1985 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham, A/C Compressor Does Not Come On

This 1985 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham came in with the complaint that the air conditioning compressor would not turn on and the weather is starting to heat up. I checked the refrigerant level and found it low but not low enough to cause the compressor to not engage. I have been down this road many times … Continue reading “1985 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham, A/C Compressor Does Not Come On”

Replacing a Noisy Speedometer Cable On a 1985 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham

This customers car has been in my life for way too many years and the last few times I have had the car in for repairs I have noticed and commented to the customer about a very noisy speedometer cable. The customer finally said she has also had enough of the noise and now I … Continue reading “Replacing a Noisy Speedometer Cable On a 1985 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham”

1985 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham Low Fuel Pressure

This was not a particularly difficult problem but I thought it was interesting. Engine would die out on acceleration and felt like it was running out of fuel. Customer said it happened all of a sudden. Checked fuel pressure at service port located at rear of throttle body. Fuel pressure was at 5 – 6 … Continue reading “1985 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham Low Fuel Pressure”