Message, traction disabled, oil change, brake fluid and check engine light

Tiny
KEMOLADY92
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  • 1999 CADILLAC DEVILLE
  • V8
  • 4WD
  • 15,000 MILES
I just recently bought this car from a man and it is reading traction disabled, oil change, brake fluid and check. Engine light. This is my first car purchase I want to know best option for me and this car and about how much it will cost?
Monday, March 25th, 2019 AT 12:31 PM

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Tiny
JOETECHPRO
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Hey KEMOLADY92,

Please read the guide below on how to check for fault codes.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

If you can check for fault codes and report back with what you have we can give you further advise on where to start.

The codes could be cause as something as simple as a bad electrical connection.

Are you experiencing any running issues or drive-ability problems or just the warning lights?

Hope that helps.

Regards, Joe
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Monday, March 25th, 2019 AT 5:40 PM
Tiny
KEMOLADY92
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I put everything that reads in dashboard I am not sure, I know nothing about cars. I really need help.
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Tuesday, March 26th, 2019 AT 6:28 AM
Tiny
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Hey KEMOLADY92,

As I said before you will need to read through the guide and follow it to get the fault codes.

If you do not feel confident with this then you can take it to a shop, or find someone with a reader who will help you. Just getting the codes read initially should be inexpensive.

I then may be able to run you through some checks you can do yourself or inform you on how much it may cost and what the process will be.

First step we have to have the fault codes.

Regards, Joe
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Tuesday, March 26th, 2019 AT 8:24 AM

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