Cadillac Owners Group - Cadillac Escalade, EXT and ESV Forum - 2007+

Driver side mirror replacement

Davidq90 — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:37:59 GMT

Does anyone know the procedures to replace to Driver side mirror? i purchased a new one on ebay with no instruction.
any help will be appreciated

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Incentives

corvette00 — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:29:06 GMT

Over the last several years Cadillac has has some good December programs. Does anyone have any idea if more is coming next month? The Season's Best is going to have to get better more me to buy one.

Those with aftermarket headunits

trashguy — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:40:11 GMT

Im on the fence if should go with a stock nav unit from ebay or a aftermarket nav. id prefer to go with a aftermarket but the dash install kits scare me. does anyone have one , do they rattle ,does the black match the heater color?

Fuel gauge problem

Baja11 — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:28:00 GMT

I tried to search for this and couldn't find it anywhere in the forum:helpless:. So I appoligize if this is an old thread. My 2007 Escalade has a intermitent problem with the fuel gauge. One minute it's empty and the next it's 1/4 this seems to be occurring when I get close to this range (rare). Any input would be greatly appreciated.

Tracvision A7 Satellite System

IgotGAME — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:26:32 GMT

Getting this installed in my truck in a week or so.

Do they make a mounting bracket for the Tracvision A7? I noticed the factory brackets do not fit on the 2007 EXT Luggage Racks(or maybe they do if you turn it the other way).

However, I've seen them mounted on a 2007+ EXT before...just not sure if they mounted them to the luggage racks or to the top of the truck roof.

If someone could maybe clear this up for me, I would appreciate it.

Thanks!

dried seats w/cracks 07 esv

myfirstescalade — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:33:53 GMT

I purchased a 2007 esv in April and the seats were flawless. I neglected to read the manual in regards to seat maintenance, and used leather lotion on the seats regularly. The seats are ow dry, cracking and have a pebbled appearance. I am very upset. I don't know what happened. Please help!How can I fix this, what did I do wrong?

Did the Platinum front end w/out the LEDs

nathanr93 — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:36:50 GMT

So my wife bumped an audi about a month ago at about 8mph but did enough damage to warrant getting a new bumper cover and grille. Since I saw a Platinum ESV in ATL a couple of months ago I wanted to find a way to get er done since its covered minus co-pay. 3 out of 4 ATL Caddy dealers said, sorry, can't do it,etc... Hunglowe convinced me I can. After waiting a month for the upper grille to get in stock I had it done and picked it up last night. Attached are some pics. I need to go back to gerber and get the lower defuser (rubber like spoiler) on the bottom put on this wednesday. I highly recommend doing it if you get in a rear-end situation and need a new bumper anyway and don't mind losing your tow hooks which I don't. Otherwide it will run you around 3,500.00-4,000. I paid my co-pay of 500. :)

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escalade european version bumper reflectors/rear fog lamps?

evois — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:37:43 GMT

does anybody know where to buy these rear bumper reflectors or if it's european, must be rear fog lamps?

http://www.netcarshow.com/cadillac/2...llpaper_1e.htm

Day/Night headlight sensor question

FLCERIK — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:29:31 GMT

I have a 08 Lade and park it in the garage at night. After leaving my house around 7am my headlights stay on and the light on the dash/nav stay dim. It is light out and it is hard to see the nav screen. Why do the lights stay on? Is there a setting I can change in order to make the lights go off. I think the lights stay on because the sun is low on the horizon and the sensor is in and out of the shade. Any ideas??

wow, this is sacrilege! they did not even pick a denali to convert?

evois — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:48:49 GMT

wow they did not even pick a yukon denali to convert and instead used a tahoe?:rant2::nono:

http://www.truckinweb.com/tech/body/.../photo_38.html

Rear Right Wheel Bang Noise

Escapade — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:48:43 GMT

Every time I drive on a bumpy road, there's a GA GA ga Ga gagaga sound somewhere near the rear right wheel.... took it to the shop and checked on a lift.... tried tightening spare tire, checked exhaust, banged around some tubes and stuff to see if they made the sound, but none... back on the road still same sound.... do you guys have any idea?

ESV owner looking for a Denali forum

nathanr93 — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 02:47:38 GMT

We like our 07 ESV so much that I just sold my 08 SAAB and am picking up an 07 Denali tomorrow afternoon. Very excited as I feel like I got a good deal. We also need a second 3 row auto as our 4 kiddos are getting older and the SAAB 9-3 is tiny.

I have been looking for a Denali/Yukon forum that is as good as this one and have come up with nothing.

Can anybody point out a good one?

