2001 CADILLAC DEVILLE
132,243 MILES
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MASON803
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I was backing my car into my drive way and I put it in park. When I put it back in drive it cut off. I didn't turn the car off anytime when I backed it up and put in park. When it cut off the battery light came on. So I checked the battery with a multimeter and read 12vdc so it's good. So I tried to start it several times, it would start for about 3 to 7 seconds then cut off and each time the battery light comes on. What could be the problem?
Mar 24, 2013 at 8:35 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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battery light will come on when the engine stalls, thats normal.

as far as the stalling, is the check engine light on???

Roy
Mar 24, 2013 at 8:39 PM
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MASON803
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Yes the engine light is on.
Mar 24, 2013 at 8:45 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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we need the code to further help you

Roy
Mar 24, 2013 at 8:47 PM
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MASON803
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What code? But I just drove it about 25 feet to get it out of my drive way and then it cut off again?
Mar 24, 2013 at 8:58 PM
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there is a fault code stored in the system that will give us an idea of the system that has a problem.

Roy
Mar 24, 2013 at 9:01 PM
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MASON803
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I have to use a diagnostic machine to get that info right?
Mar 24, 2013 at 9:07 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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yes or go to a parts store. they will pull it for free

Roy
Mar 24, 2013 at 10:39 PM