Cadillac CTS and CTS-V Frequently asked Questions (FAQ) Page

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Engine and Exhaust

Engine Quick and dirty torque specifications

What is the Capacity of the coolant system?

What is where in my engine bay (a graphical tour)?

How do I reset the Throttle Body? (in case of "reduced power mode")

How to install the Volant intake (CTS-V and 3.6l)

Procedure to install a V "Dual" exhaust on a Base CTS "single" exhaust

Where can I get a O2 sensor extension wire?

How do I change the oil on a V6 CTS (3.6 liter)?

What is the correct accessory drive belt on a Maggie'd V?

How do I make a homemade Oil Catch Can (and what's it for)?

Zoomers Exhaust Details

Procedure to install a Thermostat.

How do I make an Exhaust gromet/bolt to exhaust vibration (with x-pipe)

Tony A Ram Air instructions (standard CTS)

How do I install a PCV Oil catch Can?

How do I install B&B headers on the V?

How do I install a MagnaCharger supercharger on my V?

Engine & Exhaust Page 2

Engine and Exhaust (page 2)

How do I install the FFV (Free Flow V intake)?

Does K&N make a drop in Air filter replacement?

How do you clean the engine bay and keep it clean?

How do I install the Z06 Engine Cover (StealthV version)?

Exhaust installation: B&B and Vortex cone inserts (to reduce drone)

How do I install the CAGS eliminator (StealthV version)?

How do I install the B&B Performance Exhaust with X-pipe?

How do I Change a 3" Race X-Pipe Cat-Back To a resonator Style for the CTS-V?

Where is some info on the B&B exhaust system?

What does the exhaust Cutout look like (performance, images, etc)?

How can I put Corvette Fuel Rail Covers (FRCs) on the V?

How/can I install an oil cooler?

Where can I get an X-pipe to replace the Resonator?

What does the engine look like with the cover off?

Checking and Clearing Trouble Codes

Where Can I get high Flow cats for the V?

Engine & Exhaust Page 1

Differential

Does the "new" diff fluid require Limited Slip additive?

Can I diagnose my Differential (Service manual pages)

Where can I get info on the Rear Differential?

How do I change the Differential Fluid?

What do I need to change the Rear diff fluid?

Brakes

How do I bed (break-in) new brake pads or rotors?

How do I Change my brake pads?

What Brake pads will work on the V? What are the specs?

Interior Menu (Page 1)

How Can I install 6 Point SeatBelt in the V?

Procedure to remove the headrest covers

How do I install LED lights on my V?

Removing the headrest/'restraints' from the seat

How do you replace the Sunroof knob?

How to add power outlets near the center console

How do I install a trunk liner in the CTS-V

Procedure to add more sound deadening material under the rear seat in the V

Shifter boot installation instructions

How do I replace the compartment Air filter? How often?

How do I fix that annyoying rattle in my AC vents?

How do I permantently Disable the Dome lights?

How do I reset the window "anti trap" feature?

Help. My sunroof is stuck open!

How do you get power through the firewall for an accessory?

How do I turn off the digital display under the RPMs and speedometer?

How do I remove and adjust the Center Armrest or replace it with a standard CTS armrest?

Interior Page 2

Interior Menu (Page 2)

How Do I add Voice controls and SWC buttons to the V?

How do I program my Homelink?

How do I remove the rear deck? (pics included)

How do I remove the Driver-side Visor (with Homelink)

Where can I get floor mats for the V?

How do I remove the Door panels?

How do I clean my seats (including the suede)?

How do I install a Radar detector (specifically a V1?

How can I fix the rubbing noise coming from the center armrest?

How do I reset the G monitor on the Driver Information Center?

How can I remove the Shift Knob?

What are the different Traction control/ stabilitrack modes?

Cheap way to reduce wind noise

CTS interior material Information

How do I take out the radio (remove the radio bezel)?

Where can I get switched accessory power? Why does my Cigar lighters not work on RAP?

The Auto Up feature doesnt work on my windows

Interior Page 1

Exterior Menu (Page 1)

Procedure to Change a tail light bulb

New 5/5/07

Procedure to install the Factory Spoiler

CTS and CTS-V Front Bumper Removal and headlight access Instructions

STS-V fog installation in the CTS-V (to remove the yellow)

Aftermarket hood Available for the V

Where can I get a clear bra for the V? How much?

Where can I get replacement Fasteners for the front deflector?

What are all the external bulb part numbers for the CTS/-v to convert to LEDs?

How to remove and replace stock emblem?

How do I install a V front end on a standard CTS?

Where can I get Bumper plugs for my front License plate holes?

Can I use LED lights on the CTS-V in place of normal bulbs?

What does X% tint look like on the V?

How do I remove a badge or dealer name plate on my car?

How do I disable the Daytime Running Lights?

How do I change the rear tail lamps?

Exterior Page 2

Exterior Menu (Page 2)

What does the under belly of the CTS-V look like?

How do I change the headlights on the CTS/ CTS-V

Can I replace the UGLY Onstar Antenna on the rear window?

Where can I get the protective tint for the front of my car?

What are the paint codes (including touch-up paint P/N)?

Exterior Page 1

Radio

Procedure to replace worn radio buttons

New 4/21/07

Nucleus iPod Kit install instructions

Auxilary Audio Input- XM installed- Not keeping XM service

Work Around for Radio RDS messages in the Preset area

Procedure to modify the Center Stack to support an aftermarket radio

What is the Subwoofer Crossover frequency on the stock bose system?

Is there a Kit to convert the XM to serius (or just add Serius)?

Adding a complete audio system using JL Audio Cleansweep

Instructions to install the iPod integration Plug/play kit with XM

How do I install aftermarket Speakers in the CTS or CTS-V

How do I add XM Factory style (or serius) to my CTS that did not come with it?

