Cadillac CTS 'Check engine' light

[smartie]

The initial message was deleted from this topic on 18 August 2010 at 00:07

[LuS1fer]

You can take it to Bauer Millett and get fleeced or buy yourself a cheap scanner to read the code. Have you ever changed the oxygen sensor(s)?

[LuS1fer]

Well without a code reader, it's hard to be prescriptive. I had a 1985 Vette and the engine light was triggered by a clapped O2 sensor and I've had a '98 Z28 where the light was triggered by a duff electronic EGR valve.

[Vet Guru]

I would get it checked out it could be an 02 sensor who maybe loads of other things! Not sure where in the country you are?

Try - Ian Goss Services Surbition
Stratstone Wavenedon Milton Keynes
Whitequay Reading
And Bauer Millett

I would rather pay and find out what the problem is before it turns into a more expensive problem.

[Tim16V]

Yes, get it code read as soon as possible to prevent damage - local Vauxhall or Saab dealer possibly?

It could just be that the MAF sensor needs cleaning or replacing - this has cropped up in relation to the CEL on the US owners forum which is very informative and helpful.

Do let us know how you get on.

[mitch_]

LuS1fer said:

You can take it to Bauer Millett and get fleeced or buy yourself a cheap scanner to read the code. Have you ever changed the oxygen sensor(s)?

Charming..........

[Vet Guru]

mitch_ said:

LuS1fer said:

You can take it to Bauer Millett and get fleeced or buy yourself a cheap scanner to read the code. Have you ever changed the oxygen sensor(s)?

Charming..........

This is the type of customer who sells their car with a full service history and tehn tells you they have done all their own work as they don't want to pay the high dealer price! And in return get less for the Part ex...

Edited by Vet Guru on Monday 11th October 15:06

[LuS1fer]

Vet Guru said:

mitch_ said:

LuS1fer said:

You can take it to Bauer Millett and get fleeced or buy yourself a cheap scanner to read the code. Have you ever changed the oxygen sensor(s)?

Charming..........

This is the type of customer who sells their car with a full service history and tehn tells you they have done all their own work as they don't want to pay the high dealer price! And in return get less for the Part ex...

Edited by Vet Guru on Monday 11th October 15:06

Dear dear, the term fleeced in only relative to doing it yourself. What do you charge per hour? You are right though, I do my own servicing as it's DIY stuff.

[mitch_]

LuS1fer said:

Vet Guru said:

mitch_ said:

LuS1fer said:

You can take it to Bauer Millett and get fleeced or buy yourself a cheap scanner to read the code. Have you ever changed the oxygen sensor(s)?

Charming..........

This is the type of customer who sells their car with a full service history and tehn tells you they have done all their own work as they don't want to pay the high dealer price! And in return get less for the Part ex...

Edited by Vet Guru on Monday 11th October 15:06

Dear dear, the term fleeced in only relative to doing it yourself. What do you charge per hour? You are right though, I do my own servicing as it's DIY stuff.

I disagree. If you wanted to you could have worded it that way. Personally I find it disheartening, especially given we always try to give 100% commitment to customer service. Our audited first time fix rate of 95% speaks for itself. The costs involved in keeping a business alive, as well training technicians, updating equipment and facilities whilst always trying to better customer expectations hardly makes our £80+VAT hourly rate seem like a 'fleecing'.

[Vet Guru]

Don't forget to factor in staff training having correct tools to do the Job, Updates for dealership Tech 2, Recalls and Software updates etc etc. But hey having a Link to GM Technical and hours of knowledge will never beat Fred in the shed doing a quick oil and filter change on a car!

[LuS1fer]

Fair points. Maybe the term was a bit strong and I'm glad there are people who do offer the support. Hope you don't mind if I save the £100 and change my own oil though.

[mitch_]

Not an issue in the world, my beef is with defamation. Besides, we do more than the obvious stuff when people bring cars in. We religiously check for any outstanding warranty recalls or safety bulletins as well. We're northerners, we work for it up here.

[LuS1fer]

mitch_ said:

We're northerners, we work for it up here.

That will endear you to southerners, I'm sure.