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In this video, 1A Auto tech Andy walks you through the top 5 issues found in the second generation Cadillac CTS, using our 2008 3.6L as an example.
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0:24 Timing chains
2:31 Door handles
4:53 Wheel speed sensor
8:32 Evap code
10:12 Camshaft position code
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I live in Nashville and I found an 08 All Wheel drive for an phenomenal price. It has a problem with the steering and brakes cut in and out, I think its a vacuum leak. It only does it when the car is at idle. When you are on the gas the problem vanishes. Any ideas on what it may be?
I have had a problem with reduced engine power, any tips on correcting that?
Can yall show how to replace a cv axle please
What about 2008 DTS secondary injection valve stuck open.?
Is that expensive easy fix
P2440?
Thank you
On a Cadillac SRX 2008 model
Nicely done..The biggest problem for any owner is trusting that the mechanic's diagnosis isn't a snow job.
Yes! Even Cadillac Techs misdiagnoses a car.
I have a 2011 cts 3.0. Owned from 46,000-98,000 miles. I’ve never had one check engine light or one single issue. I just did a coolant flush and transmission flush along with standard oil changes. Highly reliable vehicle at a great price and style.
Yeah that’s because you actually take care of your car😂 most people don’t realize they need to service other parts of the car other than the engine
The timing chain problem doesn't generally happen until the 100 to130km mark.
I bought my 2010 CTS4 in 2018 with 151km on it and I was given the stealership invoice showing the timing chain was recently changed, I think it cost her around $2100 in all.
The thing is you have to keep that oil changed. When I took it to my stealership they told me the first idiot owner never changed the oil for the first 15 thousand km and that's on a brand new car, the second time he changed it was around 12km.
Thank god he sold it, I'm owner #3. I've had pretty much no issues except a new battery, front rotors and a door lock actuator in almost 5 years.
Have had an 09 CTS4 DI for almost a year now and have not had one issue besides a leaky sunroof and have realized this car definitely burns oil not very fast but you do have to keep an eye on the oil level. Don’t let this video scare you away from this car I love my CTS and plan to have it for many years to come. (I bought it at 72,000miles and it currently sits at 87,000 with no issues👍)
actually, #1 problem with these engines is the lack of baffles on the valve cover gaskets, which allows oil passage in the vaccuum lines. buy after market valve cover gaskets with baffles and the oil consumption is greatly reduced. my theory is that this contributes to the timing chain issue greatly.
Just had my valve cover gaskets replaced with the OEM ones , wish I had read this earlier :(
Just heard Scotty kilmer say that.
2011 CTS in my driveway has had both front wheel hubs replaced, water pump, thermostat, blower fan, and oil pressure switch. All was done by me. I bought it with about 47,000 miles on it and now I’m right at 160,000.
WOW nice Job !
Was the pressure switch hard?
Reliable vehicle overall?
My 09 CTS, has 190K on it. 3.6 LLT engine. Runs absolutely fine, changed the alternator, brakes, front wheel hubs, and recently the upper control arms. All done myself. Car has never left me stranded
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how did you know your control arms need replacing .?
Don't forget the fact that you need to remove your entire bumper just to change your headlights.
+D Flash Thanks for the feedback!
Wow that's should be expensive
Actually you don't have to completely remove the bumper thankfully. I just replaced both headlight assemblies and I found a video that explains how to do it without removing it. Not exactly the easiest thing but it's better than paying a mechanic to do it
@@ziggymac5813 I know on my 1st gen you go thru the wheel well so that probably works on 2nd gen too, both sigma platforms
Not true you can do it by the tires I've done it
I've had my 2009 CTS for 3 years now. No problems...and I've done lots of driving!
I guess we got lucky lol. I had my 2009 cts 5 years no problem i even drive uber in it 4 days a week
How many miles do you guys have on them? I have an 09 CTS with 113,000 and its perfect but im worried about the sealed transmission. I would like to change the fluid but I don't know if it is too old to change now . the manual says to change it at 100,000 miles but no one I took it too was willing to do it . I guess i should have taken it to the dealership but they rip you off in insulting ways. They want like $600 just to change the fluid.
