1990 Cadillac El Dorado

1990 CADILLAC ELDORADO
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PTREVINO
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1990 Cadillac El Dorado 100000 miles
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I DON'T KNOW THE EXACT MILEAGE. CAR SMOKING UNDER DASH. CAR DOESN'T WANT TO START NOW. CHECKED BATTERY , STARTER ALTERNATER?
WON'T HOLD A CHARGE. ANY SUGGESTIONS
Feb 6, 2008 at 9:48 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Sounds like something got fried. Test out the ignition switch.

Put a voltmeter on the battery and start vehicle up-the reading should be 13.5-15.5 volts if not the alternator is not putting out or the battery is not taking the charge.
Feb 10, 2008 at 1:21 AM