20 Most Recent 2008 Cadillac Dts - Page 7 Questions & Answers

You will need the dealer to check this out, the reason is the alternator output voltage is computer controlled on this make of car and it takes special equip to diagnose the problems that cause this voltage drop, it could be the alternator for it could be a poor connection or a defective powertrain control module

plastic clips broke off you need to replace the unit or glue for cheap fix

To diagnose the problem you will need to disconnect the linkage at the transmission and see if you can manually move the transmission selector into park when it's stuck. This will tell you whether your problem is with the shift lever in the car or with the transmission itself. If you can't manually put the car in park from the transmission lever I would first disconnect the neutral safety switch to make sure it isn't somehow jambing the mechanism. The next step would be to drop the transmission pan and inspect the internal linkage.
The bushings gets shot where the shift linkage connects to the transmission. And this causes this problems.There is a direct linkage from shifter to the ******, that needs to be inspected.------ If the bushings are worn out, they needs to be replaced.------ -------- Getting this possibilities of shift linkage and bushings checked will help.Thanks.Helpmech.

To get to the bulb you would need to take the whole light assembly out. There are I think 5 screws holding the entire assembly and wiring and that should be it.

you should be okay as long as all the others are properly tourqed down, please rate

thay didnt replace the heater core??? this should have been done as thats where the water came from. when the carpet gets wet the seal on heater core goes bad causeing this. if you check it in about a week it will prob. be wet agine

Hello: Check the battery cables for corrosion (clean if corroded) and make sure cables are tight use a 5/16 box end wrench, NOT PLIERS.

Check the lock switch located in the glove box. It's their to avoid the Valet getting easy access to your trunk.

This isn't indicating a failure - if it was you'd get a check engine light and your mechanic would be able to read a chassis failure code. This is a periodic reminder message that based on miles driven since the last time a suspension service was indicated, you are now due for another suspension service (likely an inspection). That's all you're dealing with here.