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George Jimenez Posted on Jan 10, 2014

Some of the guages on my 2005 cadillac escadel stopped working

The gas, oil and transmission gauge stopped working. How can I repair it?

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..... Sounds like you need a new instrument cluster. GM had a lot of problems with them.

There are people on the internet that sell "stepper motors" for them, assuming that is the problem, but you can buy re-manufactured ones from GM or maybe even aftermarket through your local auto parts store if "Dorman Products" makes one for your application.

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  • Posted on Dec 02, 2009

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Before you try that try your gas cap, you can have it tested at most auto parts stores. First check to see if it is on tight if not that can cause that exact failure.

Before doing anything you should find out what engine code is causing the light to come on, I know autozone will check that for you and reset the code for free. Try that first , this will allow you to target the problem rather than hunt for it.

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  • Posted on Mar 22, 2010

SOURCE: 2001 cadillac eldorado, gas guage goes to full

to test if its the float in the gas tank, use a rubber hamer and hits 2-3 times than check guage. If the level is still wrong its the guage.

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  • Posted on Aug 23, 2011

SOURCE: When do I have my transmission oil changed on my

If it has never been changed, I would recommend you get it done now, if you take it to a service shop, nothing has to be removed, the oil changer plugs right into the transmission lines. on the 3rd year, I recommend the ****** filter changed along with fluid.

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  • Posted on Dec 22, 2011

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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 May 25, 2012

SOURCE: Low oil pressure on gauge but full of oil on 2000 cadillac catera

This sounds like bad news. This is how an engine will act when the oil pressure is actually low. The car is doing everything it should be. Fresh oil will help the low oil pressure as will thicker oil. Most likely Crank and Rod bearings are going bad.

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