1990 Cadillac Brougham | 6/7/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1990 Cadillac Brougham, that i am trying to locate the anti-theft system box, or the relay ... A: I don't have manuals that old and you won't find them at dealers. The module should be under the ... | |
| 2000 cadillac seville sts | 6/6/2009 |
| Q: "My check engine light came on today and my car (automatic transmission) is jumping when it switches ... A: The check engine light being on tells you there are engine computer problems that relate to ... | |
| display screen reads Theft system problem-Car may no restart | 6/3/2009 |
| Q: On the display screen, when I started my 2001 Eldorado ESC--the screen said Theft system problem-Car ... A: You are going to take it to your friendly Cadillac dealer (if they are not out of business) and have ... | |
| Repair cost for the AC on a 1989 Cadillac | 5/30/2009 |
| Q: I may buy a 1989 Cadillac De ville Brougham and the only things that does not work on the car is the ... A: The antenna motor you can get on Ebay. As for the A/C, I have no idea of what it can cost to fix ... | |
| Blower Motor Control Module Test | 5/29/2009 |
| Q: Can you tell me how to test a Blower Motor Control Module ? I am not very handy but I can follow ... A: You did not state the reason for testing it. Did you check all the fuses. You didn't state the make ... | |
| CANT FIND THE FUSE ON 1985 CAD ELDO | 5/29/2009 |
| Q: Your convertible top motor is not working Could this be due to a blown fuse where is the fuse? A: I do not believe the top is fuse controlled. It should be controlled by a circuit breaker (30 amp. ... | |
| 2005 caddillac anti theft | 5/28/2009 |
| Q: after jump starting my car with a portable power pak, my anti theft indicator came on, my key wont ... A: Your description sound like the gauge fuse or fusible link if so equipped is blown. Removal of the ... | |
| fan not working | 5/26/2009 |
| Q: On my cateria the fan used to stay on after the car was shut off and now its not working what may be ... A: This is a very general question for something that needs a specific answer. The simple check would ... | |
| check engine light | 5/26/2009 |
| Q: How do i extract the obd codes from my 1994 cadi sedan deville and erase the light. A: Getting the light out is not much of a problem, however you are being told something in the ... | |
| fuse's 1961 caddy deville | 5/25/2009 |
| Q: is there more than one fuse box on a 4 door 4 window deville and if so where thanks A: If you are not in a real big hurry, If you write me at robo14@aol.com I will go look in my garage to ... | |
| 86 De ville Steering Column | 5/22/2009 |
| Q: I bought an 86 De Ville and the steering column is loose in the dash area. What kind of keeper is ... A: I know exactly what you are talking about. This is very common in the Saginaw steering column. ... | |
| cruise control/Ac | 5/22/2009 |
| Q: First off I would just like to say,,,hats off to you and all the other volunteer's, much ... A: The rack is attached under the dash to the steering column. It shafts go from the bottom of the ... | |
| cruise control/Ac | 5/22/2009 |
| Q: First off I would just like to say,,,hats off to you and all the other volunteer's, much ... A: Doing the tune up should not relate to your steering problems, however it can go back to the ... | |
| 1998 catara | 5/21/2009 |
| Q: I just bought my catara and discovered that my horn and stereo controls on the steering wheel ... A: Just a wild guess, but was this car a theft recovery? Someone may have replaced the steering column ... | |
| 91 fleetwood, many instrument lights and ac out | 5/20/2009 |
| Q: Checked the internet and all your answers, so far no luck. Driving along yesterday, after leaving a ... A: Please remember, I am not looking at the vehicle and am just guessing like you. I would go to the ... | |
| 86 De ville Steering Column | 5/20/2009 |
| Q: I bought an 86 De Ville and the steering column is loose in the dash area. What kind of keeper is ... A: No, there is no kind of a keeper unless some goof did not put the column together right and the ... | |
| 97 Eldorado Reset of alarm system? | 5/18/2009 |
| Q: My car dies and loses all electrical power upon hitting the brake pedal. I was told this might be ... A: Whoever told you this was a security problem does not know what they are talking about. I do not ... | |
