# \#eldorado **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/eldorado/2575.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [1997 Cadillac Eldorado lights come on, but won’t start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-cadillac-eldorado-lights-come-on-but-won-t-start/169430)
**Author:** [@Johnathan6](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Johnathan6)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2020, 12:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-cadillac-eldorado-lights-come-on-but-won-t-start/169430 "2020-09-02T00:07:53Z")
My car won’t start and lights and everything come on and just won’t start for me I tried everything what can I do --- ## [1998 Cadillac Eldorado - repeated AC issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-cadillac-eldorado-repeated-ac-issues/157629)
**Author:** [@Cash33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cash33)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2020, 5:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-cadillac-eldorado-repeated-ac-issues/157629 "2020-01-31T17:58:59Z")
My 1998 Eldorado (less than 90,000 miles) has been at the Cadillac dealer 4 times for a/c problems. They replaced the compressor but then a few hundred miles later the a/c stopped putting out cold air. They put in freo… --- ## [1998 Cadillac Eldorado - left side “grabs” when I turn right](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-cadillac-eldorado-left-side-grabs-when-i-turn-right/154511)
**Author:** [@kim34](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kim34)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2019, 4:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-cadillac-eldorado-left-side-grabs-when-i-turn-right/154511 "2019-12-12T04:52:28Z")
when i back out of my driveway i cut my steering wheel to the left put it in drive and when i go to the right the left front side feels like its grabbing and makes a loud noise i can’t describe but does smooth out after … --- ## [1997 Cadillac Eldorado: trunk draining the battery?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-cadillac-eldorado-trunk-draining-the-battery/124757)
**Author:** [@STILES](https://community.cartalk.com/u/STILES)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2018, 11:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-cadillac-eldorado-trunk-draining-the-battery/124757 "2018-09-11T11:28:17Z")
MY SECURITY SYSTEM GOES OFF RANDOMLY. CQDILLAC DEALER COULD NOT FIND PROBLEM. NOW, MY DASH CLOCK GOES ON AND OFF AND DRAINS MY BATTERY. I GOT A NEW BATTERY AND IT WENT DEAD AGAIN. MY CAR IS NOW AT DEALER. THEY … --- ## [1998 Cadillac Eldorado oil leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-cadillac-eldorado-oil-leak/119322)
**Author:** [@JohnFMarfiak](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnFMarfiak)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2018, 3:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-cadillac-eldorado-oil-leak/119322 "2018-06-17T15:45:13Z")
Hello I’ve got oil leak. Worse when started in morning. Northstar engine. Tried Lucas, Blue Devil. Help! John --- ## [1990 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz first time buyer help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-cadillac-eldorado-biarritz-first-time-buyer-help/112901)
**Author:** [@CadillacBlack](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CadillacBlack)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2018, 3:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-cadillac-eldorado-biarritz-first-time-buyer-help/112901 "2018-02-27T15:49:23Z")
Hello, so basically im a first time car buyer who loves the look of older cars. I have saved enough to buy a 1990 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz ive been looking at for a few weeks. I fell in love with it. Escpecially its al… --- ## [Headlights Won't Turn Off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headlights-wont-turn-off/108518)
**Author:** [@yates52089](https://community.cartalk.com/u/yates52089)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2017, 12:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headlights-wont-turn-off/108518 "2017-10-11T00:48:08Z")
Hey guys, hoping someone can help me out. I turned my 96’ Cadillac Eldorado off tonight and the headlights wouldn’t shut off. When I opened the hood there was smoke and burning wire smell coming from the general direct… --- ## [Using a 1960 Cadillac for therapy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/using-a-1960-cadillac-for-therapy/104236)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2017, 3:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/using-a-1960-cadillac-for-therapy/104236 "2017-05-29T03:31:58Z")
I think that there is something to be said for disconnecting from the electronic world for a few days, and enjoying the gross pleasures of a vintage Caddy convertible. What a car! :heart\_eyes: --- ## [95 cadillac eldorado dash showing "service ride control 30899"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/95-cadillac-eldorado-dash-showing-service-ride-control-30899/100524)
**Author:** [@d.obryan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/d.obryan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2017, 10:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/95-cadillac-eldorado-dash-showing-service-ride-control-30899/100524 "2017-02-27T22:43:14Z")
Any help on what this means? --- ## [Shifting out of Park , 1995 cadillac eldorado](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shifting-out-of-park-1995-cadillac-eldorado/99428)
**Author:** [@d.obryan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/d.obryan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2017, 2:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shifting-out-of-park-1995-cadillac-eldorado/99428 "2017-02-04T14:15:23Z")
In the morning, I'm having problems shifting out of Park into Drive. After the car has run for awhile, the problem goes away, but the next day, same issue. Ideas? --- ## [Need advice on finding a classic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-advice-on-finding-a-classic/84904)
