2009 Cadillac DTS - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

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2009 Cadillac DTS power steering.

Question edited for clarity and dreadful spelling of 'Cadillac'. Question moved to model category. Yes it does have power steering. https://www.google.com/search?q=2009+Cadillac+DTS+power+steering ..
11/2/2023 5:31:28 PM • 2009 Cadillac... • Answered on Nov 02, 2023 • 97 views
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Temperature gauge varies.

I would have the cooling fans checked. When the car is moving there is air forced through the radiator naturally. But when stopped, the car relies on the fans to pull air through the radiator to pull heat out of the coolant.
11/30/2021 6:20:53 PM • 2009 Cadillac... • Answered on Nov 30, 2021 • 240 views
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My 2009 Cadillac Dts does not go in reverse. I haven't driven it in 3 months. Before I parked it, the Cadillac wouldn't go into 3rd gear. What could the problem be?

Third gear clutch pack worn out ! Your best bet is have check out at the transmission shop ! May have DTC'S - diagnostic trouble codes , shift solenoid .
7/26/2016 10:44:00 PM • 2009 Cadillac... • Answered on Jul 26, 2016 • 1,033 views
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My 2009 dts Cadillac started yesterday but this morning went out to start it it wouldn't start lights on in and out just won't turn over

Is there a security light lit on the instrument cluster ? could be a anti-theft system problem ! Three electronic control modules involved in the starting circuit of this vehicle , BCM - body control module , PCM -powertrain control module , an theft deterrent module ! The immobilizer system functions are provided by the theft deterrent module (TDM) and the engine control module (ECM). When an ignition key is inserted into the ignition lock cylinder and the ignition is switched ON, the transponder embedded in the head of the key is energized by the exciter coil surrounding the ignition lock cylinder. This exciter coil is part of the TDM. The energized transponder transmits a signal that contains its unique value, which is received by the TDM. The TDM then compares this value to a value stored in memory. If the values match, the TDM will send the prerelease password via the serial data circuit to the ECM. If the transponders unique value is incorrect, the TDM will send the fuel disable password to the ECM. When the ignition switch is placed in the Start position a discrete signal is supplied to the body control module (BCM) notifying it that the ignition is in the Start position. The BCM then sends a message to the engine control module (ECM) notifying it that CRANK has been requested. The ECM verifies that the transmission is in Park or Neutral. If it is, the ECM then supplies 12 volts to the control circuit of the starter relay. When this occurs battery positive voltage is supplied through the switch side of the starter relay to the starter solenoid. If you knew how , in the under hood fuse / relay box is the starter relay , it has a four pin socket when relay is removed ! Two should have battery voltage , one should show ground an one is control voltage from the PCM on pin 86 , pin 85 goes to ground. Pin . Pin 87 should have battery voltage an pin 30 supply's voltage to Fuse #24 marked STRTR in the under hood fuse / relay box ! Yea , if you look on the bottom or side of the relay the pins are marked ! Check for what is missing power or control an go from there .
3/25/2015 1:43:41 PM • 2009 Cadillac... • Answered on Mar 25, 2015 • 189 views
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2009 dts inside lights stay on

this could be a door switch problem or a BCM problem. access the BCM for codes and data this will help. check to make sure the headlight switch for the interior lights is in the off position.
3/20/2015 2:59:43 PM • 2009 Cadillac... • Answered on Mar 20, 2015 • 1,137 views
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Where is the FPT sensor located on 2009 Cadallic DTS

Do you mean (FTP) FUEL TANK PRESSURE SENSOR IF YES THEN ITS MOUNTED ON FUEL SENDING UNIT.
THEN YOU HAVE PRESSURE SENSOR ON FUEL RAIL THAT MEASURES FUEL PRESSURE.
3/4/2015 1:08:07 AM • 2009 Cadillac... • Answered on Mar 04, 2015 • 278 views
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The rpm do not comes up when i turn the ignition on and then after a while it comes on

check whether you do have any wire touching someting shortening.
11/22/2013 8:38:29 PM • 2009 Cadillac... • Answered on Nov 22, 2013 • 95 views
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2009 cadillac dts driver tail light is not working but lights up fully with brake?

switch is bad
10/26/2013 9:15:50 PM • 2009 Cadillac... • Answered on Oct 26, 2013 • 1,241 views
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Cadillac 2009 DTS fuel Octane

In your owners manual & may be inside the cap door
11/13/2012 11:11:03 PM • 2009 Cadillac... • Answered on Nov 13, 2012 • 207 views
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I bought a 2009 cadillac

Yes have all tires removed from rims and have them sealed,,,a tire shop will know what you mean.
3/13/2011 4:13:35 PM • 2009 Cadillac... • Answered on Mar 13, 2011 • 208 views
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1999 Cadillac DTS. I lost my key to it. I made a new but now the anti theft system comes on and it won't start. I don't want to spend more money how can I override that?