Thanks

puddle/approach light removal

trashguy — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:47:52 GMT

just ordered some led's.i was trying to remove the puddle/approach
lights under the mirror. is there any trick to it? i was trying to pop it out
with a flat screwdriver where the recess is closer to the door and it sounded like it was gonna crack so i left it alone.:confused:

GMAC lease expiration / buyout negotiation

tkeyes — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 22:19:15 GMT

Has anyone had any success buying their Escalade from GMAC at lease expiration with any discount? Any suggestions?

There are no lease deals out there and i dont really want to finance another 'lade for 5 or 6 years knowing how their value falls.

Thanks in advance?

Power steps and 24's. Any issues?

Kickboxer — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 19:27:01 GMT

Going to be putting 24's on the new ESV. I've heard of mixed reviews with 24" wheels and the retractable power steps. What is the word on those, will they need to be cut or moved or will it be okay without any additional mods? Want to go with 305s but if to big I can go with a less wide tire if needed.

NEWBIE HERE, how many miles is too many for purchase 2007?

CADDYFAT — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 17:49:15 GMT

Hello,

I am currently trying to trade my Range Rover Sport HSE with 57K miles for an Escalade, or ESV. I want nav and 22"'s and black interior no questions, and a black exterior if I can find it.

I found one that is about 500 miles away from me with 90K miles that they will trade straight across. According to carfax, the truck was a corporate fleet vehicle.

What should I be aware of? Looks like it has had the oil changes, but nothing mentioned about mileage services in car fax other than one last year.

My car books out anywhere from 27K NADA to 34K KBB. I have a 3rd kid now and need the bigger vehicle. I sold my 2007 Denali for this RRS, and now I want the real deal Escalade.

Please let me know your thoughts. I am in Colorado and it seems that 60K miles and up is still around 34K.

Also- what is your mileage and do you have any troubles at previous mileage?

Let me know if any of you know someone willing to trade!

Need Help Badly...Escalade ESV

dbaut1sta — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:12:04 GMT

First post here,i have an 04 Out of the Blue Cadillac EXT with 25,000 miles on it.Im thinking of trading it for a new 2009 or 2010 (if available) Escalde ESV.Looking for a 4 wheel drive.Cant afford the platinum so im looking for the Luxury/Convenience package.If we have any dealers in this forum that can help me find one for a great price,i would greatly appreciate it.I am looking for a White Diamond Tricoat truck with bucket seats in the center.If somebody just can locate a vehicle for me.I live in the Dallas Metroplex area here in Texas.Anybody?Planning to buy one in the next few weeks.Again,thank you.

2008 ESV Customization?

lnstarr — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 04:33:05 GMT

Hello all!
Currently I'm driving a 2008 Cadillac Escalade ESV [Black on Black, of course! :D ] and was looking into customizing it. Currently my car is STOCK. It's fully loaded, with those nifty power steps, 22'' rims and such. I wanted to customize it. Many things I wanted to do to the truck conist of the following : Bigger Rims, Dark Tint, Tracvision, Smoke the Tail lights, Upgraded Entertainment System, etc. I have lots of questions, though. I'm not really working with a price limit or anything, so I'M OPEN TO ANY SUGGESTIONS! :D Rims. What would the biggest size Rim I could put on my baby without sacrifcing the ride quality? I'm looking into getting 24's or 26's? How do you think it will look on the escalade esv? Darker Tint is a must have! Tracvision. Does anyone on this forum have tracvision installed on their cars? How much is it monthly, and how good is the quality of the Satellite reception on it? Upgraded Entertainment System. Looking into doing the Vizualogic on all four of my Headrests.. Have any of you had a bad experience with Vizualogic? Is there a better brand?
Thanks so much!
I look forward to hearing your feedback! :halo:

Gen 5 Escalade Lockpicks Still Interest?

tomm — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:21:07 GMT

I know many in the forums already have lockpicks. We have been selling the STS Lockpicks for a very long time. An opportunity presented itself to us to get Gen 5 Lockpicks at a very good price. We could probably sell them around $169.95, Would there still be interest in this product or does everyone who wanted one already have one? If there is still interest I will pick them up and ofter them for sale here for much lower than Coastal is selling them. Let me know!

need help

kermitdog — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:19:28 GMT

gonna install a aftermaket double din radio in my 07 lade. other than the radio and dash kit what else do i need for it all to work properly? (onstar, steering wheel controls, bose sound system, ext...) any help apreciated... thanx!

Anyone with pictures of escalade with 24's?

