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Cadillac Catera Maintenance & Repair

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#1003 of 1431 Re: 2001: Speedometer keeps going out [blondebrat1912] by jasonshug1

Mar 19, 2009 (10:04 am)

Replying to: blondebrat1912 (Sep 12, 2008 8:48 am)
This is what my 2000 Catera is doing, and i've talked to alot of Cadillac specialists and they say it's the Transmission Control Module. Reason being, is because my transmission won't kick in to a higher gear while these lights are one... It shifts just fine, but for instance if you floor it, it won't kick up, it strips... Mechanic and Cadilla dealer say because of that, it's the TCM...
 
Anyone else experiencing the tranny shift problem while these lights are on?
 
Jason

#1004 of 1431 Re: 98 Catera no spark one wire [jak6] by bm4e

Mar 19, 2009 (9:51 pm)

Replying to: jak6 (Mar 16, 2009 3:13 pm)
jak6 there is no cap, there is a coil behind the engine on drivers side. you do not have to pull the top of the motor. on the drivers side there is case that holds vacum lines & wires unbolt that & you can get to the spark plugs on that side. pull your wires & start removeing plugs. you need to know the fireing order on motor & coil. Sence i have a 98 catera i know it. on the motor driver side starting from the front is 2,4,6 passenger side is 1,3,5. Now on the coil starting the front row from drivers side to passenger side is 4,6,2 the back row is 1,3,5. What cylinder is not fireing i just had the same prob with mine & it was cylinders 2,& 6. If you have any other ? I can help.

#1005 of 1431 coil and distributor location by franco55

Mar 22, 2009 (11:42 am)

Can anybody tell me the location of the coil and distributor in my 1997 catera?

#1006 of 1431 Re: coil and distributor location [franco55] by sskl

Mar 22, 2009 (4:11 pm)

Replying to: franco55 (Mar 22, 2009 11:42 am)
Coil is buried between firewall and center of back of engine. Distribution of firing plugs sequence is computer controlled, no distributor like older model cars..
Dave

#1007 of 1431 No spark one plug by jak6

Mar 22, 2009 (8:04 pm)

Could the computer be missed programed to not fire on one plug or is coil bad thank for any help

#1008 of 1431 Re: No spark one plug [jak6] by sskl

Mar 23, 2009 (3:35 am)

Replying to: jak6 (Mar 22, 2009 8:04 pm)
I've got the same problem, I've done a spark test on that cyl. and it's firing. Note: two plugs fire at the same time on every stroke according to the factory manual.
I had a service station check fuel injectors which were OK, A mistake to take everything off to take it in to the station for a check. I now have no compression on #4 cyl. Which tells me I've either got a burnt valve, stuck lifter, or stuck valve which would hit the piston being stuck open.
Best to pay the $90+ for analyzation by a pro. These cars are setup so analyzing tells it all. You could check wires and plug yourself first.
Dave

#1009 of 1431 No fire one plug by jak6

Mar 23, 2009 (4:57 am)

Thanks Dave I have No fire one plug Will try to check plug wire but cant get to end behind engine just had it in a shop they check computer say it was bad (ecm) I bought one (130.00) than they said it was now good so I now have a second ECM it was running fine just got worst ( money pit ) if i get it going I will Post thanks for any help

#1010 of 1431 Re: No fire one plug [jak6] by sskl

Mar 23, 2009 (5:24 am)

Replying to: jak6 (Mar 23, 2009 4:57 am)
There are some really sharp mechanics on this forum. If you go thru the previous discussions you might find more clues. You can search for (ECM) for instance.
It seems that I saw something before about the ECM shutting off a cyl and also if some other sensor is defective it will gradually affect runability. For instance the crank and cam sensors are known to go bad, especially crank. So you could search for (crank sensor) and it will tell you how to change it. These are Opel engines and most mechanics don't know their quirks. They are a superb car once you iron out the bugs. Some were used as police cars in Germany.
Dave

#1011 of 1431 2000 Cadillac Catera Rear Brake Lights by luggie34

Mar 23, 2009 (10:07 am)

I own a 2000 Cadillac Catera and my rear brake lights will not shut off when I turn off the car. It's drains my battery dead.

#1012 of 1431 Re: 2000 Cadillac Catera Rear Brake Lights [luggie34] by sskl

Mar 23, 2009 (10:49 am)

Replying to: luggie34 (Mar 23, 2009 10:07 am)
Search forums for expert advice.
I would think it's a pressure switch in brake system, older cars had this prob. occasionally and either it would be air in the line causing pressure or the pedal switch under the dash not releasing switch button by being out of adjustment.
But with this highly sophisticated brake system I wouldn't bet on those issues being the answer.
Dave

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