2008 Cadillac Dts - Page 5 - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

Take a passenger along and have the person pinpoint the noise and go from there

did you blow your back air shocks there should be a switch in trunk to reset air shocks when you lift your car make sure you turn this switch off if you dont you could blow your air shocks there not cheap to fix unsure the exact price

Hi,

I suspect that the multifunction switch is shorted. That contains the turn signal switch. Sometimes, manipulating the turn signal lever will replicate the problem, helping to narrow it down.
The brake light circuit runs through the turn signal switch, so yes, that all makes perfect sense. It's not an awful job, a good mechanic will have that replaced in under an hour.
Let me know,if needed further assistance.

Hope i helped you.

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You have to get involved, and get a close look at
where the leak is

If it was a head gasket,it is doubtful you would
still be driving it, without some really serious
drivability issues

Maybe a water pump or hose

have codes scanned for light missfire look at plug is it fouled ,smells like gas or black if so replace plug and coil pack

occasional sticking of the thermostat may be the culprit if it has not been replaced or may be seizing up

Hi, if the window works using one switch but not another, the problem is usually in the switch that isn't working. Now, if the switches were taken out during the previous repair, the problem COULD be a loose connector; however, it should not have been necessary to access the switches for the repair you described. These switches are usually available in the aftermarket and can be purchased online. The switches are fairly easy to replace. If you will provide your model and year, I can probably give you specific instructions on how to check or replace the switch. Please specify which switch is NOT working, is it the driver's switch or the passenger's switch?
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why change the starter motor when its a flat battery ,put battery on charge and see what happens

at the bottom of the radiator the will be a valve there either white or black find it then open it but dont take it out all the way then remover the radiator cap and with your garden hose slowly run water though there.

Hello: You can go to www.helminc.com and get a owners manual, service manual.

Hello, It sounds like you have a bad sensor. If you put air in tire and have not driven the car the drive it first (about three miles) The sensors are part of the valve steam. To activate them you have to drive the car.

Hello, The spark plugs are located on top of the engine under the ignition module assembly. On the driver side of the engine there is a electrical connector, disconnect it. there are 8 10MM bolts, remove them, Gently pull straight up, wiggle it while pulling up, the 4 front plugs are under neath. The boots may stay on the plugs pull them off and put them back on the module assembly. That was for the front plugs. The procedure for the rear is the same except you will need to remove the bracket and valve for the secondary AIR system to allow room to remove the ignition module assembly. Spark plug gap is .050 of an inch. Spark plug torque is 15 lbs, ft. Hope this helps

Welcome to FixYa.com Though we here at FixYa can help lead you to the right direction and most of the time walk you through the repair, but transmission problems are the hardest. I can tell you what has happen to these cars when overdrive goes out. It would be easier to have the transmission checked out by a professional to ensure the best quality repair. How many miles on car ? Have you regularly changed the filter and fluid at the specified times ruffly 45,000.00 miles ? Does reverse bang hard into gear ? Regards, Lee Davidian

Do this right and find a running engine in the same car with the same 8th digit of your serial number. Do not trust one removed from any car to purchase. To many hackers out there that change numbers for a sale
This way you get an engine you heard that ran and it will be the right one the first time

look under your back seat

you did not apply vasoline to a nylon washer to keep it in place during assembly. the washers is out of place and will cause this problem
in the old rear wheel drive gm cars if this was done at least you had 1st gear only.

check your dimmer-you may have accidentally turn the switch on-if not the dimmer switch will need replaced

could be head gaket faliure have it block tested

Get a battery check first and have it charged. Then, switch off all lights, radio, ignition switch. Reconnect the charged battery negative ground first, then, the positive terminal. Find if there's a spark. if it does, then, you must check your electrical wiring since this is grounded. Do not connect the positive terminal. Clear the grounded connection first. If no spark, go ahead. Crank your engine, and let it run at neutral position. And check the voltage that goes out of the alternator, this must be more than 15 volts DC. Then check the voltage output of the regulator which must be 13
to 14 volts DC. However, if you cannot get the right voltage at the
alternator., you have to replace it. Then, you can check the regu-
lator output voltage, and get the right voltage. Get this done,. and
send your e-mail for the result.

Works great in all cars, do a compression test before and after and you'll see results.

Rev the car to around 2500 rpms and run it through a vacuum line while the car is running (brake booster line works good) if the car doesnt stall turn it off immediatly and let the car sit for 5 minutes. Restart it and enjoy the smoke show, rev the motor a few times and take it for a drive. I do this in all my cars (Volvo s70, Isuzu Trooper, and Ford Taurus) and do this treatment every oil change.