DRIPPED — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:33:40 GMT

Does anyone have pictures of an Escalade with 24 inch rims? Please Post

'08 ESV Issues!

lnstarr — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:55:46 GMT

Hello all, I'm new to this forum. :canttalk: I joined because I needed some other people's opinion on my problems. They aren't major, but they are certainly annoying. First one. On my ESV, we rarely use the glass window that pop's up, whatever that may be called. I use around...once a month? The black poles that are attached to the window's on both sides that go up and down when you open/close the window [ SORRY, DON'T KNOW WHAT THEY'RE CALLED :drool: ] detach from my car, and just hang there most of the time I open it. I usually don't watch for them when I open the window, so when I close it, it pops off, and when I go to close the window, the pole slams into the window. It happens most EVERY time I open my back window. It's an easy fix, I can just pop it back into where it's supposed to be, but still, it scares me! I'm afraid the window will break one of these days. Should I just take the car into the dealer? It only happens on the LEFT side, not the right. My second issue is the Tire Pressue Monitor. So about a week ago, I went on a roadtrip from my house in San Diego to Portland, maintaining a speed of 85-95 MPH [ ON HIGHWAYS ] and I could smell a STRONG smell of burning rubber. There wasn't much traffic when it occured, so I wasn't laying on my brakes or anything. Soon after, the screen in the SPEEDOMETER would read "Service Tire Presure Monitor". I went and looked at the PSI's on each tired, on the rear right tire would have to lines like this "--" on the screen. I pulled over, and the tire was SUPER hot. Unlike any of the others. :suspect: It happened 10 times each way. Could this be due to my speed? It never happened before... It became really annoying... Thanks for Your help!!! :halo:

Dealer Price on escalades

JONNYLAXD — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:30:06 GMT

Hey guys, ive posted a few times. mentioned I will be selling 04 tahoe and hopefully getting an escalade ext.

i have access to dealer auctions, and im just curious if anyone out there (dealers) know what they are going for.

i havent hit the auction site yet but i will be in the next couple weeks. I want to get opinions beforehand so i can know what to expect.

im looking at an 07 and i want low miles.. i have seen a few on ebay with 35k miles, for about 35-40 grand.. im not going to pay 40gs for a car with 35-40k miles..

anyone know what to expect paying from dealer auctions?

How bad is a little too much...

Escapade — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:02:23 GMT

ENGINE OIL?

So a couple of days back I put in just a little too much engine oil.... about a 1/2 an inch beyond the limit.

I have to say my engine definitely felt a little clogged up, drove it only a few miles, less than 15, and today got the excess oil removed. Truck feels slimmer. So, how bad is it really driving long range with excess oil on board? Manual says, too much oil may damage your engine. :suspect:

Brakes

Braknglases07 — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 04:11:17 GMT

I Just put slotted and dimpled rotors on my escalade ext! with hawk performance ceramic. when first installed the brakes made no noise.. but now while driving it makes a ticking sound and gets louder at high speed and when braking it doesn't squeal but it makes a sound like you can hear the sound of the bad contacting the rotor.. And it sounds like the pad never comes away from the rotor when the pads are depressed.. I lubed up the sliders and made sure everything was clean... Anyone have any suggestions

pinging noise

VINCE08EXT — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:10:53 GMT

Hey guys have a 08 ext with gm perfomance intake and exhaust,every mornin when i start it the engine pings and rattls for a minute then it goes away.Then during the day i hear a ticking sound,it goes and comes,i run chevron supreme,took to the dealer they said it was normal,I just baught it had only 50 miles on it, I dont think its normal.

2010 NAv disc .. have an extra neve opened

crzorge — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:27:33 GMT

how much $$$ should ask for it?

High Beams Self Activating

evil0ne — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:05:53 GMT

Every now and then at night the High Beams will engage by themselves, has anyone else heard of this before?

Wipers '08-EXT

jason1214 — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 08:28:22 GMT

I was wondering what are the best replacement wiper blades for 08-Ext ?...other than getting them at dealer.

Does anyone know who makes the OE blades that seem to be very good and have lasted 2 years.

Advise on Escalade purchase

bigsteff — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:31:58 GMT

I am looking to buy a 07-09 Escalade. I'm ok with RWD and non-platinum. However, I don't want to make the mistake of buying a model/year with major issues or that had major changes/upgrades the next year. Therefore, I need advise with the following issues;

What year has the least recalls/problems?
What major features are only available on particular model years?
What are the recommended "gotta haves"?
What grade of gas is recommended by GM regular / premium?
If regular, why use premium?
Actual gas mileage observations?
What should I expect to pay for a particular year?
Extended warranty costs?

I know this is a small laundry list but I feel that you guys are owners and can answer some, most, or all of these questions from a real-world perspective.
Thanks in advance for you responses

(near)Future owner ..

new 2010 escalade grille?

evois — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:39:46 GMT

is this going to be the new 2010 grille?

http://configurator.autodata.gm.ca/G...nge=SuperModel

Anyone go to sema?

Kickboxer — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:23:02 GMT

Did anyone go to sema this year and see any hot Escaldes? If so, would it be possible to post any photo's of them? Would be nice to see some of the latest tricked out rides.

