Cadillac CTS not starting and key stuck sidestep fix

[@devastatingone]

You have saved the day for me!!! 2 days my car was stuck & after this video I was able to get it running by following all the steps from the key, boost & wire. Thank you very much sir...I'm subscribed from this day forward just in case.

[@TheRandyMan]

Great news. I am glad it worked out!!

[@dezzied10]

How long can u drive the car like this doing wire start up

[@eddiegarcia96]

This guy shares usefull information he didn't have to but he did ,,good people.

[@robertbrennan7905]

Oh my god,thank you soooo much for this. My cts has been off the road for over a month now because of this problem. 3 minutes and sorted lol

[@kennethbradley7314]

One of the most helpful videos I have found on KZbin. Thank you!

[@TheRandyMan]

Glad it was helpful.

[@universetechnique]

Change the crank position sensor cable near the oil filter area underneath your car. Gonna need a star nut socket E8. If the sensor is bad and old from any car wash engine bay or just oil build up it will throw the ECM off. This is the fix for all GM no start problem crank problem to the ECM Engine control module computer components no connection code. Your welcome.

[@justabouthadit5872]

You totally saved the day!! Thanks to you and your mechanic friend!!!! We need more excellent people like you in this world!

[@TheRandyMan]

Glad to help

[@tomlame1262]

I have a 2009 , does the key get stuck every time the battery is low in these cars??

[@mattmcilmoyle7842]

Right on bud .... was losing my mind trying to get the key out....leaving that plastic cap off and have a screw driver with me at all times.... thank you ....😎👍

[@alyssadavis2591]

Randy man you are the s*** I got my key out yesterday with your video and I was able to start my car up today using the wires you are freaking awesome thank you for taking the time to record that and I'm definitely subscribing to you I appreciate you thank you so much

[@TheRandyMan]

I am glad this helped you out!!

[@jacky0000]

It should start just with the wire or do I put the key in the ignition and turn the key to power?

[@tomlame1262]

I have a 2009 cts & this video helped me get the key out , I used a flat head screw driver

[@saybrj]

Man, thank you so much! Got the key out of a 2007 CTS doing this

[@cmc6727]

Thank you for this video! Seems to be a common cts problem.. I have a 2007 with less than 90000 miles. Brand new battery. Very frustrating. I get mine to reset and then a couple months later it will start with the security system/traction control light and key won't come out again. Also have no gas or temp guage but speedometer and tac work. I've talked to other cts owners and theirs won't even start when it happens or they have reduced power. Mine at least starts. Talked to couple people that replaced ecm and having same problem still. Also when you buy new ecm even the supposed preprogrammed ones they still need to be flashed at a dealership. Costing anywhere from 120 to 200 dollars I've found in my area. Crazy!

[@elcapitandecapitanes]

Did you fix your car i have same problem

[@allstartrapgods]

Right how did you get it fixed

[@cmc6727]

Sorry guys just seeing this. My daughter friend who's a diagnostic specialist did something on his scanner and got it to reset but wouldn't tell us how. Said it had 30 codes for ecm " mechanics secret" he tells me. yeah just wants to make more money more like it. lol. He wouldn't even tell my regular mechanic how he cleared it.but he also had a really expensive high tech scanner. Don't know if that's the difference? He was punching in stuff on that scanner for a good 5 mins before he got it reset. As far as the key goes I just taped down key release button on shift column to get my key out cause mine started and had power. Ran great for a while but About 6 months later started malfunctioning again. I finally ended up just getting rid of the car and buying a new one with a warranty.. So frustrating cause it's such a nice car. Good luck with yours, hope you can get your issues resolved.

[@hdigbokw]

This cts had been in my GMA driveway for nearly a year stumping every "mechanic" who's looked at it .. preciate your knowledge...frfr

[@mikebond6681]

Thanks Randyman. I would have never figured this one out. It works!

[@TheRandyMan]

Glad it helped!!

[@johnpike2778]

Thank you!! Worked like a charm. Greatly appreciate your insights what a wonderful trip… Thanks again

[@TheRandyMan]

Glad it helped

[@gregh7002]

Not sure why or how, but it worked! Thanks. You didn't mention that when you jumpered the purple wire the engine would crank, that was a shocker.

[@TheRandyMan]

I am glad it helped.

[@alyssadavis2591]

Dude you are a lifesaver thank you so much for making this video

[@briandominguez7494]

Thanks man ! I was scared the airbag was gonna explode on my face but it worked ! Lol

[@amenawalker7589]

Thanks a million for this video. Same car, same issue.

[@justabouthadit5872]

Worked for 05 SRX perfectly.

