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#59 of 77 Anyone having problem getting parts? by fixincts Jun 08, 2009 (8:03 pm)
Looking for a Accelerator Pedal Assembly for a 2003 Cad. Cts part #25742398 Cadillac says it is on National Back Order-6weeks in shop! HELP!!!
#60 of 77 2006 CADILLAC CTS DURANDBRAND 69% INDICATOR LIGHT by rhubertjr1 Jun 15, 2009 (4:34 am)
RECENTLY I PURCHASED A 2006 CADILLAC CTS FOR MY WIFE. THE CAR IS VERY WELL PRESERVED AND HAS 66,000 MILES. THERE ARE TWO ISSUES THAT CONCERN ME. ONE IS THE INFO PANEL WARNING ABOUT THE DURABRAND TRANSMISSION 69%. THE OTHER ITEM IS THERE SEEMS TO BE LESS POWER ON STARTING SPEED FROM 0 TO 40 MILES, AFTER THAT THE ENGINE SEEMS TO CATCH UP TO ITSELF. THERE ARE NO UNUSUAL NOISES, JUST THE FACT THAT THE POWER SEEMS RESTRICTED UPON INITIAL ACCELERATION. I WANT TO KNOW BEFORE I TAKE IT TO THE CADILLAC DEALER FOR REPAIR. IF ANYBODY CAN HELP ME CLEAR THIS UP I WOULD APPRECIATE IT. THANKS RH
#61 of 77 steering issue by nip Aug 01, 2009 (8:05 am)
My wife has a 05 cts and there is a noise when turning sharpely to the right or left. Found that the tie rod was hitting the inside of the wheel rims. Could these b the wrong rims or is there a problem with a stop on the power steering? Would a spacer between the rim and hub solve the problem.
#62 of 77 caddy cts trunk lid by ralph39 Nov 01, 2009 (3:59 pm)
The ctx has two small pressurized things that look like shock absorbers that assist in opening and keep the trunk open. Mine seem to have lost pressure becauseit does not keep open. It closes as soon as you let go. Does anyone have a fix that does not require taking it in for repair? How about a compression spring around the shock like thing? The shock like thing has words on that say it is pressurized at 500 lbs. The pressure must be gone for the trunk to fall closed, but is it dangereous to remove? Need advice. Thanks Replies to this message: srs_49 (Nov 01, 2009 5:41 pm)
#63 of 77 Re: caddy cts trunk lid [ralph39] by srs_49 Nov 01, 2009 (5:41 pm)
Replying to: ralph39 (Nov 01, 2009 3:59 pm) They are just like gas pressurized shock absorbers, only on a smaller scale.   You should be able to order replacement units from the dealer or from an after market supplier.   No, they are not dangerous to remove - just do it with the trunk lid fully open. But do not damage or try to open up the strut itself.
#64 of 77 Coolant idiot light comes on by manjan Nov 10, 2009 (3:03 am)
I have a question concerning the coolant idiot light which has been coming on, I have a 2004 CTS with 30,000 miles and change the oil every 5000 mile. I am usually handy around motors but for some reason I can't find a radiator cap to check the level of fluid, the cars temp gauge is reading normal. The coolant tank is only an inch low so I will add the dex-cool, but I don't believe this should cause a problem. Anyone run into this problem.   Mark Replies to this message: robh3 (Nov 10, 2009 10:40 am) manjan (Nov 13, 2009 9:07 am) glaurie (Nov 13, 2009 12:16 pm)
#65 of 77 Re: Coolant idiot light comes on [manjan] by robh3 Nov 10, 2009 (10:40 am)
Replying to: manjan (Nov 10, 2009 3:03 am) Mine is an '06 with 15.5k miles. No coolant light at this point. I frankly have only been under the hood to check the oil and to add windshield washer fluid, so I can't say from memory where the coolant reservior opening is.   Sorry I can't help further with this one. Does the owner's manual not show where it is? It's probably not the actualy "radiator cap", but rather a separate opening so that the radiator cap doesn't have to be openened to add coolant. Replies to this message: manjan (Nov 13, 2009 9:07 am)
#66 of 77 Re: Coolant idiot light comes on [robh3] by manjan Nov 13, 2009 (9:07 am)
Replying to: robh3 (Nov 10, 2009 10:40 am) After looking at the owners manual it does say that the light will come on if it is low on fluid, the only place to check though is the reservoir, there is no radiator cap. The thing is the light only came on intermittent and the fluid in the reservoir was only an inch low. Thanks for your input.
#67 of 77 Re: Coolant idiot light comes on [manjan] by glaurie Nov 13, 2009 (12:16 pm)
Replying to: manjan (Nov 10, 2009 3:03 am) My 2005 CTS developed the same problem at 31K last week. It the water pump required replacement. It had a small leak.
#68 of 77 Re: 2007 Making Noise when turning [junet] by robh3 Nov 14, 2009 (2:22 pm)
Replying to: junet (Nov 12, 2008 8:18 am) I experience the same noise that appears to be a rubbing of the tires when making tight turns at low speed. Can't seem to verify what it is exactly. But I have a theory.   Mine is an '06 CTS with the sport package option including 18" wheels and different Bridgestone tires. (Just under 16k miles and the tires do not have excessive wear).   I notice the "rubbing" noise when leaving home in the morning and when pulling into the parking spot at work. I actually believe it might, and I repeat the word "might", be caused by the inboard rear tire (i.e. when turning to the right; the right rear tire) rubbing on the epoxy-type painted surface of the parking garage floor of the building I work in. Then when i get to work - they recently re-sealed the whole parking lot with blacktop sealant - I think that's causing the rubber tire to make that rubbing noise at slow speeds over the epoxy sealant when turning sharply into a parking space.   Sounds strange, but I believe - or at least I want to believe - that is the cause. The CTS has a very tight turning radius compared to most vehicles (which is a really convenient thing). When turning sharply at low speeds, that means the inside rear tire is actually turning somewhat on its axis rather than just rolling forward over the road surface. Hence, this could be the cause, or at least "a" cause, for the rubbing noise, because the tire rubber is actually being rubbed against the surface its on with these tight turns. Very few vehicles of this size have the tight turning radius the CTS has (not sure if the '08 and newer CTS' have the same tight turning radius).   Rob Replies to this message: junet (Nov 16, 2009 8:00 am) robh3 (Nov 16, 2009 11:26 am) junet (Nov 16, 2009 11:52 am) and 1 more... pao (Nov 18, 2009 5:43 am) robh3 (Nov 18, 2009 6:59 am) and 2 more...

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