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Ignition switch light comes on on panel of 1997 cadillac while it's running ...what's the problem?

Ignition light came on while engine was running ...turned off the the switch ...attempted to restart the engine and it went into a drag. I let it sit for a while and it started right up again. However if it turns over too many times without starting ...it starts back dragging again. What is the problem?

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It went into a drag. What ????? What Ignition light ??? You mean the starter was dragging from trying to start it to long . Drained the battery ? From the ignition light , i'm think your talking about the anti-theft system . Really can't make heads or tails out of what your trying to say here , Your best bet ,take it to a qualified repair shop . Without test we'd only be guessing .

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  • Posted on Dec 25, 2008

SOURCE: How can I bypass a anti auto theft system on my 1990 cadillac seville?

I Have A Seville 1990, When That Happen To Me I Got The Inginion
Replaced Problem Solved. What Is Happening Is Your Key Has A Chip And That Chip Is A Resister And When The Valve Is Not Sented To The Computer It Disengages the Fuel Pump And Than Tells You To Wait. Soon All That Will Happen Is You Will Get The Wait 3 Mins And It Will Never Start, A Good Locksmith Can Take Care Of This For You And That Will Save You Some Money. Cause If You Go To The Dealer Ouch They Will Hit You Up. But I Asure This Is How It Will Happen Cause It Is How It Happen To Me
And Sorry There Is No By Passing The Computer

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  • Posted on Apr 14, 2009

SOURCE: My key is stuck in my 2003 CTS and the TC light came on

hi there i think the problem is blunt residue caused by swisher sweets home boy

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  • Posted on May 15, 2009

SOURCE: 2001 cadillac deville

check diagnostic codes.could possibly be crankshaft and camshaft position sensor

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  • Posted on Jun 22, 2009

SOURCE: 1994 Cadillac Deville Starting Problems

outta gas? water or impurities in the fuel causing fouling?? check spark plugs do a visual

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david mcclellan

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  • Posted on Nov 09, 2009

SOURCE: like others, my key is stuck in the ignition of my

There are a couple things that could cause your stuck key. The first and most common is the steering wheel lock is being forced up against the locking mechanism due to torque from the front wheels being turned to much one way or the other when you stopped and parked it. Think of trying to open a door while it is being pushed on. To fix this you must turn the steering wheel away from the lock while you turn the key.

The other problem, which is more common to your cady is an issue with the shift lock.. There may even be something in your owner's manual called "shift lock release procedure", check page 2-32.

Make sure the button on the shifter isn't stuck. Also try pushing the shift lever forward while turning the key. If this doesn't work you may need to contact Cadillac and ask about the TSB concerning this problem because I know there is one out on it.
Hope this helps.

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