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Re: 2000 Catera Issues - Please advise [peanut06]
by steve1961
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Oct 19, 2009 (8:07 pm)
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Replying to: peanut06 (May 18, 2005 8:33 am)
I had a like problem we replaced mass air flow senor and coil and it runs like a top knock on wood except for the headlights will not go off anyone with ideas please help
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Re: 2000 Catera Issues - Please advise [steve1961]
by gnguru
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Oct 19, 2009 (9:08 pm)
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Replying to: steve1961 (Oct 19, 2009 8:07 pm)
My Mom had a '98 zigger with that same headlight problem. She has since traded it in for a new Lexus which she loves. Now if you want dependability and comfort - get a Lexus. I think this car could be driven to Hawaii with out any problem...LOL Anyhow, when her headlights stayed on (happened maybe 3 times in 10 years) I would disconnect the positive battery cable from the battery and leave it disconnected for a couple of minutes and then hook it back up and all would be fine for several months. Just kind of have to keep an eye on it after you turn it off with headlights on which is kind of a hassle. Hope this helps. Good luck.
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Re: The remote [ledc101]
by gnguru
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Oct 19, 2009 (9:18 pm)
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Replying to: ledc101 (Oct 17, 2009 9:34 am)
You can find loads of remotes on EBAY that very reasonably priced and most of the sellers will provide you with the programming instructions free with the remote so you don't have to pay your local Cardiac dealer a fortune to get one programmed. Just be sure you deal with a reputable seller with positive feedback and be sure you're getting the correct remote as GM has about 100 different remotes. You can also Google the correct programming procedure. Good luck.
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Re: The remote [gnguru]
by ledc101
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Oct 19, 2009 (11:20 pm)
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Replying to: gnguru (Oct 19, 2009 9:18 pm)
thanks alottt il doo datt
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1997 cadillac catera stalls
by gibby462
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Oct 20, 2009 (5:20 pm)
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my car stalls in the middle of driving. it will take about 10-60 minutes to restart..somtimes it will go two weeks w/o stalling. i've replaced the crank censor 400 bucks and 4 different mechanics cant figure out whats causing it shut down.. no codes, no idea
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My Cadi is shaking
by cissie
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Oct 21, 2009 (7:25 am)
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Has anyone had this happen? When driving and more when not accelerating, the car shakes left to right. I first thought i needed air in my tires, but after filling them it seemed to continue. I have an appointment at Pep boys this weekend but I figured i would ask if anyone has had this happen. The car is a 98 but i only have 38, 000 miles on her. Let me know what you think it could be.
Cissie
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Re: My Cadi is shaking [cissie]
by gnguru
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Oct 21, 2009 (8:53 am)
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Replying to: cissie (Oct 21, 2009 7:25 am)
Considering the fact that you only have 38K miles, I would say your problem is one of the following: Your tires are out of balance or you need to get your tires aligned or you have a tire or two out of round or one, two or all three of these combined. Anything more extreme suggested by Pep Boys and I would get a second opinion. It is possible that you had an unusually early failure of them and you may need new struts. Good luck and let us know what Manny, Moe & Jack tell you..............
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Re: My Cadi is shaking [gnguru]
by cissie
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Oct 21, 2009 (9:08 am)
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Replying to: gnguru (Oct 21, 2009 8:53 am)
Thank you. I am hoping thats what it is, I want to make sure i seem to know a little about cars when i get there..
Cissie
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Re: My Cadi is shaking [cissie]
by gmscam
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Oct 21, 2009 (2:11 pm)
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Replying to: cissie (Oct 21, 2009 7:25 am)
I had the same problem when the car was new, Posibly all three as suggested by manny, however the car is an abortion and has a bad drive shaft design making it difficult to control when driving slow. my suggestion is give it the gas, lol.
One more suggestion as you only have 38,000 check you timing belt & pulley's they have multi recalls even if the dealer say's it the newer issue don't believe them!
they sheer at 40-50,000, my 98 just died with 20,600  because the pully failed and sheered the timing belt distroying the engine. GM will not repair even thought this is a known failure. 
Good luck
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Radiator running hotter than engine; Fussy starts
by dirtdiver826
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Nov 04, 2009 (4:21 pm)
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98 Catera ... she wont start or even turn over without time to "cool off" between trips, however if there isn't enough time to wait her out, she responds to a jump start ..??.. the radiator should not be running hotter than the engine but there is a 20-40 degree discrepancy ... I know someone has this one figured out already. Please...
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