@@MSG685 I'm up to 155k so far all good. Unfortunately i had to let the dealership rob me for the transmission fluid change. I've seen a few forums where guys are walking you through the steps to do it at home if you're into the DIY thing
I have a 2008 CTS DI with 121k miles. Have not had any major problems since 54k miles when I bought with 54k. Alternator was replaced a while back, I did have some leaks from the timing chain cover, I had that leak from a dealer because I did not want to touch that not had the time to do it myself. I actually had a fuel leak but was able to fix it myself with like $40 bucks. Right now I have a low RPM idle and I think I need a new oil pressure sensor because it only reads 0 or 100🤔
Daniel Thomas
I guess it all depends on the previous owner and how well they kept up with the maintenance. I have an 06 CTS, it runs like a dream. 71k miles, 1 previous owner (my dad), no major issues. When he gave me the car, it had 38k miles. He was retired, so it was driven very gently and infrequently. All fluids checked and topped off weekly, I never let the oil life get lower than 20%. I only use 93 gas, and I use a bottle of Gumout about every 6 months or so.
She just had her first tune up about 6 months ago at around 67k miles, as I was having a misfire that triggered the engine light. That’s the only thing I’ve ever had really other than the sunroof being sticky sometimes, but I live in Florida, so it gets very hot and wet and makes rubber sticky.
Once in a while if she sits in the rain for a long time or we have a Hurricane, it will idle rough for a few drives but always smoothes out. I bought a car cover for hurricanes since I unfortunately don’t have a garage.
I have heard a lot of bad about these cars but in my experience they are very reliable if maintained properly. Most people ignore their cars and just drive until something goes wrong.
My dad had a Jaguar S-type, which was a total lemon and money pit, and now has a BMW 535 and I swear something is ALWAYS wrong with that thing. The shop has it more than he does.
I have an 09 with 300K on it, and minimal maintenance, but door locks, TPMS and the Evap have been issues. otherwise, control arms are an issue as well. Overall, a great car.
Have you had any issues with engine power reduced light?
@@mikelarry712 I had that problem and it was the injectors. I had to change the 6 new and original injectors to solve it.
@@mikelarry712 300k? How do you make it last so long?
Wow
I have an '08 CTS Performance with 88k on her. Fan-TAS-tic automobile!!! Really quick and fast, NO major problems EVER. Owned her for over 5 years now. Have had none of these problems except the passenger front door handle has quit on me. I thought it was a programing issue; took her to the Stealership for a reprogramming to fix said issue. [Never said to just repop her, just that the outside handle stopped working!] They had the car for 2 days. When I come to pick her up, service manager acts like it's the task of the century to repop the system, had to do it twice, etc. $600+ later [!!!!!!] , now working, brought her home and didn't drive her for a couple days. Lo and behold, I can't open the door for my love!! Broke again!!! No recourse on an electrical repair!!! So, she's still broke! Thank you SOOO much for showing how to test it and what the switch looks like; I may tackle it myself when the weather gets warmer, as it's pretty cold out right now! Thanks again! SUBBED. PS I still love this girl!! MT Car of the Year in '08!!
GM-Cadillac just doesn't get it. Knowledgeable people no longer regard Cadillac as a premium brand...except in regard to the prices they charge.
I still have the 2008 CTS4 I purchased brand new in 2007, it was "Car of the Year" for 2008. Problems I'm now having are primarily electronical, a/c controls quit working, rear windows roll down on their own, car occasionally goes into "limp mode" where it will only go about 30 mph, and driver door will not automatically unlock from outside (must use key). Car only has 83K miles so hate to let go of it but it is becoming a money pit.
Thank you , Bob Lutz, Ed Welburn, Rick Wagoner. This is one of the greatest Cadillacs ever. I got the 2014 CTS, with 80,000 miles, still the same break pads, nothing ever gone wrong. 14 more years , and I will be buying a new Cadillac, with V8 , or Extended EV, or Electric. Let’s see what it will be.
Love the elr look i got the 2010 caddillac cts
Most of the items listed are standard maintenance . If you keep up on oil and keep it clean you can prevent most issues
Great video. I have an 08 CTS4. Problems I've encountered are
#1 Water getting in the car from all of the various drains getting clogged.
The door handles for sure.
Replaces a couple of hub assemblies for ABS issues.
