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Marisela Villegas Posted on Nov 16, 2013
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Usually this message comes on when the vehicles electrival system is below approximately 10 volts or over 16 volts indicating a charging system malfunction. You should take the vehicle to a trusted automotive repair facility and have the alternator and battery check for proper performance.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Dec 22, 2011

SOURCE: my 2004 cadillac cts says service anti theft

you have a low voltage problem. either a bad battery or a brake in a wire somewhere. My sister had the same problem in her car. Had it to the gm dealer 3 times they couldnt figure it out. I put a new battery in, new wire from batter to starter, and a new altenater and wires to it. just by dumb luck i noticed the (+) wire from the bat to the fuse box under the hood was broke at the fuse box. Put new wire on it and 2.5 years later no problems.

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  • Posted on Jan 04, 2009

SOURCE: 1998 cadillac deville reads service ac system

Hi,check if the compressor clutch is engaging,if not check the conection at the compressor if ok check,fuse ,or relay ,if those are fine and the commpressor is engaging,check freon presure ,may be too high or low, if this is the case ,correct the problem and disconect the negative cable from the battery for a minute to reprogram the sistem..C1

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Mar 05, 2009

SOURCE: CTS in dash navigation system

There is a company called PAC that specializes in modules like you describe - keeping the steering wheel controls functional with an aftermarket radio.

Click HERE to visit their site. You have to choose a compatible manufacturer. Basically - it is turning the steering wheel controls into a "remote" hidden in the dash.

CLICK HERE for the PAC installation guide for the 2006 CTS

For best results and compatibility, look for a shop in your area that carries PAC - it is a common manufacturer in the BIZ, and have them install it.

The simple answer to your question is YES as long as you use the module compatible for the brand of radio you are installing.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jun 10, 2009

SOURCE: 2004 cts cadillac service security system; key

Has nothing to do with security system. You either have a bad shifter assembly, or a faulty lock cylinder in your ignition switch.

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  • Posted on Sep 30, 2009

SOURCE: The AM/FM radio in my 2003 cadillac CTS faded to only static

check antenna cable connections at radio & antenna.suspect power antenna if equipped.

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