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1999 Cadillac Other Repair Question


Topics covered: Engine, Rpm, Dashboard.
Mileage: No information provided.

Asked on July 1, 2009

Models warning lights

Electrical problem
1999 Other Cadillac Models V8 Two Wheel Drive Automatic 108000 miles

I HAVE A LIGHT ON MY DASHBOARD THAT LOOKS LIKE AND EXCLAMATION POINT WITH A SUN AROUND IT ( SORRY THAT'S THE BEST WAY TO DESCRIBE IT) AS SOON AS THAT LIGHT CAME ON MY CAR STOPPED WORKING. IT WILL TURN OVER BUT JUST WON'T START, I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT IT IS, I HONESTLY KNOW NOTHING ABOUT CARS.... PLEASE HELP!!!!
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Replied on July 1, 2009

A Catera, I presume? I think it is the service transmission light. It may have set due to a loss of engine rpm, which is in accordance with it not starting. It could possibly have a failed crank sensor causing the no start, and the loss of engine RPM. That is my guess.

Tiny Answered by factoryjack (expert)
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