Cadillac Owners Group - Cadillac SRX First Generation Forum - 2004 - 2009

Pads and Rotors

G32006SRX — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:41:10 GMT

I need to replace my pads and rotors on my 2006 awd SRX V6. Has anyone purchased anything other than the normal Autozone rotors and Duralast Ceramic pads? I've looked at spending only a bit more at Tirerack.com for their rotors and pads. Any thoughts?

dvd to unlock during movement

jz-v — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:54:54 GMT

Im trying to unlock the dvd on the navigation screen and i keep getting a screen that say insert map disc when i enter the 1791 code... I dont know what is happening. I looked for another dvd player and dont know. I just recently got this and tryed it and it wont work. Am i doing something wrong? Do i need to be driving or what is happening? Someone help?

V6 engine noise

edvanp — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:05:56 GMT

How loud is your engine? Is it somewhat loud inside the car when you accelerate? My wife complains her car is loud inside when she gets on it a bit. I know the engine is considerably louder then my 530i, but I thought it might just be the design. Car runs fine, gas mileage is about 20 highway. Thanks.

Just picked up winter tires...GENERAL ALTIMAX ARCTIC

ocabrera — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:02:00 GMT

Local independent tire shop did an excellent job servicing me on this one I got to say. 4 tires (235/65/17 XL) put on, mounted and balanced, no problems with the TPMS. for $600. on my existing rims. SRX 2008 AWD, with 10,000 miles. I will probably put about 4,500-5,500 on these tires before the end of winter and switch back. The Goodyea RS-A's still look to be in good shape and I cannot see getting less than 35,000 miles out of them. The General are a great looking tire and are actually made in germany, they are the exact copy of the Gislaved Nordfrost 3's which is ver, very well regarded tire. car looks good, rides solid, and I will not be stopped this winter by pretty much anything. I rode in the HWY and I got to say they are VERY quiet, maybe a touch louder than the RSA all seasons, but very quiet. Sweet...if anyone is in the MA area and near arlington, MA, hit up arlington tire.

help

DALEFRASIER@CHARTER. — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 02:16:03 GMT

Have a 2004 awd/40g. seems front wheel bearings are shot already. is this normal or another gm cheap parts trick

Steering, Stability and Braking Service

hotrails — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:01:16 GMT

Have a 2006 SRX v-6 AWD with 49K on it. Saturday night, driving home, when I started the SRX, all of a sudden the display read the following:
SERVICE STEERING SYSTEM; SERVICE STABILITY SYSTEM; SERVICE BRAKE ASSIST.

Along with these, the Traction Control; ABS; and Brake light were lit on the dash. Also, the brakes lights on the rear including the high level brake light on the tailgate were lit and wouldn't go off. And the cruise control quit working. Obviously something is up with the steering as it seems 'heavy' at low speed as if only having about 1/2 power assist.

Drove it yesterday. Upon first run it was normal- none of the above. Then later in the day, and all day today, I am getting all of those message every time I drive it.

I am sure this is some kind of computer module issue. Anyone else have this happen on their fist gen SRX?

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NAV unit replace

wifescadi — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 23:01:44 GMT

New to the forum, but lots of great info out there.

My mother in law has an SRX like my wifes, but with Nav. The whole thing qut one day no power or anything, stealerhip says $2800. Anything I should try first to reset, fuses, etc? If not how hard are they to swap out at home if bought on eBay?:hmm::hmm::hmm:

Did Anyone Here Buy my Old SRX?

c5 rv — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:44:45 GMT

The Ford dealer that bought it from GMAC no longer has it listed and I can't find it on Autotrader or cars.com within a 500 mile radius. Let me know if you bought this:

Dealer: Elder Ford in Troy, MI
2006 SRX RWD 3.6
About 47,500-48,000 miles
Stealth Gray w/ gray interior
5 passenger seating with cargo management
Luxury package with woodgrain, heated seats, and power passenger seat.
Rear seat DVD player

