View Full Version : 98 Cadillac Catera, cranks but does not start.
hinojosajc
Mar 10, 2009, 09:27 PM
I have a 98 Cadillac Catera that I got for my wife. We got the car home with no problems. The next day we try to Start the car and got nothing. It will crank but it does not start. I have change the Crank sensor and the ignition module... I have not spark. I do have good fuel pressure. It cranks but still not starting... What else can I do...
TxGreaseMonkey
Mar 11, 2009, 06:29 AM
. Check all underdash and underhood fuses with a test light or multimeter.
. Check coil.
hinojosajc
Mar 11, 2009, 11:50 AM
I checked all the fuses in the car.
I even change most of the relays.
That was the first step I took before I started changing anything else..
Please help...
this8384
Mar 11, 2009, 12:55 PM
When was the last time you changed the timing belt? Have you checked to make sure it hasn't broken or skipped a few teeth?
hinojosajc
Mar 12, 2009, 07:17 AM
To be honest, I would not even no where to start to check the timing belt.
This is my first time working on a Cadi Catera.
TxGreaseMonkey
Mar 12, 2009, 07:32 AM
Check for codes.
hinojosajc
Mar 12, 2009, 04:52 PM
Check for codes.
The car does not show any codes...
hinojosajc
Mar 12, 2009, 04:53 PM
When was the last time you changed the timing belt? Have you checked to make sure it hasn't broken or skipped a few teeth?
To be honest, I would not even no where to start to check the timing belt.
This is my first time working on a Cadi Catera.
TxGreaseMonkey
Mar 12, 2009, 05:05 PM
. Clean main ECM ground.
. Check coil wiring and coil interface module.
. Check for ECM failure. The ICM-function is resident in the ECM.
hinojosajc
Mar 26, 2009, 06:51 AM
. Clean main ECM ground.
. Check coil wiring and coil interface module.
. Check for ECM failure. The ICM-function is resident in the ECM.
I just change the ECM with another one.
It has the same part number.
Still no spark..
No codes
Not working
Please help
TxGreaseMonkey
Mar 26, 2009, 06:58 AM
Did you replace the coil pack? On this generation vehicle, ECM, Crankshaft Position Sensor, and coils are the normal culprits of "crank but won't start" situations.
hinojosajc
Mar 26, 2009, 07:03 AM
Did you replace the coil pack? On this generation vehicle, ECM, Crankshaft Position Sensor, and coils are the normal culprits of "crank but won't start" situations.
Yes, I got a new one at the autopar store.
Along with the crank position sensor.
TxGreaseMonkey
Mar 26, 2009, 07:25 AM
If all components are new, do you have power to the coil? If not, the ignition switch may be bad. Check for wear, pitting, or melting.