| Remote | 5/17/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1995 Cadillac Seville SLS,my remote stopped working,so after properly changing the battery, ... A: This may not sound like expert advice, but please remember it has been close to 15 years since I ... | |
| Remove water from well under seat | 5/10/2009 |
| Q: My 98 Cad. DV was flooded after heavy rains. There is no leak - the back door was not shut tight. ... A: We did flood repair for a number of years and were always successful never having any smell, ... | |
| 92 Deville ABS light on | 5/9/2009 |
| Q: I for one,am proof of the value of your volunteer work.You saved my father the time and cost of ... A: There are many reasons the ABS light can be on for. Could be a sensor, the computer and other things ... | |
| save a cadillac? | 5/7/2009 |
| Q: What do you do with a 1994 Cadilac in very good shape, 70,000 mi but needing a transmission? A: If it were mine, I would call around to larger local salvage yard and get some price quotes on the ... | |
| Clicks when attempting to start | 5/7/2009 |
| Q: I have '73 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible, I recently replaced the starter, battery and battery ... A: Yes, it does sound like a bad connection of some type. You are limited in what can be wrong. You say ... | |
| 2000 cadillac deville | 5/6/2009 |
| Q: where is the location of the turn signal , flasher relay? A: This infomation may be in your owner's manual. There are two flashers. One for the four way ... | |
| Pass key malfunction | 5/5/2009 |
| Q: I just asked you about pass key problem, and i was shocked at how thorough you are!You explained how ... A: As you see, I have been involved in many of these. The two white wires in the orange sheath can be ... | |
| Resetting the car when security shuts it down | 5/4/2009 |
| Q: I think this fits with what you said you can answer. My son was driving my '96 Cadillac Eldorado and ... A: You are dealing with two different systems here. The ignition based VATS/PASSKEY that the dealer is ... | |
| fuse panel | 5/4/2009 |
| Q: Where is the fuse panel on a 1993 Cadillac Deville? A: I believe there are two fuse panels, one under the dash or in the glove box, the other in the trunk. ... | |
| 92 Deville pass key malfunction? | 5/4/2009 |
| Q: I went to start the motor,I got nothing.all accessories work OK. Solenoid test from ignition to ... A: The VATS is anti-owner not anti-theft! My opinion on this system after working on it since 1986-2005 ... | |
| Pulley | 5/3/2009 |
| Q: I just purchased an 87 Sedan Deville from the original owner with 108K on it. It has a ... A: Unfortunately, without seeing the vehicle this general question is impossible to accurately answer. ... | |
| cruise control/Ac | 5/2/2009 |
| Q: First off I would just like to say,,,hats off to you and all the other volunteer's, much ... A: I would truly have suspicions here. You did not state what was done to the transmission. If removed, ... | |
| 1999 Cadillac Deville turn lights and brake lights | 4/29/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1999 Cadillac Deville. The turn lights stopped working but if I manually turn the switch ... A: The first thing I would tell you is change the flasher, but you already did and the flasher does not ... | |
| Theft System Problem/Car MAY NOT RESTART | 4/28/2009 |
| Q: past friday I drove my 96 Eldorado just fine and Sunday I could not started.I got a message :Theft ... A: You state you bybassed the PASS KEY II and now the engine does not crank. There is something wrong ... | |
| 1985 fleetwood NO Start | 4/28/2009 |
| Q: i have an 85 Fleetwood turn key and nothing no dash panel lights, new batter, the car will turn over ... A: The neutral switch will prevent the engine from starting, but will not cause the engine not to stay ... | |
| 99 Cadillac DeVille Starting Disabled | 4/28/2009 |
| Q: I am experiencing the same problem that a previous owner wrote about. The problem is the starting ... A: There are no such factory diagrams to bypass this so-called anti-theft system. Antiquated and ... | |
| 98 DeVille Alarm | 4/25/2009 |
| Q: I have a 98 DeVille that i have recently put an after market stereo into. my alarm comes on when i ... A: You did not state if you were refering to an after market alarm or a factory installed alarm. If ... | |
