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Pam Arn Posted on Feb 08, 2013
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Had the car detailed and now won't start, nothing works

People detailed the car at my house. I went to move it several hours later and the engine started to turn over but then the entire car shut Down. Won't start. I can't even get the key out of the ignition

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Check to see if gear shift didn't get nudged out of park.

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  • Posted on Aug 22, 2009

SOURCE: cadillac 2004 cts, wont start

i had a 2003 ctc that did the same thing, it wouldn't start or would make a clicking sound and about 1 mth after the problem started aND mechanics could not find a problem my car caught on fire and burned completely from something under the right side of the hood. i had just parked the car and got out, it happened really fast. the fire chief said the cause was unknown????

now i have a 2004 cts and i'm having the same problem!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! has anyone else had this happen???? please be cautious if your cts is doing this, during the fire my doors locked and had to be pried into by fire chief.

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SOURCE: 2001 cadillac deville want start

Replace that relay for that is at fault

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Marvin

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  • Posted on Jul 22, 2010

SOURCE: 1995 Cadillac STS starter disabled all night

u will need to bypass the VATS factory security systemm the part u need to fix it is no longer avail from GM, it is easy, here are the full instructions, go to the link.
http://vats.likeabigdog.com/

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SOURCE: My 2004 Cadillac cts ran low on oil to a small

You should be able to start, what is the fluid level bring it to the recommended level crank it allow the lifter to solidify and compression will build up

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Sep 04, 2011

SOURCE: i tryed starting my 2006

try removing your key fob and replacing the battery .it sounds like its a security issue and the body control has locked you out and is keeping the key too.replacing the battery in the key fob should restore all.if not you will need a body control module and has to be programmed by a dealer.

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