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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 1213
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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 1213
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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 1213
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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 1213
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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 1213
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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 1213
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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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- #1101 of 1213
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Cash for Clunkers
by dallasdude1
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Jul 06, 2009 (6:19 am)
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My 2001 Catera has 96K and needs a timing belt. It has the bose, chrome wheels, and spioler. It lacks the trunk CD changer, rear shade, and heated seats. I'm looking into trading it in for the $3500 offered by the gov't. However, I would hate to see this car crushed and am offering it to anyone who has $3500. I've replaced the converters (this year), CPS, mass air flow, battery, and brake pads in it 95K.
PS
once I had to replace the coolant reservior........... plastic split
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- #1102 of 1213
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Will not run
by calicago
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Jul 06, 2009 (5:24 pm)
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Hey guy's hope all of you are fine because IM NOT My wife had a problem with her car it over rev at Idel then all of sudden it stop . put new ckps did not run new fuel pump no go no fuel to evap nothing nothing just crank will not run  
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- #1103 of 1213
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Re: Will not run [calicago]
by nikia_mm
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Jul 06, 2009 (7:43 pm)
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Replying to: calicago (Jul 06, 2009 5:24 pm)
You might want to try the mass air flow sensor. I recently had a similar problem with my car at first I was told it was the alternator but after changing that and no luck, I took the car and had a diagnostic test performed which showed there was a problem with the mass air flow sensor. My car would start and run for a very short amount of time and then just cut off prior to changing the mass air flow sensor. Now that has been replaced she runs with no problem, except for this new problem of thick white smoke coming from the tail pipe. I hope this is helpful, oh yeah if you have the diagnostic test and it shows the mass air flow sensor I recommend changing it yourself, I took mine to a well known repair company and they quoted my the price of $1130 stating that the part would be $960 alone, I ended up performing the repair myself for a total of $67 (50 for diagnostic and 17 for part from junk yard)
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