# \#sts **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/sts/6372.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [2008 Cadillac STS - automatic time update](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-cadillac-sts-automatic-time-update/154767)
**Author:** [@JunePasini](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JunePasini)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2019, 9:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-cadillac-sts-automatic-time-update/154767 "2019-12-16T21:53:49Z")
I recently had to replace the battery on my 2008 Cadillac STS. I was told by the service department at the dealer that they could not reset the date and clock. I was told that they received a memo from Cadillac that the … --- ## [1994 Cadillac STS - in search of rubber mounts and bolts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-cadillac-sts-in-search-of-rubber-mounts-and-bolts/154777)
**Author:** [@JONES42](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JONES42)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2019, 1:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-cadillac-sts-in-search-of-rubber-mounts-and-bolts/154777 "2019-12-16T13:26:37Z")
Need the rear frame to body rubber mounts and bolts. They are two piece mounts. One goes on the under side of the frame and the other one goes on the top side of the frame, and when bolts are installed, the frame is sa… --- ## [2005 Cadillac STS side mirrors popped](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-cadillac-sts-side-mirrors-popped/146753)
**Author:** [@Lynda23](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lynda23)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2019, 4:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-cadillac-sts-side-mirrors-popped/146753 "2019-08-15T04:31:55Z")
Please advise or reason why when I adjusted my side mirrors it moved on it own with a popping sound --- ## [2011 Cadillac STS tire pressure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-cadillac-sts-tire-pressure/143850)
**Author:** [@TomLorimor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TomLorimor)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2019, 7:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-cadillac-sts-tire-pressure/143850 "2019-07-07T19:20:14Z")
Tire pressure @ 35 lbs awful ride Tire pressure @ 25 lbs good ride Is there a problem keeping pressure at 25 pounds? Any other idea to soften the ride? --- ## [Crackling sound in the engine compartment - 2005 Cadillac STS](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crackling-sound-in-the-engine-compartment-2005-cadillac-sts/139799)
**Author:** [@joetortorici](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joetortorici)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2019, 2:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crackling-sound-in-the-engine-compartment-2005-cadillac-sts/139799 "2019-05-06T02:34:35Z")
2005 cadillac sts v6 I have a crackling sound in the engine compartment can"t figure it out. does anyone else have this problem 92,000 miles. Thanks --- ## [2006 Cadillac STS - no brake pedal pressure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-cadillac-sts-no-brake-pedal-pressure/121089)
**Author:** [@jack21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jack21)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2018, 11:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-cadillac-sts-no-brake-pedal-pressure/121089 "2018-07-16T23:04:27Z")
I replaced three steel rusted brake lines on the front of my 2006 Cadillac sts. Got new lines put them on filled the system up with fluid but cant get any brake pedal pressure \>help --- ## [4.6 northstar](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4-6-northstar/119363)
**Author:** [@Chris\_Cocke](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chris_Cocke)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2018, 2:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4-6-northstar/119363 "2018-06-20T02:18:53Z")
hi…I own a 93 sts 4.6l northstar…how do I test crankshaft sensors? --- ## [Ramps vs. stands for 2002 Cadillac STS](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ramps-vs-stands-for-2002-cadillac-sts/114795)
**Author:** [@RonaldHagestad](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RonaldHagestad)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2018, 3:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ramps-vs-stands-for-2002-cadillac-sts/114795 "2018-04-02T03:39:45Z")
I have a 2002 cadillac sts 32v northstar seville, my question is can i use car ramps instead of car stands? --- ## [Car stalling while idling in cold weather](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-stalling-while-idling-in-cold-weather/107537)
**Author:** [@a4scody](https://community.cartalk.com/u/a4scody)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2017, 9:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-stalling-while-idling-in-cold-weather/107537 "2017-09-05T21:47:19Z")
Hello, I have been driving my 1998 STS for 3 years now and have been having an issue with stalls for the last 18 months. When I pull up to stop lights occasionally the engine will stall out. This generally happens in col… --- ## [99 Cadillac sts car problem?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-cadillac-sts-car-problem/98681)
**Author:** [@michele\_brwnng](https://community.cartalk.com/u/michele_brwnng)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2017, 2:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-cadillac-sts-car-problem/98681 "2017-01-18T02:48:41Z")
I left the key to the on postion for 2 hours and since then it idles ruff and in gear really ruff any suggestions? --- ## [Intake manifold 2009 Cadillac STS v8](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intake-manifold-2009-cadillac-sts-v8/84538)