Snow Tires on SRX4 * Dealer Says No

v vette — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:43:49 GMT

Ok I have a stock 2008 SRX4 (all wheel drive) with 20" tires/wheels. I purchased 17" Caddy SRX wheels with 17" Blizzarks and I was ready to install when the dealer mechanic said no way. He indicated that the all wheel drive , traction control and stabilitrak may get messed up and cause an accident...I do not want to buy 20" snow tires..... Your thoughts/options as this seems far fetched to me..Thanks

Coldair intake

scotto — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:26:29 GMT

I am wondering if is worth putting in a cold air intake on my 2006 srx

CoStar BlueStar Bluetooth install in 2004 SRX

huldafolk6061 — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:30:12 GMT

Just finished an install on a 2004 SRX. Very difficult access to the Onstar unit. It is behind the SUB ( Bose system) on the passenger rear quarter. Lots of panel removal and awkward nut removals. Start with the retainer for the cargo net. Remove the small panel covering the Sub to reach up into the rear panel and hold the screw as you loosen the cargo nut from the panel. Remove the D pillar cover. Carefully remove the C pillar cover(airbag area) and let it hang loose from the internal wire pull at the top of the panel. Pull the main rear quarter panel away from it's location from the rear forward . You should now be able to remove the 3 nuts holding the sub in place by pulling the panel away from the side. You will need a long ratchet set to reach these nuts. When Sub is loose remove by pulling up and through the rear opening you create by pulling the rear panel away to the inside of car, undo the wire connector for the Sub. Onstar unit is now visible. You must remove the TWO nuts holding the unit in place. Then pull from top of Onstar unit in a downward motion and unit will tilt down. You should now be able to see the release tabs for the two WHITE connectors. Depress the tabs and pull the connectors away from the Onstar unit. Take the two connectors UP behind the Onstar unit to the eventual mount position of the Bluetooth unit. Reinstall the Onstar unit with the two white connectors going UP from the top of the Onstar unit. Clip the two white connectors into the new bluetooth unit. Place just above the Onstar unit with double sided tape/carpet tape or similar. CHECK THAT UNIT WORKS. TURN ON CAR AND PAIR PHONE ETC>. Reinstall Sub. Replace all panels. Place all panels back in sequence.All panels are removed by carefully pulling at mount locations and panel clips will release. Place back into position with a sharp slap motion once panel is in proper location.:cool2:

3rd row seat will not operate

26lake — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:18:50 GMT

I cannot get my 3rd row seat to open - have tried all the things I can find in manual but still not get it to work or release - can't even get to the tire change tools - anybody give me any toughts on this?
Thanks

LockPick

Wylde — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:58:26 GMT

Anyone buy and use one of these? I bought one but they sent me a 14 pin cable instead of a 16 pin and now they are ignoring me. They claimed last week they sent me the right cable and since not replied my emails. I have nav with 6 disc cd no XM. Can anyone help with info.

Thanks
Wylde

05, Transmission Hot Idle Engine

Jake's SRX — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:33:55 GMT

SO we purchased the 2005 N*AWD Feb 09 and it stayed in the garage (except for the odd drive to ensure it didn't forget what it was supposed to do) it had 55K miles and started it;s daily use 3 months later. Had an issue in july with the torque converter and it was replaced. However there was issues in getting one so we ended up driving the truck for about 1800 miles on the bad converter. when they changed it Aug 7, 2009 we had them service the transmission since the TC work was being done . So last Saturday we were out for a shopping trip (short drive maybe 50 miles one way) and on the way home we had some stop and go driving and had the transmission hot idle engine come over the DIC, so we let it cool off and continued. Thought nothing off it just odd. So today we did the same trip today and guess what, same stop and go driving same DIC warning on the tranny temp.:hmm: No sport shifting just normal slow down rearly stop then speed up driving due to volume on the road.
Do you think that the 1800 miles we put on it with the bad torque converter(TC) is coming back to haunt us?
We were instructed that the BAD TC would not affect the health of the transmission. So we do have GMPP and pretty sure the repair will be covered but we purchased this unit because one of the things we were told was we would get easily 120K miles out of this vehicle. I don't doubt that but I guess we should have asked at what cost???
Are we being to critical thinking that replacing a TC and 3 months later looking at a transmission is to much? We like the truck but common what will be next.

