Hello,

I own a 2001 Catera with 27k miles on it .I have all the toy's but no sunroof the car drives great and i like the way it looks i just hope it keeps running good after reading all this on here :) Good luck guys and lets keep the Catera on the road .



Scott , Lakeland,FL

I got an '01 Catera Sport w/ 64,000 miles on now. I bought it as a manufacturer's recall, and have never had a problem with it in 12,000 miles, so hopefully it stays this way. I love it

I'm from Finland and i own a '96 omega MV6. some little tune-up with Lexmaul exhaust..about 150000miles driven..:worship:
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l206/eddison84/DSC00947.jpg

I own a 2001. Replaced the tranny at 60,000. I now have to replace the valve cover gaskets. GM tech tells me I should replace the timing belt and Cateras are known for belt going bad. Anyone have problems like this?

Well, better late, etc. I own a 2000 Catera and have enjoyed it since 2003. Got it with 18k miles on it and a good warranty. Nothing really major has happened, some of the gadgets have problems: rear sunshade replaced at least 3 times. Now have 70k miles on it and the warranty just expired.... I am curious how some of you are doing in the higher mileages.

Met a man in Harrisburg, PA recently who still has a '97 from new and intends to keep it... retired older gent.

Anyway hope some of you see this and share.

How many in this Cadillac forum own a Catera (or Omega for that matter) ?

We just purchased a 2000 Cat for my son as his first car. We bought it at a dealership in Lansing for a little over $3600 w/tax/plates/etc. It has 105K but several major problems that we knew about, including leaking valve covers, cracked front window, and bad rear shocks. We replaced the front window ($180), put on new Monroe air shocks ($70), got the Delco battery replaced (was under warranty so it was replaced for the 2nd time for free) and did some minor other fixes. We were lucky enough to find out who the original owner was and she passed us all the service bills -- over $4800 in the past 3 years (new heater core, heater control valve, 2 alternators, tie rods, water pump, oil pressure and crank sensor, and 2 sets of pads/rotors).

We are currently tackling a previously unknown heating problem (unknown cost) and the leaking valve covers ($38). This forum has been extremely helpful to this new comer and we have already been able to help another person tackle a front door problem (that we just completed), which is how forums survive. I would not let the lack of replies to your posting dissuade you from asking questions or (and more importantly) helping others if you have insight into a given problem.

We hope that once the above is complete, he will have a very nice looking, safe and dependable car to take to college in a few years.

Take care.

Frank in Michigan

Hey,

I purchased a used 97 catera in feb of this year. It had 84000 miles. I will have to say that this is a nice car. I love all the luxury features, and it rides well. But, I will have to say it these past 8 months I have had my share of problems. First it was my transmission which was rebuilt, and I havent had a problem since then. My most recent problems are as follows.

I have a coolant leak coming from the back of the engine closer to the driver side. From reading the past forums I believe it to be eitheir the oil cooler or heater control valve.

While driving the car I am overwhelmed by fumes inside the car. It smells like oil burning. Again from the past forums I am quessing that it is linked to the oil cooler (?)

I also hear a noise when sitting (both in drive or park) the noise is hard to describe. Not really a ticking noise. It kind of sounds like a vaccum type noise.

I want to upgrade to a cd player but finding a bose harness hasn't been that easy.

My brake lights arent working. I have a bad brake light switch. dealer wants to chare me close to 200.00. It looks pretty easy. If anyone has any ideas or if u have had similar issues. Please help me. By the way I love this forum. It has been extremely help.Though I dont have much knowledge with mechanics I will be glad to chare any info on the repairs that I have had done.

Does anyone know where I can get a list of recall for my catera

Hey, My Cat is back! Well sort of. Love this forum!! I posted on here somewhere about it cranking and never starting. Well, I read a lot about the CPS and printed out the pictures and instructions on how to replace it. But, my husband and one of his mechanic friends decided it was the fuel pump. HA! He ordered one from E-bay for $170 and replaced it. Guess what???? The car still didn't start! He also tested the old fuel pump. Guess what???? It worked fine. After being without my Cat for nearly a month, my husband decides maybe it is the CPS and ordered it from Auto Zone, got it yesterday, put it in today. The car runs fine, but it smells like gas inside the car, really bad. He said he left some rubber seal off (something to do with the fuel tank) just in case he needs to take the tank off again. Do you think this is why I am being consumed by the gas smell inside the car? He is so fed up with this car that I think he's hoping it catches on fire. We've had a lot of work done to the car and by now it's about totally new and I still love it. The fuel pump and the CPS is the first time my husband has worked on the car. I worry about him taking a shortcut or something that might cause a whole lot of damage. Let me know what you think about that rubber thing and the gas smell. Keep up the great advice!

