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#1814 of 2757 Re: Ticking noise from Dash [rspruitt] by nextone1 Dec 03, 2007 (6:36 pm)
Replying to: rspruitt (Dec 03, 2007 8:50 am) Ditto here! I first noticed this at about 3,000 miles (last week) on my 3.6 DI. At first I thought it was an HVAC fan, but realized the sound reved with engine speed and didn't stop when I turned off the HVAC system. The noise seems to originate in the center of the dash near the windshield. The ticking is more noticeable at the low-speed end of my ride to work (30 miles). It's a lot less noticeable or nearly undetectable during the lunch hour drive or drive home. Also, ambient temps are in the 30's or low 40's on the morning drive. So, you're not alone. With a car this quiet, any noise becomes noticeable. Replies to this message: rspruitt (Dec 04, 2007 6:24 am)
#1815 of 2757 Re: Ticking noise from Dash [nextone1] by rspruitt Dec 04, 2007 (6:24 am)
Replying to: nextone1 (Dec 03, 2007 6:36 pm) Well, at least I'm not alone.......I plan on taking it to the dealer later this month and get their thoughts. Will let you know.
#1816 of 2757 B20 (Wood steering wheel) on rental fleet cars!? by ctbarker3232 Dec 04, 2007 (9:34 am)
Hi,   As a person who was impacted by the B20 constraint problem I thought I would pass on this recent observation.   My brother was visiting Phoenix this past weekend and noticed new 2008 CTS cars in the rental fleet there. Knowing that my CTS order was delayed because of the Wood Steering wheel, he observed that all of the rental CTS cars had the Wood Steering wheel! I found this a bit frustrating and disconcerting.   Why would Cadillac put a constrained item on generic rental units at the expense of sold customer's cars? It doesn't make sense to me but I admit I am a novice at understanding the machinations of the car business. It really strikes me as disingenuous to talk about constraints to money in hand customers and then on the other hand do something like this?   This is a case where I truly wish for greater transparency on the part of Cadillac.   -CB Replies to this message: nextone1 (Dec 04, 2007 8:38 pm)
#1817 of 2757 Sapele Wood Trim by rspruitt Dec 04, 2007 (12:53 pm)
So, have had a 2008 CTS since August and just now realized that the unit was produced without the Sapale Wood Trim on the Steering Wheel and Shift Knob (and the sticker makes this comment explicitely), although I essentially paid for this in the Premium Luxury Collection. Even though I accepted the vehicle, am wondering if I have any recourse......any thoughts? (please be gentle)
#1818 of 2757 Re: Ticking noise from Dash [rspruitt] by lenbroverman Dec 04, 2007 (3:51 pm)
Replying to: rspruitt (Dec 03, 2007 8:50 am) I'm hoping I'm not in for the same problem I had with my Audi A6.which I traded for a new CTS. My Audi would make a clicking noise when I reeved the engine. Audi said it was heater vent doors opening and closing to distribute warm air to the cabin.Therefore you would only notice it when the engine warmed enough for the climate control to call for heat. Audi could not explain what the engine speed had to do with it but the noise only happened at 2500 rpms or higher. I hope I didn't trade one lemon for a new one. Please keep us posted if you find out cause of ticking. Replies to this message: dmathews3 (Dec 04, 2007 6:34 pm)
#1819 of 2757 Re: Ticking noise from Dash [lenbroverman] by dmathews3 Dec 04, 2007 (6:34 pm)
Replying to: lenbroverman (Dec 04, 2007 3:51 pm) Audi could not explain what the engine speed had to do with it but the noise only happened at 2500 rpms or higher Sounds like they used vacunm motors to open/close those vent doors and the higher the engine revs the lower the vac. which means the doors snap either shut or open which ever way they are designed.
#1820 of 2757 Re: B20 (Wood steering wheel) on rental fleet cars!? [ctbarker3232] by nextone1 Dec 04, 2007 (8:38 pm)
Replying to: ctbarker3232 (Dec 04, 2007 9:34 am) Cars (like mine) produced without the wood wheel and shift knob received a $150 option credit on the sticker. This was refelected in a reduced option package price.   Now if you want to add either, it's gonna cost a lot more. The shift knob alone is reported to cost better than $350 and the wheel about $600. Personally, I like the wood shift knob. I don't care for the wood wheel.
#1821 of 2757 Re: Hate to burst the bubble but... [bonddog] by jgaffney1 Dec 06, 2007 (9:38 am)
Replying to: bonddog (Oct 08, 2007 2:22 pm) I just bought one.....and I agree with the performance blog. I also own a 275 HP 2007 CTS and that car is definitly faster off the line than this 2008 awd DI car.   The 2008 is quieter than the 2007, more solid, and I think heavyer. I dont feel a performance issue once I'm off the line and moving...she responds to throttle and I'm OK with it. BUT I agree......she is not faster off the line or even as fast as my 2007. Replies to this message: 150mphclub (Dec 06, 2007 1:57 pm) 150mphclub (Dec 06, 2007 4:38 pm) jgaffney1 (Dec 07, 2007 8:02 am) bingoman (Dec 07, 2007 8:45 am) markcincinnati (Dec 07, 2007 4:32 pm) cosmo13 (Dec 08, 2007 1:33 pm) lenbroverman (Dec 10, 2007 5:39 pm) jgaffney1 (Dec 11, 2007 5:08 am)
#1822 of 2757 Re: Hate to burst the bubble but... [jgaffney1] by 150mphclub Dec 06, 2007 (1:57 pm)
Replying to: jgaffney1 (Dec 06, 2007 9:38 am) What is the engine/transmission combination in your 2007 cts?
#1823 of 2757 2007 CTS HP by rayainsw Dec 06, 2007 (4:05 pm)
I believe that the top 2007 CTS HP powertrain was a 255 HP 3.6 V6.   http://www.edmunds.com/new/2007/cadillac/cts/100717104/specs.html   Not 275,,,,

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