| Wrong key in ignition | 4/23/2009 |
| Q: I just went to start my 2002 cadillac and inadvertently placed a key from my 2000 cadillac in the ... A: Call an automotive locksmith to repair or replace the lock. I don't know if you can get one for one ... | |
| catalytic converter | 4/22/2009 |
| Q: If I remove converter will it damage my car .. 1993 sts 4.9 ANSWER: Hello Mark, Legally you can't ... A: Since you "hollowed" the catalytic converter out anyway, I don't understand why you bothered asking ... | |
| catalytic converter | 4/21/2009 |
| Q: If I remove converter will it damage my car .. 1993 sts 4.9 A: Legally you can't remove it, nor do I know anyone that will take the liability of bypassing it. ... | |
| Backfires going down highway | 4/19/2009 |
| Q: 1987 Cadillac Sedan In park step on it and it is good backfires at high RPM. When you drive and ease ... A: The problem could be numerous things, but your description of the symptoms could be consistent with ... | |
| stops while driving | 4/18/2009 |
| Q: I have 1999 cadiliac deville i changed the fuel pump because it died ( wasn't coming on), changed ... A: As much as I would like to help you, I can't anymore than you have done by changing parts on a ... | |
| Windows inop | 4/17/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1997 Cadillac Deville and the windows will not operate. Is this caused by fuse or is this ... A: I just responded to this the other day on a Caddy that the windows did not work. I went into great ... | |
| trunk relay | 4/16/2009 |
| Q: need location for relay for trunk pulldown motor on 1995 seville sts A: I don't have the reference for this 14 year old vehicle. If you look in the owners manual for fuse ... | |
| Power Windows | 4/14/2009 |
| Q: I'm troubleshooting a 1990 cadillac coupe deville power windows. The passenger button will roll ... A: I have dealt with Caddy windows and locks for years. Your answer can be "all of the above." ... | |
| callilac 91 deville won't go | 4/14/2009 |
| Q: my car sat for 2 years, started with starter fluid but wouldn't run, replaced fuel pump, new plugs, ... A: If you want to litterally blow one of those 4.9's up, use starter fluid, which is very explosive! ... | |
| trunk fuel release malfuinciton 01 olds aurora | 4/12/2009 |
| Q: Would an after market alarm affect my trunk and fuel release buttons in my car in anyway? I checked ... A: It appears that you and your dad did due exhaustive testing. This is a good thing because some on ... | |
| trunk fuel release malfuinciton 01 olds aurora | 4/12/2009 |
| Q: Would an after market alarm affect my trunk and fuel release buttons in my car in anyway? I checked ... A: First, you did not state if this problem developed after the alarm was installed. Is this just ... | |
| 1998 cadillac seville sts | 4/11/2009 |
| Q: My seville said check coolant level so i put coolant in it. It started leaking antifreeze at an ... A: I don't think you are going to want to hear this, but chances are real good that you have done major ... | |
| ignition switch on cadillac | 4/10/2009 |
| Q: how do you replace an ignition switch on a 2001 cadillac sls? A: I have some questions first: Why? What is the reason? Are you asking me for replacement of the ... | |
| cadi deville 4.6 | 4/10/2009 |
| Q: i have a cadi deville 98 vin Y eng northstar 4.6 the thin is that i had the transmission rebuilt; ... A: Your question makes sense to me and I don't know why he would not repair oil leaks with the engine ... | |
| cadillac sts shutting off | 4/10/2009 |
| Q: hey rob I have a 99 cadillac seville sts , some times when i turn the key nothin will happen, ... A: First I will tell you this is not a VATS problem from your description so if you think it is ... | |
| 1997 Cadillac Seville Noise from Glovebox | 4/7/2009 |
| Q: I am having difficulty with my vehicle. The car starts without problem, but there is an annoying ... A: Noises are the worst thing trying to diagnose without physically being at the vehicle, but your ... | |
| 99 cadillac seville sts | 4/6/2009 |
| Q: Mr.Painter I thank you first of all for looking at my question. I just bought 99 Seville sts, It ... A: To be perfectly honest with you, your problem does not deal with my expertise. Your complaint makes ... | |
