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Replying to: tequilasunrise (Jan 16, 2008 4:55 pm) |
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i bought a cadillac escalade 2002 from a private so i did get the owner´s manual i wonder if somebody have it,and i also will like to now if there´s a fuse that control the pumps of the rear suspension, i will appreciate if somebody can tell me were is the fuse,or if there something else that can happen to my rear suspension that is lower now. thanks
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Replying to: tt1diego (Jan 26, 2008 7:11 am) I wonder if your fuse question is covered by the manual - any owners with similar experiences please jump in. |
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I just purchase a new 07 and have bad air leak noise in the left side rear door. I've had the dealer replace the plastic molding, and the rubber seal around the door and I'm still getting the noise. It seems like the door was not made to fit. any suggestions would be great. 
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Hi. I have a 2002 Escalade EXT, which I purchased new in 2002. It has about 85,000 miles on it now. Recently I had the front brakes and rotors replaced. Now it seems that sometimes when I stop, there is some play in the braking. The vehicle stops, but then it seems that the ABS is kicking in after the vehicle stops. This causes vibration after the vehicle stops, and although the vehicle will stop, it seems unsafe to me. I took the vehicle to a trusted mechanic, and he agrees that the problem is the ABS, but he was unable to specifically diagnose a problem. There are no lights on, and according to him, "no codes." He suggested that I take it to the dealership, but I wanted to do some independent research before I walk into that. Any information is most appreciated.  
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Replying to: gwennie2 (Mar 08, 2008 7:47 am) |
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Replying to: bweber2 (Feb 27, 2008 6:25 pm) http://www.cadillacforums.com/forums/cadillac-escalade-ext-esv-forum-2007/129448- -wind-noise-2007-escalade.html Good Luck, Dave |
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So driving my EXT today in the pouring rain, I hit a flooded section of about 16" or so of slow-moving rainwater (I know, I know, I should have turned around before I even hit that) and I made it about 100 yards into the 'river' before it coughed, sputtered and died...The battery died immediately... After a lot of gibberish w/the local tow company and whatnot, about 2 & 1/2 to 3 hours later I was finally able to get towed out of the water... NO water came into the cab and the agua level was just shy of the bottom of the door (19" from the ground) on the driver side and a few inches below on the passenger...It does have 24" wheels and 35 series tires, so it may be a touch lower than stock, but I dunno... Obviously, the Escalade wouldn''t start after this event, but it did click and clatter and try to start on it's own while I was waiting for my tow...It has an aftermarket alarm system and an automatic start w/that system, so I'm wondering if that may have been the cause of it trying to start even w/the key out of the ignition??... So, it's currently 'drying out' on the curb...The battery is dead right now from the alarm system trying to start it (I assume)... My wonder is...Now what??...Do I charge that battery after letting it sit overnight and try cranking it up??... And I DO realize the sheer stupidity of fording water in an EXT, but what's done is done, I suppose... |
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Replying to: vajohn (Jan 01, 2007 8:09 am) I am new to this forum. I am the owner of a 2006 Escalade. I am currently experiencing starting problems where you turn the ignition and engine does not fire or turn. However, I have read several postings on this forum and other respective forums related to starting issues. My wife was driving the SUV throughout the day and did not experience any problems with the vehicle starting or handling while driving. The SUV sat for 4 hours and would not start when I was attempting to go get dinner. I immediately, checked the battery and even tried to jump off with no success. However, my dash battery reading was within normal range and all components inside were operational. Next, I began my research by searching several forums and found several possible related issues. I tried several recommendations such as the following: 1) listening for the fuel pump to turn on by having one person turn the ignition while a second person listens to the fuel tank with gas cap off for two clicking sounds that would indicate fuel pump is turning on; 2) Checking the battery voltage; 3)checking cable connections; 4) checking spark plugs and wires; 5) Making sure the vehicle was in correct gear; 6) Try second key due to possible de-programming of original key (key may have been damaged by exposure to magnet or extreme conditions); 7) Checking fuses inside vehicle; and 8) Called the dealership (they repeated what was previous listed 1-7). I recently found a listing related to starting issues for Escalades that seemed far fetched, but, it worked (bad steering wheel positioning sensor). The post provided instructions to try turning the steering wheel so many degrees to the left or right while turning key in ignition. It worked! I immediately called the dealership and asked the same person who I called less than 5 minutes ago. I asked have you ever heard of this problem before. His Response: Yes, I have. My Response: Why did you not tell me this when I originally called.... You get the picture. I can only assume some Escalade owners my be experiencing the same problem. It would be reason to believe that if your steering wheel positioning sensor is totally shot then any attempt to turn the steering wheel left or right would be fruitless. However, this may be the answer to many persons problems with random non start problems. Oh! My instrument cluster was defective prior to this incident and was not on recall list. However, I reported the problem while under factory warranty and the dealership replaced this $800.00 part free of charge. Specifically, my battery display needle would randomly stick. Then the oil pressure gauge began to do the same. Finally, my speedometer needle would not go past 20 rpm. There is a recall for 2003-2005 and up instrument clusters from GMC/Cadillac Corp. However, I called Corp. and asked could it be possible I have the same instrument cluster that was installed on the 2005 due to part production dates (I have a 06). They would not respond and deferred to the recall for 2003-2005 in. Lucky, I reported the problem while my factory warranty was good. Vibration Problems I have 2008 22" OEM Cadillac Escalade Wheels on previous Escalade generation 2006 model. To resolve vibration issues I did the following: 1) dealership installed shims (eliminated knocking when turning); 2) New alignment/balancing; 3) New tires (use sensor from factory 2006 17" wheels) (Neo Gen Tires w/ 34-38 psi- varies with season). Wheels will vibrate in steering wheel for about 3 minutes or so when vehicle sits for prolonged periods (i.e. over 8 hrs) until tire pressure distribution settles due to heavy wheels. Believe me these wheels are very heavy. Hope this helps someone.
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