26" Gianelle Steep 6 Rims for Sale, Looking for factory 22's

lactruck81 — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:57:14 GMT

I am selling a set of 26" Gianelle Steep 6 wheels. I am giving the truck to my wife and don't trust her with 26's. I actually have 8 of these wheels. Four are in good condition with 2 month old Nitto NT420's, so they are practically new. These Nitto tires are much better than Kumho's which I have run on all of my other wheels in the past. The other four, 2 have scratches on the lips, and the other two have chrome peeling around the lug holes. If you know someone that can fix them you could have a full set spare. Two of these have Kumho tires on them with about 50% tread. Five of the 8 wheels have the tires pressure sensors in them already. If someone has a set of factory's they want to exchange for these let me know and we can work something out. I am looking for brand new factory 22's or really close to new. Let me know, my number is 410-916-5165 and my name is Jim.

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Standard Tires On 2009/2010 Escalade

AussieGuy — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:36:54 GMT

Hi there,

I would like to know the standard tires that come on the 2009/2010 Escalade.

I specifically need to know if they are All Weather Tires or just standard tires.

As I am sure most of you on here know the website says the standard tyres on the AWD model are "With P265/65R18 blackwall touring tires."

So are these All Weather Tires or just standard

Reason I ask is that I am renting one of these out of Los Angeles to drive around the California ski areas and Hertz cannot answer my question. :bigroll:

Thanks :)

What do you put in the hole in the dash

Soma — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:20:47 GMT

where the 4WD selector should be?

2009 Escalades for Sale

Superior Cadillac — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:04:19 GMT

If anyone is looking for a deal on a Escalade Please give me a call.

Big discounts to all.

Call Scott at 810-225-1228

Cruise control stopped working

dannboss — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:34:32 GMT

So my cruise control stopped working about 3 months ago, no idea why. My research has shown that these vehicles have an issue with the brake light switch.

What happens is that I can turn on the cruise but it won't activate. It used to be intermittent, and then I would have to tap the brake before setting it and it would work. Then nothing at all.

What can I do to fix this?

Need part number - Front license plate bracket

Punmax — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:15:28 GMT

So I got pulled over today because I don't have a front license plate on my truck since it`s from the States. Anyone know the part number(s) for the front license plate holder?

Stealthbox pricing

DRIPPED — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:02:17 GMT

Ive been wanting to get an aftermarket sound system but am unsure of what to get....ive always wanted a stealthbox, but as you guys know they are pretty pricey. I called some shops and a jl audio retalier said he'd hook me up with one for 1600...everywhere online they are list at over a couple thousand. Good deal right?

Thanks

Magnetic Ride Control on 2010 ESV Platinum

2005Platinum — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:35:51 GMT

I'm considering trading in my 08 ESV for a 2010 ESV Platinum (had a 2005 ESV Platinum before the 08, liked it better), and I'm trying to get a straight answer on the Magnetic Ride Control system. I want to replace to factory installed 22" wheels with a wheel and tire combination that gives me better traction in the snow, probably a set of nice 20s with a grippier tire. I may keep 2 sets of wheels and only use the 20s in the winter, and keep the 22s on the rest of the time. The Caddy dealer can't give me an answer in writing that says it is OK to replace the factory installed 22s with 20s, and that it won't alter the performance of the Magnetic Ride Control or any other system. I just want to make sure I don't have any safety, warranty, or performance issues with the swap. Any guidance on how to get an official answer out of Cadiallac? Anyone else swapped out the factory 22s on a vehicle with MRC?

About to buy a 07 EXT- GAS ?

JONNYLAXD — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:07:48 GMT

Hey guys, im about to pull the trigger next week on an ext.. I currently have a tahoe. 5.3l and my gas mileage is pretty bad already..

Now i have seen some things on forums of people talking about adding a corsa exhaust- and some sort of chip to get better gas mileage... What are they talking about?? Do these things really work? Please let me know.. And how much do they run? Thanks

Someone stole my mirrors!

07_cadillac_escalade — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:07:18 GMT

Does anyone know if the lights in the side mirrors of an 07 are different from the newer models?

I went to Houston for a funeral and we went out to eat. When my husband and I walked outside we noticed someone had taken my side mirrors. Just the glass. I swear the LED blinker lights are different on the new mirrors I just got than the ones I had before and its driving me crazy!:bonkers:

Any unique vanity plates for your 'lade?

Soma — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:35:37 GMT

About to get tags for my Escalade and looking for interesting/fun ideas for vanity plates.

Tow hitch cover?

fivepix — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:10:21 GMT

Do you guys know where I can purchase a tow hitch cover similar to this one:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Black...60498919689for

But for a 2007 White Diamond escalade? Is there a website you can recommend? I�ve tried eBay but no luck there.

