My car won't start

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Asked by Danisluv May 08, 2017 at 07:53 PM about the 2008 Cadillac DTS

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I just had a new alternator, battery and starter
installed in my 2008 Cadillac DTS... And it still
won't start. Is it possible that the starter was put in
backwards?? If not,  what could be the problem?

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backward starter no.... who did the work and why?? your saying the engine wont turn over ????

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First you will need to check the fuses and make sure they are okay. They are in the back under the rear seat. The system really needs scan tool plugged in to pick up on any error codes. The car may have a bad fuel relay sensor that is causing it to not start. The fuel pump could be bad (known problem) and or the fuel filter needs to be changed.

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Thank you, I will check the fuses. When I turn the ignition switch, it does nothing. There's no clicking or anything. But the lights and radio work's.

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There's also an ignition fuse ( I have one on my truck). It's not just the fuel relay ( small black box), but there is actually and ignition fuse. Check it out.

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I put a brand new starter in my 2006 Cadillac dts. And it's turning but won't crank what could this be

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Where is my fuel filter on my 2007 Cadillac

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Check the computer they are known to go out in Cadillacs

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I have a Mary Kay 2006 Cadillac that won't start but all the lights come on

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I have a 2007 DTS Cadillac I've looked at all the fuses all the relays new starter and it will not turn over it clicks but will not turn over cables are tight on the starter I checked ground straps it almost acted like the TPS was bad because it was running rough on the way home but now it won't turn over at all everything comes on like normal just the engine won't roll over

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My 2006 Cadillac DTS won’t start but turns over I replaced fuel pump and alternator I checked all fuses, some days when it’s hot it fires rite up and some days it just turns over in I hear a clicking noise like a synthom or bad starter

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