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Question posted by loftenpierce on May 16th, 2015

Car Will Not Start;

I have a 2005 Cadillac cts v6. It started to not start. I used a technique described in another post (ECM glitch) to 1) remove battery cables, 2) pull ecm fuse 3) tough positive and negative cables and hold for 15-30 sec. 4) reset fuse and 5) reconnect battery cables. The car would the start; no problems, but after a period of hime, this would happen again. I did the same procedure, same result; car would start. Now, does this mean that the ECM is bad and needs to be replaced?

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Answer #1: Posted by waelsaidani1 on May 16th, 2015 10:24 AM
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Problems with the anti-theft systems using the raised-chip key can prevent the car from starting. The wires in the steering column to the ignition lock cylinder tend to break. The the key and ignition lock cylinder must be replaced to correct this condition.

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Owner's Manual - Page 1

2005 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-2 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-6 Safety Belts ...1-8 Child Restraints ...1-28 Airbag System ...1-48 Restraint System Check ...1-63 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-3 Doors and Locks ...2-8 Windows ...2-14 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-18 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-22 Mirrors ...2-41 OnStar® System ...
Owner's Manual - Page 40

... keep the infant positioned in a motor vehicle, is an infant restraint system designed to restrain or position a child on a continuous flat surface. A rear-facing infant seat (B) provides restraint with the seating surface against the back of the vehicle. Child Restraint Systems An infant car bed (A), a special bed made for use in the restraint...
Owner's Manual - Page 89

...Rules. This device complies with Part 15 of theft, always arm the theft-deterrent system when ...not cause interference, and 2. Wait approximately 30 seconds until the security light goes off the...fuse, see if the horn works. Operation is subject to see Fuses and Circuit Breakers on the remote keyless entry transmitter or by starting the car with the door open, lock the vehicle using...
Owner's Manual - Page 91

...due to have new keys made. In an emergency, contact Cadillac Roadside Assistance. You must be able to ON within ten seconds of removing the previous key. 5. Verify that the security light went...second current driver's key. It may not be programmed. See Roadside Service on , you will not start the engine. Canadian Owners: If you lose or damage your keys, only a GM dealer can ...
Owner's Manual - Page 135

...page 3-17. Fog Lamps. See Cruise Control (CTS) on page 3-13 or Cruise Control (CTS-V) on page 3-10. • Flash-To-Pass... turn is complete. See Flash-to its original position when it there until the arrow starts to flash to signal a lane change... may be caused by a burned-out signal bulb. Other driver's won't see the signal. 3-9 Hold ...
Owner's Manual - Page 154

...up will start out blowing air at the floor but may change modes automatically as the vehicle warms up to 30 minutes.... Then adjust the temperature, if necessary. The air-conditioning system removes moisture from the outboard outlets. This is directed to the upper...English to change the current mode, select one of the CTS Navigation System Owner Manual. In automatic operation, cooler air ...
Owner's Manual - Page 160

...Lights, Gages, and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may...(CTS) on page 3-7 for more information on briefly when you start ...the engine just to let you locate them. 3-34 The pictures will see in the details on the next few pages, some warning lights come on when there may be or is a problem with one of the gages shows there may be programmed for use...
Owner's Manual - Page 169

...turn the traction control system off using the TC (traction control) on/off button located in the glove box for the CTS and on the steering wheel ...light will also come on if you if there is started and may be ready to OFF. If the TC (traction control) ... you are driving, pull off the road as soon as possible and turn the ignition to warn you turn the ignition to reset the system. If the...
Owner's Manual - Page 170

... (CTS-V) on page 4-10 for assistance in changing the bulb. If the gage pointer moves into the shaded area, the engine is working. If the light does not come on when you first start the...on again while you are driving, your vehicle may be burned out. Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light (CTS) This light tells you that the light is too hot. It will sound when this light is...
Owner's Manual - Page 171

...that may not run as smoothly. Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light Your vehicle is started. This system is called OBD II (On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation) and is ... designed to produce a cleaner environment. This system is required. See Tire Pressure Monitor System (CTS-V) on if the system detects low tire pressure. Notice: If you keep driving your vehicle ...
Owner's Manual - Page 191

...CTS) on page 3-7. PERSONALIZATION LANGUAGE CONFIGURE DISPLAY KEYS CONFIGURE SWC (Steering Wheel Control) KEYS To change the language displayed on the radio, select LANGUAGE by your selection. For more information on the other items in the battery. 3-65 At the point that clearing the message will start... for further use. To clear a message, press the CLR button. The battery saver system...
Owner's Manual - Page 199

... vehicle again. If it is not functioning properly. If it still does not start the vehicle. Traction Engaged This message will appear when the Engine Control Module (ECM) detects that an improper ignition key is being used to try to idle until the transmission cools down or until this message is displayed, so...
Owner's Manual - Page 243

...page 3-89 for information on using TCS when driving in the glove box. See also Winter Driving on page 4-28 for programming instructions. 4-9 If you press and hold the TC button for more ...You can program your vehicle. The traction control system automatically comes on whenever you start your steering wheel controls (CTS only) and/or the buttons on the Base audio system to turn the TCS...
Owner's Manual - Page 244

...be displayed on the steering wheel. When this is especially useful in snowy or icy conditions. Adjust your vehicle. Competitive...Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light on . If you start your driving accordingly. This is normal. See Rocking Your ...system back on page 3-43. Traction Control System (TCS) (CTS-V) Your vehicle has a traction control system that one or both...
Owner's Manual - Page 246

... can turn Stabilitrak® off button. See Traction Control System (TCS) (CTS) on page 4-8 or Traction Control System (TCS) (CTS-V) on page 3-65. When road conditions allow you to the speed of ..., it again, you start your vehicle has this is normal. If your vehicle is in relation to safely use it varies the amount of the vehicle. 4-12 Just hold the brake pedal down ...
Owner's Manual - Page 254

...normally. You could lose control of water or a car wash, apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes. The water may cause pulling to slow down before you cannot, try to ...ride on the windshield, or when strips of rubber start to separate from the inserts. Replace your windshield wiper blades are going through some car washes can cause accidents. Driving too fast through a...
Owner's Manual - Page 275

...Pull a Trailer If you can write us at: Cadillac Customer Assistance Center Cadillac Motor Car Division P.O. It should never weigh more than 55 mph (90 km/h), to use... and other parts could be ? The CTS-V is driven. You can ask a ... (80 km/h) and don't make starts at the heavier loads. • ...used to tow any trailer. A good source for trailers, or no more than the maximum posted...
Owner's Manual - Page 301

...it in the CTS Navigation System Owner Supplement for help. Navigation System If you start your skin and nails with Used Oil Used engine oil contains certain elements that collects used engine oil. Press... to reset the oil life indicator. 5-21 Clean your vehicle, the engine oil life system has not reset. Once XXX% ENGINE OIL LIFE menu item is highlighted, press and hold the...
Owner's Manual - Page 394

... not come on at this work using genuine GM parts and reset the system. 6-4 If the engine oil life system is serviced, make sure these are used. Maintenance I - Use Maintenance I if the change engine oil message comes on page 7-12. However, your last service. We recommend the use are described in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on...
Owner's Manual - Page 415

...or a conventional teletypewriter can travel to your location within a 30 mile (50 km) radius of a participating Cadillac dealership. A Roadside Service Advisor will arrange to have hearing... the following information: Towing Service Battery Jump Starting Lock Out Assistance Fuel Delivery Flat Tire Change (Covers change only) Trip Interruption - If your car towed to a warranty failure, ...

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