| Power locks won't unlock automatically | 4/5/2009 |
| Q: I have a 92 brougham and recreantly i damaged the power lock on the passenger side door. It locks ... A: I am not sure what you mean by saying you damaged the power lock. It sounds like you may need a new ... | |
| 1991 seville | 4/4/2009 |
| Q: how come my rear turn signals work fine until i turn on my headlights then my passenger side rear ... A: Three thoughts come to mind. One could be a bad flasher. Yes, this could affect just one signal with ... | |
| wind noise 2009 cadillac cts | 4/3/2009 |
| Q: I recently installed an aftermarket stainless window post trim package on my 09 cts.They are the ... A: This noise is probably from the after market accessory. You need to realize that by installing these ... | |
| Flasher unit 1995 sed de ville | 4/2/2009 |
| Q: turn signals don't work--bulbs are good--where is the flasher unit located on this cadillac? A: There are 2 flashers in the car. One for emergency 4-ways and the other for the signals. I can't ... | |
| 1997 deville | 3/27/2009 |
| Q: I asked this question yesterday and you refered me to your bypass webpage... "i am a mechanic ... A: It was not my webpage http://www.autotheftexpert.com that you saw something about a bypass module or ... | |
| leaking antifreze | 3/27/2009 |
| Q: i am leaking anti frezze what should i do A: If the problem is obvious like it appears to be from your description, I would recommend that you ... | |
| 1997 deville | 3/24/2009 |
| Q: I asked this question yesterday and you refered me to your bypass webpage... "i am a mechanic ... A: Just by your description, I can tell you the problem you have is not in the VATS. You said that the ... | |
| DASH LAMP NOT WORKING | 3/23/2009 |
| Q: WE HAVE A 1990 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD D'ELEGANCE AND THE LAMP TO THE DASH IS OUT.JUST WONDERING IS THIS ... A: Not real sure what you are refering to. There are many dash lamps in the instrument panel. If you ... | |
| 92 cadillac seville security center displayed on dash | 3/21/2009 |
| Q: i recently purchased a 92 cadillac deville ....when i bought the man explained how he tried to put a ... A: I have no idea of what this guy did to the car, but the security system is not hooked into the ... | |
| radio | 3/19/2009 |
| Q: i have a 1999 cadillac deville which has a stereo unit with only a cassette player. I am trying to ... A: Well, if the stereo with the tape deck worked and when the CD was installed all fuses are good and ... | |
| signal flasher 98 cadillac deville | 3/18/2009 |
| Q: I took the cover off the bottom of the sterring wheel and I didn't see the flaser. Do you have a ... A: Who told you the flasher was located in the steering column? First, you did not state which flasher ... | |
| 85 eldorado | 3/18/2009 |
| Q: Have a feeling you might know this answer from what I read of your background. Have an 1985 ... A: I have an 83' Eldo which is basically the same. I have pulled many of these trim panels and I will ... | |
| starting disabled because of theft deterrent system | 3/17/2009 |
| Q: Cadillac El Dorado 1991 (4.9 EFI): I would get that message through the console viewer and then it ... A: The most common problem with this so-called anti-theft system is that two small wires that run ... | |
| Turn off ignition electrical still on | 3/16/2009 |
| Q: I have a 98 d'elegance northstar engine. When I turn off car and open door, the radio, wipers, etc. ... A: You are going to have to find your owner's manual telling you where the fuse boxes are located. Once ... | |
| 1990 SEVILLE | 3/16/2009 |
| Q: I HAVE A 1990 SEVILLE. THE STARTER WENT OUT SO I REPLACED IT. AFTER I HOOKED THE BATTERY UP AGAIN, I ... A: These systems cause more problems for the owners and not thieves. With this said, I will give you ... | |
| dash readings | 3/15/2009 |
| Q: On my dash board of a 2002 Cadillac deville, it reads "service steering system" what causes this to ... A: I would suggest taking the vehicle to a repair garage. It does not have to go to the dealer for ... | |
| 1994 Caddy Eldorado trunk lid | 3/15/2009 |
| Q: My 1994 Caddy Eldorado trunk lid will not automatically retract when the trunk lid is closed. Is ... A: Check your owner's manual for fuse box locations and check all fuses. You can pull out the plastic ... | |
