napoleoon Posted September 26, 2007 Report Share Posted September 26, 2007 Well, I just fixed my ac compressor! did my belts, brrrrr its cold in there !!! woo hoo! .. sorry anyways. I still have my main problems waiting for me. If my car sits for a while (more than a couple hours) (or if i hadn't run it for long enough, it'd be right away) .. it takes a few sometimes several on off start on off start to get the *smurf* running. and it'll try the last couple but just sputter. then finally starts (quite embarrassing, but i don't care) so, i did the tune up, fuel filter, plugs, wires... etc i am gonna check my fuel pressure psi today.. but i also came up with an ecm error also a throttle control solenoid thing ( the pencil probe that pokes in the bottom of the block ... i replaced that .. didn't do shiz). i'll let you know more after today, i really want to get this baby starting like a real caddy. any help is appreciated. my next question is a body question... i look all through google and caddy forums but never got what i needed.. I was trying to figure out if i could remove the clunky moldings on my sls doors, you know the chrome and plasticy thing there..? i was gonna take em off putty the holes and paint thedoors then the bumpers. make it a more clean look. however, i don't wanna go into it without knowing how to take em off properly.. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Nunnally Posted September 26, 2007 Report Share Posted September 26, 2007 With the info given, I bet fuel pressure regulator for the slow start. For the door trim, the 98 manual says (I am guessing 95 is similar): Starting at the rear of the door, split the foam tape using a braided wire or a flat-bladed tool inserted between the molding and the sheet metal. If using a flat-bladed tool, protect the surrounding surfaces. Do not damage the paint. Remove the door molding from the door. Clean the old adhesive from the door and from any reusable molding with 3M General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner 08984 or equivalent. Bruce 2023 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing Follow me on: Twitter Instagram Youtube Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranger Posted September 27, 2007 Report Share Posted September 27, 2007 I second the FPR for the starting problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
napoleoon Posted September 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2007 thanks. i should go buy a fuel pressure regulator, new or junk yard.. easy to install? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranger Posted September 27, 2007 Report Share Posted September 27, 2007 Get a new one. Easy to change. Just be sure to bleed off the fuel pressure first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
napoleoon Posted September 28, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2007 hm. when i went to go expunge the pressure from that valve, there was NONE. which leads me to believe this is the cause for the trouble starts. it seems as if each time I go to try and start again the poor thing has to rebuild the appropriate pressure in order to start. I've heard of an o-ring somewhere in the system that is prone to wear.. any hints or other possibilities? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranger Posted September 29, 2007 Report Share Posted September 29, 2007 In that case it may be a leaky check valve at the pump. Try turning the key on, but don't crank. The pump will energize for about 2 seconds, then shut off because the engine was not cranked. Do this one or two more times to build fuel line pressure. On the last one, crank it like normal and see if that helps. You can check to see how bad it is by putting a fuel pressure gage on it and see what the pressure is when you turn the key on and how long it takes to bleed down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
napoleoon Posted September 29, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2007 are there any forums here w/ pictures of the fuel pump and check valve install? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
napoleoon Posted September 29, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2007 and, i did that on off thing 8 times before i cranked it. didn't help . it needs to be cranked several times before working. i dunno. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranger Posted September 30, 2007 Report Share Posted September 30, 2007 are there any forums here w/ pictures of the fuel pump and check valve install? Not that I recall. A FSM would be your best bet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
napoleoon Posted October 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2007 what the hell is an FSM? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
napoleoon Posted October 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2007 matter fact, would it be one of those books you can get at pep boys.. should i get one of those? i think maybe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranger Posted October 6, 2007 Report Share Posted October 6, 2007 FSM = Factory Service Manual. Forget Haynes or Chiltons at Pep Boys. They are printed by Helm Inc. New ones from Helm http://www.helminc.com are $135, and worth every penny, but Ebay is your friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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