Newbie with issues

[BIGHOMIE]

I have a 99 SLS that i just purchased from a friend of mine. It has 99k Pearl White with STS exterior package. I have a few issues that needs to be addressed and i hope yall can assist me with the right parts to purchase.

The driver door will not open from the inside. I pull the handle but it wont open regardless if i pull up the lock but it will open from the outside. I was told it might be a module that it is located inside the door panel. Is this a remove and replace part?

Also, the fuel door pop open by itself when the car is parked - ighnition off. I hear a short circuit pop when i open it with the remote. Is the fuel door solenoid fried?

One last thing that really annoys me is the startup. It really take 2 /3 time to crank in to finally fire up. I read in couple of post that it may be the FPR or dirty IAC or T/B. Is there any other place to look after i check these items out?

Thanks for your input and i hope i will be a devoted Caddi enthusiast

[Ranger]

Remove the door panel and have a look. Probably a broken or disconnected linkage rod to the door handle.

Starting problem could be a leaky FPR. Start there.

Not sure about the fuel door. Maybe a sticky relay?

[CadillacSTS2003]

for the fuel door
check your release cable and button to make sure they are not stuck open

[BIGHOMIE]

CadillacSTS2003 & Ranger: Thanks for your advice and help.

I went to a local Parts/Pull and i they had a 03 STS that i was able to get the door actuator/module and fuel door solenoid - cant wait to install them and hopefully cure these minor issues.

I also bought a new FPR from Napa Auto and i should be installing it today. It has been gradually getting worse as far as the start-up. I have to pump the gas pedal several time while the ignition is on until the fuel passes over. My friend had to intall a new fuel pump a month before i bought it but they did not replace the FPR at the time.

One question, while driving for several miles and my temp is a TDC - it will lean to 235 temp for several minutes but then goes back to TDC after the fan kicks in. Should a replace the thermostat and radiator cap? These HG'S HORROR STORIES SCARES THE HELL OUT OF ME

[CadillacSTS2003]

woah
you have a parts pull with an 03 STS?
i may hit you up for some parts if you dont mind

[Ranger]

Pumping the gas does absolutely nothing. That's an old carburetor trick.

Check the purge line.

[BIGHOMIE]

Great!!! My car was dead this morning. I mean DEAD! no lights no gauges on - nothing. I called my friend and asked him when was the last time the battery was changed and he said he got a new one when the fuel pump was replaced (one month ago). He said he did not got a original (AC Delco) but a smaller brand one since they did not had one in stock. I have a feeling there is a short circuit somewhere, but i dont know - going to see if the battery was bad/faulty.

I am not giving up on her eventhough it has been a one week ownership troublefree before all these issues showing up.

[CadillacSTS2003]

hey
do you mind grabbing me a few parts off that STS?

[BIGHOMIE]

CADILLACSTS2003 - i can get you some parts, but let me tell you- its all skin and bones No exterior panels, no interior panels - litterally a bare shell with few things within reach and pull as far as nic nacs. I have your email addy and i will send you phone camera pic.

There is another junk yard that has a 02 STS will 65% percent of interior and exterior that i can get some good parts off of.

[CadillacSTS2003]

i just need the tail lamp light panel
not the 3rd brake light but the lower lamp assembly
mine takes on water and looks like shyt
most pick a parts charge a standard 35 bucks for a light no matter what it is