How do I reset my radio to the factory settings?

How do I Keep the audio settings,(EQ settings) permanent?

How Do I add an Auxiliary input into the radio?

How do I get a free 3 month Trial of XM?

What does the Traffic Button Do?

Radio Page 2

Exterior Menu (Page 2)

Does the CTS-V CD player play mp3s?

Where can I get adapters for Aftermarket Radio parts?

How do I take out the radio (remove the radio bezel)?

Radio Schematic (Bose and non-Bose)

What does the inside of the Navigation Radio look like?

Radio Page 1

Suspension/Steering Menu

How do I Install the BMR Fabrication Arms and Tie Rods?

How do I tell what suspension (shocks) I have installed?

Procedure to install the Ground Control Lowering Kit

Is there a kit to lower the CTS or CTS-V with Nivomat shocks?

Modifying the FE4 (or FG2) Nivomat shocks for lowering springs

Procedure to install a power steering fluid cooler

Rear Cradle Bushing installation (reference only)

A CTs-V suspension Primer

How do I install an aftermarket Swaybar (anti-roll bar)?

What are the CTS-v's spring rates?

What are the torque specs on the BMR Wheel Hop kit?

Can you explain the power steering that is on the V?

How Do I install the FG2 suspension

Great article about the Nivomat Shocks (on the CTS and CTS-V) is here

What are the Torque specifications for the Strut Tower Brace?

What are the different Traction control/ stabilitrack modes?

FE3/FE4 Suspension Part Numbers

Wheel Hop

Wheels and Tires

How to Fix Curb Rash on your wheels

Will the STS-V wheels fit on the CTS-V?

Does the V come with Lug Nut Covers?

Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation

How to take off your locking lucks if you can't get the key...

Can I put a real spare tire in the V?

What are the Lug nut Size on the CTS-V?

Where can I find bands to mount my TPS to my aftermarket rims?

How/can I Disable the Tire Pressure Monitor System?

What is the largest wheel or tire that will fit on the V?

How can I touch-up my wheel? What paint should I use?

Where can I get a replacement wheel lock key?

Can you patch a hole in the runflat tire?

TPS torque specs (Tire slowly losing pressure issue)

Can I rotate the Tires on the V?

What are the alignment specs for the V?

What should I use to paint my Calipers (or other high temp hardware)?

Wheels and Tires Page 2

Where can I get info on the EMT Runflat Tires?

What Stock tires should I get for the V?

How to reprogram the Tirepressure Sensor guage (+images)

Where can I get Aftermarket Wheels for my V?

What are the Wheel specifications on the V?

What do I torque my wheels lugs to?

Does the V come with Wheel locks?

Wheels and Tires Page 1

Computer and Electrical Menu

What battery do I use to replace my stock battery?

Where can I get a Key FOB battery replacement? What type of battery?

Help, My sunroof wont work (and my battery died or was replaced recently)

Diagnostic Trouble COde Lookup: DTC

How long does it take the PCM to adjust to my driving habits?

Procedure to add wired power to the front near the radio

At what speeds do the Fans turn on in the V?

Does the CTS-V have a Black box?

Where can I get power for an amplifier?

Does the AC go off at full throttle?

How do I test if my alarm is working or not?

How do I reset the check engine light if I fixed the problem?

How do I reprogram the Keyless entry remote?

How does RAP (retained accessory power) work?

My Key won't start the car. How do I reprogram my Key FOB?

Checking and Clearing Trouble Codes

How to Relearn the ETC (electronic Throttle Control)

Mantainance/Service items

How to adjust the Foglights

What is the Routine Maintanence Schedule on the CTS/CTS-V?

What type of oil does my CTS/ CTS-V use?

Where can I get an Air filter for the V?

How do I "winterize" the V?

Where can I find out if there are software updates for my car?

How do I change the Oil on a V?

How do I reset the Engine Oil life monitor and how does it work?

How to reprogram the Tirepressure Sensor guage (+images)

Which oil filter(s) works on the V?

Known Issues and Problems Menu

Why did my car make a HUGE banging noise when I drop through a puddle?

How to get a replacement guage cluster (2003 CTS)

WheelHop/AxleTramp explained

Help, my headlamp washers are ALWAYS on or dont work right

Why did the trip A odometer show more miles than the Odometer when I bought the car?

Rear door latch issue during extremely cold weather

Where can I learn about new service issues from GM?

Service Vehicle Soon Light comes on after 05 Alarm Activation

Help! My audible alarm does not work on the 2005 V!

Cadillac's response to various "common" issues

I have a "singing" noise coming from my dash, what is it?

What are current TSBs and Preliminary Info Bulletins for the V?

Wheel Hop

Oil Temp Gauge Issue

Fuel Gauge Issue

CAGS modification (remove the 1st-4th shift)

Why does my driveline make a clunking noise?

GM and Cadillac Information Menu

Cadillac Dealer Sales presentation

What are the RPO codes for all cadillac Cars

How many Vs were produced in 2004 and 2005?

Can I use Jack Pucks?

Where did the "new" Cadillac Logo come from?

What is the history of the V-series and where does this designation come from?

Where Should I jack the car from (using a floor jack)

What is the Part number for (insert what you a looking for here)?

Where can I get High resolution Cadillac or V logos?

The General Motors CTS FAQ (for other general questions- from mygmlink.com)

Are there Parts drawings or illustrations available for the CTS?

Where can I find the CTS/CTS-V manual Online

What is a Cadillac Personal Assistant and how do I get one?

What are the Order codes for the CTS-V (2004/2005)?

Where can I get the CTS-V Sales Guide (from GM)?

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