**Author:** [@Muffingirl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Muffingirl)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2014, 7:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intake-manifold-2009-cadillac-sts-v8/84538 "2014-04-09T19:15:01Z")
Our car has been at the service center for over a month! GM has not made any intake manifolds for our engine. Is there someone I can call to yell at!, I am really angry. Don't they have to have parts for 8 years? Hel… --- ## [2005 Cadillac STS saga](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-cadillac-sts-saga/81788)
**Author:** [@DonABQ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DonABQ)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2013, 2:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-cadillac-sts-saga/81788 "2013-10-18T14:10:40Z")
About 10 months ago, my STS (with N\* 4.6L engine) started throwing Cam Position sensor codes and was running terribly. Had to order a sensor and before it came in... broke a timing chain. This proved to be costly as it… --- ## [2009 Cadillac Sedan without an external locking door to the fuel tank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-cadillac-sedan-without-an-external-locking-door-to-the-fuel-tank/79133)
**Author:** [@RichStine](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RichStine)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2013, 1:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-cadillac-sedan-without-an-external-locking-door-to-the-fuel-tank/79133 "2013-05-08T01:35:55Z")
Who Loves You guys? Well, I was gonna say, "I do! I do!" But then you'd probably read into it too much and ignore my question. My Mother has a friend who just bought a 2009 Cadillac Sedan (STS, I think. With a V8---… --- ## [Voltage problem in cadillac sts 2008](https://community.cartalk.com/t/voltage-problem-in-cadillac-sts-2008/78716)
**Author:** [@MR\_STU](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MR_STU)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2013, 4:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/voltage-problem-in-cadillac-sts-2008/78716 "2013-04-17T04:10:31Z")
Hello everyone. I hope someone can answer me with a solution to my problem. I have a 2008 Cadillac STS, 3.6 Ltr. engine and generally am very happy with it, save for one problem. My battery voltage reads in the range … --- ## [Name That Sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/name-that-sound/76617)
**Author:** [@MachuPicchu](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MachuPicchu)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2013, 10:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/name-that-sound/76617 "2013-01-10T22:10:45Z")
I purchased a certified pre-owned 2006 Cadillac STS (V6 with Performance/Luxury Package). It has the factory issued Michelin MXM4 tires (front: 235/50/17 rear: 255/45/17). Since I've owned it has made a higher pitched … --- ## [Is engine braking (downshifting) bad for your vehicle?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-engine-braking-downshifting-bad-for-your-vehicle/70036)
**Author:** [@LackeyWannabe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LackeyWannabe)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2011, 5:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-engine-braking-downshifting-bad-for-your-vehicle/70036 "2011-12-28T05:21:34Z")
I have a 2005 Cadillac STS V6 with about 130K miles that's a lot of fun to drive. It has an automatic transmission, but I like to drive it in 'sport' mode where you push the gear selector to the right and then can contro… --- ## [Turning key won't start car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turning-key-wont-start-car/61931)
**Author:** [@SallyRan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SallyRan)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2011, 5:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turning-key-wont-start-car/61931 "2011-05-11T17:10:39Z")
The first start when I leave the garage works fine while the car is cold, but after several stops each time I try to start the car, I have to turn the key 2-6 times, then it starts. Had battery checked & it's ok and I h… --- ## [Cadillac rear suspension](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cadillac-rear-suspension/62434)
**Author:** [@rhoutman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rhoutman)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2011, 9:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cadillac-rear-suspension/62434 "2011-03-09T21:40:06Z")
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… --- ## [Engine Shuts Off?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-shuts-off/61209)
**Author:** [@signamor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/signamor)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2011, 12:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-shuts-off/61209 "2011-02-18T00:45:12Z")
I have a 1993 Cadillac STS which I just purchased with low miles and clean carfax. Local car. Everything works like a dream and drives beautiful. All of the sudden it just shuts off ()Northstar engine()and I have to plac… --- ## [2001 Cadillac STS Xenon lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-cadillac-sts-xenon-lights/60539)
**Author:** [@rozyckijt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rozyckijt)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2011, 8:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-cadillac-sts-xenon-lights/60539 "2011-01-27T20:44:53Z")
Both of my low beams went out within a month of each other. After purchasing new bulbs I determined the ballasts are the culprit. I refuse to pay over $400 each for OEM ballasts. Has anyone ran into this issue and reso… --- ## [CD Player Question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cd-player-question/59830)
