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new 2000 Catera owner
by bsbs4
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Jun 28, 2009 (6:44 pm)
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just bought this car for my son and noticed it has some problems three days after we paid for it. the battery and oil pressure gauges dont seem to work, the temperature gauge goes all over and for some reason a TCS light kicks on and decelerates the car for no reason. any suggestions other than shooting it? i am wishing i had found this site a few weeks ago.
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- #1092 of 1216
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Re: new 2000 Catera owner [bsbs4]
by konamade
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Jun 29, 2009 (12:51 am)
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Replying to: bsbs4 (Jun 28, 2009 6:44 pm)
I would get a shop manual for him and get aquainted but they are actually not bad cars especially if u take good care of them dont waste ur time with a dealership because that is not the only waste. I have had mine a year crank sensor went out thats it. 450 at dealership or 60 to 120 ur self. Otherwise I love it. Oh yea I've droven 16,000 miles dont believe people who bought used car and expected new car performance.
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- #1093 of 1216
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Need Help
by jodshepard
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Jun 30, 2009 (5:35 pm)
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:mad  : I have a 2000 Catera with two issues 1. there is a overheated odor coming from the engine but its not overheating.
2 On the dashboard the TBS ABS Check Engine lights as well as the speedometer acting sporatic all at once, when speedometer works lights go out.
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- #1094 of 1216
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Re: [KarenS] my catera is missing so bad
by jonnylove39
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Jul 02, 2009 (6:47 am)
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Replying to: KarenS (Sep 06, 2001 7:47 am)
I have had this vehicle for some time now we park it will not start finally it started but it as been missing so bad TC/ABS/CHECK ENGINE as come on pls tell me what do I need to do I really love that car and willing to fix it :sick>>>>>>>>
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- #1095 of 1216
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Re: [KarenS] my catera is missing so bad [jonnylove39]
by gnguru
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Jul 02, 2009 (10:43 am)
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Replying to: jonnylove39 (Jul 02, 2009 6:47 am)
The first thing you should do is replace the CKS (crankshaft position sensor). You don't say how many miles are on the car but I assume it is at least 60K. CKS is about a $50-$60 part on line and anyone with minimal mechanical ability can install it (no after installation adjustments or settings required). Cadillac dealer part & labor cost will be $400 to $500. Once that is done if car still isn't starting and running well, you should come back on site here and we'll go to Plan B. Good luck.
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- #1096 of 1216
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Re: [KarenS] my catera is missing so bad [jonnylove39] [gnguru]
by acurry
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Jul 03, 2009 (6:08 am)
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Replying to: gnguru (Jul 02, 2009 10:43 am)
yes check the crankshaft position senor and for the tc light and check engine its going to be the abs control mod and that will take care of everything for you trust me i have done all of this already....
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- #1097 of 1216
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Replacement Battery
by merckx
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Jul 05, 2009 (9:11 am)
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My wife left the ignition on overnight in our 2001 Catera.Now the car won't crank. A friend suggested the 5 yr old battery was overstressed being on overnight.
Wallmart says they have a new battery for $65..Advance Auto Parts says the Catera needs a special battery for $150.
Has anyone tried the Wallmart replacement?
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- #1098 of 1216
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Re: Replacement Battery [merckx]
by orlyn
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Jul 05, 2009 (9:32 am)
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Replying to: merckx (Jul 05, 2009 9:11 am)
Like everything else, the battery in 2001 Catera are differnt than "normal" vehicles. I couldn't find one at local parts stores, however, they would order me one for a special "high" price. I checked every place I could find that sold batteries. Finally ran across a tire shop that odered (had to wait 2 days for delivery) one for like $75. It's the battery top shape and size that causes the problem. With a little ingenuity you could probally get around having to use the OEM type battery.
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- #1099 of 1216
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Re: Replacement Battery [merckx]
by gnguru
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Jul 05, 2009 (11:45 am)
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Replying to: merckx (Jul 05, 2009 9:11 am)
I don't believe there is anything "special" about a Catera battery. I have a collection of classic cars and have found the Optima battery to be the best battery for longevity in a vehicle (especially vehicles that aren't driven every day). They cost a little more than your over the counter batteries like Wal Mart, NAPA and Pep Boys, etc etc but to me they are worth the difference. They come with a 36 month free replacement guarantee and are not time pro-rated like most other batteries. Costco sells them at a good price if you are near a Costco store. I agree with your friend. If the battery is five years old, it is time to replace it. I put an Optima battery in my Mom's Catera and it fit and works great going on 4 1/2 years now. Try one. Good luck and "no" I don't have in any stock in Optima!! LOL
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- #1100 of 1216
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Thick White Smoke
by nikia_mm
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Jul 05, 2009 (3:37 pm)
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I have a '97 Cadillac Catera that just last week upon starting the car and driving from the driveway to the street produced an enormous amout of thick white smoke from the tailpipe. This is the first time this has ever happened. I checked the oil stick and it does not appear to have any water/oil mixture, the oil level is fine and the antifreeze level is fine. Any suggestions??? 
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