Also If anyone has the part number handy I would really appreciate it.

Cheers,

Trailer reverse lockout

dciliberti — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:37:41 GMT

I just purchased a new boat and the trailer has surge brakes. The trailer is wired with a soleniod that turns off the brakes to backup without applying the brakes. Does anyone know if the factory harness has a connection from the reverse lights or tranny for this? Or do I need to run a lead from the reverse lights to the 7 point connection?

platinum

kars79 — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:26:24 GMT

i have 08 escalade and now i wanna get either 09 escalade or 09 platinum escalade.I cant decide if it worth to spend extra money.What do you guys think ?

2007-2010 Side Fender Vents Removal

Fletch1 — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:11:03 GMT

Has anyone replaced these vents themselves? I searched the threads here but can't seem to find any instructions on how to remove the old vents. I saw a small article on the web by Truckin' Magazine but it doesn't seem to give the whole story. Thanks in advance for any help, I just don't want to harm my paint by doing something dumb.

AC Condensation Drain Tube Location

Fletch1 — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:07:17 GMT

I have the musty smell in my AC and according to the threads on the subject I may have a clogged drain line. Trouble is, I can't locate it. I assume it would be on the passenger side under the hood near the firewall of 2007? I run the AC for several minutes hoping to see one drip so I can trace it back to the drain but I can't get the AC to produce a single drop............

09 A/V Inputs

CadX6 — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:31:48 GMT

Before I go randomly tearing everything apart - anyone know how to access the rear of the A/V inputs on the back of the 09 Console?
I want to tap off them and run another jack to the front so that I don't have a bunch of wires running around & have the RCA plugs sticking out where the grandkids can get tangled up.
Hopefully this will suffice until one of the brilliant engineers on the forum comes up with a way to add whatever hardware / software is necessary to retrofit the USB connector from the 10's to an 09.

3 Things You LOVE and HATE about your Escalade

Caliber — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:35:01 GMT

The title says it all.

What are some things you Love and Hate and would even like to see on future models.

Hate:
1. Having to setup the Tire Pressure Gage everytime you rotate the tires or change them for other uses like for Winter.
2. unable to Watch DVD's while driving
3. No USB port for 2009 models for Ipods

Like:
1.Rain Sensing Wipers
2. 6.2L V8
3. HID Lights

Future Models.. I want to see the truck do Barrel rolls over other cars. Plus cook me breakfast in the morning

2010 Nav Disc Available

owyz1 — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 02:40:45 GMT

I just ordered my free upgrade for my 2007 Escalade and was told that they will be shipping the 2010 disc.... It should arrive in the mail this week. Also when you go to the gm nav disk website it only brings up the 2010 disk. YEA!!!!

2009 Escalade Shocks & Eibach drop

exil3 — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 22:56:15 GMT

I'm not sure if I can post this here, but if anyone's interested let me know...

2009 OEM Escalade shocks and eibach 2-3" drop springs (approx 500 miles on everything), basically brand new...

Miiiint condition

Question.........

2007caddy — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 16:05:48 GMT

Is the 2007 Escalade pre-wired for a back-up camera, I know there is wiring coming from the radio on the passenger floor section, but is there wiring running from the front of the vehicle to rear of the vehicle for the camera...if not what is the part # for it or do you know anyone that sells such a harness?

Turtle Wax Black Box for Black Paint

JohnH4260 — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 13:34:03 GMT

Just waxed my new Raven Black '09 Escalade with the Turtle Wax Black Box product. The results are impressive. There were a few fine scratches in several places on the body, bumper and rear view mirror housing, and the Black Box product removed them pretty well.

The Black Box contains three different products: a black pigmented pre-cleaner and conditioner to remove fine scratches, swirl marks and surface contaminants. This is followed by a black pigmented Spray Detailer. Finally the wax is a Black Carnauba Wax.

Pretty good for only $19.99 at my local Auto Zone.

GPS Antenna Location

2007caddy — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 21:57:54 GMT

Hi everyone

I'm installing an OEM NAV on my 07 Escalade and would like instructions on installing the GPS antenna, "yourgmsolutions" once had a post that is no longer working...can anyone provide guidance or photos on the location and what panels need to be removed to complete the install...I have already removed the necessary panels to mount the NAV radio just need to know where I mount the GPS antenna....Thanks in advance from Toronto

HELP Heated seats do not function

Bubbabart — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 20:29:48 GMT

Hello there,

i have a problem and hope if someone can help me...

...since a few days my front seats of our escalade 2007 do not function anymore. I checked the owners manual for the fuse that is responsible but...

PERHAPS I'M STUPID BECOUSE I CAN NOT FIND THEM!http://www.cadillacforums.com/forums...es/crying2.gif
Where the h.... are they? Or don't they have a fuse?