Just got a 98 Catera with 50k miles, no real problems except for valve cover gasket leaks, dealer fixed for free.

Ive got a 1999. Got it from a mechanic friend wh got it on a lien after doing the oil cooler job. Now I've got the ETCBM problem. But do like the car.

I have a 2001 Omega 2.5Cdx Manual (driver involvement pack) with the full sat nav pack and screen, currently on 55K miles and zero problems (well maintained)

I did have a 1998 3.0 MV6 (sport setup) auto estate (station wagon?) which was ex-police (very popular police car over here due to the speed, carrying capacity and handling) until a Merc Van drove over the bonnet. Have now replaced this with a 2.5V6 Cdx Manual on 137K miles (runs like a dream) as a temp measure until the insurance pays out and I can go looking for a 3.2V6 estate......

just purchased 01 cat with 56,000 miles for $6100...got rid of her sebring convertible. so far i absolutely love this car!! it reminds me of the 88 300e and 94 c280 mercedes we had. it is very responsive and is a real looker. you don't see many on the road. i'm looking to get a euro front grill to loose the look of a chevy lumina or corsica. also ordered side m3 fender vents and rear oem spoiler and new floor mats. my wife loves it and feels safe in crazy west palm beach. also bought an extended warrenty from warrenty direct for 36,000 miles after reading all the bad reviews on older models, hopefully they are resolved in the 2001 model year.
i'm completely amazed how helpful and friendly all the people are on this forum, it has been helpful already. look forward to many years of service (3-5 years) from this car. wish me luck.
robert:bouncy:

New Catera owner, I have a 2000, Beige/gold in colour w/ tan leather. Have worked at a GM store for over 15 years and to be honest I dismissed the car as a rebadged Lumina! But when the chance came to buy this car ( has 58,000 kms ). I did some research and drove the car for a couple of days before deciding to buy it. I am very impressed with it.

Already ordered a spoiler from wings west, it's the one I liked the best.

Looking at maybe projector lights, at a minmum upgraded bulbs.

The car works great everything works with the exception of the rear sun shade.

Hi , i"m from Puerto Rico and i have a 1998 Catera . Works fine for 3 consecutive years without any problem , but now is 115,000 miles and it drive me CRAZY , nobody wants to make mechanics on it, it runs fine for 20 minutes then loss the power and dont move . After cool works again. I change all the exhaust from the catalytic converter , resonators and the muffler pipe and still with the same problem . nobody seems to find the problem.I think theres only 2 cateras in the world , my catera and the DEVIL"S ONE. Any help will be apreciated

Thank"s
Alberto Pesquera:thumbsup: :rant2:

Como esta Alberto!

When your Cat loses power and you attempt to restart it, does it crank, but never turn over?

Reason why I ask is it's typical on these Cats for the crankshaft position sensor to go out. I have a '99 Cat and I experienced the same thing. See my the threads I put up on the Omega forum.

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1173979625

I also put up a thread on this forum titled "Bought new CPS, Still Won't Start".
Hopefully, it will give you some insight on your issue.

Do you have a AutoZone there in PR? They can scan your Cat and retrieve any error codes. After installing the crankshaft position sensor, and while still experiencing the car not cranking, I took it to AutoZone and the scanner read an error P0603 which referred to a "Keep Alive Memory" error. When I went to the dealership, they told me that an "Idle Relearn" had to be performed.

I'm new at this myself, so I hope this may shed a little more light on your issue.

Hell Yeah i own one. . .or does it own me? I love this car, lets hope the only problem i have is the oil pressure sensor and the difficult bose stereo removal.

Traded up from a 94 Grand Prix to a 2001 sport. I thought I had the GP set up to turn, this baby does it stock! I slide a little more on the leather over the cloth, but it is well worth it. I got it 2+ months ago, get in and go.

I have a 98 painted white diamond with chrome 20'' wheels

I own 97' Catera.

I have a 98 Catera. Now that we have her running again I do not mine her so much :thumbsup:

Now just to keep her running a bit longer so maybe I can upgrade her radio to a cd :) If that is even possible.

My brake lights arent working. I have a bad brake light switch. dealer wants to chare me close to 200.00. It looks pretty easy. If anyone has any ideas or if u have had similar issues. Please help me.

The part can be had at the dealer for $35 bucks. Drop the dashpad under the steering wheel, remove the wires from the old switch, and (now the fun part) take a hammer to break the old switch. Trust me, the switch is in a strong metal bracket that you don't need to waste time with. Finally put the new switch in and hook the wires back up....viola! you are done. Should take aboot 15 mins tops.:thumbsup:

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ok i figured it out mr. please.....you just want to post pictures of your cts. yes its nice, now move on.
thanks, robert:thepan:

actually thats my signature pic. and it shows up whenever i post. i'm a supporting member, & that is one of the perks. i just wanna see some pics of some cateras. cuz i'm interested in getting one.

can somebody say HATER?!?

