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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Cadillac Catera AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Cadillac Catera cars and light trucks from 1990+

Manual Air Conditioning & Heater System Diagnosis & Testing -> Passenger Cars -> A/C System Diagnosis & Testing -> A/C System Noise -> A/C System Noise Diagnosis -> A/C System Performance Test -> Achieva, Beretta, Corsica, Grand Am & Skylark -> Blower Noise -> Bonneville, LeSabre, LSS, Park Avenue, Regency, 88 & 98 -> Camaro & Firebird w/5.7L Engine -> Caprice, Impala SS & Roadmaster -> Cavalier, Century, Ciera, Cutlass, Cutlass Supreme, Grand Prix, Lumina, Malibu, Monte Carlo, Regal, Sunfire & Camaro & Firebird w/3800 Engine -> Corvette, Metro & Prizm -> Diagnostic Tests -> Functional Test -> Preliminary Checks -> Saturn
Vehicle: 1997 Cadillac Catera 3.0 V6 GAS

On models equipped with a Powertrain Control Module (PCM) or Vehicle Control Module (VCM) controlled A/C system, connect a suitable Scan Tool to the Diagnostic Link Connector (DLC), normally located behind the lefthand side of the instrument panel, near the steering column.

Preliminary Checks

  • Check A/C fuses.
  • Check A/C blower operation.
  • On models with cable operated temperature door, move temperature control rapidly through full stroke and back, door should audibly contact stops. Adjust cable as necessary.
  • On all models, check c...

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Cadillac Catera AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Cadillac Catera cars and light trucks from 1990+

Cooling Fans -> Passenger Cars Except Saturn -> Technical Service Bulletins -> Bonneville, Century, Cutlass Ciera & Cruiser, Eighty Eight, LeSabre, Ninety Eight & Park Avenue -> Cooling Fan Discharges Battery
Vehicle: 1997 Cadillac Catera 3.0 V6 GAS

Cooling Fan Discharges Battery
Bonneville, Century, Cutlass Ciera & Cruiser, Eighty Eight, LeSabre, Ninety Eight & Park Avenue

On these models, this condition may occur, and if the cooling fan relay has failed because its contact points stuck together, the cause may either be the air conditioning system or the cooling fan temperature switch.

If the cooling fan motor is operating within acceptable current draw limits (20 amps on low speed or 35 amps on high speed), inspect the A/C high side pressure with the system operating. High side pressure s...

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Cadillac Catera AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Cadillac Catera cars and light trucks from 1990+

General Service Domestic Vehicles -> 1996-97 -> System Inspection -> Compressor -> Condenser -> Evaporator -> Receiver/Drier -> Refrigerant Line Restrictions -> Thermostatic Expansion Valve
Vehicle: 1997 Cadillac Catera 3.0 V6 GAS

While a detailed diagnostic procedure for all air conditioning systems would be impractical due to the many variations in construction and operation, there are three fundamental components of a total diagnosis:

  • Refrigerant systems must have an adequate, but not excessive charge.
  • Determination must be made whether the refrigerant system is governed by a cycling clutch compressor or by valves which control evaporator pressure.
  • The air distribution system (blower motor, switches, vacuum lines and air ducts) must be operational before checking the ...

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Cadillac Catera AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Cadillac Catera cars and light trucks from 1990+

Electrical Symbol & Wire Color Code Identification -> Electrical Symbol Identification -> Domestic Vehicles
Vehicle: 1997 Cadillac Catera 3.0 V6 GAS

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Cadillac Catera AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Cadillac Catera cars and light trucks from 1990+

Electrical Symbol & Wire Color Code Identification -> Electrical Symbol Identification -> Domestic Vehicles
Vehicle: 1997 Cadillac Catera 3.0 V6 GAS

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Cadillac Catera AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Cadillac Catera cars and light trucks from 1990+

Electrical Symbol & Wire Color Code Identification -> Electrical Symbol Identification -> Domestic Vehicles
Vehicle: 1997 Cadillac Catera 3.0 V6 GAS

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