**Author:** [@kevin\_supple](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kevin_supple)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2011, 5:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cd-player-question/59830 "2011-01-16T05:20:01Z")
I had a 2007 Cadillac STS, with the Bose 5.1 Surround Sound Stereo system with a 6 disc in-dash CD changer. In the four years I had the car, the CD operated such that, upon returning to the car, the CD would re-start the… --- ## [2000 Cadillac STS - new bearings/hubs/axel - Potholes?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-cadillac-sts-new-bearings-hubs-axel-potholes/58054)
**Author:** [@jfish1000](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jfish1000)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2010, 8:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-cadillac-sts-new-bearings-hubs-axel-potholes/58054 "2010-12-03T20:10:04Z")
I drive a 2000 Caddilac STS which I inherited from my grandfather. It doesn't seem fit to ride the roads of Brooklyn and NYC - with all the bad roads and potholes we have. I have new tires on the car, Kumho, Se… --- ## [Cadillac seville head gasket](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cadillac-seville-head-gasket/54856)
**Author:** [@bike1957](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bike1957)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2010, 4:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cadillac-seville-head-gasket/54856 "2010-09-09T04:44:00Z")
my son recently bought a 98 cadillac seville sts. the next day it overheated and we found that it has a blown head gasket. there is no recourse to get out money back. Is it worth having this fixed. I know its big buck… --- ## [4 Wheel Drive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4-wheel-drive/52280)
**Author:** [@mwrath42](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mwrath42)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2010, 3:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4-wheel-drive/52280 "2010-07-22T15:34:00Z")
We traded our AWD Rendezvous for a car which is has 4WD, but 4WD doesn't always kick in when we need it in the winter. Can't get up our driveway when it's slippery because it stays in rear wheel drive. Never had a prob… --- ## [Cadillac transmissions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cadillac-transmissions/50052)
**Author:** [@coxey123](https://community.cartalk.com/u/coxey123)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2010, 6:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cadillac-transmissions/50052 "2010-06-08T18:55:48Z")
I have 2006 Cadillac STS with the Northstar V-8 with 52000 miles on it, and am experiencing transmission problems when the car accelerates from 40 to 60 miles an hour. I've had the dealer install a new torque converter, … --- ## [Shocks /struts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shocks-struts/49873)
**Author:** [@wcotsifas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wcotsifas)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2010, 3:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shocks-struts/49873 "2010-06-05T15:15:35Z")
I have a 1994 saville sts and I have a service comfort ride control error. I'm wondering how expensive it will be to have all 4 struts/shocks replaced... --- ## [Traction control 2008](https://community.cartalk.com/t/traction-control-2008/49854)
**Author:** [@chris2867](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chris2867)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2010, 2:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/traction-control-2008/49854 "2010-06-05T02:15:59Z")
Hello, Can someone give me some idea's why my traction control goes on when I make right turns...My tires are new and there are no codes showing up..can someone give me some possibilities. --- ## [Cadillac northstar engine repair](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cadillac-northstar-engine-repair/49772)
**Author:** [@drealla0101](https://community.cartalk.com/u/drealla0101)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2010, 3:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cadillac-northstar-engine-repair/49772 "2010-06-03T03:47:44Z")
I HAVE A 99 CADILLAC STS WHICH JUST BEEN IDENTIFIED AS HAVING A HEADGASKET PROBLEM, MANY SHOPS WONT EVEN DO THE REPAIR. THE CAR DOESN'T RUN HOT ALL THE TIME, BUT IF IT IDOLES FOR A FEW MINUTES THE TEMP GOES SLIGHTLY UP. … --- ## [Rear turn singal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-turn-singal/47876)
**Author:** [@giggaonefive](https://community.cartalk.com/u/giggaonefive)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2010, 8:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-turn-singal/47876 "2010-04-23T20:37:23Z")
Right rear turn singal is showing dim when i activate it --- ## [Should I Get An STS or a Mark VIII](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-get-an-sts-or-a-mark-viii/46670)
**Author:** [@thrashbarg\_42](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thrashbarg_42)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2010, 1:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-get-an-sts-or-a-mark-viii/46670 "2010-03-28T01:31:04Z")
If you were going to buy an older American luxury car and had the choice of these two, which would you choose: 2002 Cadillac STS 1996 Lincoln mark VIII Both have pretty low miles (under 60k), bith are ful… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/sts/6372.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=sts)