You want pictures? I've got pictures.

http://www.pbase.com/elvin315/the_catera

Elvin

You want pictures? I've got pictures.

http://www.pbase.com/elvin315/the_catera

Elvin

thanks! i appreciate that!

nices pics elvin, still haven't seen your new grille and emblem. am i a hater??
robert:bouncy:

actually thats my signature pic. and it shows up whenever i post. i'm a supporting member, & that is one of the perks. i just wanna see some pics of some cateras. cuz i'm interested in getting one.

can somebody say HATER?!?

hater, gee i thought i said you had a nice cts....whatever dude:want:

thanks for that. you've got a really clean catera there! thats exactly what i wanna get my hands on. a nice white catera. i think i want a 2001 sport one though. do you ever have any problems with yours?

nices pics elvin, still haven't seen your new grille and emblem. am i a hater??
robert:bouncy:

Hater?? No way. I sort of had to set the grille aside for a while. The vendor I ordered it from sent me the wrong grille and then dragged his feet about fixing their mistake. After four months, instead of the correct grille, he finally credited my Visa. It left a bad taste in my mouth. That's twice I've been screwed over regarding the grille. I still have the crest & wreath. I'll try again later. In the meantime I performed the GTO brake swap. What a difference that made. They really haul the Cat down in a blink. The slotted/dimpled discs and composite pads contributed too.

Elvin

thanks for that. you've got a really clean catera there! thats exactly what i wanna get my hands on. a nice white catera. i think i want a 2001 sport one though. do you ever have any problems with yours?

i bought with 56,000 miles in feb 07, has 63,000 wife driven miles so far. truely love the ride and looks. especially since i got rid of the corsica illumina looking grille. only problem so far. the steering pump and hydraulic hose. idler arm. brakes, tires, serpentine. my mechanic hates working on it, but likes the extended warranty.
robert:rolleyes:

I've just purchased a 1997 Catera with apparant cooling system problems. This is an unusual layout for an engine. No good shop repair manuals in posession yet, any good suggestions?
rickles

i got a 2000 catera. i am in midland MI.

very close^^^^

'99 Catera. Saginaw/Hemlock MI.

'97 Catera. Over 95,000 miles. Washington, UT

i own a 2003 catera:D. i find it sad the the person above me has less miles.

i own a 2003 catera:D. i find it sad the the person above me has less miles.

and where did you find a 2003 catera??:cookoo:

and where did you find a 2003 catera??:cookoo:

he means his cts...

99 Cadillac Catera "Christine"
Cartersville, Ga
Champagne With Luxury Pkg
Tan Interior with Teak woodgrain.
BOSE Stock system with an additional 12" Subwoofer in the trunk
stock rims wraps with kuhmo's
Has Gold Neons tuck under the seats

The only thing now is the spider gears in the Differential are FUBAR. and a tree limb fell on the hood a week after the Diff. went out... so im Dyi on the diff. as soon as i get some spec and maybe a Diagram so i have something to reference. and after that im going to look into a more custom design of a hood. i was thinking carbon fiber. but i havent found any one that has one.

So if any one has any specific info on the Differential that would be great. i want to know how deep the shit is before i stick my hand in it.

2000 Catera
84000 Miles

Bought it in Maryland. Will be going to Indiana in January.

i own a 1997 catera with 59000 miles on it

denver, colorado

HI guys, can anyone tell me how to start a new thread????? I need to ask questions on a mass airflow sensor code. Thanks

HI guys, can anyone tell me how to start a new thread????? I need to ask questions on a mass airflow sensor code. Thanks

you need to sign in and go to the top of the page and enter new thread. you might want to check archives. there is alot of info on the maf there. good luck, robert:bouncy:

I have a 2001 Catera and I had the same problem. The dealer replaced a positioning sensor and it cured the problem. I'll dig up the paperwork and find out the exact part name.

i own a 2000 catera and i am currently having an issue that the mech. or myself have been able to find.....the issue is that from time to time the Sport light on dash...or overdrive it's a little circled (s) starts to flash....the car is paralized.....you can't accelarate....! if anyone is familar with this PLEASE help a friend in need....;) Thanks Ray

Hi all, from the sun city, El Paso, TX. My wife and I just purchased a Catera in Dec. We love it. I had to make my first repair, $125 and a new heater control valve. Just gotta figure out how to fill the radiator and get rid of the low coolant dummy light.:gungrin: Hope to make some good friends here, and I won't rub in the temps here for everyone up north.