Is there somebody with the same problem?

Hope someone can help, it's not easy to find help here in Germany!http://www.cadillacforums.com/forums...ies/ignore.gif

Thanks in advance...
Bart :-)

Sunroof wind deflector?

Texas_Lade — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 19:48:58 GMT

Those of you that have them: Which wind deflector did you go with and how would you rate it. Thanks a bunch!

alarm question

kermitdog — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 18:19:01 GMT

I had an alarm installed in my 07 escalde and they told me that they could not hook up the alarm cutoff switch. so when the alarm is activated as long as you have the key to the truck it can be started. the alarm people said that there was no way to hook up the wire that would cut the starter when the alarm was activated. has anyone had this problem? does anyone have a resolution? any help is appreciated!

What aftermarket acces. (toys) has everyone installed?

nigel11 — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 12:09:24 GMT

Hello,

I am about to get a used 07 Escalade and was wondering what everyone on here has put in their Escalades as far as accessories/ toys go.

I have a few things that will be mandatory for me such as the second battery and probably a flip down monitor but I want to hear what you guys have put in yours, pictures would be awesome.

Thanks to everybody on this forum, I have been reading this forum for a long time now and what I have learned from everyone has been invaluable.

Also while I am thinking about it, has anybody here had any experience with the Autopage brand of remote car starters? The reason I ask is they have one that can be controlled via cell phone ( unlimited range ) and that sounds pretty good to me. I think their cell technology is call C3. I don't like the idea of a yearly payment but it is negligible so I would live with it.

Thanks again.

Push Button Start

nigel11 — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 07:56:31 GMT

Hello,

I have been a long time lurker on the forum but do not recall anybody asking this and i couldn't find it in the search.

Is there a way to convert the ignition to push button start? Basically what i am looking for is what quite a few new cars have, the proximity sensor for unlocking the doors and push button start. Is there an aftermarket way to do this?

Thanks for any help, even if it is just telling me i am stupid and showing me thousands of posts discussing this already.

Also while i am here, is there any reason to go for the 08 over the 07 aside from the lack of possible wind noise ( those posts i could find :) ).

Thanks again.

2007 Escalade Relearn Idle process?

john5519 — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 01:37:24 GMT

2007 Escalade with 74k miles, I was getting a check engine light and the code came out to P0121, which is Throttle Position Sensor (TPS). I brought it to a GM dealer today and they checked and said the TPS was fine and found the throttle body had excess carbon buildup and that was causing the TPS to put out the code. Since the TPS was fine, there was no powertrain warranty, so they wanted about $250 to clean the throttle valve and then "Relearn Idle".

I did not have them do it and brought it home and sprayed Gumout throttle body cleaner in it myself and reconnected everything. When started back up the idle in park is about 2,000 RPM so it looks like he was correct with the diagnosis anyway.

So my question, is there a way to do the idle relearn by myself or do I need to bring it back in to the dealer? He mentioned there was 2 different ways to do it, one was a scan tool and the other was punching some kind of info in the driver information center or something like that. I have been searching for hours and did not find anything specifically for the newer Escalades and there are tons of different DIY on other brands.

Oh I also tried disconnecting the battery and driving it for about 10 miles and that didn't fully work, but the idle does go down on it's own sometimes now but as soon as I press the gas pedal it goes back up to 2,000 RPM (in park)

Pearl white with black wheels?

Punmax — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 04:06:59 GMT

Anybody have this set up? If you do please post pics! Thanks.

SRX or Escalade Hybrid

Klei14 — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 02:57:51 GMT

I'm doing some research for my grandparents who are looking into getting another car. Right now they have a 09 SRX and are looking at getting the 2010 SRX. I went to the dealer and looked at the 2010, and it seems much smalled than the old model, after looking on edmunds I see it has alot less cargo room. The other thing that I do not like after driving the 2010 SRX is that it seems to have alot of blind spots and very poor rear visability, being older I think they will have trouble driving it.

The Escalade is a much nicer truck and I think they extra leg room in the front seats would be good for them. I just worry that it is too high off the ground. Edmunds show the escalade as only having .8 inched more ground clearence than the SRX, but it seems so much higer off the ground? Has anyone on here gone from an SRX to the Escalade, if so how do you like it? I traded in my 06 SRX for a 09 Sierra and I'm very happy with it.

Need advice on sound system

DRIPPED — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 22:09:16 GMT

I have an escalade ext (07) and need help with an aftermarket sound system... I want a couple of 12s but am unfamiliar with sounds systems ... I know im probably going to need it installed in the bed with a custom box right? Can someone tell me what im going to need to make this happen?...i dont want to walk in to an audio store and get raped with the price because i seem like a dumbass...thanks alot for the help ... I truly appreciate anybodys help

How to Properly Detail your Ride ( 8 hour job )

Caliber — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:08:47 GMT

How to Properly Detail Your Ride!

