My car is having similar issue. Found that where the key is inserted into the ignition switch presses in when you start the car and is supposed release when key is taken out. Key is hard to get out if the lock cylinder does not retract outward.
Fuse box location on a 2000 Cadillac catera
ab the above the e-brake peddle
how do you get ignition switch out of steering column in 2000 catera?
yes
When the battery is dead in a 97 Catera, the electric locks will open manually with the key.
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How do you replace the speed senor on a 2001 cadillac catera
2000 catera sometimes wont start & you have to work the remote to get it to start ? Mybe it has something too do wiht the security system?????
$75 it has a computer sensor inside A locksmith told me that if I got a key from a junked Catera, he could reprogram the chip inside and make a new key for $25.
you have to take it to a dealer.cost about 150.00 they have to program key to the car.
Under the dash.
its called a key