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#1164 of 1218 Re: Electrical Problem - Warning lights [dallasdude1] by melanie13 Aug 07, 2009 (3:03 am)
Replying to: dallasdude1 (Aug 06, 2009 4:59 pm) I'm thinking it's time for a new vehicle......maybe a Jeep unlimited. if you find out what the catera problem is...please let me know. First problem was I bought it ! LOL Replies to this message: dallasdude1 (Aug 07, 2009 2:16 pm)
#1165 of 1218 Re: Electrical Problem - Warning lights [melanie13] by dallasdude1 Aug 07, 2009 (2:16 pm)
Replying to: melanie13 (Aug 07, 2009 3:03 am) I got the Subaru Legacy via the cash for clunkers program. Hated to get rid of my Catera, it had 99K, but looked nearly new. Never had too many problems. Just on battery, one coolant over flow tank, one crank position sensor, a mass air flow, and one heater control valve. Stayed away from the dealer when I could. Unfortunately when the coolant overflow ruptured, my battery died too. Needless to say the dealer raped me. $300 for the battery and $700 total. Got it in 05 with 5K miles and drove it like I stole it. If only that car could talk......................LOL   The above are common to the Catera as well as the converters going out. The early years were also plagued with oil coolers bursting in the engine coolant. You might look into if the dealer has any recalls for the timing belt/oill cooler. Give them your VIN and have them run it.
#1166 of 1218 Re: 1998 Catera electrical problems [flyfishcamera] by dallasdude1 Aug 07, 2009 (2:22 pm)
Replying to: flyfishcamera (Aug 02, 2009 3:52 pm) A repost   GM part number 90494163    K134 location:    Remove the trim panel from below the steering wheel. Remove the black vinyl covered insert that is underneath that. With a flashlight, lay on your back head next to the pedals and look up and to the right, over by the fender. Gray box just above smaller red box. Twist the gray box slightly clockwise and pull up. It should pop off it's mount. Now remove the wiring harness plug.
#1167 of 1218 2000 Caddy Catera..to replace or not to replace that is the ? by caddycatgirl Aug 07, 2009 (5:09 pm)
So my serpentine is def shredded but turns out my timing belt went. I was asked by my mechanic if I wanted to replace the whole engine or try to just fix the timing belt and hope that it works...What should I do? If there is a chance for me to replace the timing belt and it works I won't be spending so much..I am at a loss for what to do!? HELP PLEASE any info would be appreciated.. Replies to this message: dallasdude1 (Aug 08, 2009 1:31 pm)
#1168 of 1218 Bushings For My caddi by jairek Aug 08, 2009 (12:36 pm)
i was wondering if i could use the upper thrust arm bushings from a bmw for my front controller arms on my 97 cadillac catera or do i just use the ones from the controller arms off the bmw cause they all are cheap and look the right size to me Replies to this message: dallasdude1 (Aug 08, 2009 1:34 pm) nogm4me (Aug 18, 2009 11:11 am)
#1169 of 1218 Re: 2000 Caddy Catera..to replace or not to replace that is the ? [caddycatgirl] by dallasdude1 Aug 08, 2009 (1:31 pm)
Replying to: caddycatgirl (Aug 07, 2009 5:09 pm) You might have hit the valves when the timing belt broke. If so your going to have to spend some money. How many miles did you have? Have you ever hed the timing belt changed?   While changing a timing belt its a good idea to get the water pump. Then too the serpentine belt. Then while your there ............... thats running into money...then you add to that the possibility that you might need motor work. talk to a dealer and see if you can get into the cash for clunkers deal. Have you owned and insured the Catera for the prior year? If so you may consider new wheels.   Peace and good luck
#1170 of 1218 Re: Bushings For My caddi [jairek] by dallasdude1 Aug 08, 2009 (1:34 pm)
Replying to: jairek (Aug 08, 2009 12:36 pm) I believe that the Catera uses a hydro bushing???? BMW might well use the same. I know the use the same transmission on some 3 and 5 series, made by GM of France.
#1171 of 1218 oil light by ironwoman Aug 12, 2009 (2:54 pm)
I just had the timing belt, tensioners, and pully changed. When I went to pick up the car, the car would not start. ... They did a jump start, then it was OK, other than the check engine light being on. They reset that, and the oil light came on, and has been on most of the time since. They did not have time to check it out other than to check the oil level. Oil level is fine. Any ideas?
#1172 of 1218 Re: Bushings For My caddi [jairek] by nogm4me Aug 18, 2009 (11:11 am)
Replying to: jairek (Aug 08, 2009 12:36 pm) By " upper " thrust arm bushings, do you mean forward, or, horizontal? I had been to another forum where there is a poster with a BMW swap for what was the front or horizontal bushing of the front control arm. He had listed BMW part nos. But, I also required ball joints. When I went to my suspension shop for advice they recommended a pre-assembled control arm since he was certain he would deform the current control arm pushing the old ones out. For the Catera this is a good plan and in some cases less expensive. It's an R & R. Midwest Auto Parts has some L & R Catera control arms left for around $215 ea. and that is what I did on my '97 Cat at 140k miles. Put Michelin Pilots on the front and now I can slalom like nobody's business. I don't post often, but I do try to help those in need.
#1173 of 1218 Re: 2001 Catera stopped running won't start [01catera] by nogm4me Aug 18, 2009 (11:25 am)
Replying to: 01catera (Jul 31, 2009 6:40 pm) Re: the 01 Catera with engine stall/ won't start, You didn't mention anything about mileage but I will tell that age will euchre the ignition coil pack. The yrs 97 - 99 were of dubious quality and suspect the yrs 00 - 04 even worse. Changing them at 50k miles would not be unheard of. The key word is " miss fire " usually at cyl #4 but it is time for that ignition tune up anyway. Think about high voltage wires as well. Good news is replacement part prices are on their way down. I use the Bosch 4 electrode spark plugs as well. Very smooth, good mileage and acceleration, and of course,..a new coil pack. About $300 for all items. Plugs, wires, coils. Shop hard.

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