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Once u have a problem, the dealer must fix it.
Since u have a short in the electrical system, whether u have a new battery or an old battery, it will get drained.
I also had a battery drain problem on my older 525 BMW and I traced it to a latching relay, u may have the same problem.
It definetely takes expertise and a good manual with wiring diagrams to fix an electrical problem.
U must start by evaluating the current drainage by inserting a multimeter between the car and the battery.
good luck
kris
I can inform u that Yahoo has a very good catera owners site where there is mechanic member whose name is Chad and offers very good responses to Catera problems.
Good Luck
Kris
Also, my headlights seem to only light the immediate area around my car. Cadillac has stated that the aim on this car can break, resulting in purchasing new headlights altogther? Has anyone else had this experience where it's just glowing around the car instead of pointing outward? Can this be fix or do i really have to buy new headlights?
And one more thing....I'm having an issue where when I hit bumps, my car is flying into a different direction. Cadillac has stated that an alignment can solve that issue, but it flies off even when driving in a straight line, or it over steers in curves. I have to fight the wheel to make it move where I want it to. Luckily its dry for now here in Michigan, but i don't want to skid in this car, because it's got a mind of its own in the steering area. My thoughts are toward tie rods....am i thinking correctly for those that may have experience this also?
Please reassure me that I didn't just waste 4500 on this car - not including the 1500 just spent in immediate repair? I've always loved how this car looked which was the principle reason for buying it. :shades:
thanks for your response!
I hope this can help you in any way
David
P.s. catera's dont have a tranny oil dipstick so when u fill ur going to have to pump the transmission oil through the drain plug found on the right side of the trans mission, fill until fluid reaches the bottum of the plug hole.
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Well if you ever decide on doing the job on the tranny circuit board, let me know and i can walk you through it with instructions as best i can.
Hope that my information comes to good use for you
David
well if you ever decide to
The emergency brakes also had to be completely repaired at just over $900 CDN including the cable. This was an unrelated incident, but just happy that both were fixed at the same time instead of an extra trip.
What may be happening?
Thanx for your help!
Keith
The car radio, interior lights, etc. only work once the ignition is shut off. They do not work while the engine is running. I suppose that these items have separate circuits for ignition on and the time until you open the door. I also suppose that the electrical problems are all related.
Where should I look for the cause? My hunch is a relay. I have ordered the GM service manual.
Is there a lemon law about this vehicle??
Come to find out the system uses a relay to control the lights. The twilight relay is seperate from the others if I recall. The relay would hang, releasing after a varied amount of time. Replaced the relay (local parts shop) all is working well.
(w/ instalation). is it hard to get to the right side dash lights? 3 right gauges lights out, dealer says bulbs?? where can get a shop manual?