# \#seville **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/seville/6092.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Is it possible to restore a car that's been sitting for 10 years?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-possible-to-restore-a-car-thats-been-sitting-for-10-years/180183)
**Author:** [@okok144](https://community.cartalk.com/u/okok144)\ **Replies:** 85\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2023, 12:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-possible-to-restore-a-car-thats-been-sitting-for-10-years/180183 "2023-03-16T00:29:29Z")
Hey, first post here. Neighbor has a 80’s Seville that has been parked outside for around 10 years. I was looking to get a project car to learn how to work on, would this car be a good idea or no? I have done oil changes… --- ## [2001 Cadillac Seville won’t start for me](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-cadillac-seville-won-t-start-for-me/143202)
**Author:** [@joanmariejohnston](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joanmariejohnston)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2019, 6:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-cadillac-seville-won-t-start-for-me/143202 "2019-06-28T18:15:10Z")
For over a year, my car has failed to start when I turn the ignition. It is as if the battery is dead. I will go into the house, get my husband, and he can start the car. I have taken it to a reputable mechanic and he… --- ## [1998 Cadillac Seville P0603 code](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-cadillac-seville-p0603-code/114780)
**Author:** [@Tom00](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tom00)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2018, 10:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-cadillac-seville-p0603-code/114780 "2018-03-31T22:22:49Z")
P0603 code on ‘98 siville sts. Getting lots of codes, any thoughts on easy fix? --- ## [Power Windows, locks, presets no longer working!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-windows-locks-presets-no-longer-working/111258)
**Author:** [@James\_Showers](https://community.cartalk.com/u/James_Showers)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2018, 2:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-windows-locks-presets-no-longer-working/111258 "2018-01-13T14:44:12Z")
Went to my car this morning, unlocked doors via key fob, all doors unlocked. Get in car go to hit preset… nothing, then check Windows nothing, mirrors again nothing, tried other door panels nothing. Tried my key fob aga… --- ## [Sell 34K miles Cadillac with or without chair lift?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sell-34k-miles-cadillac-with-or-without-chair-lift/89495)
**Author:** [@Oldbrit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Oldbrit)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2015, 5:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sell-34k-miles-cadillac-with-or-without-chair-lift/89495 "2015-04-02T05:46:46Z")
I need to sell my Mom's 1999 Cadillac Seville STS Sedan. My Mom bought it in 1999 and it has less than 34,500 original miles. It has been garaged it's entire life in the underground parking garage at the high-rise where … --- ## [How does trans die?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-does-trans-die/81087)
**Author:** [@Stoveguyy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stoveguyy)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2013, 8:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-does-trans-die/81087 "2013-08-28T08:59:51Z")
caddy radiator leaked coolant into trans fluid. turned trans internals/friction discs too mush. motor drives torque convertor which has a viscous clutch but that fluid which is silicone, does not mix with trans fluid. i … --- ## [Intermittent Stalling Issue - 1998 Cadillac Seville \[SOLVED!\]](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-stalling-issue-1998-cadillac-seville-solved/76912)
**Author:** [@98caddy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/98caddy)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2013, 1:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-stalling-issue-1998-cadillac-seville-solved/76912 "2013-03-06T13:40:23Z")
I have a 1998 Cadillac Seville STS which has recently developed an intermittent stalling issue. Here are the details: -Happens occasionally when I'm slowing down or coasting, such as turning into a parking lot or goin… --- ## [Quirky indicator icons](https://community.cartalk.com/t/quirky-indicator-icons/77257)
**Author:** [@voiture](https://community.cartalk.com/u/voiture)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2013, 2:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/quirky-indicator-icons/77257 "2013-02-10T02:09:51Z")
I have 2002 Cadillac Seville SLS. From time the icons for the brake and abs do not go off after the call starts up. I'll be driving for anywhere between a few minutes to an hour or so and they well go off and an audio t… --- ## [83 or 85 Seville?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/83-or-85-seville/75716)
**Author:** [@smustephen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/smustephen)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2012, 4:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/83-or-85-seville/75716 "2012-12-17T04:16:29Z")
I love old Cadillacs...I've had two, a 93 DeVille, pretty good...and a 91 Seville...pretty bad...I currently drive an 84 Mercedes 300D turbo but found a couple of old Sevilles I'm thinking of getting as a second car. Th… --- ## [Abs and ventilation problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abs-and-ventilation-problem/68807)
**Author:** [@rick1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rick1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2011, 6:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abs-and-ventilation-problem/68807 "2011-10-20T18:21:18Z")
I have a 2001 seville. The problem that I have is that the abs and traction icons come on the dash sporadically. When this happens the ventilation system shuts down. When the lights go out ,the ventilation system works f… --- ## [Service engine soon sign](https://community.cartalk.com/t/service-engine-soon-sign/64245)
