1997 Cadillac Eldorado Service and Repair Manual
This 1997 Cadillac Eldorado factory service and repair manual is built for this exact year, engine and trim, so the specifications and torque sequences inside are the ones Cadillac published for your car, not a figure borrowed from a nearby model year. It covers the 4.6L V8 (VIN Y, LD8) and the 4.6L V8 (VIN 9, L37), the two engine codes stamped on Eldorados built for this year.
Engines covered
- 4.6L V8 (281 cu in) — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
Body styles covered
- 2-door sedan
- 2-door coupe
Trims covered
- Base
- ETC
Known issues on the 1997 Eldorado. Two recalls are on federal record for this model year. The first covers the fuel delivery system, where the nylon fuel rail tubing (and, on some vehicles, the underhood fuel return line) can degrade and crack, and a resulting fuel leak near an ignition source could result in a fire. The second covers the antilock/traction control brake system, where the electronic brake control module can cause the ABS to cycle during a non-ABS brake application, increasing stopping distance and the risk of a crash. Owners have filed 79 complaints for the year, and no technical service bulletins are logged for it. The factory diagnostic and repair procedures behind both systems are here.
Whether you're tracing a fuel-rail leak, checking the ABS module, or working through a routine service interval, it keeps you on the OEM procedure and the correct specification for your specific 1997 Eldorado.
SOME PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L V8 ENGINES HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH THE NYLON TUBING USED IN THE FUEL RAIL CONSTRUCTION MAY DEGRADE AND CRACK. ADDITIONALLY, THE 1995 MODEL YEAR USES A UNI
FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE ENGINE FUEL RAIL WITH A NEW STAINLESS STEEL FUEL
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
KNOCKIG NOISES OR EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION. VEHICLES WITH LD8 OR L37 4.6L V8 ENGINES. *KB
MISSING CAMSHAFT INTERMEDIATE DRIVE SHAFT PLUG - SERVICE VME. *TT
ABS LIGHT ON DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE C1226 OR UNWANTED ABS OR TCS ACTIVATION. *TT
SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT ON AND CHUGGLE OR SURGE. DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0741 OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 39 (TCC STUCK OFF). *TT
GM ANNOUNCING ADDITIONAL POPULATION OF VEHICLES EXPOSED TO TIME, HEAT AND CERTAIN FUELS IS CAUSING NYLON TUBING IN THE FUEL RAILS TO DEVELOP AN UNUSUAL NUMBER OF LEAKS. FAILURE OF THE FUEL RAIL TUBING CAN RESULT IN A FUEL LEAK INTO THE ENGI
Showing the 8 most recent of 51 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH THE CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, BOTH FRONTAL AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THIS CAUSED THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER TO SUSTAIN MAJOR INJURIES, AND WERE
DURING A 70 MPH ROLL OVER, THE VEHICLE HIT A GUARD RAIL AND THE FRONT AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. VEHICLE WAS TOWED. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK THE CONSUMER WAS INVOLV
RECALL REQUEST FOR ENGINEERING ANALYSIS CUSTOMER IS ASKING FOR INFO ABOUT RECALL EA04-003**CC THE CONSUMER STATED HE WAS INJURED DUE TO HIS FRIENDS 1997 CADILLAC ELDORADO STALLING. THE CONSUMER REFE
WHEN DRIVING 30-35 MPH AND UPON APPLYING THE BRAKE PEDAL TO MAKE A NORMAL STOP GRADUALLY PULLING THE VEHICLE TO THE LEFT, WHEN THE VEHICLE FLIPPED OVER LANDING ON THE ROOF, TOTALING THE VEHICLE. ALSO,
WHILE DRIVNG AT 35 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO APPLY THE BRAKES, THERE WERE NO BRAKES WHICH CAUSED CONSUMER TO REAR END ANOTHER VEHICLE. *AK
Showing the 5 most serious of 85 complaints filed with NHTSA.
