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Catera Problem
by caterajunk
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Mar 27, 2007 (8:14 am)
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I had the exact same problem with my 2000 Catera. Actually I need to find my receipt but is cost $1100.00. Let me find the receipt and write back. or you can email me directly. let me know .
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- #274 of 1216
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Re: Transmission [fehu]
by gnguru
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Mar 27, 2007 (9:55 am)
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Replying to: fehu (Mar 18, 2007 8:32 am)
Regarding the comment made by drodriguez, I don't know what part of the country you live in and I assume that drodriguez doesn't either but if the mean temperature doesn't get over 60 degrees, you should use 5W-30 oil. If the mean temperature is over 60 degrees, you should use 10W-30. The ideal situation would be to use 5W-30 in the winter and 10W-30 in the summer. If your Catera has any oil leak issues (namely the valve covers which is quite prominent in 1998 Cateras) I would stick with the 10W-30 year round. Hope this helps you and good luck.
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- #275 of 1216
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BRAKE LIGHTS WILL NOT WORK
by gw1998
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Mar 31, 2007 (5:41 pm)
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I have checked/changed all blown fuses. ALL lights work except the brake lights. I recently had a new radiator installed. The brake lights were working before they installed it. Did they hit a wire or something to trigger something to the brake lights? I'm selling this car ASAP after getting this problem fixed. Any suggestions?
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- #276 of 1216
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Re: BRAKE LIGHTS WILL NOT WORK [gw1998]
by gnguru
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Mar 31, 2007 (8:34 pm)
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Replying to: gw1998 (Mar 31, 2007 5:41 pm)
Does the third brake light (strip light on trunk deck) work or is that out too?
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- #277 of 1216
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Re: BRAKE LIGHTS WILL NOT WORK [gnguru]
by gw1998
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Apr 01, 2007 (8:56 am)
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Replying to: gnguru (Mar 31, 2007 8:34 pm)
Yes, it's out also.
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- #278 of 1216
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Re: 2000 Catera Issues - Please advise [etienne2]
by mexdeb
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Apr 01, 2007 (9:00 am)
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Replying to: etienne2 (Aug 15, 2006 10:51 am)
Finally Iīve maybe found an answer. I live in Mexico and have had many problems with my 98 Catera. The timing belt problem was fixed and thank God I was re-embursed 100% with no problem. Now I have this issue with the car not starting same as etienne2. If I wait 20 min. it starts up fine. No one here can seem to diagnose correctly . I got a new fuel pump and then a sensor that I canīt traslate to what but it has to do with the tire rod or something. Could this be the crank sensor, what is it and where is it located. I am desperate, just spent more than 1000 dollars and the day I drove it home from the shop it wouldnt start, waited an hour and it started right up . Hope you can help.
mexdeb
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- #279 of 1216
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Re: 2000 Catera Issues - Please advise [mexdeb]
by gnguru
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Apr 01, 2007 (9:57 am)
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Replying to: mexdeb (Apr 01, 2007 9:00 am)
Since you obviously have a computer you can go to this link and I've explained in detail how to replace the "crankshaft position sensor" on the 1998 Catera which I'm 99.9% sure will take care of your problem. It even explains how to test the new sensor before you permanently attach it. You will have to register to the site to see the images but it is free. Good luck and let me know if this solved your starting problem. sirmqc
http://www.cadillacforums.com/forums/cadillac-catera-cimarron-forum/67854-98-cat- era-crankshaft-position-sensor-replacement.html
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Re: 2000 Catera Issues - Please advise [gnguru]
by mexdeb
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Apr 01, 2007 (10:44 am)
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Replying to: gnguru (Apr 01, 2007 9:57 am)
Thank you so much, I am astonished at the quick reply. Plan to contact my mechanic ASAP tomorrow morning. Will let you know the outcome. Thanks again.
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- #281 of 1216
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Re: BRAKE LIGHTS WILL NOT WORK [gw1998]
by gnguru
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Apr 01, 2007 (11:09 am)
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Replying to: gw1998 (Apr 01, 2007 8:56 am)
I guess I'm not going to be of much help to you. Cadillac designers have really engineered a nightmare with the Catera and even the simplest elctrical circuitry like brake lights can involve several relays and plug-in connections. I don't know exactly where the brake light wiring is located but I seriously doubt if it would be anywhere that a car lift or jack could get to it and damage it and certainly none of the wiring would be in the vicinity of the radiator but then again, like I said they "engineered a nightmare". If I were you, I would start at the brake light switch to see if it has power. Even getting to that can be a major battle. If worse came to worse I would consider running a direct wire from the battery to the brake light switch and then another wire from the switch to the brake lights (since they don't have a double filament bulb - turn signals are seperate lights). Not exactly Cadillac style but may prevent you from getting pulled over and getting a citation. Sorry I wasn't much help. Maybe somebody else will have some ideas. Guess I've been lucky as I haven't had any electrical problems with my Catera  Yet  . Good luck though.
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- #282 of 1216
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Re: BRAKE LIGHTS WILL NOT WORK [gnguru]
by gnguru
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Apr 01, 2007 (11:18 am)
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Replying to: gnguru (Apr 01, 2007 11:09 am)
PS: I forgot to mention this but if you have to resort to running a hot wire direct from the battery, be sure to install an inline fuse between the battery and the brake light switch. Just in case..... 
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