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Cadillac Catera

This category covers questions about the Cadillac Catera, a mid-sized luxury sedan manufactured by Opel, re-badged, and sold under Cadillac. The Catera was produced from 1997-2001 and succeeded by the Cadillac CTS.

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Catera leaks top back of engine 3.0?

I fit's coolant try the oil control valve mine went bad and it leaked onto the transmission causing the car to smoke don't worry this is acommon problem and can be done easily part is 105 at dealer like 70 at advance auto and 50 or 60 online

Where is fuse box located on a 1998 Cadillac Catera?

It's below the left end of the dashboard, but you have to remove the knee board (the padded curved panel under the left side of the gauge cluster) first for access to the fuse box. Once the plastic clips at the bottom corners of the knee board have been loosened with a short big bladed screwdriver, use your palms to lift both ends of the knee board near its top to release the blind studs behind its upper corners that line up with slotted holes. (Reverse the process when reinstalling the knee board making sure the studs have seated in the slots before retightening the plastic clips at the same time you hold the board firmly up against the bottom of the dashboard). Now, this is important: You cannot rely on the diagram in the owners manual (page 6-57) or the labels on the fuse box to know which fuse controls which circuit -- but you can rely on the ampere values for the fuses. (It's more complicated and some circuits use non-standard fuses). If a fuse is burnt out, you'll have to find it by trial and error moderated with a little educated guessing. If you're attempting to perform a repair that has not blown a fuse, you're outta luck unless there is an electrical test you can perform.

How is much transmission fluid goes in your 1999 Cadillac Catera?

i called o'reilly's and they said 7 quarts of dex 3 or dex 6 fluid. find out which fluid.

Where is the ignition switch located on a 1999 Cadillac Catera?

Crawl under rear of car and look above the 8-tract player, there to the right should be your ignition switch. And one more Tip, you should stop doing drugs you don't have many brain cells left.

Why does transmission shift hard when warming up in a 98 Cadillac Catera?

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Here's what GM has to say about cold shifting in the Catera:

Document ID# 773783
1998 Cadillac Catera
Info - Cold Shift Pattern (Normal Condition) #01-07-30-001 - (01/16/2001)

Cold Shift Pattern (Normal Condition) 1997-2001 Cadillac Catera

with Hydra-matic 4L30-E (RPO ML4)

Some owners of the above vehicles may comment on increased or higher engine speeds when the vehicle is driven immediately from a cold start. The Transmission Control Module (TCM) software contains a function that modifies shift speed speeds when the engine is cold. When activated, this feature will delay the shifts 10 to 15 km/h (6 to 9 mph), depending on the throttle angle.

The cold shift pattern enables if all of the following conditions exist:


  • The engine has been running for 5 seconds.
  • The engine temperature is between -40°C and +30°C (-40°F and +86°F).
  • Vehicle speed is 0 km/h (0 mph).

The cold shift pattern is disabled under any of the following conditions:

  • 60 seconds after activation.
  • If throttle angle exceeds 60.5 percent.
  • Vehicle speed exceeds 50 km/h (30 mph).

This is a normal condition, no repair should be attempted.

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So unless you are experiencing something significantly different that described in this bulletin, there is nothing wrong. Hope this helps.

How does one repair a 1998 cadilla catera coolant system?

To repair the 1998 Cadillac Catera coolant system, the steps will vary depending on the actual problem. You might need to replace hoses or connections or you might need a new radiator or thermostat.?æ

Oil on spark plug?

You need to have your vavlve cover gasket checked! That may be the cause of oil being on your spark plugs! You need to have your vavlve cover gasket checked! That may be the cause of oil being on your spark plugs! You need to have your vavlve cover gasket checked! That may be the cause of oil being on your spark plugs!

How do you replace the mirror located on a Cadillac Catera?

which mirror. the out side mirrors snap in with a little preasure comes out the same way.

Did the Cadillac Catera have posi-traction?

