Cadillac preventive maintenance repair questions and answers
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269 Questions
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Why do day run lights work only when car is in gear. Why do only highbeams work when light switch is used.mjrj - 1996 Cadillac DeVille - Preventive Maintenance - 2/7/2012Can the DRL sensor in the dash go bad and can it be a DIY job?-
2/7/2012 ArnieWhen you put the car in park your run light go out so you don't run your batt down when idleing and you are not running. (No need for lights). You can switch on low beam by pushing stick down instead of pulling it up
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I can not find my turn signal relay. the turn signals works for about 1 minnut then they stopwilfred - 1996 Cadillac Fleetwood - Preventive Maintenance - 2/7/2012They work for about 1 minnut Then stop ? let the car set for over night the signals work agine
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The heater is not blowing...AutoMD Member - 2001 Cadillac Catera - Preventive Maintenance - 1/30/2012My defrost does not work and everytime it rains, my car has water inside of it...
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1/30/2012 Spoon SportsThe heater is not blowing - Do you mean, the blower is not blowing or the blower blows but there is no heat. (Just making sure).
"everytime it rains, my car has water inside of it..." - What area?
8/21/2012 AutoMD MemberI mean the blower is not blowing, rain gets in through the front windshield...
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I RECENTLY REPLACED A WASHER PUMP ,BUT IT STILL IS NOT WORKING.todd1236 - 2005 Cadillac DeVille - Preventive Maintenance - 1/28/2012I CHECKED ALL MY FUSES AND THEY ARE WORKING FINE.
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Where is the thermostat?Dorline Taylor - 2005 Cadillac Escalade - Preventive Maintenance - 1/25/2012
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1/25/2012 yboy82Follow the radiator outlet hose/lower radiator hose in the end of that hose (on the engine block) you can find the thermostat housing (water pump inlet).
1/25/2012 Dorline TaylorThanks
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When I changed oil why does info ctr only register 50% oil life?Syl W - 2005 Cadillac CTS - Preventive Maintenance - 1/25/2012I change the oil and it say oil life was only at 50% when it should be at 100% -
Dash light for "valve relay circuit maintenance" won't go outcaptk7 - 2004 Cadillac CTS - Preventive Maintenance - 1/14/2012
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I took my car for emissions and they couldnt do it due to the box not installed properly under the dash, how do i fix ittangibs - 2002 Cadillac Seville - Preventive Maintenance - 1/11/2012I have a warranty and have taken it to be fixed numerous times for the same problem ive had since i bought the car used in March 2010, my antifreeze is leaking and now im adding more than usual at least every 2-3weeks. I told them to replace the water pump but they ...
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COULD A BAD WATER PUMP CAUSE A HIGH PITCHED NOISE - SORT OF LIKE A AIRPLANE ENGINE SOUNDLinda - 2001 Cadillac DeVille - Preventive Maintenance - 1/8/2012
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1/3/2012 JimmPossibly - the water pump output shaft bearing may cause this kicd of noise. Try the many on-line auto parts sources, such as; www.RockAuto.com or www.autopartswarehouse.com for the replacement parts.
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1/8/2012 caddymanyou are almost right. It is probably the water pump belt tensioner pulley. these go out after 60k miles.
if it does, you will burn up your water pump and maybe your engine. replace the pulley and the belt.
it could also be the idler or tensioner pulley on the accesory drive serpentine belt. these fail after 40 k milles but will not burn up your engine when they do.
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What is wrong when the gas indicatorRachel - 2004 Cadillac DeVille - Preventive Maintenance - 1/6/2012reading of gas is not accurate
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1/6/2012 yboy82Loose/damage/corroded electrical connection/wiring and a faulty gauge sending unit can cause your gas hand not to work all the time.
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What is wrong when the gas hand dont workRachel - 2004 Cadillac DeVille - Preventive Maintenance - 1/6/2012it does not read accurate
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1/6/2012 yboy82Loose/damage/corroded electrical connection/wiring and a faulty gauge sending unit can cause your gas hand not to work all the time.
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What is wrong when the gas hand does not workRachel - 2004 Cadillac DeVille - Preventive Maintenance - 1/6/2012it does not read accurately all the time
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1/6/2012 yboy82Loose/damage/corroded electrical connection/wiring and a faulty gauge sending unit can cause your gas hand not to work all the time.
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Why doen't my heat and air system work?rod37 - 1989 Cadillac Seville - Preventive Maintenance - 1/4/2012My Driver Information Center reads "system problem".
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1/2/2012 caddymanWhen mine went out at 75k miles, I ran down the entire checklist in the service manual. It turned out to be the cruise control module under the hood by the brake master cylinder with the cable going to the throttle. Most of the time it is. You can get a better price on it with an online vendor.
shop around for best price. Get new not rebuilt. I paid $75. Easy to install.
1/5/2012 bob clarkTHANK YOU
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What sure i check?nascaroxy - 2000 Cadillac Catera - Preventive Maintenance - 1/1/2012There is steam coming out from under the hood-
1/1/2012 JimmNeed ore information - what is the condition of when you noticed steam from under the hood? After driving? For how long?
Usually this is an indication of overheating. First, let the engine cool off completely. Next, check the coolant level in the radiator / coolant tank - refill as necessary to the proper level and correct mixture of water and anti-freeze 50/50. Next, check the radiator and heater hoses for leaking / connections tight. Replace any failed or ruptured hoses. Refill the cooling system with the 50/50 anti-freeze and water mixture.
Check the cooling system for any leaks - have an inexpensive cooling system pressure test performed to determine if any leaks exist.
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