Coolant leak from O-ring in the back of the intake.
Great tutorial, very well put together. A ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Thank You
Have a 2011 cts coupe 3.6 got it with 22k miles now has around 150k only thing Iv ever had to replace is an alternator
These are good cars
I think I might have to do that to what was the symptoms your car had?
I have the year up 12 replaces both batteries and alt Other than that I cruise it
Oh my goodness, not an easy fix in sight 😮 Great video ... thank you.
@Rich Jake yep I love when people want a cheap starter for the 4.7. Have fun ripping that intake off again in 6 months. To be fair the timing job on this isn’t a walk in the park.
I have an 06 CTS 165k still runs awesome only major repair was a new clutch at 149k
I have owned a 2006 STS 3.6 since 2008, after 150k it runs flawless.
I have a gen 1 but this was helpful still, same engine. You guys really make the best videos, they have helped me at least 3 times on my CTS
I had a gen 1 and have a gen 2. Like night and day engine different gen 2more horse power
You done an awesome job man! Love that 1A Auto is doing these kind of videos now! From a Cadillac owner. This is very much appreciated!!
Hey bro skis I just bought a used 08 CTS Caddy I'm very grateful for the new used car and your dope ass videos keep up the good work. Thanks again God bless!
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How’s it going now
Great Video, have had half the problems and so much MORE. First and Last Cadillac I'll ever own. I put more money in this car then any car I've ever owned for the past 30 years combined.
Same!
Had the bearings changed on every wheels the same year :/ had driver’s door open button changed (Cts coupe) and throttle body troubles ( backed by extended warranty, check with dealers if it occurs up to 172 000 km) those power engine reduced killed me but I saved a throttle body replacement $$ And otherwise I’m not always gentle with my V6 3.6 Cts coupe but I swear I never missed an oil change and I never had any issues on those engines timing chain and even my Pontiac G8 V6 3.6 and they were grateful cars to me !!!
How did you get rid of the engine power reduce ? I’ve had it on mines for a while now & tried everything from replacing the app sensor to the throttle body
It was a nightmare replacing my stretched timing chains. Paid a guy 1800 to do the work and he ended up making it worse then paid I think around 4000 or 5000 at the dealership to have it all redone, way too much money but I'm invested at this point and it's running great again
I have a 2009 Cadillac CTS and I've had a couple of crankshaft position sensor check engine light codes and got them fixed. The most expensive job was done on the timing chain because when I went to the dealership and they took apart the covers and stuff like that, they experienced the timing chain actually falling apart as they were taking the covers off. Sounded like a knocking noise soon to be that the actuators weren't getting the right amount of oil for variable timing. Hefty jobs. Now that I know about what Cadillacs are about now, I can prevent these things from happening.
Got an 06 2.8 and have had 4 of the five,not always so easy to find!
Door handles and speed censors did not fail on the first gen. The first gen was just a camaro v6 on an extended frame. With almost 280 hp and 260 plus torque it drove like a formula firebird. But there is a problem. The trans wants to make the car smooth and in doing so runs in toigh positions. If you have this car just drive slow because its been tuned to be a comfy cruiser with occasional get up if needed. If you want to race around get a v8 camaro.
Thank you for saving me. Was going to by a CTS-4 with evap problem, once I heard you had to drop the rear suspension I knew to run away from it.
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Just got a 2012 CTS today! Thanks for the video!
Congrats! How many miles are on it?
I had several of those problems with my 2008 Chevy Impala. This was really helpful.
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This type of engineering and quality is what stopped me from buying a used CTS I do love the body style.
Same here.Good looking car but engineered for failure.
I have had 2 vehicles with 3.6’s caddy sts and Buick Enclave those 3.6 have never failed on me. Because I change my oil every 5000km, if people would know what oil changes are, 3.6’s wouldn’t be bad at all
@@danb2 I totally agree on that,,, I've seen a 2010 Acadia with 210k miles,, and a 12 lacrosse with 165k no problem at all..
rami yousif 3.6 can be great if u keep if doing oil changes with good quality oil and a filter. I love my 3.6 even with 155k miles running great.
