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32515
"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...
John Williams
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Nov 15, 2009
5:17 am
32516
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...
aprilfeona
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Nov 15, 2009
5:19 am
32517
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...
John Williams
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Nov 15, 2009
5:32 am
32518
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....
cateraowners
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Nov 15, 2009
6:46 am
32519
Any locksmith could make a key and program it under 80 bucks. Stay away from dealer. Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® ... From:...
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Nov 15, 2009
10:03 am
32520
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...
ba_ki
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Nov 15, 2009
2:13 pm
32521
Its probably the heater control valve or oil cooler cover leaking coolant....
Chad
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Nov 15, 2009
6:27 pm
32522
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...
albert purnell
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Nov 16, 2009
12:45 am
32523
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...
Chad
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Nov 16, 2009
1:17 am
32524
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...
tuctem
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Nov 16, 2009
6:34 am
32525
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...
Ba Ki
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Nov 16, 2009
1:36 pm
32526
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 ...
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rnwgg1
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Nov 16, 2009
3:46 pm
32527
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,...
tuctem
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Nov 16, 2009
8:07 pm
32528
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...
Ba Ki
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Nov 17, 2009
2:16 am
32529
I need one for a 1999 Catera. Any ideas where I can find one? Thank you so much....
aprilfeona
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Nov 17, 2009
12:17 pm
32530
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...
cateraowners
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Nov 17, 2009
4:19 pm
32531
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...
Terry Paget
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Nov 17, 2009
8:09 pm
32532
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 ...
Jeff Port
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Nov 17, 2009
8:14 pm
32533
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...
gigh301
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Nov 17, 2009
8:53 pm
32534
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...
roadrunmac
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Nov 17, 2009
10:08 pm
32535
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...
Brian MacKenna
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Nov 17, 2009
11:21 pm
32536
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...
tuctem
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Nov 18, 2009
12:47 am
32537
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...
kurt carlson
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Nov 18, 2009
1:56 am
32538
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...
cateraowners
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Nov 18, 2009
3:18 pm
32539
Western NY. Dunn Tire has branches as far as Syracuse NY. The tires were $40/ea. That is the installed price. They are used, but hardly. www.dunntire.com...
MichaelA
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Nov 18, 2009
6:37 pm
32541
Hello all, After having recently done the timing belt, tension pulleys, tuneup, etc. on my 97 Catera, the engine overheated and I'm afraid I need new piston...
Rhonda
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Nov 19, 2009
8:25 pm
32542
At this point those look like a dealer item...I'd call Bill Senterfitt at Palm Chevy Cadillac in Gainesville and have him price them and make sure you get...
cateraowners
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Nov 20, 2009
2:01 pm
32543
I want thank all of you for all the help you've given me over my years of owning my '01 Cat. It's been a great car, mostly because of the help from this...
zanimul
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Nov 20, 2009
6:36 pm
32544
... I think if you look in E-Bay motors under Catera you can find a brand new motor for about 1700$ which I think would be cheaper than overhaul a old motor...
gjenn12
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Nov 21, 2009
5:02 am
32545
And...since someone brought it up...you can also buy a used low mileage 3.2L out of a 2003-4 CTS and swap the oil pan over, often for less than...
cateraowners
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Nov 21, 2009
2:23 pm
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