| car repair | 3/14/2009 |
| Q: My 92 eldorado cadilac is recieving no spark and the fuel is not getting into the throttle body. A: This question is far too general for me to answer. Could be a bad fuel pump, blown fuse, wiring ... | |
| 1986 cadillac tail lights problem | 3/6/2009 |
| Q: I have an 86 cadillac deville. The tail lights don't work when I have the headlights on. They work ... A: Tail lights are not on the same circuit as the brake lights and turn signals. Turn the head lights ... | |
| changing gas filter for 97 catera | 3/5/2009 |
| Q: Where do I find the fuel filter, and how often should I change it? A: Depending on the quality of fuel (we have had problems with our gas in southern, WI in the past), I ... | |
| Passkey on a 96 buick roadmaster wagon | 3/4/2009 |
| Q: I am a Mom of 3 who dislikes minivans and loves my Buick Roadmaster station wagon. It is pretty ... A: First of all getting a junkyard column would just give you more problems because the chances are one ... | |
| Climate control | 2/28/2009 |
| Q: I have a 99 Cadillac Deville with individual climate control for passenger and driver sides. The ... A: There are many things that require the "professionals." I may sound like a broken record, but for ... | |
| heater controls | 2/28/2009 |
| Q: I own a 02 STS Caddy and I have a problem with the defrost. Heat is red hot when the car warms up ... A: It definately sounds like a vacuum problem, but to be perfectly honest with you, being that all this ... | |
| Cadillac Suspension Problem | 2/27/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1999 Cadillac Seville STS. I sit in my car and turn the key to the on postion and about a ... A: The noise is normal. You are hearing the compressor running, but it should shut off shortly and not ... | |
| engine overheating message | 2/22/2009 |
| Q: I just bought a 96 Eldorado and a few days after its starts giving me warning messages on my dash ... A: The problem with the check engine light going out, makes the driver think whatever problem caused it ... | |
| Cadillac 1995 DeVille | 2/21/2009 |
| Q: How to remove the AC/Heater Programmer. A: I will give you a very general answer, but you would be wise to either go to your library and see if ... | |
| 2001 catera questions | 2/20/2009 |
| Q: I purchased a used 2001 catera about 5 months ago and it has been running pretty good but now i ... A: You need to have the vehicle scanned by either a garage that has a Tech II scanner or a dealer if ... | |
| 1994 STS Won't start after engin wash | 2/14/2009 |
| Q: Car: 1994 STS Northstar 148,000 miles. 1. Washed cold engine with Simple Green degreaser and rinsed ... A: When diagnosing, before jumping to conclusions like timing, realize that there were no running ... | |
| 94 DeVille stalls when put into gear | 2/14/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1994 Deville that has been sitting all winter. When I start it up, it usually takes a few ... A: See, I can only give information on what I am supplied. Still do not think it is fuel pump. Good ... | |
| 94 DeVille stalls when put into gear | 2/14/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1994 Deville that has been sitting all winter. When I start it up, it usually takes a few ... A: Fuel pump sounds unlikely unless it is cavitating. You say it was sitting all winter. Since I don't ... | |
| Question about a used Cadillac | 2/13/2009 |
| Q: I'm thinking about buying a 1997 Cadillac Catera from a used car dealership. I test drove it earlier ... A: My comical answer is open the hood and see if the engine is there! Now, being serious--The check ... | |
| 1998 cadillac seville sls | 2/12/2009 |
| Q: I bought the car 2 weeks ago ran fine but, all of a sudden cant start. Everything else works. I ... A: With not being at the car, it is next to impossible for me to diagnose your problem. Unless there is ... | |
| 1998 cadillac seville sls | 2/12/2009 |
| Q: I bought the car 2 weeks ago ran fine but, all of a sudden cant start. Everything else works. I ... A: I haven't looked at one of these lately, so it may sould like I am talking out of school, but I ... | |
| 91 cadillac seville sound system | 2/11/2009 |
| Q: My 91 Cadillac Seville which I purchased used came with an after market pioneer head at first the ... A: The bose speakers are amplified from the factory and are designed for the factory stereo. Now, when ... | |
