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P0073 is a common OBD2 trouble code that can affect the Cadillac XTS. OBD2 trouble codes. In layman’s terms, it indicates that there is an issue with your car’s ambient air sensor. The ambient air temperature sensor (or AAT for short) is responsible for monitoring outside air temperature and regulating …

P0324 is a common OBD2 trouble code. It indicates that there is an issue with your Cadillac XTS’s knock control system. While P0324 is a generic code, repair steps will vary depending on your XTS’s engine type and model year. However, some basic steps can be followed to help diagnose …

P0008 is a somewhat uncommon OBD2 trouble code that can occur in the Cadillac XTS. It indicates that the crankshaft and camshaft are not synchronized properly, and should be considered a breakdown risk. Driving your XTS with P0008 can lead to engine damage and a costly repair. While P0008 is …

C0040 is a chassis trouble code that occurs in the Cadillac XTS. GM designated C0040 to indicate an issue with the right front wheel speed sensor. Replacing your XTS’s right front wheel speed sensor is the most common repair for C0040, but it’s not the only one. Wiring harness issues …

Many late model GM-made vehicles, such as the Cadillac XTS use an “Engine Power Reduced” mode when they detect a potentially catastrophic problem. Reduced engine power has been known to come on at very inopportune times (such as while driving on the highway). Many components can cause the engine power …

P015D is a generic trouble code, which means that it has the same definition for the Cadillac XTS as it would any other vehicle. The code indicates that the Oxygen (O2) sensor on bank 2 is not cycling from lean to rich as fast as it should be. P015D is …

P015B is a generic trouble code, which means It indicates that the Oxygen (O2) sensor on bank 1 is not cycling from lean to rich as fast as it should be. P015B is usually caused by a bad oxygen sensor, but there can also be other causes. P015B Definition: O2 …

P2279 is a generic OBD-II code. It indicates there is a vacuum leak coming from your Cadillac XTS’s air intake system. While P2279 is a generic code (it has the same definition for the XTS as it would any other vehicle made after 1996), repair steps will vary based on …

P0116 indicates that your Cadillac XTS’s engine coolant temperature sensor is sending a signal to the PCM (powertrain control module) that is outside of its normal operating range (in terms of voltage). While P0116 is a generic OBD2 code (it has the same definition for any car or truck), it …

P0058 is a not too common and OBDII trouble code that occurs in the Cadillac XTS. It indicates that the heated oxygen sensor (which we’ll be referring to as HO2S a lot) heater control circuit located at B2S2 is sending a signal to the PCM that is outside of its …