**Author:** [@jst04004](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jst04004)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2014, 8:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-advice-on-finding-a-classic/84904 "2014-05-12T08:40:31Z")
I am in love with Cadillac Eldorado's from the 70's; convertibles of course. If I can't have a boat, I want a land yacht. Here is my situation. I am in grad school, so funds are somewhat limited. I am new to the restorat… --- ## [TCC service code on 2002 Eldorado ETC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tcc-service-code-on-2002-eldorado-etc/81272)
**Author:** [@wildwillie69](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wildwillie69)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2013, 7:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tcc-service-code-on-2002-eldorado-etc/81272 "2013-09-10T07:26:07Z")
I have a 2002 Eldorado etc, 70500 miles. with a TCC service code. Overdrive was engaging (I drove 50mph, tapped the brake, the rpms would jump about 250.) I put and other 100 miles on her and when I did the same test no … --- ## [Why is my Eldorado filling up with water?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-is-my-eldorado-filling-up-with-water/77890)
**Author:** [@littlelyddie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/littlelyddie)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2013, 12:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-is-my-eldorado-filling-up-with-water/77890 "2013-03-10T00:40:35Z")
We have a 2002 Cadillac Eldorado that started filling up with water. There is literally inches of standing water on the floor, condensation on all the windows, and all the upholstery is soggy. I've vacuumed it out and l… --- ## [2002 cadillac eldorado etc. She had me at "hello" well when I got inside](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-cadillac-eldorado-etc-she-had-me-at-hello-well-when-i-got-inside/74105)
**Author:** [@wildwillie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wildwillie)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2012, 1:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-cadillac-eldorado-etc-she-had-me-at-hello-well-when-i-got-inside/74105 "2012-08-16T01:13:26Z")
I just bought a 2002 Eldorado ETC with what I was told was just one problem: the climate control does not work. I.E. the display comes on for a few seconds when you turn the car on, then it just shows two dash lines on t… --- ## [89 Cadillac Eldorado Transmission O.Drive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/89-cadillac-eldorado-transmission-o-drive/71085)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2012, 9:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/89-cadillac-eldorado-transmission-o-drive/71085 "2012-02-24T09:52:36Z")
Hello All, Question regarding a 89 Cadillac Eldorado 4.5 V8 FWD, Transmission - 260,000 miles on car, runs great. Last couple of months, I have noticed that it will only shift into O.Drive when the car is cold, sat ove… --- ## [Cadillac Eldorado and Bar's Leaks products](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cadillac-eldorado-and-bars-leaks-products/70468)
**Author:** [@drsyn67](https://community.cartalk.com/u/drsyn67)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2012, 9:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cadillac-eldorado-and-bars-leaks-products/70468 "2012-01-16T09:24:04Z")
I have a 1998 Cadillac Eldorado with a Northstar engine. As is common with these cars, I have a cracked head gasket(s). I have read on the cadillacforums website that the liquid repair products may work for some vehicl… --- ## [Engine stuttering and dying](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-stuttering-and-dying/63929)
**Author:** [@pawelekus](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pawelekus)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2011, 7:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-stuttering-and-dying/63929 "2011-04-21T19:01:25Z")
I have 94 Eldorado. The problem happened a few times so far. It may be a coincidence but just after making quite long left u-turn the engine started to stutter and finally died. After waiting a few minutes it was able to… --- ## [Engine coolant not circulating 1988 cadillac eldorado](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-coolant-not-circulating-1988-cadillac-eldorado/61366)
**Author:** [@panamabill248](https://community.cartalk.com/u/panamabill248)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2011, 2:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-coolant-not-circulating-1988-cadillac-eldorado/61366 "2011-02-16T02:48:29Z")
I have changed radiator cap & there is no coolant circulating even when at 199. But you can remove cap it is luke warm --- ## [Car overheats when stopped](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-overheats-when-stopped/61367)
**Author:** [@panamabill248](https://community.cartalk.com/u/panamabill248)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2011, 11:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-overheats-when-stopped/61367 "2011-02-15T23:00:18Z")
while driving the temp. is at 159 but when parked it climbs to 210 quickly. it also is not building pressure in the radiator & there is no coolant circulating thru radiator even when gauge is showing hot. --- ## [Engine coolant fan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-coolant-fan/61368)
**Author:** [@panamabill248](https://community.cartalk.com/u/panamabill248)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2011, 1:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-coolant-fan/61368 "2011-02-15T13:40:18Z")
fan does not run even when temp is at 210 --- ## [No heat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-heat/61353)