@@danb2 199244 miles on my 03 CTS no problem but window motors. If u keep oil changed and tune up from time to time you will be fine
I have a 2010 CTS and this year I have had to replace 3 wheel bearings due to the reluctor rings having rusted through, and also the timing chain had to be replaced. I have heard that many timing chains have to be replaced as the vehicle nears 100K though (I'm at 80k). I do love the car though and plan on driving it at least a couple more years. Nice vid, Subbing.
Timing chains and belts typically have tensioners, which prevent engine damage when the inevitable stretch and wear happens though. You have to wonder if GM planned these to fail intentionally.
what symptoms were you having with timing chain? i’m clueless if mine is going out
I owned a CTS for 4 years and had no problems at all with it. Unfortunately, I totaled it! It was a great car.
+Fred Bischoff Thanks for the feedback! We are sorry to hear that, it's always sad when a great car goes too soon.
Yeah all facts I've had my 08 cts for years now and those were all the problems I've had with it, the purge value I changed myself had hard starts after putting gas in my car, good now the chains where stretched as well.
Great video! Many people will use it.
Great video bud!👍
Great video. Have a '12 CTS4 and so far have had the door handles and wheel speed sensors issues. Other than those minor issues haven't had needed any serious repairs. Still my favorite car I've owned. Hoping the timing chain issue doesn't come up... looks expensive.
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Very expensive for the timing chain $1400
Ontario, it was $2100 in 2017 at a GM stealership.
I have an '09 CTS 4 with the 3.6 L engine. I know very well about the timing because I'm in the process of getting that replaced right now. Car has approximately 140,000 Mi on it. I can't complain too much. I bought it for $1,000 as it sits with a clean title. While I'm at it with the timing, it's also going to get a variety of fresh seals in the top and front of the motor, every fluid under the hood flushed and replaced, new plugs, coil packs, air filter, pcv, O2 sensors, transmission / transfer case / differential service, new serpentine belt and tensioner, and finally, see if I can figure out where the water is getting into it from. It does have the panoramic roof. After all that, I'm hoping it will wind up being a good car for quite a while.
Only issues here I've had so far on my 2010 CTS is wheel speed issues. First was RR erratic signal, and when I got the hub out, it seems that hub just had magnets 'glued' to the back of the hub, and one set had fallen off, rendering it worthless. The hub itself was completely fine. The second was the LR a few months later, and that one seemed to have a 'magnet ring' like you might expect, and the ring had fallen apart. Replacing wheel bearings on these cars is NO FUN. I'd say a hydraulic press is REQUIRED, but there isn't a good way to get the knuckle in a press to press the bearing out (at least not that I've found with the rears - maybe some sort of jig could be made or exists to make it possible to press them out in a press). Note to Cadillac and wheel bearing manufacturers: How about make either the bearing or the knuckle with some sort of knurled surface to reduce the contact surface area, making it theoretically less likely to result in the bearing and knuckle becoming one or two steps short of permanently welded together?
Man, my RR stays malfunctioning. I've replaced the hub, the abs sensor and tmps when I got new tires. It will be fine for a couple weeks then go out and not read anything for the Right Rear only....smh. Wtf!
Thank you so much I'm on my way in for approximately a year thus far I run into you the door latch are frequently referred to this video to educate myself about problems that may occur in the future thank you so much
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those type of vids are great
Trap Lions Thanks for watching!
I have a 2012 CTS and I hate the fact that anyone walking by can just open up the fuel door with a press and put whatever they want in there. Don't leave this car on the street if you live in the hood and/or have enemies.
Buy a locking gas cap. I've put one on 3 of my cars and never had a problem.
More of these videos please.
Awesome video thanks v much :)
very informative thank you.. what scan tool did you use?
I have a 2009 CTS , now at 100k miles and 11 years old. Had to replace both rear wheel bearing assemblies. Both rear door latches stopped unlocking and need to be replaced. The cam chain was replaced under warranty due to an error code regarding cam position. Just recently replaced the coils, as 2 failed. Now I need to clean the sunroof drains and the external trunk release button does not work. I still love my car! Very cool video and pretty accurate compared to my car.
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Thanks for the info any thing to look out for as I have a 2014 Cadillac xts premium vsport with 3.6 twin turbo 44k I use royal purple 5-30 oil
Yours should have the newer direct injection motor .not the same as the old motor back then,so the same issue may not apply to you as this older one in the video.because it’s totally different motor all together.