I don't know of any Thread on here that Teaches you how to Properly Detail you Ride or not but this Method will keep the Shine for 6-12 months. Depending on the Weather and How often you drive the Car or Truck :D with that you will still need to wash your ride to keep it clean of course lol.. <-- disclamer lol

Regular washing is important, but to keep your car looking good, you should detail and wax it regularly. Even if you've neglected your car's finish, making it look almost-new isn't really all that difficult.

What you will need:
What you'll need depends on the condition of your car's finish. If your car has been regularly washed and waxed, you will probably only need a few detailing products:

1. Microfiber towels (the more, the merrier!)
2. Black-trim treatment
3. Spray-on detailer
4. One-step polish/wax
5. Wax applicators or orbital polisher

If your car hasn't been waxed recently or has a neglected finish, you might need to call in the heavy artillery: :D

5. Clay bar
6. Mild polish or pre-wax cleaner
7. Wax

Step: 1. Wash the Car/Truck

This may seem pretty obvious, but I'll say it anyway: Wash and dry the car thoroughly before starting your detail work. Washing the car gets off the "easy" dirt so that the cleaning products you'll be using later on can take care of the hard stuff.

Step: 2. Treat Black Trim

Doorjambs tend to collect dirt, but they won't get cleaned during a normal wash. Before wiping down the doorjambs, spray them with a between-wash detail product such as Mothers Showtime Instant Detailer. Unpainted trim and weather seals are usually made of rubber, vinyl or some other type of plastic, and will get brittle, stained and oxidized over time. Mothers product called Back to Black on car's black trim is a good product. The Mothers staffers recommend wearing gloves when using Back to Black.

Step: 3: Claying the Car

Clay is used to remove deep ground-in dirt and stains without damaging the car's finish. This is especially important on newer cars which use clear-coat paint. Mothers sells a clay kit that includes a clay bar, detailing spray (which is used as a lubricating agent for the clay), and wax (to seal that nice clean surface). After claying the car, the surface should feel noticeably smoother.

More info about the Clay:
Claying is incredibly easy: Spray the area with detailer then slide the clay back and forth over the paint. The clay basically pulls up the dirt and shaves it off. Periodically flatten and fold the clay to expose a clean surface. There's one major caveat: Don't drop the clay! Dropping the clay renders it useless, as it will pick up dirt that can scratch the car. The detailer you'll be spraying on the car makes things slick, Consider spreading out a beach towel beneath the area you're working on.

Step: 4: Polish

Clay removes both dirt and wax, so you'll need to re-wax after claying. If your car's finish is in good shape, you can use a combined polish/wax product, but if the finish is in bad shape, a two-stage polish and wax process is better.

Polish smooths, clarifies, and cleans the surface of your car. Polishing will remove some small scratches, but it can also remove paint, so if you polish by hand, be careful to use light pressure. Using power tools to polish a car used to require finely-honed skill to avoid paint damage, but today there are electric orbital polishers that make the job easy and virtually foolproof. Mothers sells a kit called the Wax Attack, which includes the orbital polisher plus bottles of wax and polish. A less expensive alternative is Mothers Powerball 4 Paint, which attaches to a cordless drill.

Step: 5: WAX

Wax doesn't just make your car look nice -- it provides a coat that protects the paint underneath. Though many people swear by carnauba wax, which is made from the leaves of the Brazilian-grown carnauba palm, modern synthetic waxes work just as well and are more gentle on the elbows -- they require less effort to remove than carnauba wax. Also, synthetic wax can be used in direct sunlight if need be, which carnauba wax can't -- though waxing in the shade is always preferable.

Wax can be applied by hand, but an electric orbital polisher/waxer can save a lot of time and effort, and is a sensible investment for large cars and trucks. Apply the wax directly to the applicator, not the car, and work on one small area at a time. Be careful not to get wax on black plastic trim; it will stain. Allow it to dry. When the wax looks hazy, run a finger through it. If it breaks apart ahead of your finger, it's ready to come off. Buff the wax off gently with a microfiber or cotton towel. If using a power polisher, be sure to use a new pad.

Step: 6: Wax Clean-up and Maintenance[/b]

You're almost done! Use a microfiber towel or a detail brush to clean out any wax that may have accumulated around trim pieces, emblems and badges.

Once that's done, give yourself a pat on the back! Your car is not only clean, but you've applied a protective barrier that will protect your car's finish.

You should continue to wash your car regularly as weather permits; re-wax in six to twelve months or when water no longer beads on the surface of the paint. For between-wash touch-ups, a detailing spray like Mothers Showtime will give your car that just-waxed look.