**Author:** [@panamabill248](https://community.cartalk.com/u/panamabill248)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2011, 1:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-heat/61353 "2011-02-15T13:04:44Z")
there is no coolant circulating thru radiator & the coolant temp while driving is only 159 but when you stop the temp climbs to 210 --- ## [Cadillac Northstar Engines](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cadillac-northstar-engines/58247)
**Author:** [@oldgurl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldgurl)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2010, 6:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cadillac-northstar-engines/58247 "2010-12-06T18:47:34Z")
I have a 1996 Cadillac and have had problems with the motor and was wondering if anyone could tell me if they have made improvements to the Northstar motor on the newer Cadillac models, as I am thinking of getting a newe… --- ## [Transmission Sensor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-sensor/57038)
**Author:** [@sabre06](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sabre06)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2010, 11:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-sensor/57038 "2010-10-31T23:28:08Z")
I have a 1996 Cadillac Eldorado. The transmission sensor activates the display pannel and advises to "Service Transmission". I have taken in into a GM dealer and they can not find anything wrong with the transmission. th… --- ## [Clinking/metalic noise in the front wheel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clinking-metalic-noise-in-the-front-wheel/54344)
**Author:** [@vladyfan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vladyfan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2010, 5:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clinking-metalic-noise-in-the-front-wheel/54344 "2010-08-29T17:56:57Z")
I have a 99 Cadillac Eldorado ETC. I have a clinking noise in the front passenger side when I turn hard to the right. It reminds me of when you had a playing card in a bicycle spoke. It is not the dust guard on the br… --- ## [1955 Cadillac Eldorado Choke System](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1955-cadillac-eldorado-choke-system/52185)
**Author:** [@Wicked\_Idea\_Motorspo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Wicked_Idea_Motorspo)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2010, 1:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1955-cadillac-eldorado-choke-system/52185 "2010-07-21T01:22:29Z")
I am doing a restoration on a 1955 Cadillac Eldorado convertible with a 331 cu. in. motor equipped with two Rochester 4GC carbs. Someone rebuilt the motor a few years ago and removed the choke stove pipes. I have an or… --- ## [95 Eldorado leaking coolant - passenger side front of car - bad leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/95-eldorado-leaking-coolant-passenger-side-front-of-car-bad-leak/51167)
**Author:** [@ladyinvegas57](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ladyinvegas57)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2010, 4:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/95-eldorado-leaking-coolant-passenger-side-front-of-car-bad-leak/51167 "2010-07-02T16:18:26Z")
What could it be? I am very short on finances, and older female. I have been filling resevoir with water before each trip I make and watching the temp. After a 15 mile trip it is pretty much empty. --- ## [Master Cylinder Failure? 90 Eldorado 100K miles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/master-cylinder-failure-90-eldorado-100k-miles/48773)
**Author:** [@oldsfan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldsfan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2010, 2:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/master-cylinder-failure-90-eldorado-100k-miles/48773 "2010-05-13T02:44:48Z")
I was driving today on the interstate and braked for a car exiting. My pedal, which had always been firm when depressed, suddenly slipped to the floor. I could stop the car, but it was very difficult to brake. I got t… --- ## [Sagging Sun Visors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sagging-sun-visors/48779)
**Author:** [@oldsfan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldsfan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2010, 2:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sagging-sun-visors/48779 "2010-05-13T02:43:56Z")
My 85 Caddy Eldorado has the sagging visor issue. How could I repair these so that they stay up and do not droop into my line of vision? Thanks! --- ## [MPG Highway](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mpg-highway/44887)
**Author:** [@pmeaney1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pmeaney1)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2010, 4:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mpg-highway/44887 "2010-02-23T16:24:05Z")
I have a 2000 Eldo that consistantly gets 29 - 31 MPG on the highway. Anybody know how it does it? Everyone is amazed and actually doubt me, but I've checked it manually myself and always come very close to the "info" # … --- ## [Two cars - when hot very slow to fully idle down but will within 2 minutes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/two-cars-when-hot-very-slow-to-fully-idle-down-but-will-within-2-minutes/44904)
**Author:** [@JetJock4425](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JetJock4425)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2010, 12:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/two-cars-when-hot-very-slow-to-fully-idle-down-but-will-within-2-minutes/44904 "2010-02-22T00:10:29Z")
TO: ALL YOU AUTO MECHANIC ""BRAINIACS, HELP!! I HAVE A 1984 CADILLAC WITH A GAS HT4100 ENGINE. CAR HAS 161,000 MILES DRIVEN BY ME SINCE I BOUGHT IT NEW. CAR HAS BEEN ALWAYS WELL MAINTAINED ON A PREVENTATIVE BASIS,… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/eldorado/2575.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=eldorado)