Im pretty sure they mostly fixed the timing chain problems in the 3.6 around 2012, I know in the aussie 3.6 commodore they changed something although they non turbo
Beautifully explained bro!!!
+Kevin Morales Thanks for watching and the feedback!
So far so good....bought a one owner 2008 cts in Nashville Tennessee with 71k miles in dec 2019.
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How much did you pay for it?
Is 2008 srx4 good ?
@Ray Burton.... I live in Nashville too and I found an 08 All Wheel drive for an phenomenal price. It has a problem with the steering and brakes cut in and out, I think its a vacuum leak. It only does it when the car is at idle. When you are on the gas the problem vanishes. Any ideas on what it may be?
Great video. I have the 2011 CTS 3.6 Premium with some V trimmings and RIMs that I bought new. It has 162K miles on it. As for issues replaced tires and brakes so far. I gave it a minor tune up with new plugs. Service every 8 to 10k oil change on full synthetic, other than it burns about a quart of oil at every 2 months I've had no issues. Passes smog easily no lights. TPM light is on seems the rear left is out, but its not important or an issue. Installed a Tesla 10 inch screen, and now the car is up to modern standard. Best car I've ever owned.
Very informative... You might need to do of this... Cheers!!!
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Great Info!!
I have a 2008 Cadillac CTS three of the problems you spoke of has occurred with my car timing chain ,purge valve,,and wheel sensor
The most informative honest video and not trying to sell something.thanx
Hey guys your are really CAR MAESTROS! 😎👍
2012 had it a year love it only issue I had so far is coolant leaking from the front passenger fender area
The first thing that went out on my Cadillac cts 07 was the ignition coils. Then some nut/bolt for the gear shift that needed replacing, then catalytic converter, then timing chain, and I just replaced one of the rear wheel bearings. It cost me $1500 to replace the timing chain (HAD to fix it to pass smog check) I replaced the alternator and camshaft sensors myself, and I do my own oil changes with synthetic oil. A new annoying problem is when I have my headlights on and I turn either blinker on, my brights come on and often times I can't get them to turn off. Complete money pit with my car. I should get rid of it but I've put so much money into fixing it that it's kinda hard to.
The timing chains themselves aren't the problem on these GM 3.6L engines, they stretch/break because these engines burn oil (usually PCV system flaw) and most owners don't check their oil level or keep them topped off.
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nailed it!! i have replaced all 5 of these. 2008 cts .
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Thank you.
Thanks for the info
Another expensive issue is blend door/defroster actuators
thats not expensive its cheap. just a bitch to do. i did it recently on drivers side.
Is your car making a clicking noise from the vent
@@jacksonacar mine is 😩
Door handles yes! Trunk leaks too. Working on getting misfires taken care of, replaced spark plugs. coil replacement or control module maybe...
Have you figured out how to fix trunk leaks ?
I have a 2013, and always have an issue with small leaks- so far it has been my gas cap not on super tight
You forgot all water leaks sunroof trunk etc...
clean sunroof drain tubes and ends
Joseph Guastella i was waiting for him to bring it up 🤣. Thats the major cts problem
Yes the drainage leaks into the front pillars because the drain tube come apart in the pillars. Also the drain plugged ups at under car and the passenger carpet gets wet.
@@davidrawley5464 Well, how do you do that,? Would I have to have dealer do it? I never heard of that? I have a really nice '03. It's only got 64,000 miles. Does it come from being in the rain, car wash???
@@davidrawley5464 Yep, pour boiling water down the sunroof drains every few months. Will keep them clear of crud.
My car is having rough idling, psi oil gauge down to 0, exhaust smells infrequent, oil pressure is good, replaced 2 weeks ago. All car began having trouble when Firestone placed the wrong oil in the car… now the Cadillac dealership technicians are telling me they do not know/nothing is wrong with my car… thanks for giving me this info for my Cadillac 2013 CTS, I hope I can repair and fix the issue my self!
I just bought a 2013 from a buddy with the I4 turbo is there anything motor wise to watch for with this model?
