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Replying to: gmcman2 (Apr 13, 2008 10:26 pm) or cadillacowners.com Have read a few posts over there how to defeat the no DVD viewing while driving issue. I need the trick to do the same on my new DTS too!!!!!!!!!!
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Replying to: otto8 (Apr 14, 2008 7:12 am)
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Replying to: obyone (Apr 14, 2008 7:31 am) instead of Deville and is white instead of crimson red. Does a nicer burnout with the trac off than the 03 tho! I can assume both have 275 hp............... Still am stumped on the nav. system. Its a PIA to have on while driving always blinking, changing. Be nice to find that mod to make it play DVDs tho! Now I gotta have my "Cadillac badge of Heritage" emblem changed from #7 to #8  Wish they gave them out for Chevy trucks ! |
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| After much searching, I located my oil sending unit. I can figure out how to remove it in the little space provided. Is there a special tool required? If so where can I purchase it. | |
| Have a '01 2500HD Ext cab 4X4 w/ 6.5 box, 8.1 L engine. The specs say the payload capacity is 3092 lbs but the Truck Camper Load sticker in the glove box says 2024 lbs including passengers. My camper is 1941 lbs dry so I could be in trouble. Whats the difference between truck camper load and payload capacity? Also, anyone know why the payload capacity is different from year to year (an '05 is 3764 lbs) when the GVWR and front and rear GAWR are essentially the same? | |
Purchased truck in Oct 2007, plowed throughout the winter with it, absolutely no problems. 6 weeks ago went to start the truck and it was completely dead. I do live close to work and often walk so the truck had been driven sprarsely in May. Towed to the dealer who checked various connections and in the end just replaced the battery (one of two) and blamed the short on the plow installers (who have a sterling rep). Just this weekend went to start the truck and dead again. Going back to dealer tomorrow, I jumped it and it started after awhile. Any ideas? Have heard of "Battling batteries" does this sound feasible? Thanks in advance.
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Replying to: learncpr (Jun 29, 2008 6:32 pm)
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Replying to: obyone (Jun 30, 2008 12:11 am) Had it back to dealer again after replacement of battery. Mechanic said fuel relay switch bad and replaced. Trickle charge of battery for 36 hours+ and running fine. 3 days later dead again. Trying to get it in over weekend. If no success this time I guess its time to try another dealer and then maybe plow installer to check? No problems for 6 months and now its hit or miss on whether it starts or not. What about the starter or the ignition switch?
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Replying to: learncpr (Jul 10, 2008 12:55 pm) I seriously doubt that it's the starter or ignition switch due to the fact that it starts right away when jumped. The fact that you ran the snowplow all winter pretty much eliminates the snow plow as the culprit although it might not hurt to get it checked. I was never a fan of trickle charging batteries. If the battery was near death the trickle charger will only postpone it for awhile as the battery will not hold a charge for very long. A lot of times the drain can be attributed to the power seats for some reason or other. Not sure in your case.
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Replying to: obyone (Jul 10, 2008 1:46 pm) Last week the truck started on the first attempt in the morning but it hesitated quite a bit before it did. Ran it for about a minute, then shut it off. By 6 PM dead. Got it jumped, drove it around for 15 minutes and didn't have a problem. Even took it out of town over the weekend. No problems. The difference... I turned off/cancelled the Dome Lamp over ride switch so my domes don't come on when I open the door. After I returned home (3 hour drive). I turned the switch back on so the lamps would come on at door opening. Today(4 days later)... Dead Again. Could this little button be involved or do you think merely coincidence? Taking it back to dealer tomorrow. Had I been unable to get it started last week and not go out of town this would be the fourth trip for the same thing. Got 16.5 mpg highway, so when I can get it started it runs fine. It is just goofy due to the fact it sat out all winter and ran a plow without even a hint of a problem. Never a hesitation. The weather warms up, I start taking the bike to work and drive it very little now it won't start.
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