**Author:** [@gardengirl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gardengirl)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2011, 10:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/service-engine-soon-sign/64245 "2011-05-11T10:10:37Z")
The service engine soon sign came on awhile ago. I immediately took it to a garage and they said they can't find a code. My mechanic friend checked it and found a lean combustion condition. What could be causing this … --- ## [Battery death](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-death/64242)
**Author:** [@gardengirl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gardengirl)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2011, 1:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-death/64242 "2011-05-01T13:36:38Z")
When I turn my key to on, but do NOT start the car and then use an accessory even for just 10 sec., the next time I try to start the car the battery is dead...I just get a click click click. It takes a jump and the batt… --- ## [Car damaged by garage fire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-damaged-by-garage-fire/63360)
**Author:** [@oberte](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oberte)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2011, 2:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-damaged-by-garage-fire/63360 "2011-04-06T14:24:13Z")
We've been looking for a used car that's very inexpensive (in the $3000 range) because we just had to buy a new car last year and now need two vehicles. We've found a 2001 Cadillac Seville with around 75,000 miles for a… --- ## [Fob](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fob/63214)
**Author:** [@chris2867](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chris2867)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2011, 11:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fob/63214 "2011-04-02T11:30:37Z")
I have a 2004 Cadillac Seville,and lost my keys...I bought new Fobs and I know how to program the features but I don't know how to program the FOB to my car.....Can anyone help.. or do I have to go to the Dealer.......an… --- ## [Hesitation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hesitation/62467)
**Author:** [@chris2867](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chris2867)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2011, 12:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hesitation/62467 "2011-03-11T12:21:53Z")
Hi, I have a 2004 Cadillac it started to miss when your idling, a check engine light when on and it was #5 plug not firing so I changed the plugs in front 4 of them and also bought a coil pack and replaced that, but it… --- ## [Cadillac suspension](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cadillac-suspension/62237)
**Author:** [@rhoutman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rhoutman)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2011, 4:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cadillac-suspension/62237 "2011-03-05T16:26:18Z")
1998 STS. Service suspension system signal comes on mainly in cold weather. Pump runs and shocks are not leaking--car levels up when pump runs. Bouncing car up and down in rear sometimes prevents signal from coming on. P… --- ## [Abs tcc](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abs-tcc/60202)
**Author:** [@GhaisFm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GhaisFm)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2011, 3:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abs-tcc/60202 "2011-01-20T15:44:36Z")
Hey guys i am having these codes pop up abs c1233. C1276 c1282 C1293 c1284 c1284 c1287 c1288 and rss c0691 can any one please help me figure out what's wrong with my car thank you in advance. --- ## [Engine trouble 02 sts / transmission trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-trouble-02-sts-transmission-trouble/59605)
**Author:** [@GhaisFm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GhaisFm)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2011, 3:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-trouble-02-sts-transmission-trouble/59605 "2011-01-20T15:12:15Z")
Hello everyone when I drive my car some time the engine will shitf from (d) to D (1 or 2) without me roughing the shifter. When this happens I notice the Rpm's jump and remain at the number 3 untill I slow my speed down… --- ## [Front Wheel Hub](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-wheel-hub/59468)
**Author:** [@Jamie\_Z](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jamie_Z)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2011, 5:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-wheel-hub/59468 "2011-01-11T17:05:07Z")
I find myself having difficulty diagnosing what is likely a simple problem; looking for some words of advice. 2003 Cadillac Seville STS. 135,000 miles. I bought the car just under a year ago with about 120,000 miles… --- ## [ABS system fried, 1995 Cadillac Sedan Seville SLS Northstar](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abs-system-fried-1995-cadillac-sedan-seville-sls-northstar/58763)
**Author:** [@lookat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lookat)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2010, 2:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abs-system-fried-1995-cadillac-sedan-seville-sls-northstar/58763 "2010-12-16T02:26:59Z")
A local mechanic got a part from Houston to replace the ABS system which is fried. but he told me part of it was missing, so what part might that be? Is he talking about the wiring harness? or something altogether diff… --- ## [Leaky heater hose. Is it something a friend can fix for me?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaky-heater-hose-is-it-something-a-friend-can-fix-for-me/57710)
