tanisha91 Posted September 8, 2014 Report Share Posted September 8, 2014 My 2008 sts wont start bought a new battery and a new alternator and its still dead what could the problem be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeb Posted September 8, 2014 Report Share Posted September 8, 2014 Try a new shop. Or dealer. Can u get a refund on battery or alternator? I think ur mechanic owes you an explanation. Unless its a family member. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Göran W Posted September 8, 2014 Report Share Posted September 8, 2014 And by "dead" You mean.........? Does anything happen? Any sounds? Engine turning? Starter turning? Any lights? Any warnings? Anything???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdgrinci Posted September 9, 2014 Report Share Posted September 9, 2014 Need more info; doesn't start or doesn't crank? Quote Chuck '19 CT6, '04 Bravada........but still lusting for that '69 Z-28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAC Posted September 10, 2014 Report Share Posted September 10, 2014 Promblems could be: 1. Bad battery ground; 2. During repairs, connections to alternator and/or battery not properly secured; 3. Battery or ignition fuse(s) blown (use Owner's Manual in glove box to determine where fuses are and check); 4. Positive/negative battery connection(s); 5. Starter; 6. Security system problem. Best chance of determining what's going on is to see if there is a trouble code(s). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cadillac Jim Posted September 16, 2014 Report Share Posted September 16, 2014 I would start with running the OBD codes, paying special attention to those starting with P or thrown by the PCM that are CURRENT. Quote -- Click Here for CaddyInfo page on "How To" Read Your OBD Codes-- Click Here for my personal page to download my OBD code list as an Excel file, plus other Cadillac data -- See my CaddyInfo car blogs: 2011 CTS-V, 1997 ETC Yes, I was Jims_97_ETC before I changed cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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