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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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- #283 of 1216
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Catera Problems
by caterajunk
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Apr 01, 2007 (5:09 pm)
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Hey Everyone,
Someone worte about car not starting and then after cutting it off it w/n start. My 2000 catera was doing that also. Found out it was the crank sensor i ordered the part at $50.00 and mechanic put it o for $125.00. ewww...got away cheap that time becaue my mechanic wanted $200.00 for the part alone.
Hope someone can use this information.
Always maintain the peace within you...
Sharron
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- #284 of 1216
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Re: 2000 Catera Issues - Please advise [gnguru]
by mexdeb
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Apr 08, 2007 (1:59 pm)
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Replying to: gnguru (Apr 01, 2007 9:57 am)
The mechanic came over and started the car right up with cables which I knew it would but wanted him to see it for himself. He tried to tell me it could be the battery or the alternator and had to rule that out first after I told him I knew what the car need and showed him your diagrams. I canīt believe this mechanic heīs just as bad a a doctor in as you canīt tell him what to do. You better believe I am not letting him touch my battery which is new practically and I will not let him get near my alternator as I brought it from the states rebuilt and have had no problem with it so far now 3 years. It was the third alternator the car has had since 2000. Anyway since its a holiday we agreed to talk again on Monday meanwhile he shut the car off and it started up again right away which I knew it would since I know there is nothing wrong with neither my alternator or battery. He just smirked. I am talking to the manager next and telling them just what I want and not listening to anything else they try to pull. Thanks for your help just thought I would update you. Much appreciation from Mexico.
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- #285 of 1216
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Re: 2000 Catera Issues - Please advise [mexdeb]
by gnguru
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Apr 08, 2007 (7:32 pm)
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Replying to: mexdeb (Apr 08, 2007 1:59 pm)
Hi again - Yes it sounds to me like your mechanic needs to go back to mechanics school for a refresher in Mechanics 101. If your car is not starting, there are two scenarios. Either it will not turn over or it will turn over but doesn't start. If it won't turn over, it is one of two things, either the battery or the starter. The alternator has nothing to do with starting the car. If the battery is running down and you feel like it is the alternator, the best way to test the alternator (especially since the alternator on a Catera is not easy to remove - then again not much of anything on a Catera is easy to get to) is to start the car. After it is running, pull the positive cable from the battery post. If the car dies you have a faulty alternator and it needs to be replaced. I was under the impression that the times your car wasn't starting, that it was turning over okay but just wouldn't fire up mainly after it is warm and/or has been driven for a distance. Then after it cools off it starts fine. Like I said, install a new crankshaft position sensor, and I'm 99.9% sure it will solve your problem. Good luck with the manager..
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