I have a 99. I got into some trouble and my parents rescued me by giving it to me. I love it, 76,000 miles. the good, Stereo is awesome, in great shape body and interior. Drive is fun. Problems coolant sensor lite is always on and don't know how to fix????? Help??? The sunroof tends to open on it's own???? Help??? I imagine I need a new control for the roof??? Anyone else have any ideas.

Thanks

I just got me a 2001 catera and love it. Just curious does anyone know where to get a Front body kit?

Hey Peety, I got you message but the admin won't let me respojd until I have 30 post. Well here is #2. Anyway how do you re program the sunroof. I figured as much on the temp sensor, but when I sit at lights the temp goes up, that I thought was strange, but no leaks, and it is a new water pump. Check Engine light just came on today but not sure why? nothing seems any different. I believe this is an issue with all, from what I read.

Thanks for your help though. Now if I can get my money together I want to do some things to the car.

Hey Peety, I got you message but the admin won't let me respojd until I have 30 post. Well here is #2. Anyway how do you re program the sunroof. I figured as much on the temp sensor, but when I sit at lights the temp goes up, that I thought was strange, but no leaks, and it is a new water pump. Check Engine light just came on today but not sure why? nothing seems any different. I believe this is an issue with all, from what I read.

Thanks for your help though. Now if I can get my money together I want to do some things to the car.


to program the sun roof you push the sunroof switch in (it'll click when you do) for 10 secons and then your sun roof will work

the temp gauge will rise as you sit at a light. engin gets hottest during stop and go traffic.

only thing I can suggest with check engine light is go to auto zone that can scan it for you.

another suggestion. since this thread is getting bigger and bigger. if you have spacific questions about your car just make a new tread if you search turns up nothing. that way everyone see's the question. I normally don't even go into this thread.

Just signed up and I have to say this forum is extremely helpful. I have a 98 with all the options. I have a full audio system in mine (I'm not even using any of the factory wiring). I also just upgraded to 8000K HIDS in the front after spending about 3 hours sanding and buffing my cloudy headlights. Had a few coolant system problems, but other than that the car is real solid (knock on wood).

Just signed up and I have to say this forum is extremely helpful. I have a 98 with all the options. I have a full audio system in mine (I'm not even using any of the factory wiring). I also just upgraded to 8000K HIDS in the front after spending about 3 hours sanding and buffing my cloudy headlights. Had a few coolant system problems, but other than that the car is real solid (knock on wood).

How did the headlights turn out after the buffing? I'm sure a lot of owners around here would like to clean them up. Honestly this car has the most beautiful pair of headlights of any car!

new here, I got a 98 catera, does anyone know where I can find some pics of the the check valve with the vacuum connections.

I have a 98 catera. I would really appreciated if someone could post a picture of their vac's at the check valve, looking at them from the top, a close up, and an overall view.
Thanks...

I have a 98 catera. I would really appreciated if someone could post a picture of their vac's at the check valve, looking at them from the top, a close up, and an overall view.
Thanks...

Here's a diagram. I'd start a new post if I were you. This thread is way too general.

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1152565204

Elvin

How did the headlights turn out after the buffing? I'm sure a lot of owners around here would like to clean them up. Honestly this car has the most beautiful pair of headlights of any car!

They are crystal clear. Everyone asks if I bought new ones. Its worth the few hours its takes. All I used was: 320, 600, 800, and 1000 grit sand paper, and some no7 rubbing compound.

Here's a diagram. I'd start a new post if I were you. This thread is way too general.

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1152565204

Elvin



thanks for the link Elvin, I will reroute my lines based on the diagram hopefully tomorrow morning.
-again thanks, I appriciate your help.

When did this become a different thread? Take a look at the headlight dehazing thread.

I own a 2000 Catera. Just bought with 39,716 miles. Drives great when it isn't dying out on me. Has anyone else had this problem?

Bought the wife a 99 Catera Sport. It had just over 69,00 on it and it is in great shape. Tan/Sand color with two tone interior.

I just bought a 99 Catera. I got it for a great price. I thought I might just resell it, but I like driving it so much, I think I want to keep it. It does have the normal valve cover leak and the oil pressure gauge drops to very low when hot idling. The engine runs great and the car handles great. I am looking for help on these forums with these issues.

I just got me a 97 two days ago

I do, just got it couple months ago and I love it ! :-)



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I have a 2000 catera and a 1999 ETC Eldorado. Wish the Catera was half the car the eldo is. The trans on the Catera is now slipping in first gear.

Nice Achapra