Thank you
bought a 2011 cts base 3.0 last year with 102,000 miles on it, currently have 126,000 on her. now im starting to get some issues, nothing crazy. cam sensors rear wheel bearing, heat shield is rattling. replaced battery, alternator and front right axle few months ago. other then that its been an extremely reliable daily. mine definitely doesnt have timing chains though. has timing belt
Hey some I’m around 136k miles and I think it’s my heat shield or something rattling bc mine rattles at like 1500 rpm’s the most and sometimes at idle. Also had you know the axel was bad bc I feel like mine might be as well?
Is there a video on how to change door switch for this Cadillac model? I’m dealing with that door issue
The chains don’t actually stretch. They wear elongate due to dirty oil.
Y’all have been fooled by the recommended synthetic oil change interval.
Great video! I was wondering if you could advise on diagnostic codes P0011, P0301, P0300, P0303, P0305 on Cadillac CTS 2007 3.6
+pamsco49 We wouldn't be able to diagnose an issues like that here, you may want to have a local mechanic take a look at it. Thanks for checking us out! 1AAuto.com
I seen two 2011 cadillac cts 3.6 on Craigslist today for 2000 dollars a piece. Both needed timing chains.
Still a good deal even after you put 2000 thousand dollars into them.
Thats assuming the timing chain is the ONLY problem which I can bet isnt the case.
Great advice especially the vacuum sensor codes I've replaced and its fixed.. thank you
I just bought a 2010 Cts with the 3.0 I love the car. I heard the 3.0 was the more
Reliable out of the 3 engines used by Cadillac that year. I just changed the awd fluids transfer case fill plug location is a joke and I also hate those electronic door handles.
2012 CTS4 wagon
Wheel bearing out at 66000, speed senser error code,
Suspension sounds like a 72 Eldorado.
Rear hatch wont stay "erect" more than 2 sec
80000 now and I love it
Get your hatch struts replaced quickly. They are probably leaking oil on the inside of the headliner.
You're helpful and easy to listen to. Thanks!!
I have a rack and pinion leaking on the right side of my 2006 Cadillac STS how big of a job is it to change out ?
Mechanic only fix or can do it in the driveway?
Thank you for this video ! Very helpful To understand some of the issues with my car...
I bought an 08 CTS many years with 94K, now at 132K. Door handle problem and wheel speed sensor. I had the timing chains repaired under warranty when purchased. I like the car but a little nervous about driving it far from home. I kinda want to get rid of it, but I'm going to do the wheel hubs and hope for the best.
How to fix the door handle problem
Hey Jay I just purchased a 2011 and a 2 year warranty and it has 106000 on it, did u get the timing chain replaced because it was acting up or did u tell them it was maintenance and they covered it?
I have 10 codes and 6 of them mention "wheel speed sensor" lol. Also, the turn signal lever seems to be a common problem because many folks complain about their brights kicking on for no reason. Me being one of those folks.
Timing chains and cam position sensors should not count as CTS specific because more than half of GM's fleet uses a version of this motor making them service items for all of the vehicles it is in use in. The test details are very good, especially isolating the door handle switch vs. the actuator. My one criticism however, is how you let the door panel hang off what appears to be the harness that goes to the power mirror. My passenger side actuator was replaced and I suspect willful carelessness like that is why the power mirror on that door no longer works and is currently throwing an open circuit code, (possibly partially disconnected plug, or damaged wire) perhaps because of a similar action by the installer, or it was unplugged and forgotten. Haven't looked into it yet.
I have a misfire in almost every cylinder and abit of a knock forming in a 05 2.8 any suggestions where to start?
1 Timing chains and guides because people keep skipping oil changes
2 Magnet ABS tone rings falling off of the hub
3 Sunroof drains clogged since no one ever washes their car and dirt builds up
4 Rear end and transfer case hop around corners since no one ever changes the fluids when recommended
5 Door pin switches due to water intrusion in the winter freezing to ice.
The timing chains are not an issue with the chains themselves, it's an issue with people skipping maintenance. Every set I've ever done was on cars where people skip LOF intervals consistently. The cars that are taken car off and not run low on oil never have an issue. I do love the 15hrs of pay for 4 hours worth of work. All the main issues with these cars besides the tone rings and door switches are the fault of neglectful owners not the car itself.
