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Tiny
KARLA HOPKINS
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  • 2006 CADILLAC CTS
  • 3.6L
  • V6
  • RWD
  • 99,000 MILES
Drove car to store it was fine. Came home went to leave about two hours later, car wont start. Key turns over but nothing. Does not make a sound. Interior lights and door dings. Any idea where to start? Car does not make clicking sound when trying to start.
Saturday, September 17th, 2016 AT 5:41 PM

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Tiny
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Is the security light on solid or flashing with the key in the run position? Also, have you checked the battery? Make sure the battery cables are clean and tight.
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Saturday, September 17th, 2016 AT 5:46 PM
Tiny
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Security light is solid. I have not checked battery yet. But will first thing in the morning. Thank you for helping.
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Saturday, September 17th, 2016 AT 5:50 PM
Tiny
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If the security light is on solid that does not sound good.
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Saturday, September 17th, 2016 AT 6:16 PM
Tiny
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Okay, went back to check the light. It is flashing, dome light comes on with all dash lights. Headlights did not come on. Door ajar was dinging. When I got out and shut door security light was still flashing. Which that and dome light stay on for few seconds after door is shut.
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Saturday, September 17th, 2016 AT 7:09 PM
Tiny
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Try what I posted, but from the crank no start and the security light flashing with the key in run position there is a problem somewhere in the security system. Do have another key to try?
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Sunday, September 18th, 2016 AT 9:33 AM
Tiny
KARLA HOPKINS
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My battery post was loose, but it started with my spare key. So tightened cable and it is doing great now. Thanks for your help.
Karla
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Sunday, September 18th, 2016 AT 10:24 AM
Tiny
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The key might have lost programing glad you got it started.
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Sunday, September 18th, 2016 AT 10:07 PM

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