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Re: If you can solve this, you are a Cadillac god. [dtstl]
by okko1
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May 10, 2007 (2:59 pm)
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Replying to: dtstl (Apr 22, 2007 12:17 pm)
the more you tell the more it sounds to me like that wire harness is cut or pinched somewhere have you had the seats out or installed anything in the truck
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Problems with my 92 Cadillac Deville
by shemika
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May 10, 2007 (10:24 pm)
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I got new starter put on two days ago and now it wont turn over at all. I was told it could possibly be aneutral safety switch. could this be true and if not what do you think it is? 
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Battery not charging in 2000 DeVille
by smilingjoe
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May 11, 2007 (10:27 am)
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The battery is not charging. The mechanic has taken the alternator apart and found all parts are working, then re-installed; yet, it does not charge the battery. The batttery is o.k. This is a Cadillac 2000 DeVille with the Northstar engine and only has 65,000 miles.
Any help would be appreciated.
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- #72 of 151
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Re: Battery not charging in 2000 DeVille [smilingjoe]
by okko1
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May 16, 2007 (3:38 pm)
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Replying to: smilingjoe (May 11, 2007 10:27 am)
the alternator is internaly regulated if he did a bench test and it showed a 14 volt 70 amp cycle may be 12 volt source may have a problem some models have inline fuseable links some have charging system relays and fuses check these
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- #73 of 151
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Re: Battery not charging in 2000 DeVille [okko1]
by smilingjoe
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May 18, 2007 (12:01 pm)
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Replying to: okko1 (May 16, 2007 3:38 pm)
Thank you. Will have mechanic check it. 
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- #75 of 151
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turn signals not working
by davidgolfer
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Jun 19, 2007 (5:18 pm)
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I have a 1999 Deville and the turn signals stopped working. When you turn the left on it is just stuck. Same with the right turn signal. I checked the bulbs and replace to fuses. I bought a flash fuze from the dealer,but can't find where to plug it into. Anyone have this problem or know how to fix this. My other cars, I just replace the light bulbs and flasher and this fixes it most of the time. Please help.
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- #76 of 151
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Re: help please..... [mbouchard]
by etbartley
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Jul 24, 2007 (10:29 pm)
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Replying to: mbouchard (May 05, 2007 8:35 am)
I just bought a well taken care of 99 Eldorado last Friday and as of Saturday it started doing this! The starter makes a strange clicking noise, the battery shows like 10 volts, then the clock and onboard diagnostics reset themselves (but strangely my saved radio stations are "remembered") and sometimes the trunk and fuel door will pop open. I replaced the obviously stock battery on Saturday with some Bosch upgrade, and it ran fine for 3 days. Today, it started doing this again! The guys at work jump started my car and I drove it home and it was running fine, with a battery voltage of about 13.0-13.5. Once I got home and turned off the car, it wouldn't start again, and the voltage dropped to like 9.5 then 8.5 until I gave up. I jump started the car again and drove it to Pep Boys and had the alternator, starter and battery tested and they are fine but they said the NEW battery, which is less than 3 days old, has a bad cell. I don't know what the chances of this happening are, or if something wrong with the car destroyed the new battery, but I'm hoping (praying) this third battery will work! Did you ever figure out what the deal was with your Cad? I see you posted this in May, so maybe the problem has been diagnosed by now, I'm just trying to save myself a bunch of hassle and headache of having a dealership or mechanic guinea pig it to try and determine what the problem is. Any info you can provide is greatly appreciated!
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Re: help please..... [etbartley]
by smilingjoe
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Jul 25, 2007 (10:24 am)
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Replying to: etbartley (Jul 24, 2007 10:29 pm)
After sending the alternator out to an expert, it was determined it had to be replaced. An internal part had burned out. As they are water-cooled, the total cost was $1050 CDN. The alternator is in an extremely difficult position to reach and my mechanic of 25 years charged me almost no labour. I hope this is not the case with your unit. 
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Re: help please..... [etbartley]
by bolivar
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Jul 25, 2007 (12:23 pm)
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Replying to: etbartley (Jul 24, 2007 10:29 pm)
Well, if the battery has a bad cell, it needs replaced, new or not.
If this problem continues, I would guess the problem being the battery cables, the positive or negative. Corrision has probly gotten inside the rubber and eaten almost thru one or both. A common problem on Cadillacs.
The positive cable is somewhat complicated and expensive to replace completely. It will go from the battery to the starter, which on a Northstar is inside the intake manifold. Intake must be loosened and lifted to get to the end of the positive cable.
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