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2000 CADILLAC DEVILLE DTS
110,000 MILES • V8
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NATALIE1183
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I have a 2000 caddy dts I was driving when the oil pressure light turned on and the car shut off. Whats wrong???
Feb 23, 2011 at 4:38 PM
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FACTORYJACK
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Was there a low oil pressure message, or the indicator lamp after it shut off? It should not shut off, even during low oil pressure, because that could create a safety issue. I would guess that the vehicle has a stalling condition, did this occur during a stop? I would suggest crank sensors, as those are a common concern for a vehicle of your vintage. A diagnostic check would confirm this. Do you know how to obtain codes from your vehicles onboard diagnostic system?
Feb 26, 2011 at 5:24 AM
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