1985 Cadillac Eldorado Service and Repair Manual

This 1985 Cadillac Eldorado factory service and repair manual is matched to this exact year and trim, so every specification and torque sequence it gives is the one Cadillac published for your car rather than a close-enough figure carried over from a neighboring model year.

Engines covered

• 4.1L V8 (250 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline
• 5.7L V8 (350 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, diesel

Body styles covered

• 2-door coupe
• 2-door convertible

Trims covered

• Base
• Biarritz
• Cabriolet
• Touring

Known issues on the 1985 Eldorado. Two recalls are on federal record for this model year. The first covers the cruise control servo: a small nylon bushing in the servo bail can slip out of place, causing intermittent and unexpected increases in engine speed or dieseling, with the servo rod able to catch on engine components and result in a stuck throttle. The second covers the power window switch assemblies: water or snow dripping onto the driver's side switch can cause an electrical short and the switch to overheat, with the potential to start a fire in the door panel area. Owners have filed 10 complaints for the year. The factory diagnostic and repair procedures behind each of those systems are here.

From tracing an intermittent cruise control surge to inspecting a power window switch for water intrusion, it keeps you on the OEM procedure and the correct specification for your specific 1985 Eldorado.