You can't override it. The anti theft system and immobilizer are there to stop exactly what you are trying to do, start the car with a key that is not programmed to the car. You have to fix the problem, not find a way around it. You need to reset it to recognise the key. If you didn't buy a new chipped key, you have a valet key and it won't start the vehicle ever.. https://www.google.com/search?q=1999+Cadillac+DTS+reset+security ..
3/29/2022 2:59:41 AM • Cadillac DTS... • Answered on Mar 29, 2022 • 85 views
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I am trying to replace the lower radiator hose on a 2010 cad DTS Luxury, what do I have to take off to get to the lower radiator hose ?

it has to go into the radiator low somewhere, look for the start of it there...the other end may be > the water pump outlet. Usually...unless there is something freaky about the particular one, these rad hoses are clamped either end with either a stiff spring clip clamp, which needs pliers ...or a gear clamp, which needs screwdriver.Have something in place to drain radiator contents into.
12/19/2019 1:13:34 AM • Cadillac DTS... • Answered on Dec 19, 2019 • 189 views
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How to service a stabilitrak on a 2006 cadillac dts

If the Stabilitrak Yaw sensor box gets full of water you will get the Service Stabilitrak message. The 2006-2011 Cadillac DTS and Buick Lucerne have a manufacturing defect of a major water leak problem at the bottom of the driver's side A pillar just below the windshield, accessible after the air inlet grille panel under the wiper blades is removed. The GM service manual bulletin #PI0356A (June 8, 2011) vaguely outlines how to seal off this opening, see attached photo taken from this bulletin. After sealing the obvious unsealed seams, I had to use fire-block insulating foam to close off the large 1 inch remaining upper opening. The Cadillac DTS has another water leak path in the left front hinge pillar area under the wheelhouse liner noted in the same service bulletin. In our Lucerne CXS, water actually flooded the Stabilitrak Yaw sensor box which is under the carpet under the driver's seat, resulting in the service Stabilitrak message . It's a major chore to remove the seats, trim and center console just to get the carpets out to dry. The carpets are difficult to dry because they have 1 inch of foam attached which holds a lot of water. After removing the carpets and sealing the obvious seams, water still poured in when tested with a water hose and it was then I discovered that the water was getting in through the large upper opening which I used fire-block foam to seal. It's best to water test before you put everything back together. You can quickly check if you have a water leak problem in your vehicle by popping up the rear seat bottom, removing the carpet clip and lifting the carpet on the driver's side rear passenger seat. Ours had about a 1/2 inch of standing water plus a lot more held in the carpet's foam rubber. I was able to reuse the flooded Stabilitrak Yaw sensor by opening the box, shaking out the water, rinsing the insides with isopropyl alcohol and drying with a hair dryer. The service message went out and the Stabilitrak works in my attempts to slide around on gravel. I'm surprised that GM didn't have a recall as I consider Stabilitak to be safety equipment. service-stabilitrak-2006-cadillac-dts-hqbugbybwgcyohpqbozf2cyn-2-0.jpg
12/30/2018 4:49:24 PM • Cadillac DTS... • Answered on Dec 30, 2018 • 12,635 views
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2009 DTS. Went on 250 mile trip.

Try to check for codes using a code reader. It could be the temperature sensor is going out.
9/21/2018 3:23:19 AM • Cadillac DTS... • Answered on Sep 21, 2018 • 101 views
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Radio won't work after battery went dead 2004 Cadillac dts

You will get your solution and all info on service info, repair info, parts info, wiring/electrical/fuse diagrams, error/fault codes, torque specs, PCV, , owner's/service/repair/parts/maintenance manuals etc everything this website www.reliable-store.com it's a very good website for vehicle problems even as old as 1991 ford..
3/19/2018 3:41:13 PM • Cadillac DTS... • Answered on Mar 19, 2018 • 231 views
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2003 dts will not go into overdrive

That is usually a problem with the overdrive lockup solenoid inside the transmission.
7/1/2017 10:22:19 PM • Cadillac DTS... • Answered on Jul 01, 2017 • 266 views
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My Cadillac DTS dash says reverse bit it won't switch out of gears

It sounds like you have a failed transmission.
11/3/2016 10:54:47 PM • Cadillac DTS... • Answered on Nov 03, 2016 • 935 views
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Sun roof closes, then why does rear drop aboat a quarter of an inch?

Not sure what you're saying but if you mean the sunroof slides closed but the rear doesn't come down and seat fully, the I'd start by looking to make sure nothing is in the way of it fully closing, also when was the last time you greased the slides on the sun roof?
4/4/2016 1:50:07 PM • Cadillac DTS... • Answered on Apr 04, 2016 • 202 views
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