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Replying to: az_hvy (Apr 18, 2009 6:17 pm) Were any other codes set? If so they must be addressed before 101 Also, check for vacuum leaks, loose oil cap, malfunctioning PCV valve, leaks at throttle body, unseated oil dip stick, something blocking the MAF inlet screen.
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Apr 18, 2009 9:20 pm) The car will run fine but at ideal sometimes will drop down to 2-3 hundred rpms jump back up to 600 sometimes all the way to 1200, it will even die sometimes. Any other time I would let "Back To Basics" fix it but Dave does have a policy of only repair with re manufactured parts when new ones are not available. After being just laid off and money is tight I really cant afford to spend 550 when 300 will repair it
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Replying to: az_hvy (Apr 19, 2009 3:16 am)
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Replying to: yaboy20031 (Aug 08, 2008 9:34 am)  . I just hope its not. Well, it was time to renew my registration and take it to pass emissions. I'm thinking Im in the clear, good to go, ready to ride. NO. The mechanic tells me that some code comes up saying the engine light indicator bulb is blown or missing, meaning my engine light never comes on when I crank up the car. I never notice that. So, I failed emissions  . I contacted a local mobile mechanic to see if he can change the bulb for me me. Thankfully he only charged me $20 bucks. Every one else wanted $70 bucks an hour or a flat rate of $150. Just to remove a cluster which I honestly couldve done myself. Anyways, he replaced it and my engine light came on but it stayed on  . This was becoming more and more disappointing. Well, I told him that a few monhs ago I ran a test on my car and it came back as two misfires. So the mechanic said "well that could be it, you need a tune up, that may possibly turn the engine light off." So as he is replacing my spark plugs, the ones left of the engine when facing it were just fine, but the right ones were not. As soon as he took them out I was in shock. He was wiping oil off them. I asked him if that was oil and he said yes, I said thats not normal!!?? He said NOPE. He said this may be a possible blown head gasket or crack head. I said that could explain why my PSI would get low sometimes. After he finished the tune up he than started up the car and stepped on the gas and clouds of white smoke blew out my exaust. Now at this point Im about to pass out. This was only suppose to be a blown bulb. The mechanic than said he didn't expect white smoke to come out my exaust. He asked me if I had any leaks. I told him that my radiator fluid was getting low at times but couldn't ever find where the leak was. He than said that it could be a blown head. I don't know what to do now. Now I can't drive the car because I need to pass emissions. Im not sure if its really a blown head or not. Has anyone else have these depressing problems? Could it possibly be less severe than a blown head? Let me know. Thanks.. Sorry so long.
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Hi, Would anyone know of a good mechanic for the Catera in the Orange County CA area? After reading many of the posts the one standout things is this car is a bit special and needs trained hands. I've no particular problems now but I do want to keep the car in shape. Thanks! |
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Hello, My question is my drivers side window quit working, But after letting it sit overnight I went to try it and it went down and back up, then quit again. Are the back windows motors inter changeable with the front? Besides checking the fuse are there other things I can do to maybe save a few bucks? Thanks.
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Replying to: txshldm (Apr 07, 2009 2:19 pm) so i tooked it to the delaer and they don't know much abouth this car. they told me to leave it there until they find the problem but i din't, so after couple of day asking almost every body abouth the problem, (leaking coolant) i came to the conclusion that most of the time is the heating control valve. please let me know if that help. |
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Replying to: dogfish52 (Apr 22, 2009 9:43 am) I would really dought if the window motor interchanges since I haven't ever seen that before but if you call a parts house, they should tell you. You should hope it is the motor because if it isn't then it turns into hours of work to trouble shoot the problem. |
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Does anyone know of any place that sells after market tie rod ends for this car for the rear? I'd tried and tried and can't find anyone selling them, and I'd hate to pay the dealership, or give one more penny to Cadillac or GM for this pile of sh*t car! Oh, it's a 2K sport, if it matters.
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Replying to: britn (May 05, 2009 12:28 pm) 
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