[@amenawalker7589]

Thanks a million!!! Great info. I’m having the same issue with my vehicle today. Same car.

[@ronsout]

Thank You very much. This is exactly what happened to my girlfriends’s car.

[@manojuab]

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[@KennyFrederick-e7p]

Thank you this works for us as well

[@TheRandyMan]

Glad it helped

[@taylorbaldt8296]

Thank you so much I was stuck at a gas station and I unlooped a key ring to jump itthe wire and I'm back on the road !!!!

[@TheRandyMan]

I am glad it helped!!

[@killa_tanki_0177]

If this doesn’t work what I tried was checking the fuse in the back seat on the passenger side labeled rim/ign sw

[@TheRandyMan]

Great tip!!!

[@AngelMinoz-xx7ve]

GRACIAS ERES UN BUEN MAESTRO DIOS LO BENDIGA

[@jaquicegross5368]

Thank you the starting the engine part worked car turned right on thank you

[@Go2.R3F]

Work with my cts same problem. Thanks bud.

[@alexshishkin8178]

goood stuff man!!!!!!!!!! does it take away the problem long term or do i need to do anything else?

[@joestowell6503]

That was the trick thanks for the tip 👍

[@MrSopretty25]

Key part worked!!

[@quanikasimmons8335]

Omg thank you so much it work for me! 😍

[@TheRandyMan]

Glad it helped!

[@viondreyevans1753]

Works like a charm

[@braccostowing3402]

Thanks, worked perfectly

[@ImNotaStarfishYT]

Bro thanks for this. I was able to get the key out. Bit different on 2009 thou. Got to remove the bottom of the ignition to reach the valve

[@BmxTzu101]

Life saver!

[@Aamfae]

Thank you !!! It worked.

[@bryancraft7571]

I have a 2004 CTS and while I was driving it just started to fade out like it wasn’t getting power. It ended up just fading out and dying. Next day it started up and I drove it to a friends house a couple miles away. I changed the alternator and put a new battery in it and now it won’t turn over like it should. Not the clicking noise you hear from a bad starter but like it not getting the power. Mind you I have a new battery in it. I’ve heard ignition switch to the fucking relay for the starter. Any other help would be very appreciated. Thank you in advance

[@etshady1588]

Did you ever solve this problem?

[@joshuaking3207]

There is a fuseable link from the battery to the alternator it’s like a $7 fix if you replace it with a fuseable link of same wattage from autozone. Perplexed the hell out of me on a 2004 and I was able to find one obscure video of a heavy set Asian guy explaining it which saved me

[@JayStarzVideo]

@@joshuaking3207 what's the link to the video of the Asian guy

[@joshuaking3207]

I can’t seem to find it but if you look on the positive terminal of the battery follow the cable just before the alternator there is a little gray or black junction. It’s not much larger diameter than the wire if you pull back the sheathing you can confirm if the link is blown before cutting it out .

[@Mistaatedford]

Why jump that wire?.. just to start it? can you not just jump the starter relay pins to start it

[@justkickinit6878]

That’s what I did it works

[@chadostroski8506]

It worked for me but next day it happened again, what fixes it for good?

[@danimotherofchickens479]

Did you find out ??

[@chrisbishop844]

Lifesaver

[@universetechnique]

Change the crank position sensor cable near the oil filter area underneath your car. Gonna need a star nut socket E8. If the sensor is bad and old from any car wash engine bay or just oil build up it will throw the ECM off. This is the fix for all GM no start problem crank problem to the ECM Engine control module computer components no connection code. Your welcome.

[@BrianAllen-u1l]

I've had to push that "button" to get my key out, every time for 2+ years. But it always starts right up. Plus my alarm doesn't work, I don't know why

[@osceolaassassin3188]

'06 CTS set up for two years with no startup. One year with key in the ignition. Watched your video then decided to tryout your method. Boom! She fired up and purred like a pussy being stroked. I forgot how good she sounded. Cat delete with X-Pipe, Borla exhaust with Boomer Rock-Its. Your video inspired me to bring her back to life. Thank you.

[@TheRandyMan]

I am glad it worked for you.

