I need some help of finding the source of what smells in my car. About 2 days ago I got into my car and turned on my heated seat and about 5 minutes later...
It's very likely the seat warmer has shorted out and burnt the seat. This is a common issue on cars with seat warmers, unfortunately. Take it to a dealer to...
For what it's worth, my 2000 Catera's seat warmer (drivers side) gets so hot, on even setting one, that I choose not to use it. I asked my normally helpful...
Find another dealer and get it repaired if need be. Their "advice" was/is bizarre, as this is something of a "known" issue at this point to the group, if not...
I had the same thing happen to my 2001 about two months ago. Heater shorted out and scorched the leather seat. Got pretty hot..then would not turn on again....
Can anyone help me find the fuse panel, on a 1997, (for heater and Headlamps). I bought the car used with no manuals. I'm trying to save a trip to the...
Same thing happened to me - just get an oil change - seemed to fix it for me (kinda strange I know) What oil are you using? What climate are you in? ... that...
As a side note...BEWARE when adjusting your headlights. On my '98 the adjusting mechanisms are made of cheap/fragile/brittle plastic and can easily break. Then...
Had an oil change at the dealer about 1000 miles ago. Car was never all the way up on the dip stick, was about 1/2 way between min and max. Dealer used 10w-30...
Here is more of a general question to all. I've just recently noticed the other day on my 2000 Catera while parked in my garage that my shifter is able to...
well i am writing to give somebody a great deal.... i have a new set of heads for a catera and i am willing to give them away since i do not have the car...
As recently discussed, there is a TSB (a copy of which is in the TSB folder in the Files section) dealing with this issue. It's Ignition Lock Cylinder -...
Happy new year all ....... For some time now I've had an annoying rattle from the back of my Omega. I've tried everything to pin it down - to no avail. This ...
I uploaded a picture of the set of 1997 preliminary manuals in the photos section under "parts 4 sale". This is the full set in very good condition. If...
Hi Keith, I'm very interested. What would the shipping/mailing cost be to England. Plain old US mail will be fine. Thanks in anticipation. Robert ... to...
If it hasn't be done before you can. You need to take it to the dealer and they will run the VIN to see if it has any open campaigns. When they have had the...
Is this the gas tank we are talking about? If it is see if it moves when the tank is almost empty. If it does it needs new straps or a spacer between the...
Hi Chad, Yes the petrol (gas) tank - sorry, didn't realise you specialised in engines & gearboxes. Thanks anyway. I passed a GM dealer earloer this evening and...
Does anyone know how to get the gauge cluster out? I have a couple gauge lights that are out, actually half of the gauges are unlit. I don't know if its a...
Hi, I did a writeup on that very subject. My car's a 97 Catera, but a 2000 Catera's dash shouldn't be radically different. Here's the link, I hope it's useful:...