| Cadillac seville trunk issues | 2/11/2009 |
| Q: After taking my '94 Cadillac Seville out of storage i opened the trunk but it will no longer close ... A: Could be as simple as a fuse. Look at your owners manual and check to see if in the fuse boxes ... | |
| 1995 cadillac deville starting issues | 2/10/2009 |
| Q: ANSWER: Hi Anthony, I really don't understand your question. Do you mean the lights come on in the ... A: You description of the symptom, of where the engine will not crank is consistent with the GM VATS ... | |
| 1995 cadillac deville starting issues | 2/10/2009 |
| Q: hi i have a 95 deville that will power up when the key is turned over but it wont kick over could ... A: I really don't understand your question. Do you mean the lights come on in the RUN position, but the ... | |
| Opera Light wiring | 2/9/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2004 certified used Deville.I bought it with a quarter top on it witch has opera lights.The ... A: First, a very common problem to cause the windows to work at times is broken door wiring. The ... | |
| Opera Light wiring | 2/8/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2004 certified used Deville.I bought it with a quarter top on it witch has opera lights.The ... A: It's anyone's guess as to how the opera lights are wired in. I cannot understand why the opera ... | |
| coolant leak | 2/8/2009 |
| Q: I have been gifted my father 95 eldorado that hasn't been driven in 2 years. We filled and checked ... A: I just hope you did not damage the engine by running it so hot. You might need head gaskets now from ... | |
| 1999 DeVille battery drain issue | 2/7/2009 |
| Q: After work car dead, checked battery measured zip, disconnected cables, battery voltage rose near ... A: I would work backwards here. Disconnect VSS first. Should not be giving you this problem, but it was ... | |
| 2000 cadilac eldorado | 2/7/2009 |
| Q: start car in am apropx 4 to 6 miniutes car shuts off like key was turned off,restarts right away ... A: You must then know intermittant problems are a pain in the butt to diagnose and repair. What ... | |
| 2000 cadilac eldorado | 2/7/2009 |
| Q: start car in am apropx 4 to 6 miniutes car shuts off like key was turned off,restarts right away ... A: I can tell you with certainty what the problem isn't. This problem has nothing to do with the ... | |
| 97 sts | 2/6/2009 |
| Q: my 97 cadillac sts will nop even try to start an on the information panel it says "theft system ... A: I cannot tell you what is wrong. You need to contact a auto service center or a dealer that has the ... | |
| Power Cable | 2/6/2009 |
| Q: how to hook up power cable from amps through the car to the battery in a cadillac seville 1994 A: Don't do it like the crap installs I have seen by running the power cord in between the door. Find ... | |
| oil leak | 2/5/2009 |
| Q: 1998 seville, mileage around 82,232. just bought this car, and changed the oil. over the last two ... A: Cadillac engines are like Harley engines--they always leak. Going back on my rusty memory, most GM ... | |
| BATTERY DRAIN | 2/5/2009 |
| Q: ITS IN THE PASS KEY DECODER MODULE. PULLED THE FUSE AND THE DRAIN STOPPED . ... A: I never heard of such a problem, however the question would be; what else is on the same circuit as ... | |
| Anti-theft system warning light | 2/4/2009 |
| Q: I started my car today, and a little down the road, I noticed my anti-theft light was on and my fuel ... A: Yes, it sounds like it is going to be a costly repair. These vehicles are wonderful new. They have ... | |
| my 1998 cadillac deville | 2/3/2009 |
| Q: I just bought a 1998 cadillac deville and it is nice .It is just when i hit a speed of 55 MPH the ... A: This is a very general question that can have many answers, but I will try to assist. The first ... | |
| Anti-theft system warning light | 2/3/2009 |
| Q: I started my car today, and a little down the road, I noticed my anti-theft light was on and my fuel ... A: On just a wild guess, it sounds like you have a BCM (Body Control Module-computer) problem. Call ... | |
| BCM on 95 Caddy Eldorado | 2/1/2009 |