**Author:** [@lookat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lookat)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2010, 12:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaky-heater-hose-is-it-something-a-friend-can-fix-for-me/57710 "2010-11-19T00:23:22Z")
i have a friend who is a shade tree mechanic. He said he would take a look at it. If the part goes for say, 20. bucks, then, would it be safe to guess the price a mechanic would charge would be around 60 dollars ove… --- ## [Traction Disabled](https://community.cartalk.com/t/traction-disabled/57675)
**Author:** [@lookat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lookat)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2010, 5:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/traction-disabled/57675 "2010-11-18T17:22:43Z")
Service Ride Control was the first message that has not been fixed forever. Today, I noticed for the first time the above message, Traction Disabled. What is this, how serious and is it expensive to fix? --- ## [How to decide whether to buy another car or keep making repairs?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-decide-whether-to-buy-another-car-or-keep-making-repairs/57386)
**Author:** [@harmony](https://community.cartalk.com/u/harmony)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2010, 3:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-decide-whether-to-buy-another-car-or-keep-making-repairs/57386 "2010-11-10T15:01:40Z")
I've had this luxury 2000 Cadillac Seville (my first) for 6 years and I've really enjoyed it. The ride is smooth, it purrs like a kitten, and it looks brand new. I've kept the maintenance up. The dealer diagnostic shows… --- ## [Rough idle at engine start for 1 or 2 minutes, then runs fine all day long afterwards](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rough-idle-at-engine-start-for-1-or-2-minutes-then-runs-fine-all-day-long-afterwards/55113)
**Author:** [@lookat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lookat)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2010, 1:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rough-idle-at-engine-start-for-1-or-2-minutes-then-runs-fine-all-day-long-afterwards/55113 "2010-09-14T13:56:28Z")
Yesterday after starting the car after a day of no driving the car ran a bit rough and this lasted a few minutes but eventually leveled off and ran smoothly again. I drove the car for a few hours stopping a few places he… --- ## [Stalling '98 Cadillac SLS](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stalling-98-cadillac-sls/54820)
**Author:** [@Sulin75](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sulin75)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2010, 5:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stalling-98-cadillac-sls/54820 "2010-09-08T17:10:07Z")
Help! My 1998 Cadillac SLS stalls at red lights. It usually cranks right back up, but I have no explanation for it. It seems to happen every summer and it's getting worse. Both the dealership and an independent mecha… --- ## [Car parked right against our rear bumper in driveway](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-parked-right-against-our-rear-bumper-in-driveway/53852)
**Author:** [@lookat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lookat)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2010, 8:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-parked-right-against-our-rear-bumper-in-driveway/53852 "2010-08-26T20:39:37Z")
My stepdaughter pulled into our driveway right behind our car. Her car came to rest pressing against our rear bumper, so my question should you decide to accept it, Was the pressure of her car parked against ours for a … --- ## [Blown pressure relief valve](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blown-pressure-relief-valve/53709)
**Author:** [@bruner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bruner)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2010, 1:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blown-pressure-relief-valve/53709 "2010-08-18T13:02:31Z")
After replacing the fuel pump, the dealer attempted to start the car, causing a backfire and blown pressure relief valve. Is there some way he should have evaluated the fuel/air mixture before trying to start and avoidi… --- ## [Caddy not quite stopped and put in park while moving forward](https://community.cartalk.com/t/caddy-not-quite-stopped-and-put-in-park-while-moving-forward/53472)
**Author:** [@lookat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lookat)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2010, 3:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/caddy-not-quite-stopped-and-put-in-park-while-moving-forward/53472 "2010-08-14T15:02:17Z")
My wife pulled into the driveway and stopped. Then I noticed she was getting her purse so I pushed the button on the release of the automatic shift stick and put it in park but at that exact moment she let up on the brak… --- ## ['81 Cad Seville dilemma](https://community.cartalk.com/t/81-cad-seville-dilemma/53060)
**Author:** [@Oh2BSum1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Oh2BSum1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2010, 6:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/81-cad-seville-dilemma/53060 "2010-08-06T18:21:17Z")
(For Tom: a "dilemma" is a "problem" being grappled with by a person with a college education.) What should I do? To Whom should I turn? One-owner (me) '81 with fully functioning 8-6-4 easily gets 25 to 27 MPG, interi… --- ## [92 Cadillac Seville stalls at idle - why?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/92-cadillac-seville-stalls-at-idle-why/50593)
**Author:** [@lockguy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lockguy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2010, 4:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/92-cadillac-seville-stalls-at-idle-why/50593 "2010-06-20T04:47:39Z")
I have a '92 Cad Seville with a 4.9EFI engine. After driving @ low speeds it stalls when coming to a stop. It starts right back up & then runs fine. Had a complete tune-up, by a trusted mechanic, it even happened to hi… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/seville/6092.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=seville)