Well it goes in to the dealer probably Tuesday for them to look at it and do the diagnostics. My diagnostics is sloppy shifting, vibration at about 1950 rpm, sport shifting not working correctly, the downshift when in drive is abrupt at times , shift from 2 to 3 is somewhat harsh not enough for whiplash. Please give me your insights.:helpless:

Corsa Cat-Back for '04 SRX

jimb — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:39:55 GMT

The Corsa Cat-back system is listed for '05 SRX models on. Has anyone installed this system on an '04 N* AWD?
If so, any mod's required?
Thanks,

srx

tim murphy — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:21:04 GMT

hi i have a 04 srx and i would like to no were the accumlator is locate in this truck or were the freon stay in this system thank you tim

Thoughts on the original SRX in preparation for testing the 2010

TTopJohn — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:31:20 GMT

I'm headed to the Cadillac of Crossovers drive event this weekend to see how the 2010 SRX matches up against the BMW X5, MB GLK, and Lexus RX. It spurred me to write a bit about why I like the original SRX so much. It's a quandry - I like the 04-09 because of qualities that the 2010 doesn't really have, but I see why Caddy did what they did with the 2010 and think it will sell better because of the changes.

If you care to take a look, here's the link http://eastbounddown.com/2009/11/com...-mercedes-glk/

I've also got links to most all the Car and Driver articles on the 04-09 SRX from their first drive of a prototype to the comparo where an 07 Northstar SRX comes in 2nd, in between an all new 07 X5 and 07 MDX.

05 SRX Bose Stereo EQ

caddysrx05 — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:53:27 GMT

Hi, I have a 2005 SRX with the Bose Stereo and I was wondering whether anyone knows whether if you customize the Base, Equilizer, etc. while your on the preset EQ settings, does it change them permenantly, or do they reset as soon as you go through again and and select the same one again. The reason why I'm asking is because in my opinion the system doesn't sound as good as it used to, and I'm thinking it was from people playing around with it.

If I did infact change the original settings, is there anyway to reset them?

Thanks.

Anyone have an extended warranty for a SRX with Chrysler?

marcwsu — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:31:37 GMT

So here is an odd one...

So we are alomost out of warranty and will likely have this car for another 3-4 years. I shopped GMPP but the prices are really high. My dealership alluded me to the fact that Chrysler Service plans will quote and cover other products. I looked into it and their plan is pretty superior.

They call it maximum car and they basically say, if its mechanical, its 100% full coverage. the plan looks like a bumper to bumper plan with 1st day rental coverage (no diagnostic wait bs like GM), UNLIMITED mileage and so on. I'm super intriged. My quote for 4 years with a 200 ded is 1985. with 100 ded is 2635.

Has anyone hds experience with Chrysler (on the service plan). My biggest worry is what if Chrysler goes sinanora the way of the classics such as AMC, Packard and the like... They say the plan is reinsured but... I also confirmed that I could have it repaired at my dealership

Any thoughts... i'm thinking about taking the risk.. no one can come close to the price or the coverage.

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Want louder horn

Djacobs64 — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:07:22 GMT

Any suggestions on a louder replacement horn for my 2004 SRX? Not sure how many decibels the stock horn is but after being sideswiped I want something LOUDER.

Any suggestions?

Thanks!!!

Cadillac SRX 2003 touchscreen replace ?

skaylv — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:49:17 GMT

Hello, i'm from Europe. I own a great Cadillac SRX, but my touchscreen is broken. The dealer offers me to purchase whole player and it costs a lot.
So is there a possibility to purchase and replace ONLY the touchscreen ? I looked everywhere, ebay, gmparts and none of them offered it. I couldnt even find the player.
So - any help where I could get it ?
Best regards
John

2004 V8 oil change

conedoctor — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:57:26 GMT

So I changed the oil on the SRX for the first time, very easy and no problems at all for the home DIYer.