quick455 I agree . But the 3.8 series 3 was much better and much better on fuel I own 3.8 2004 Grand Prix 400504 on the clock change transmission oil 1 time per year 5 quarts out 5 back in . Oil gets changed every 5000 max using 5 -40 synthetic and good quality filters . I modded my exhaust 5 years back with resonator delete and 2 2 1/4stainless low restriction mufflers the car gets 35 mpg highway at 65 mph .Also own a 2006 cts 2.8 smaller displacement version of 3.6 I get 26 mpg at 65 mph. A co worker has identical car as my cts but it’s the 3.6 he get about the same milage . I did an upper combustion and valve cleaning to my car it improved power and response but not the milage still 26 mpg. I agree engines will last better than reported if oil is changed every 4500 miles and kept full
quick455 you sound like a genuinely great mechanic
@quick455... It's not the sunroof drain hoses but the rubber "duck bill" grommets at the ends in the inner wheel wells. The rubber dry rots & water cannot flow out. Ask this lady how she knows? Remove the clips, pull back the wheel well & took soldering iron & burned out a hole in the "duck bill". No more clogged drain lines. Ones in trunk are easier to access.
Great video was looking at a cts with 116000 miles probably will need a timing belt looks like their 15 hundred to replace so i think i'm gonna pass on that purchase you earned a like and a subscription ..very impressive and informative video !!!
+James Brown Thanks for the great feedback. Much appreciated!
Yulp...🤑I have one and my engine light is on the code came back to being in need of timing chain and I also have the abs light on thanks you were very helpful 💯🖤
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08 cts4 direct injection car here.
95000 miles
Just did chains and all assorted parts, with cloyes super kit. Just started getting timing codes so figured now's the time. Put new water pump as well.
Before this, I've had to do plugs, alternator, and front brakes, had a front hose that was collapsing and holding the brake.
Otherwise it's a great car that I hope to put at least another 100k on.
Only has a wheel bearing ring go bad so far. Think im due for some suspension work soon though.
Had mine for 130k miles and only had to replace water pump.....and engine at 120k. They tend to have an oil consumption problem so make sure your oil is changed on time. I tried to do the 20k oil and filter bit it ran out at like 14k miles without a change. I now change it on time and use royal purple lol the oil consumption is fixed on my engine from LKQ.
Great job with the explanation.
Scotty was right afterall
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Great video but......let's remember this is the regular CTS not the V I've owned all 3 generations. With that being said I agree the door handles suck. Mine went out in my 2010. The shocks I would say is 1 of the major issues and also wheel alignment issues. Each generation has it's own set of issues.
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How did you know the shocks and alignment was bad?
If you own this car, they are nice. But those timing chains are no joke.
You can evade them if you buy a CTS-V because the LSA does not do that.
I've ordered two hub bearing from you guys and they've fixed my issue 👍 can you post a blend door video for this cadillac cts . Mine is starting to make a clicking noise . I'm wondering if it a common problem for this vehicle.
+5onnymontana We're always cycling through common cars. We'll add this repair to our list! 1AAuto.com
How do you bleed the cooling system for air in the same car?
If you keep the oil change and the right level will your timing chains still go bad??? I have a 2012 CTS wagon 118,000 thanks
I still love the looks of these
Thank you
I have a question I get p0455 I've change the evap n also the gas cap but I still get a check engine light on and ever once and a while I get check gas cap n also I check the valve that is under the rear my question is that harness that connects to the charcoal canister is there suppose to be power going through it ?
Have you had any issues or experience with code p2190 ??
I have an 09 Cts
Great video though Ive not had those issues, but I have recently developed a noise in my 08 CTS a sort of growl that can be heard from 20 to about 80. Trying to determine the best way to isolate the noise. Any ideas?
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Check your trunk. There may be an angry dog in there.
I have a 2011 cadillac srx and when I have to stop suddenly or my wheels spin on ice my brake pedal looses pressure and goes to floor.I turn it off then on and it get firm again.Any ideas.
I have a 2008 and once recently I let the oil level get down to like 15% and the dealer had to replace something in the intake manifold, I will never let me oil level get that low again it cost $900 to fix
Right, we are told to change at 10% percent. I think the CTS oil gauge gives false readings.
@Marquis Madison...The % is not the level, it is the oil life.