Larry Posted February 6, 2007 Report Share Posted February 6, 2007 Last night it was 9 degrees, my wife opened trunk and it would not catch and close. There is a little black tab inside on the trunk side ,if pushed down will run moter. It would not work when pushed last night. I had sprayed wd-40 and used hair dryer. Nothing, but went back out and started car and it soon worked. Could it be the extra amperage when I started the car. I 'm thinking the motor is weak or is frozen somehow, maybe moisture . Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BodybyFisher Posted February 6, 2007 Report Share Posted February 6, 2007 Its probably just the cold weather. I would wait until it warms up before I replace any parts. Last week it was 10 degrees and my gas cap release was frozen shut.. The wd40 should help if there is moisture. Pre-1995 - DTC codes OBD1 >> 1996 and newer - DTC codes OBD2 >> https://www.obd-codes.com/trouble_codes/gm/obd_codes.htm How to check for codes Caddyinfo How To Technical Archive >> http://www.caddyinfo.com/wordpress/cadillac-how-to-faq/ Cadillac History & Specifications Year by Year http://www.motorera.com/cadillac/index.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenD Posted February 6, 2007 Report Share Posted February 6, 2007 Mine did that just before it gave up the ghost. I picked one up at the wrecker for $30. Very easy R&R. Ken 1994 STS Pearl White 260,000 KM (163,000 miles) <img src="http://img45.photobucket.com/albums/v137/caesar/caddycaesar.jpg" border="0" class="linked-sig-image" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul_tunney@hotmail.com Posted February 6, 2007 Report Share Posted February 6, 2007 my motor froze a few weeks ago but it was also -49C with the wind, i was luckey it happend at work it got to spend the day in the shop with me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KHE Posted February 6, 2007 Report Share Posted February 6, 2007 Last night it was 9 degrees, my wife opened trunk and it would not catch and close. There is a little black tab inside on the trunk side ,if pushed down will run moter. It would not work when pushed last night. I had sprayed wd-40 and used hair dryer. Nothing, but went back out and started car and it soon worked. Could it be the extra amperage when I started the car. I 'm thinking the motor is weak or is frozen somehow, maybe moisture . Thanks The upper latch switch may be on its way out - it is an inexpensive part at the dealer parts counter - about $15. Kevin '93 Fleetwood Brougham '05 Deville '04 Deville 2013 Silverado Z71 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breeza_Brown Posted February 7, 2007 Report Share Posted February 7, 2007 I guess the person that had my DeVille didn't know it had an automatic pull down because its all beat to crap. I'm waiting for it to quit any day now. Everyday Is Saturday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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