P0303 Cadillac DTS: Cylinder 3 Misfire Diagnosis

If your Cadillac DTS has the P0303 trouble code, you should know that it’s about as common of a code as there is. It’s a generic code (same meaning for all vehicles) that indicates that your car’s third cylinder is misfiring. P0303 is a real drivability concern and should be dealt with right away. If … Read more

P0741 Cadillac DTS

P0741 is a very common trouble code. It’s know to affect the Cadillac DTS quite often. Here’s what it means: P0741: Torque Converter Clutch Circuit → Performance or Stuck Off The DTS uses a clutch in the torque converter to lock the engine and transmission together at highway speed. P0741 can register whenever this connection … Read more

Cadillac DTS P0301: Cylinder 1 – Misfire (Causes + How to Fix)

P0301 is a fairly common trouble code with the Cadillac DTS. It’s an OBD2 code and indicates that your car’s first cylinder is misfiring. P0301 is certainly a cause for concern and should be considered a threat to the drivability of your DTS.  Fixing P0301 should be considered a high priority. Unlike a lot of … Read more

Cadillac DTS P0700 Code: Meaning, Causes, + How to Fix

A trouble code is a signal that is generated by an automatic transmission system whenever it detects an issue in the Cadillac DTS that requires your attention. The P0700 code is a general code that is typically accompanied by another code that specifies the specific problem. This code is part of the OBDII system and … Read more

Cadillac DTS P0300: Meaning, Causes, + How to Fix

P0300 is a generic OBDII code that can occur with the Cadillac DTS. This code indicates that your car’s engine is misfiring and can be a drivability threat. P0300 is often accompanied by cylinder-specific misfire codes (P030X, where the X indicates the cylinder number that is misfiring). If you have P0300 and a cylinder-specific misfire, … Read more

Cadillac DTS P0171: Causes, Diagnosis, + How to Fix

One of the most common trouble codes with the Cadillac DTS is P0171. It indicates that your Cadillac DTS is running lean on the bank one side.  It’s the most common air/fuel mixture-related code. It’s not the most complicated OBDII trouble code to diagnose. It is also one of the most common codes. The most … Read more

Cadillac DTS P0442 Engine Code: Causes + How to Fix

One of the most common issues that happens with the Cadillac DTS is the P0442 trouble code. This code appears when connecting the vehicle to an OBDII scanner and pertains to the emissions system.  While it’s unlikely to cause a breakdown, it can be bothersome and may result in a failed emissions test for your … Read more