20 Most Recent 2005 Cadillac CTS - Page 2 Questions & Answers

If it's the original battery, it's 12 years old and way beyond it's useful life. If replaced once, the second battery is probably near the end of its life, five to six years If you're near a Wal-Mart super store, get a new battery installed if the other is old, five to six years They have good prices and top rated batteries by CR. While you're there and if it's -25 (C or F since the scales are concurrent about that point) go to snack shop and warm up with a nice hot cocoa or hot cup of coffee. Sometimes its free in the customer lounge. Good Luck

Sounds like you may have to bleed your brakes. Could be an air lock.

Take it by a parts store they will test the battery an charging system .

this sounds like a loose connection to these controls, have you had any work done on your vehicle recently? If you have this may have caused a connection to become loose , whilst the work was carried out, if not then i would check the connections to the various components and make sure they are pushed together properly, this will involve removing the lower dash panel , you have'nt mention vehicle so this is a general way to proceed, trace the wire looms back from the component and check each connection as you find them , hope this helps

Won't start how ? When you turn the key to the start position does the starter spin the engine ? Or not ? This would be a no crank - no start condition ! Or when you turn the key to start the starter spins over the engine but it doesn't start an run ? This is a crank - no start condition . Both have very different diagnostic testing procedures ! An what won't say anything ? Is there a car an padlock symbol lit on the instrument cluster ?

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1. You'll need a tool to release the tension on the serpentine belt and when you need to put the belt back on. Regular standard socket wrenches will suffice for the rest.

It's not the crank pulley , it's coming from above an leaking down around the crank pulley . It's actually the water pump which is right above the crank pulley .

What pulley ? Where is located ? center front of the engine ? Probably the water pump is bad . No seal to replace . What size engine ? 2.8 , 3.6 or 5.7 L

Most models can be done by onstar, or with your key fob or key in the drivers door. Check your owners manual if you have one.

private sale or from a used car lot if from lot call and advise should have a limited warranty ---if private call and ask about non start --try to get vehicle scanned and check for any codes previous may have cleared codes to make sale --check fuses/relays -if have starter fluid give shot if starts check fuel pump -possible fuel filter-if pump good will need to check ignition system ,check for spark,and or certain sensors like the crank position sensor------- the following post is from caddyinfo forum Subject: Multiple Electrical System Malfunctions, Engine Will Not Start, Engine Will Not Shutdown, IP Gauges/Lighting Inoperative, Radio Inoperative, HVAC Display Erratic, Loss of Rear Door Functions (Inspect Both Rear Door Harnesses and Repair, if Necessary) Models: 2005 Cadillac STS Built Between and Including VIN Breakpoints 50112423 and 50133076 Attention: This inspection should be performed on all vehicles currently in your inventory prior to sale or delivery. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Condition Some customers may comment on one or more of the following conditions: • Engine Will Not Start • Engine Will Not Shutdown • IP Gauges/Lighting Inoperative • Radio Inoperative • HVAC Display Erratic • Loss of Rear Door Window/Lock Functions These conditions may occur intermittently. Cause These conditions may be caused from the rear door wiring harness being misrouted causing the harness to contact the metal door bracket. This contact may cause a rub through to the wires enclosed in that harness. Correction Inspect both rear door wiring harnesses. Repair any damaged wires and reroute harness to correct location. Use the procedure listed below. Make sure the ignition is off. Remove both the rear door trim panels. Refer to the Side Rear Door Trim Panel Replacement procedure in the Doors sub-section of the Service Manual (SI Document ID #1465575). ******** 2005 STS electrical problem NO START

Do you hear the sound a motor trying to retract the sunroof? If not it may be the sunroof regulator

Look in your owners manual to find the location of the fuse to check.

where your radio is you have buttons and one will say info with a down arrow, go to it and then go to setting, i think its personalization settings and then from there you can change all those things.