Caliber

need help installing front license plate frame

jmj8355 — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:11:06 GMT

I recently purchased a new EXT and am having problems figuring out how to install the factory front license plate frame that came with the truck. It came with the color matched frame as well as some rivots for mounting. I see 2 small indentions in the front bumper to help line things up but i guess i just havent used rivots very often. Any help on how to mount the frame using these rivots would be greatly appreciated. I could just take it to the dealer and have them put it on but i'd rather just handle it myself.

Lifted Escalade EXT or Escalade

JONNYLAXD — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 23:05:29 GMT

Ok so we all know people like to put big flashy rims on these bad boys... I am looking to buy an 07 Escalade Ext... I have a few questions and would greatly appreciate some advice.. I currently own a z71 tahoe and looking for something I can get more use out of...

1. Have any of you seen one with a lift kit with 33 inch tires on it?? That is what I would be doing to it...

2. Is the bed big enough to carry around my Dirt bike, ATV, Harley?

3. If you have seen one lifted or currently own a lifted escalade ext or regular escalade i would love to have more info..

Thanks for the help, this is my first time posting on here...

Will 17" stock wheels fit my '07 Escalade?

kacyk — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:23:16 GMT

I have a set of 17" stock wheels off a 2007 GMC Truck. They have snow tires on them so I'd like to put them on my 2007 Escalade that has 22's. I know they's fit on the back but I'm not sure if the 17's will clear the brake system up front. I called Cadillac and they were no help at all.

Custom 22s ?

trashguy — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:01:25 GMT

My truck is a daily driver in the city and weekends im usually away on a dirt road and gravel driveway.I currently have the stock 18s on and would love to go 24s. Im just concerned about the ride and smaller sidewall. Has anyone put on custom 22s and what size tire ? 305/45 or 295/45 ? any pics?

thanks

4x4 or 4wd badge anyone?

evois — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:49:10 GMT

does gm, gmc or cadillac have a 4x4 or 4wd badge in their vehicles to indicate that it is such? In one of my trips to NOLA, nearly got towed because they decided to cover the parking meter while I was away. at least with the 4x4 or 4wd badge, they will use a flat bed instead of dragging your 4wd vehicle.

2009 escalade hybrid with ext mods:)

evois — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:41:36 GMT

here are some of my ext mods.

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Fluid Change, any Ideas?

RidingDirty — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 13:35:07 GMT

I have a 2007 ESV and I would like to change the Front Diff, transfer case and rear Diff fluids this winter. What is the factory fluids for these?

Does anyone have the part numbers of the following?

Front Diff
Transfer case
Rear Diff

I know some GM use a blue transfer case fluid, I would like to put factory GM fluid back in it.

thanks for the Help and also how much does it take of each one?

HID fog lamps

250motorsportz — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 04:29:48 GMT

Hey guys, guess its nothing new but just wanted to post some pics of one of my customer's EXT fog lamps. Looks good, but is slightly blue-er than the factory headlights. I would say a 4300k or 5000k will match really good. pics show that they match good but you can never get the exact real look of projectors.

6000K 35w H10 HID kit for reference.

Tire Pressure Monitoring System

Punmax — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 02:20:58 GMT

So guys, I took the 18's off for about 5 months, and I just put them back on. The system was working when I took the wheels off, but now nothing comes up. Any ideas?

Getting out of my lease

joeg679 — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 19:02:29 GMT

Hello, I was wondering if there was a way to get out of my lease. My lease is up in Feb of 2011, but would like to get out in the next month or so, if possible. I am looking to get something smaller and more fuel efficient. I'd love to keep it, but it's not feasible. Thanks a lot

17800431 shock sensor install

evois — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:05:22 GMT

just went to the dealer to have a shock sensor installed and got a recall for 09241(trans clutch housing fracture); reprogram trans controller recall; reprogrammed sequential programming code S0788. I guess they just did an inspection since I know the trans housing fracture is a tsb for the cobalt and g6. any input? the hybrid drive just fine.

Instructions on removing center console needed

Kickboxer — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 05:41:12 GMT

Want to remove my center console and need the instructions. Does anyone have access to the service manual be so kind to post the instructions? Thanks in advance!!

Door handle prying attempted!!!

esved — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 04:09:49 GMT

Well, apparently after 3 years of ownership it finally happened to me. The infamous attempt to gain access into my ESV has happened!!!
Basically driver side exterior door handle was pryed 1/2 inch by flathead screwdriver. I can see the lock cylinder exposed along with the jimmyjammer plate that I put in 3 years back. Can anyone with similar experience chime in on what needs to be replaced? taking it to the dealer for repair so would like to know how much I'm looking to spend? Also, should I go through my insurance for such fix or is this just something minor?

thanks