Only word of cauition is make sure your pan is stable and empty, the oil just does not stop coming out.

Park Assist

cannon1017 — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:25:20 GMT

This has happened to me a couple of times. The Park Assist starts chiming, even though there is nothing behind me. I get a message indicating that the Park Assist is off and I can't turn it back on. After a couple of days everything is back to normal. This happen to anyone else?

Oil consumption

cfishkin — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:38:21 GMT

Has anyone tried using 20W-50 conventional oil to reduce oil consumption ? Did it help ?

Thanks.

Curb Weight

USAFRET — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 17:58:09 GMT

Can someone tell me what the curb weight is for a 2009 RWD V6 SRX w/3 row seating? I found a Google reference of 4164 but it didn't specify which model.

I just downloaded a Blackberry app called DynoStorm

YouTube - Blackberry Storm DynoStorm App Test

and I'd like to check it out on the wifes SRX before I try it out on my Z06

Thanks

Tom

Tweets tab

Don73 — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 23:34:37 GMT

Is it me, or does everyone else see the "tweets" tab on the left side of the screen.

If it's not just me, anyone know how to get rid of it?

what are these...

mrplease — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:05:08 GMT

what are the bumps on the bumper on the sides of the grill?

i only see them on some srx's and some don't have them...

the search button came up with nothing...

Is this an accurante quote per my mechanic?

mhousealum — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:14:36 GMT

I requested a quote on a 100K service for my '04 Cadillac SRX while it is getting a new transmission put in. He stated the only things required are a transmission service (which I won't need) and spark plugs. He stated the plugs cost $100 and the labor is $300 ($90 x 3.5 hours) because they have to remove something and it takes a long time. Does that seem high or is that about right? Is there anything else that is supposed to be done on a 100K service?

Thanks in advance.

Staggered Tire Replacement

jwoodie — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 01:14:53 GMT

For those who have switched to four same size tires, have you noticed any change in handling, ride or tire wear?

Tire Pressure Monitoring

Jake's SRX — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 20:51:18 GMT

Put the winter tires on, 17" TOYO Open Country GO2 plus with walnut shells in the rubber compound:cookoo: , last Thursday. The DIC is still recognizing the TPM. The new rims and tires do not have monitors in them! Any thoughts? I've been miles from home and still giving me readings , Any thoughts?:hmm:

The tires are in the garage where we park the car but I would think once I'm out of the driveway they would loose contact, and we would get the light on, on the dash.

Key

cfishkin — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 04:38:23 GMT

I have the FOB, but lost one of the keys for my 05. Need to buy another. Is the key expensive, does it have a chip in it, is the dealer my only option ? Thanks.

Grill change

sigmond — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:44:56 GMT

Hi.

Does anyone know if the SRX Sport Edition Grill fits the standard SRX front without modifications?

Or must I buy the whole Sport Front Bumper set to enjoy the sporty look?

Best Regards,

2005 SRX V8SL

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Programming New FOBs for 2004 SRX

dpg1594 — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:04:00 GMT

I bought 2 new FOBs for my wifes' 2004 SRX. The manual says to go to the dealer. How do you program the FOBs without the dealers help?

replace Transfercase

JD2004 — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 21:19:50 GMT

Im about to get a replacement transfercase from a junkyard. I am gonna try to install it myself. Im pretty sure the basic steps are;
1. get the exhaustpipes out of the way. 2. disconnect shaft going to front diff. 3. disconnet shaft going to rear diff. 4. disconnect transfercase from transmission. 5. mounting replacement transfer case with wireharness.

Is something left out? can someone tell me if its difficult/how to get the transfercase disconnected from the transmissioin, is it only 6 torx bolts, like the shafts? Other things i should know before i try?

thanks!