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Resources for the Repair and Maintenance of your Cadillac Eldorado

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Cadillac Eldorado Problems

Car Won't Start and Security Light is On

Electrical & Lights -- Verified

Problems with anti-theft systems using the raised-chip key can prevent the car from starting. The wires in the steering column to the ignition lock cylinder tend to break. The key and ignition lock cylinder should be replaced to correct this condition.

Trunk Lid Won't Close Due to Trunk Pull Down Switch Failure

Electrical & Lights -- Verified

The trunk pull down switch may fail causing the trunk lid not to close completely. Our technicians tell us that the failed switch can be replaced without changing the complete pull down motor assembly.

Power seat operation erratic

Electrical & Lights -- Verified

Power seat motors and seat position sensors may fail causing the power seats to act erratically.

Rear of Vehicle May Ride to High or Low

Suspension & Steering -- Verified

The auto level ride compressor may fail causing the rear of the vehicle to ride to high or too low.

The Head lights May Stop Working

Electrical & Lights -- Verified

The head light switch may fail causing the head lights to become inoperative.

Cadillac Eldorado Recalls (Recent)

Cadillac Eldorado Recall 90V028000

Body, Interior & Misc., March 12, 1990

Summary: MISALIGNED REAR SEAT SAFETY BELT SHOULDER RETRACTOR ASSEMBLIES COULD CAUSE PENDULUM INTERFERENCE, CAUSING THE BELT TO REMAIN IN LOCKED POSITION OR TO TRAVEL FREELY WITHOUT LOCKING.

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Cadillac Eldorado Recall 95V110000

Body, Interior & Misc., June 21, 1995

Summary: THE FRONT OUTER SHOULDER BELT WEB SEW STOP CAN BECOME STUCK IN THE RETRACTOR. THE BELT CAN BE DIFFICULT TO PULL OUT OF THE RETRACTOR AND SOME OCCUPANTS MAY NOT BE ABLE TO FASTEN THE BELT.

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Cadillac Eldorado Recall 97V064000

Brakes, May 28, 1997

Summary: THE ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL MODULE OR THE ELECTRONIC BRAKE AND TRACTION CONTROL MODULE CAN CAUSE THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) TO CYCLE DURING A NON-ABS BRAKE APPLICATION.

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Cadillac Eldorado Recall 90V164000

Drive Train, October 5, 1990

Summary: TRANSAXLE SHIFT CONTROL CABLE MAY DISENGAGE FROM THE FROM THE FLOOR SHIFT CONTROL WITH LOSS OF GEAR INDICATOR REFERENCE AND SHIFT SELECTOR OPERATION.

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GM Recalls 2000 Models Due to Loose Inner Tie Rod Nuts

Suspension & Steering, November 16, 1999

RepairPal Expert Overview:

The inner tie rod nuts may be loose. This may cause detachment of the steering linkage and a loss of steering control. Dealers will inspect and secure the tie rod nuts. Dealers will also check and adjust the toe setting of the wheel alignment.

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Cadillac Eldorado Questions and Answers

caddyman, 1990 Cadillac Eldorado, Jefferson, GA

What would the labor cost be to replace both front end upper & lower ball joints, the outer tie rods,upper & lower inner bushings and two stabilizer links on this car?

Visitor, 1990 Cadillac Eldorado, Carson, CA

Happens when starting, will go into drive on 2nd try. Occuring more often.

Visitor, 1990 Cadillac Eldorado, Bakersfield, CA

Engine has a loud tappet noise on right side. I am trying to find out how to adjust the valves to see if the noise goes away.

Visitor, 1990 Cadillac Eldorado, Novato, CA

The anti theft alarm sez remove key wait 3 minutes, this happens off and on. I have tried both keys,same thing happens. I have 180,000 miles on her she runs great other than this problem.

lovelyautumn28, 1990 Cadillac Eldorado, Augusta, GA

my cadillac 89 eldorado information center says air compressor off my freon is full but still the compressor wont come on whats the problem

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Cadillac Eldorado Reviews

blower motor on air conditioner and heater comes on by its self while setting in the garage ,runs the battery down


Leaks oil at 63000 miles? piece of shit! I hate to say it but I will buy a Jap car next am a united auto worker mechanic. Cadillac told me to go fuck myself.

Killer caddy! Excellent ride with great lines. I wish the block was iron to ease rebuilding. Overall, cool ride.

I love my '96. it has the smoothest ride of any car I've ever driven. picked her up for a good price too. she has a lot of power, and accelerates very quickly. get a lot of compliments from old people. and girls love my car i call it the panty dropper.

biggest piece of shit i have ever owned, sorry g.m. just the truth i believe i have had more trouble out of this car, and can't get the problem fixed, no one seems to know whats wrong with it,