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Re: Catera Issues
by cre8tvmemphis
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Dec 01, 2006 (2:10 am)
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Replying to: KarenS (Sep 06, 2001 7:47 am)
I have a 97 that i purchased with 110,000 miles on it. i paid around 5k for it. Great body, great interior, runs great. Now at 144k miles it seems to be having many electrical problems. Batteries last about a month. Driver side door came off it's whatever. Now it won't stay open on it's own) and rattles. AC won't hold coolant for more than two days. Heat seems to come out of the center console (Smells Like Oil too). Gear shift Shakes, so does steering wheel. Now it won't start at all and it has a brand new battery. [side note... just drove the car over the holidays for 18 hours, to and fro, without one little problem. Now in town the car is acting like a fool. I have seen on this message board many people with identical symptoms. 1. Headlight aiming, 2. Oil Smell, 3. A/C not working Properly, 4. Doors bogged, 5. Battery Drain, Passenger side leak when it rains, 6. Now Passenger door won't close. {Just bounces back. have to hold it closed and then hit the locks to keep it closed).
The car ROCKs!, It just seems to have all these electronic issues all of a sudden. QUESTION: What is the fix, without spending a foryune at the dealership?
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Re: 97 Catera problems [jarosz]
by gnguru
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Dec 01, 2006 (10:32 am)
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Replying to: jarosz (Nov 30, 2006 4:00 pm)
The majority of all states have various "lemon laws" regarding the purchase of both new and used vehicles but you don't say what state you purchased your vehicle in. You should check with your local DMV to see exactly what the lemon law is in your particular state. Beware however as time is of the essence as there are always statue of time limitations involved. Good luck.
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Constantly Amazed
by merckx
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Dec 01, 2006 (4:44 pm)
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Every time I read a few of these stories about absurdly troublesome Cateras, I wonder when my 2001 with 40,000 miles on it is going to act up. I thoroughly enjoy the cay to no end,and so far it's been fine, but it does make me wonder when my time will come...I'm also amazed hor GM could import such a troublesome car..
Is anyone else enjoying a relatively trouble-free ride? I am...
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Re: Transmission [browncow]
by jchoate45
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Dec 01, 2006 (8:55 pm)
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Replying to: browncow (May 27, 2004 4:42 pm)
Hi I have the exact same issue did you ever find out what causes this?
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Re: 1998 runs and then just cuts off [ptv]
by rlovin
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Dec 06, 2006 (12:12 pm)
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Replying to: ptv (Mar 28, 2006 4:55 pm)
What was the problem with it not starting? I have the same problem in a '97. How much to fix?
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Re: 1998 Cadillac Catera one big HEADACHE! [caddysgirl]
by rlovin
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Dec 06, 2006 (12:15 pm)
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Replying to: caddysgirl (Nov 07, 2006 2:06 pm)
Did you find out the problem with it not starting? I have the same problem in a '97. How much to fix?
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Re: 1998 runs and then just cuts off [jpeeps]
by rlovin
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Dec 06, 2006 (12:16 pm)
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Replying to: jpeeps (Jan 21, 2006 4:54 pm)
Did you find out the problem with it not starting? I have the same problem in a '97. How much to fix?
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- #247 of 1216
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Engine Stops while driving
by icanresqu
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Jan 01, 2007 (10:53 pm)
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I am new to this so I hope I do this right. I own a 2000 Catera and had this problem. After doing a scan and finding the code was crankshaft position sensor, I changed the sensor, cleared the code and the problem has gone. Parts required to fix most problems can be found at the major parts supply stores. Before buying shop the three major ones because the prices vary.
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- #248 of 1216
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Re: Engine Stops while driving [icanresqu]
by rlovin
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Jan 01, 2007 (11:52 pm)
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Replying to: icanresqu (Jan 01, 2007 10:53 pm)
Thank you, I found my problem to be the same. Did you fix this yourself? I am somewhat mechanically inclined, but this Catera seems pretty daunting. It costed me around $400 to get it fixed, including the diagnostic.
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- #249 of 1216
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Re: Engine Stops while driving [rlovin]
by icanresqu
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Jan 02, 2007 (4:59 am)
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Replying to: rlovin (Jan 01, 2007 11:52 pm)
I do my own maintenance and all I had to pay for was the part, which cost around $70. If you change the sensor yourself you will need to have the ability to get the car off the ground far enough to get completely under the drivers side, which means it is easier if you have a lift to use. I priced the part at a couple of parts stores and went to the least expensive. In the grand scheme of things the book calls for about .7 of an hour to change but when you get down to it, it will usually and does take a little longer.
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