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1996 Cadillac El Dorado Repair Question


Topics covered: Engine, Transmission, Coolant.
Mileage: 20,000 miles.

Asked on October 21, 2012

Cadillac El Dorado Engine Problem

Service electrical system lite would come on after engine started. Servicce transmission lite came on. Check engine coolant. Transmission shifting hard. Engine overheated lite. Stop engine lite.
Transmission fluie mixed with coolant, milky. Replaced Transmission and radiator.
Service electrical lite still comes on after starting. Service transmission lite still comes on. Engine then still overheats.
Whats up eith that?
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Replied on October 21, 2012

electrical message is checking the alt ahjd battery.

the overheating must be resolved before you blow the head gaskets, if you have not already done this. have the cylinders checked for leak down to confirm good head gaskets.

Roy

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