I am new to Cadillac ownership. Bought a pre owned 2006 STS V6 couple of weeks ago - delighted with the car, but am having what I now have learned (thank you, to this forum) to be the dreaded failing micro switch issue with the door handle. The dealer where I bought the car said the key fob probably had a dead battery...obviously he knew the repair was no fun and wanted to transfer the pain to me, which I naively
What I'm wondering is - does the 2008 CTS use the same door handle housings?
This guy on YouTube here made pretty short work out of the procedure:
http://youtu.be/3mFNcsSXeWE
I realize my interior door panel looks and will remove somewhat differently, but, these look just like the versions on my car. I have read where some on this forum recommend new handles, painting, and on and on - if the STS replaces similarly to this you tube video then, gosh - couldn't a determined guy like me fix this.
What I'm wondering is - does the 2008 CTS use the same door handle housings?
This guy on YouTube here made pretty short work out of the procedure:
http://youtu.be/3mFNcsSXeWE
I realize my interior door panel looks and will remove somewhat differently, but, these look just like the versions on my car. I have read where some on this forum recommend new handles, painting, and on and on - if the STS replaces similarly to this you tube video then, gosh - couldn't a determined guy like me fix this.