| Q: Ok, im gonna try to explain this the best as possible. The car is a 95 Cadillac Eldorado. And my ... A: The BCM is body control module. Don't screw around with a dealer. No matter what, you will pay too ... | |
| Intake Manifold Gasket Repair 4.1L | 2/1/2009 |
| Q: I am about to undertake replacing this myself and I can't remember the name of the "pellets" I need ... A: I don''t recommend masking a manifold leak with any type of sealer, and I am familiar with pellets ... | |
| 1990 cadillac deville wont run | 1/31/2009 |
| Q: I took my caddy to the shop, cat was clogged, they said it wasnt the problem. They replaced the ... A: Did you think of trying a different shop? The vacuum leak you would need would have to be massive ... | |
| '94 Deville Stalls, Studders, Shuts off | 1/31/2009 |
| Q: Replaced Starter, Alternator, Fuel Pump Assem, Fuel Filter, car still stalls or studders(hesitates) ... A: I need to explain some things to you. Changing the starter, alternator, fuel pump and fuel filter ... | |
| how can i remove the ignition lock | 1/31/2009 |
| Q: I am in the process of buying a 1974 cadillac coupedeville but the ignition key is missing I was ... A: Yes, it can be drilled out, but if you haven't done this before, I highly recommend someone that ... | |
| 1984 eldorado slowly leaking antifreeze | 1/30/2009 |
| Q: I was wondering what this is caused from and what needs to be don't to fix it. I have to put in ... A: This is a very general question requiring a specific answer. You did not even state it the car was ... | |
| Heater not working | 1/29/2009 |
| Q: I have a 93 Cadillac Sedan DeVille. I just had to have the water pump and serpentine belt replaced. ... A: Just a couple ideas. Air still in cooling system. Vacuum line knocked off controling hot and cold ... | |
| 96 Deville blower motor will not stop | 1/27/2009 |
| Q: When I turn my car off the blower fan stays on? what could be the cause of this? Is there a control ... A: It's funny you should ask being a just answered a question similar on a 1986 Cadillac. These ... | |
| 84 coupe deville black smoke | 1/27/2009 |
| Q: I have an 84 deville w/ the 4100 engine. sometimes the service engine light comes on and the car ... A: I can't help you a lot on this issue because I am really straining my memory. 25 years ago and all. ... | |
| 1992 sts no heater motor blower | 1/25/2009 |
| Q: The heater blower motor was not working, a whack with a wrench would get it going. After about a ... A: I will admit I am not an expert on your problem. It appears as though you have checked a lot. Here ... | |
| Cadillac starting problem | 1/21/2009 |
| Q: I have a 99 DeVille D'Elagance. When I went to start the car after driving it for about 30 minutes ... A: I did not state broken wires were the absolute problem with your car. I stated tht it was a very ... | |
| Cadillac starting problem | 1/20/2009 |
| Q: I have a 99 DeVille D'Elagance. When I went to start the car after driving it for about 30 minutes ... A: The most common cause for your type of problem with the VATS (Vehicle Anti-Theft System) as its ... | |
| Cadillac starting problem | 1/20/2009 |
| Q: I have a 99 DeVille D'Elagance. When I went to start the car after driving it for about 30 minutes ... A: Just bypass the factory so-called "Anti-Theft"-"Owner Unfriendly" VATS. Take an ohm meter and read ... | |
| security | 1/17/2009 |
| Q: rebuilt the transmission, reinstalled them, and now the security light blinks and there is no power ... A: Go to my website http://autotheftexpert.com My contact info is there. Give me a call. I evidently ... | |
| stater | 1/17/2009 |
| Q: 1995 sedan deville, will i be able to do this in my garage at my house. The exsauhst and intake ... A: "R" is 1995 and "T" is 1997 on VIN eighth number from end of public VIN reading from right (last) to ... | |
| security | 1/16/2009 |
| Q: rebuilt the transmission, reinstalled them, and now the security light blinks and there is no power ... A: You have given me no details about the year, make, model of the vehicle you are referring to. It ... | |
| 1997 cadillac deville de-elgance fuel filter location | 1/15/2009 |
| Q: please advise the location of the fuel filter. i recently had 30000 mile service and this was not ... A: You probably won't like doing this because there is a good chance you will be sprayed with gasoline, ... | |
| Car not starting- monitor reads "theft" | 1/15/2009 |
