Okay, on my 97 catera the Ac/Heater unit just went blank again. History of my climate control unit... It went dead about 4mos ago. Replaced the fuse, no...
I'd need to know more, such as the temperature overnight prior to the problem, and did you wash the car prior to the problem. In some older cars the door...
Don't put WD40 in the keyhole. Yes, it will drive the water away, but it will also hold dirt. That dirt will get into the key cylinder workings, wear it out,...
I'm not sure about the correct idle RPM, but I think 500 or just below sounds right for other cars I'm familiar with. My '98 Cat actually has recently started...
maybe spark plugs, have you checked them yet? You will need to buy a torx socket set to remove the coil packs. O'Reilly or Autozone for $20 bucks. I ...
It has 3 coils but they are all molded together as one. ... From: "sirmqc" <no_reply@yahoogroups.com> To: <CateraOwners@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Monday, February...
on a 97-98 you don't have to remove the coil pack to replace plugs and wires. Do you have a check engine light? 750-1000rpm is about normal if not alittle...
check the wiring on the O2 sensor. It is the first sensor on the drivers side up next to the engine. IF the wiring is good replace the sensor. ... From:...
Alright, alright, after laughing could someone please help me? I removed my K&N air filter to clean it and I can't remember how it goes back in! I have a 97...
I don't have a k&n for a cat but I would think that the metal part goes up, grooves down. Put the filter in if it doesn't fit twist it 90 degrees and it...
Hi guys. I'm hoping to get some more advice from you. For anyone new, this group has been invaluable for the gracious nature of the participants and the...
My partners '01 Cat was having this problem,and the dealership could not find the cause. They finally told us that "GM knows there is a problem with this...
I had the same problem on my 2000 Cat, which turned out to be a vacuum issue on the main vacuum. When looking at the engine just to the right under the the ...
Hey everyone, just wanted to find out if anyone has aftermarket wheels on their Catera. I am looking at getting some aftermarket wheels, I know the bolt...
Can anyone tell me the location of the coolant level sensor. mines needing replacement and I dont have the shop manuals to find it with. Also, im interested in...
Hey Jason, Check out http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/interactive.dos Select Cadillac Catera. It's an interactive site that will show you what the rims will...
Car runs fine. It only has slight issues 'sometimes' when stopped and at red lights etc. ... __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? ...
I believe it's located within the lower portion of the coolant tank unit itself, a translucent white tank next to the engine. If it needs replacement, they've ...
Check out the files section on this site. I posted "External oil cooler install". Last picture is of my 97 with TSW 18x8 five spokes with Nitto 245VR40/18....
The bulletin says The 1997-1999 Catera may experience intermittent or repeat DTC P0411 for the secondary air injection (AIR) system. In many instances, the...
Oliver is correct on the sensor. the BCM I think is on the passenger side under the kick panel in front of the door. I'm pretty sure it is the easy one to...
Thank you to those that tried to help. It was a piece of plastic that had broken off from the part that swivels and is on the door. Just know that part is $175...
I have a question regarding the "recalibration" of the Thottlebody. I know that you are supposed to turn the key to the "on" position without starting the...
I just bought me a 98 Catera after a week of owning it, I started having problems with it. I found this group. The problems I was having were the same as a lot...
Nice! Always good to see someone "sticking it to the man"! Did they use O2 simulators to turn the CEL off? Otherwise, the computer would have known something...