2003 Cadillac Escalade A/C & Heater Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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We have info for following modifications of 2003 Cadillac Escalade

  • 2003 Cadillac Escalade 6.0 V8 GAS, CID:364, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:364, Engine VIN:, Desg:N
  • 2003 Cadillac Escalade 5.3 V8 GAS, CID:325, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:325, Engine VIN:, Desg:T
  • 2003 Cadillac Escalade EXT 6.0 V8 GAS, CID:364, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:364, Engine VIN:, Desg:N
  • 2003 Cadillac Escalade ESV 6.0 V8 GAS, CID:364, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:364, Engine VIN:, Desg:N

A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Cadillac Escalade 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 2003 Cadillac Escalade cars and light trucks from 1990+

Air Bag System Precautions -> General Motors Corp. -> Arming -> Light Trucks & Vans -> Passenger Cars
Vehicle: 2003 Cadillac Escalade EXT 6.0 V8 GAS

Passenger Cars

Reverse disarming procedures to arm the Supplemental Restraint System, noting the following:

  • Ensure all disconnected SRS electrical connectors are securely connected and routed.
  • Install all removed fuses in proper locations.
  • From a safe position at sides of or below air bag module, Turn ignition switch to ON position and observe Air Bag or SRS warning lamp.
  • On all models except Prizm and 1990 Corvette, warning lamp should flash seven to nine times, then go off.
  • On Prizm models, warning lamp should light for six seconds,...

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Cadillac Escalade 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 2003 Cadillac Escalade cars and light trucks from 1990+

Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Avalanche, Escalade, Suburban, Tahoe & Yukon -> Technical Service Bulletins -> 2003 Avalanche, Escalade, Yukon, Suburban, Tahoe & Yukon -> 2003 Escalade, Suburban, Tahoe & Yukon -> 2003 Suburban, Tahoe & Yukon -> 2003-04 Avalanche, Escalade, Suburban, Tahoe & Yukon -> 2004 Avalanche, Suburban, Tahoe & Yukon -> A/C Not Cold Enough, A/C Blows Warm Air With Vehicle At Extended Idle -> Air Conditioning Inoperative/Intermittent, Blows Warm Air -> Blower Motor Runs Continuously After Vehicle is Turned Off -> Service Ride Control Message Displayed, DTC C0580 Set -> Underhood Rattle Noise Heard On Acceleration
Vehicle: 2003 Cadillac Escalade 6.0 V8 GAS

A/C Not Cold Enough, A/C Blows Warm Air With Vehicle At Extended Idle

2003 Escalade, Suburban, Tahoe & Yukon

On some of these models equipped with 6.0L engine the air conditioning may stop cooling and blows warm air when the vehicle is idling for an extended period of time such as sitting in traffic.

This condition may be caused by inadequate airflow over the condenser.

To correct this condition install an auxiliary fan in front of the condenser radiator assembly as follows:

  • Remove terminals and WHT wires from connect...

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Cadillac Escalade 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 2003 Cadillac Escalade cars and light trucks from 1990+