Mine does but i think it is electronic controlled for one starts to spin the other wheel will start working for more traction. i done a burnout that's how i figured

Where is throttle position sensor for a Cadillac Catera 2000?

There isn't one there is an accelerator pedal sensor above the gas pedal. I have a 2000 Catera too and it isn't responding to the pedal so I am gonna change the throttle body if I can find one

How do you get 1998 Cadillac Catera out of park when it is stuck?

Take leather boot off shifter. there is a white plastic button that u push on then move shifter....this unlocks it manually

Why isn't your fuel pump getting any power?

Bad fuel pump relay or blown fuse. The circuit for the fuel pump goes as follows: Battery 12V+ to 30A fuse (located near battery with 4 80A fuses) to Fuel pump relay to Fuel pump fuse (under dash on my 97) to Fuel pump Two other things can cut the power out to pump and/or injectors: ECU - could be faulty or preventing damage Theft deterrant system - may have malfunctioned and needs to be reprogrammed

Why does your Bose stereo cut on and off at random 99 catera?

It's the body control module. The cateras are famous for this. It is located behind the right kick panel (passenger side floor board, panel to the right). You can't miss it. I believe it has two to three wire harness's plugged in it. After replacement you will have to take your vehicle to the dealer to have it programmed so the radio will work. It contains a code that matches your radio to help deter theft. Hope this helps
Sam

How many coil packs does a 98 Cadillac Catera have?

IT Has 1 you can disassemble the cowl lever & wiper motor to get to it.

When I put the key in my 2001 cadillac catera it will not turn Sometimes if you keep on it will finally turn over Any ideas as to what is the problem Thanks Jody?

Jody, I guess that you move your steering wheel while your gear selector is in park. If you turn your steering wheel either direction while in park, the key will not turn. To release, turn the steering wheel to the center and turn the key. This is an easy problem to avoid--don't touch the steering wheel when the engine is off and the gear selector is in park. Mike

What does a P0155 02 heater circuit bank 2 sensor 1 on a 1999 cadillac catera cost to install?

It depends on who does it. GM dealers will charge you $100 - $200 including parts. I can be changed by anyone with mechanical ability for much less. The cost of the part will vary from $90 from GM to as low as $40 from after market suppliers. If you get the one without a a plug, it will require labor to cut the old plug off and reattach it to the new one.

Fuse box on a 2000 Cadillac Catera for head lights?

the fuse block or box is located under the steering wheel around 20 fuses, next to it you have the relay box compartment for hedlights, I is HIGH BEAM LH , V is HIGH BEAM RH, VIII is LOW BEAM both sides XI is daytime running lights.

How much does it cost to replace a Cadillac Catera serpentine belt?

I just replaced mine because the automatic tensioner pully locked up (which from what I've found online was actually recalled though since I got mine used I was never informed) & melted the pulley & belt. The tensioner was about $90 & belt was about $40. All in all it took about 2hrs to replace both parts & get it up & running again. Good Luck!

1998 cadillac catera and it wont shift out of park it just makes a clicking noise and it sounds like it is coming from the steering column Does anybody know why the gear shift wont release?

Pull the shifter boot up away from the console, look inside on the left side of the shifter is a yellow lever...start car, foot on brake, you should hear a release solenoid click under the dash, above the brake lever. This solenoid supplies power to the shifter release solenoid(inside the console, left side) push down on the yellow lever while lifting up on the shifter release and the car(?) will be able to be moved into other gear ratios. If you release the yellow lever and push the shifter fwd into PARK it will lock again and will require this manual release each time. The yellow lever is the manual release for the solenoid next to the shifter assembly, left side. Either replace it (don't have part number) or manually bend the upper tab of the solenoid that holds the shift lever in park. It's probably cheaper but perhaps not as safe. I could use the part number if anyone has it....

What should you do to reset the sunroof on a 1997 Cadillac Catera if the operations in the manuel doesn't work?

To reset the sunroof you must push the sunroof switch up and hold it for a few seconds then turn it to fully opened, then to closed.

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