[@davidtodora6173]

Hello Man! I am in my CTS 2004 it is displaying a T and a C With a cross through it. And it illuminated. Also a key 🔐 lock Is illuminating in the locked position. The car drives beautifully all new tires 30,000 miles. It drives like a 747 smoothness. However dude please help me I can’t get the antitheft system to disengage I have pulled out the fuse for the ECM back-and-forth back-and-forth I’ve hit the reset button. Oh the car runs great the computer is working beautifully it’s almost new replace a year ago. Whatever it’s fine that I can leave the key in the battery was $250 but if I leave the key in overnight it runs the battery completely down please help as soon as you can. Thank you

[@jessicabell2417]

There's a relearn process you can try, turn key forward without starting. And at about 10 minutes of sitting, the lock symbol will flash. Immediately turn off, wait a couple seconds, then right back into the forward position. Newberry trying to start, only turning forward to the aux position. Do this three times asked then after turning off the third time, attempt to start the car

[@Mrkevi123]

Sounds like. Ecm needs replacement

[@SSCartelMuscle]

This is what I used to have to do to my 05 cts but now the battery is dying with in less than an hour with the car and everything shut off and it's crazy and I might need a new ecu but my mechanic doesn't even fully know what's exactly wrong and I know if I take it back to chevy I'll get charged probably $1000s for a simple fix

[@dozhadeville444]

Just try to put it in reverse, back to park. Then, turn the key to off & back to right before it starts! The car will reset and BOOM! Key goes to off and slides out!! Edit:: came here from your ECM reset vid 👍🏽

[@dante04srt]

REALLY?!!? That works?

[@zacharycoltrane3128]

That’s exactly what I had to do

[@dozhadeville444]

@@zacharycoltrane3128 Glad it worked for u, I was frustrated as hell dealing with this lol

[@zacharycoltrane3128]

@@dozhadeville444 same

[@Cipherdagod]

Thanks . My question is wht causes this issue?

[@rodricksmith3879]

Thanks

[@dubz4209]

Could that happen after big cold weather? My batterie died i charged it back but car does exactly this

[@colindavis3562]

I tried this and it started to crank over but never fully rolled over really confused any explanation?

[@Isa_Dudaev_Chiptuning]

Due to the discharge of the battery, the key does not give away. The battery is charged, the car starts. But the key does not give away properly. Tell me what to do ?

[@JBurke-wy5zv]

Did what you said cars now worse off. All powers gone blew relay or something.

[@yamomsplug4694]

I have a 2005 Cadillac CTS and I’m having trouble finding the lever to get my key out, please help 😩

[@BillGreen-f1t]

What is the purple wire for?

[@zacharycoltrane3128]

This just happened to my 06 CTS while I was washing it

[@aaronhargett9393]

Whats the cause of tnhis and fix

[@cindybertucci6976]

I need to know why this work?

[@dante04srt]

Same issue, which seems to be a constant issue. Just changed the alternator and am currently charging the battery. It appears to be related to low voltage. Either way, it's ridiculous! My '05 has ~50,000 miles on it and is falling apart.

[@patrickwilkinson6276]

DanteGTZ Did you have a no crank issue after changing the alternator? I changed my alt on my 07 CTS and now no crank.

[@dante04srt]

@@patrickwilkinson6276 Yes. It didnt crank at all because the car was I'm security mode.

[@redsreelz7521]

@@dante04srt did u get it fixed

[@dante04srt]

@@redsreelz7521 it's been 100% fine since changing the alternator and battery. This problem definitely has to do with low voltage.

[@redsreelz7521]

@@dante04srt ok I've been having a problem where it's hard to get started first time but once started runs fine and starts rest of day no problems but next day hard to start again

[@luticiawombles6226]

Got the key out got the car to start by putting the wire at the fuse box but that is not fixing the problem have to use the wire every time to start the car so what is the good fix

[@jessicabell2417]

Might need a new starter relay

[@abigailespinosa7017]

Where do i connict it 2 ... the perple wire 2 were

[@torrancecody845]

Did you ever get a ECM ?

[@devinblue1352]

How much is a ecm mine went out today and I can’t figure it out at all

[@TheRandyMan]

Check ebay, they are expensive brand new.

[@tben5545]

I got my car started this way an my keys out but it does it everytime now. Does anyone knw what that means? I have a 04 cts

[@franker1111]

Purple wire to the ground you said

[@laverndavenport897]

My key is stuck in the on pos

[@stephaniel8164]

How do you get the plastic piece out?!?!?!?!

[@TheRandyMan]

A small screwdriver

[@stephaniel8164]

@@TheRandyMan we tried that and it would just spin so we tried to pry it out and it wouldn't move. I finally decided to charge the battery to see if that would work and that was the whole problem!!! Thanks for the informative video, though!!!

[@davidmixon6373]

Ran up on her care in my CTS Cadillac now wont start

[@airborne8580]

If you got a Cadillac that's got electronical problems you're f***** Might as well by another f****** car when you finish

[@davidmixon6373]

Rental furniture busted car bad doctor now my Cadillac STS won't start

[@TheRandyMan]

Hope this helped.

[@aaronalbornoz5576]

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[@anty812]

These cars are junk.

[@TheRandyMan]

They do have some issues in my opinion.