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Need HELP with 2004 DTS Drivers Seat
by dnelson252
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Jul 01, 2006 (7:07 pm)
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Hi all,
I hope someone can help me or I will be forced into selling this gorgeous vehicle!! I just purchased a 2004 DTS with every known option and only 37000 miles. It is just beautiful....one BIG problem....my husband is 6'4" and the drivers seat does not go back far enough for him to be able to drive comfortably. His knees are literally up against the dash!! Is there any solution to getting the drivers seat to go back a few more inches?? Hope so or we are going to have to sell this super luxurious baby!! Thanks so much and hope I can get a solution!!
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Re: Need HELP with 2004 DTS Drivers Seat [dnelson252]
by dotbowels
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Jul 02, 2006 (5:31 am)
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Replying to: dnelson252 (Jul 01, 2006 7:07 pm)
My 2003 DHS was that way 
My 2006 DTS goes way farther back
Check with service manager before you get rid of it. Couldn't do anything on my 03
Good luck
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Re: Need HELP with 2004 DTS Drivers Seat [dotbowels]
by dispencer1
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Jul 07, 2006 (2:38 pm)
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Replying to: dotbowels (Jul 02, 2006 5:31 am)
My '03 is about right but I'm looking forward to the next DTS with more seat travel. What I'd do is check -not with the dealer - but with a body shop. It might be possible to remove the seat and move the track back. Unless the track is on a hump like my new '90 Mitsubishi Galant which I sold in a month because of seat travel it should be possible to move the track back. You'd lose some back seat space but probably nobody rides back there anyway. The dealer most likely will try and sell you a new one. Let me know what the body shop says.
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Re: Need HELP with 2004 DTS Drivers Seat [dotbowels]
by dispencer1
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Jul 20, 2006 (1:58 pm)
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Replying to: dotbowels (Jul 02, 2006 5:31 am)
So what did you do? Take it to the body shop or what?
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Re: Need HELP with 2004 DTS Drivers Seat [dispencer1]
by dnelson252
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Jul 20, 2006 (5:46 pm)
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Replying to: dispencer1 (Jul 20, 2006 1:58 pm)
Well, unfortunately, I have not been able to do anything. Cadillac said it doesn't recommend any fix, the dealership was useless and body shops want seat extensions like the ones available for Ford Mustangs.....leaves me with not many options!! I was really hoping for a better response, but no one seems to want to take this project on!! Any ideas???
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Re: 2006 DTS Battery Drain [dackel]
by lanzz
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Jul 21, 2006 (4:39 pm)
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Replying to: dackel (Feb 01, 2006 7:49 pm)
I have a 2006 DTS Performance - I drive it about once a week, and I have not had the battery drain issue yet. I had heard of people having the same issue with the STS, which is one of the reasons I went witht the DTS instead.
I know that On Star wakes up and polls periodically for a specific number of hours after the car is shut off. It is, however, supposed to stop waking up after the car sits for more than X number of hours - 8 hours, if I recall.
Any chance you have a battery with a bad cell? Would not be the first time this has happened, even in a new car.
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Re: 2006 DTS Battery Drain [alvinl]
by alvinl
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Sep 16, 2006 (6:56 am)
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Replying to: alvinl (Jun 05, 2006 5:10 am)
Went to BBB and challenged GM on battery drain. GM will not do anything to correct the problem. My understanding is that dealers have received a letter from GM telling them how to better keep batteries charged up on lot and improve customer satisfaction with this problem in the future. What does that do for you when you are away on a long trip and come back to an airport at midnight and your caddy will not start.
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Re: 2006 DTS Battery Drain [alvinl]
by acp60
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Nov 30, 2006 (7:44 am)
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Replying to: alvinl (Jun 05, 2006 4:17 pm)
I have an 06 DTS, and the battery had to be replaced with
450 miles on the car. It sat for 2 weeks, while on vacation.
Upon my return the car wouldn't start. Roadside Assistance
replaced the battery. I called Cadillac customer assistance
and essentially told them what you stated about the design
problem. The response I got from the person I spoke to, Terlin, she never heard of the problem. I think the Cadillac engineers need to assess the problem. There are other problems I am having with this vehicle which I will list at another time, as I am in the resolution stage at this point.
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Re: 2006 DTS Battery Drain [acp60]
by bremertong
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May 17, 2007 (10:03 pm)
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Replying to: acp60 (Nov 30, 2006 7:44 am)
I hope you still read this conference. I just bought a 2006 DTS and have had the same problem. Coincidently enough I also spoke to someone at Cadillac with same name and was given a response similar to yours. Can you bring me up to date as to what has happened with your car since your post on November 30, 2006. Any information you can provide will be greatly appreciated. The car was sold to me new and has only a little over 400 miles on it. I am taking the car to the dealership next week and am eager to offer suggestions as to how to resolve this problem.
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Re: 2006 DTS Battery Drain [acp60]
by chefcct
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May 30, 2007 (5:39 am)
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Replying to: acp60 (Nov 30, 2006 7:44 am)
I also just got a 2006 dts and the car wouldn't start after having it 1 week. Though it has 17,000 miles and 1 year old. Can you tell me what has ahppened in your case so I can be more informed with my dealer. It sounds like the same problem.
Thanks!
Chris
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