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2003 cts: replacing sensors, starting with crank and cam then o2

 
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i have 2003 cts. error codes po140,141,160,161,335,341,496,856. my mechanic wanted to start experimenting with replacing sensors, starting with crank and cam then o2. i think i can do this myself. he was gon to charge a small fortune to start experimenting.

also, i am receivign stabilitylight, codes:C1238,1298,1301,1278,1277,1281,1287. stabilty warning comes on screen constantly regardless of driving conditions

 

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Year : 2003
Make : Cadillac
Model : CTS
Engine : 3.6

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nothing yet. just go error codes. i was going to start with crank and cam sensors. engine suddenly dies, engine wont start right away

Submitted: 1004 days and 6 hours ago.
Category: Cadillac
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Expert:  Anthony replied 1004 days and 5 hours ago.

HelloCustomer Welcome to justanswer!

 

If you clear the codes which ones come back right away?

Customer replied 1004 days and 5 hours ago.

i will check on that. give me a minute to do this

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Expert:  Anthony replied 1004 days and 5 hours ago.

Ok, sounds good.

Customer replied 1004 days and 4 hours ago.

i cleared codes and no error codes return.....engine starts normally

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Expert:  Anthony replied 1004 days and 4 hours ago.

Ok, see what comes back then replace what ever is relevant to the codes. Its very hard to tell which ones are true at this point.

Customer replied 1004 days and 4 hours ago.

this problem does reoccur, does that mean a intermittent problem or a sensor getting ready to go out?

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Expert:  Anthony replied 1004 days and 4 hours ago.

YOu have to see how many come back. If they all come back then replace the cam, crank and o2 sensors. If they still come back after that you have a bad computer.

Customer replied 1004 days and 4 hours ago.

also regarding stability errors on video screen on dash....the code reader tells us nothing on that...what do you suggest

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Expert:  Anthony replied 1004 days and 4 hours ago.

That has to be handled separately. I would suggest resetting those codes and see whats back. That one really should be handled by a GM dealer as it requires a lot of hands on testing.

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