Air Bag System Precautions -> General Motors Corp. -> Disarming -> 1990 -> 1990-93 -> 1990-95 -> 1990-97 -> 1991 -> 1991-93 -> 1991-94 -> 1991-95 -> 1992-93 -> 1992-99 -> 1993-2002 -> 1993-94 -> 1993-98 -> 1994 -> 1994-2002 -> 1994-95 -> 1994-96 -> 1994-98 -> 1995-2002 -> 1995-96 -> 1995-97 -> 1995-98 -> 1995-99 -> 1996 -> 1996-2001 -> 1996-97 -> 1997 -> 1997-2002 -> 1997-98 -> 1997-99 -> 1998-2000 -> 1998-2002 -> 1998-99 -> 1999 -> 1999-2000 -> 1999-2001 -> 1999-2002 -> 2000-02 -> 2001-02 -> 2002 -> 2003 -> 2003-04 -> 2003-04 Except Malibu Maxx -> Achieva & Skylark -> Alero -> Astro & Safari -> Aurora -> Avalanche -> Aveo -> Aztek & Rendezvous -> Beretta & Corsica -> Blazer, Jimmy, Sonoma & S-10 -> Bonneville, Eighty-Eight, LeSabre, LSS, Ninety-Eight & Regency -> Bravada, Envoy, Rainier, SSR & TrailBlazer -> C/K Series -> Camaro & Firebird -> Canyon & Colorado -> Caprice, Custom Cruiser & Roadmaster -> Catera -> Cavalier & Sunfire -> Century -> Corvette -> Coupe -> CTS -> Cutlass -> Cutlass Ciera & Cruiser -> Cutlass Supreme -> DeVille -> Eldorado -> Escalade -> Express, G Series & Savana -> Fleetwood -> Grand Am -> Grand Prix & Intrigue -> Impala -> ION -> L-Series -> Light Trucks & Vans -> Lumina -> Lumina APV, Montana, Silhouette, Trans Sport & Venture -> Malibu -> Malibu Maxx -> Metro -> Monte Carlo -> Park Avenue -> Passenger Cars -> Prizm -> Reatta, Toronado & Trofeo -> Regal -> Riviera -> S-Series -> Sedan -> Seville -> Sierra & Silverado -> SRX -> Storm -> Suburban, Tahoe, Yukon & Yukon XL -> Tracker -> Vibe -> VUE -> XLR -> Zone 1 -> Zone 10 -> Zone 12 -> Zone 2 -> Zone 3 -> Zone 4 -> Zone 5 -> Zone 6 -> Zone 7 -> Zone 8 -> Zone 9 -> Zones 1 & 7 -> Zones 2 & 6 -> Zones 5 & 9 -> Zones 7 & 9
Vehicle: 2003 Cadillac Escalade ESV 6.0 V8 GAS

Passenger Cars

The Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) can maintain enough voltage to cause air bag deployment for up to 10 minutes after the ignition is turned Off and the battery is disconnected. Servicing the Supplemental air bag (SIR) system during this period may result in accidental deployment and personal injury.

Achieva & Skylark
1994-96
  • Ensure front wheels are in straight-ahead position.
  • Turn ignition switch to LOCK position.
  • Remove AIR BAG fuse from fuse block.
  • On 1995 models, remove lefthand sound insulator panel to ac...

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Cadillac Escalade 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 2003 Cadillac Escalade cars and light trucks from 1990+

Drive Belt Data -> Domestic Light Trucks & Vans -> 2003-04
Vehicle: 2003 Cadillac Escalade 5.3 V8 GAS

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Cadillac Escalade 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 2003 Cadillac Escalade cars and light trucks from 1990+

Manual Air Conditioning & Heater System Diagnosis & Testing -> Technical Service Bulletins -> HVAC System Inoperative For Drive Cycle, Poor HVAC System Performance In High Ambient Temperatures -> 2003 Bravada, Envoy & TrailBlazer
Vehicle: 2003 Cadillac Escalade 6.0 V8 GAS

2003 Bravada, Envoy & TrailBlazer

On some of these models there may be no cold air from the HVAC system during a drive cycle. This may occur at any time during the drive cycle and at any temperature setting. The HVAC system operation returns to normal after the vehicle has been keyed to off and restarted. This is inter...

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Cadillac Escalade 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 2003 Cadillac Escalade cars and light trucks from 1990+

Manual Air Conditioning & Heater System Diagnosis & Testing -> Avalanche, Escalade, Suburban, Tahoe & Yukon -> Precautions -> Air Bag System Disarming & Arming -> Battery Ground Cable
Vehicle: 2003 Cadillac Escalade 6.0 V8 GAS

Air Bag System Disarming & Arming

Refer to and for air bag system disarming and arming proced...

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