| Q: I have an 99 cadillac deville and its reads "theft system problem car may not start" the car is not ... A: You should have the GM VATS (resistor pellet in ignition key blade). Without looking at car, ... | |
| 2000 CADDY DEVILLE SECURITY LIGHT | 1/14/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2000 Caddy Deville 87k. The security lt comes on at times when first starting the vehicle ... A: I was looking through the question pool and ran across your question. You need to find someone ... | |
| security light | 1/14/2009 |
| Q: i have a 1999 chevy c2500 5.7 that does not start. could there be a secuirty problem if the light ... A: Just because the engine does not start, don't blame the junk PASSLOCK. There is nothing special ... | |
| Catalyic Converter | 1/13/2009 |
| Q: I have a 92 Cadillac STS Seville and I live in extreme cold weather. A couple of days ago while ... A: Obviously I am not there looking at the car and I am only left with your description. It sounds ... | |
| steering collum repair | 1/12/2009 |
| Q: i have a 88 Fleetwood on a caddy when i went to put the car in park and i had no gears so i went to ... A: The first thing that concerns me here is that you are asking how to get the bearing housing back on ... | |
| 93 Deville Spark plug wire replacement | 1/10/2009 |
| Q: I am a novice and am trying to replace a set of spark plugs ona 93 Cadilac Deville- The wires on the ... A: These are not fun to tune up!!! I recommend you get a small piece of vacuum hose that fits over the ... | |
| 96 cadillac sls wont turn over | 1/10/2009 |
| Q: One day I started my car with the remote starter(model#130XV,viper) for about 10 min, when I get in ... A: You have the PASS KEY II also known as VATS (Vehicle Anti-Theft System). This system is antiquated ... | |
| broken mirror how much will it cost? | 1/4/2009 |
| Q: My mom has a 1995 Cadillac concourse and the driver side mirror is falling off. How much would this ... A: You will need to contact Cadillac or a salvage yard for the cost of the mirror. You will then need ... | |
| Turn Signal not working | 11/19/2008 |
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| 1989 Cad Eldorado v8 biarritz | 11/18/2008 |
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| Couple Questions | 11/18/2008 |
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| Couple Questions | 11/17/2008 |
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| my rear suspension | 11/16/2008 |
| Q: my rear suspension does not raise anymore in my 2004 cadallac escalade. why is this and how do i fix ... A: No you changed the question. Now you tell me at times which means the compressor works. There is a ... | |
| my rear suspension | 11/15/2008 |
| Q: my rear suspension does not raise anymore in my 2004 cadallac escalade. why is this and how do i fix ... A: There are too many things that can be wrong to do a diagnoses over the Internet however, here are a ... | |
| 1991 Sdn Deville hi-lo beam switch | 11/14/2008 |
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| What would I need to do If my dashboard lights dont work. | 11/12/2008 |
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| Rpm dial/gauge | 11/11/2008 |
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| 1981 cadillac eldorado 6 liter | 11/10/2008 |
| Q: I have a 1981 Biarritz with that engine with only 107,000 miles. I believe it only runs in the 8 ... A: My expertise does not deal in your questions except for one. I am going off my old feable memory ... | |
| speedometer problem | 11/8/2008 |
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| 1993 Cadillac Deville | 11/6/2008 |
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| 02 Cadillac Seville Burning Rubber Smell | 11/6/2008 |
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| cadilloac transmission | 11/5/2008 |
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| Remote Programing | 11/5/2008 |
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| 1999 Cadillac Deville Alarm | 11/4/2008 |
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| 99 Deville | 11/4/2008 |
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Rob Painter
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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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