"hcv" i am having the same issues just watch your coolant level and let it run feel behind the motor there is a round box with coolant lines going in out of...
I want to put auto-start on my car and they need a spare key. Yikes the Caddy dealer in Michigan quoted me $285.00 for a key and the programming of it. The...
check at ace they offer program keys. i don't know what the cost is but if they do the catera key it should be under 50 bucks also call a lock smith I'm...
You can buy a key blank off eBay, but the key has to be programmed into your car by either a dealer or an automotive locksmith with the right computer/tool....
where is the idle air control valve located, when my car warms up and driven, then at stop in D while brake held the idle plays a little bit. I have checked...
had the oil cooler replaced last year, should not  have I expected the cover to be replaced at that time . and is the hcv sometihing that i can have done...
The cover had to be resealed when the oil cooler was replaced. It might be alright of the rtv could have sprung a leak. HCV isn't to bad. Lots of info in...
BK, if I recall yours is a 2000Cat ; no IAC in the 2000Catera engine.- The ECM takes care of the engine idling, based on the output of many sensors one of...
No Codes, car accelerates and starts perfect, idle perfect in start and when cold. Its just the fact that after the engine is fully warmed up and driven few...
It helps. Ur intake is gummed up. Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® ... From: "tuctem" <tuctem@...> Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:29:15 ...
You can do an IAC search in the archives - lots of info ; with respect to IACs for 00-01, message 23403 is of interest. ... and when cold. ... few miles,...
thanks tuctem, I cleaned throttle and blades when I changed my timing belt few months ago, I will have to check the whole air intake circuit when I find time...
You can get used ones from www.car-part.com. There is an EBTCM rebuilder on eBay that advertises at $139, or you can do their auction starting at $35 - they...
On my 2000 Vauxhall Omega (same car as Catera, model with throttle cable) the plenum dual ram never moves. The front dual ram does move normally. Of course the...
Hi All, Well, I'm really hating to do this, but I'm looking to sell my '01 Catera. She's been a good car, and you can look back through the archives for my ...
In the rear deck of my 2000 Catera Sport there is a 'retractable sun screen'. The arm on the passenger side, that hold it in place when erected has broken and...
When I get to where I am going there is this little unit the size of a tomato paste can that make a real ugly whirring buzzing humming sound and does not stop...
The little thing making all the noise near your radiator is an electric water pump, aka "secondary water pump". You also have one on the passenger-side...
Wait for someone to respond in "our Catera Group" but for even more potential help, publish your ram inquiry in the "Cateras_r_us " Yahoo group, as well. If...
It was 68 down here in Springsteenland today. I hav'nt even looked 4 snows. Where are u at in ny and where did u get the tires? My goodyears are bald and I'm...
As an FYI...there are a number of very good performance all-season tires available now...a lot of information on Tire Rack in their survey results. I have had...
Western NY. Dunn Tire has branches as far as Syracuse NY. The tires were $40/ea. That is the installed price. They are used, but hardly. www.dunntire.com...
Hello all, After having recently done the timing belt, tension pulleys, tuneup, etc. on my 97 Catera, the engine overheated and I'm afraid I need new piston...
At this point those look like a dealer item...I'd call Bill Senterfitt at Palm Chevy Cadillac in Gainesville and have him price them and make sure you get...
I want thank all of you for all the help you've given me over my years of owning my '01 Cat. It's been a great car, mostly because of the help from this...
... I think if you look in E-Bay motors under Catera you can find a brand new motor for about 1700$ which I think would be cheaper than overhaul a old motor...