Thank you for posting this video. I've been troubleshooting a similar set of issues with my Dad's 2008 Silverado. His ground strap isn't nearly as corroded as the one you had but it's getting there. Can't see where it connects to the engine without a mirror. I went ahead and ran another ground just like the one you made. I've got my fingers crossed that he won't have any further issues with it. I also did a few other preventive measures along with inspecting wiring items listed in service bulletin 08-07-30-021G. I had to laugh at the people that were giving you $hit about your engine bay. They obviously don't know what it's like to live in the rust belt. I live in Maine and the crap they treat the roads with in the Winter just destroys our vehicles. Thanks again, the video was appreciated.
This saved me a lot of money.. dealer wanted to replace all kinds of stuff.. showed them the video and said replace this ground only.. it worked.. no more problems
It's not the CPU . I just bought a 08 esv that had the same problem. Look to the left of the transfer case under the truck . To the left are a set of wires . 9 times out of 10 , they have been grounded by the knuckle under there . I spliced those wires and hooked them back up with heat shrink . Once I fired up the truck, everything went back to normal ! No bullshit
Rob Mason im having similar problems hood says open remote start wont work turn signals wont flash stabilatrack error wierd shifting rear camera needs service hazards wont flash im going to check those cables you mentioned under the knuckle
Thanks for sharing... I'm about to but one a 2007....I have a 2003 and love it, however it's served it's purpose. Have any tips or any other watch out information you can share?
If You still on the vehicle since you have change those ground wires have you had any more problems with the instrument panel flickering and doors unlocking while driving
Maybe you know about this...My dash board shows everything is working, heated & cooled seats on the dash are on. Still no heat or cooled feeling coming to both front seats. Any insight would be appreciated, what do you suggest? I have no burnt connections.
My car didn’t start after after one hour of my massage appointment. Had to take ride home leaving my Escalade at the parade. Next day I tried a few things I saw on RUclips without success. I disconnected battery terminals and reconnect, It started fine. Unsure what to do due to unreliability. I love this truck
Hey Man glad I found your video...Question I bought the ground strap what size bolt you use that attach to engine near alternator..I have a 2010 Escalade
Watched your video changed the ground wire stabilitrak light is off and hasn’t done the gauge or limp mode thing feeling really good about it but don’t know how long it will last hopefully yours is still good and mine will be fine I love my caddy
Mufee I have a 2012 hybrid escalade. Had to take it to the dealer. They are telling me it has like 20 different electrical issues. That they can’t even tell me how much it will wind up costing in the end. Not doing it. So I guess I have an expensive paper weight.
@@courtneyfink5880 it’s that ground wire from fire wall to engine block and it’s your battery negative cable you need new and updated one. You will thank me for it
@@courtneyfink5880 glad you don’t deal with it anymore people take them to the dealer and it keeps happening. It’s a bad negative battery cable that’s all it is!
Hello, I don't know why your back up lights stay on. What I would do is hook a trailer up to you EXT that has reverse lights. Or buy a trailer light kit with reverse lights off Amazon, should be about $25 to $60. Test to see if your reverse lights stay on, on the trailer lights. If the reverse lights are on, on the trailer and won't go out when you put it in park or drive.. Then I would have to say take it to Cadillac. But if the reverse lights turn off on the trailer lights when in park or drive. I would say splice the trailer reverse light wire, re route the reverse light trailer wire to you reverse light on your EXT and see if that works. That's what I did on my right brake light that stopped working, despite putting new bulbs in. I'll put a link to the videos. ruclips.net/video/QEql8dASLA8/видео.html ruclips.net/video/6KKr7BUsssY/видео.html ruclips.net/video/5EWuCRCnHIc/видео.html
Good morning you tubers I need help some advice, my ext dies on me when I use for more less 2 hours, it dies and it won’t start up again after a while, it only cranks but won’t start, I took it to several shops and they won’t find the issue, it’s frustrating when nobody knows what the issue is, I did replaced the crankshaft position sensor and still dies on me, if anybody knows what the problem is I greatly appreciate the help, thanks.
@@lamarwoodall174 good morning lamar, i finally got it fixed, it was the timing actuator, the timing would get stuck at 25 degrees advanced timing, and when it would cool down the timing spring tension would bring it back to zero slowly and would restart fine.
I wonder if this is my problem too the problem comes and goes as I'm driving never stays on dosent give me problems with transmission or anything just the lights come on then off
I had same problem. 08 Escalade. My screen and lights would flicker.. turn and and off as I drove... truck would not start no power at all.. mins later it would start no problem. Changed the ground/negative black battery cable, they corrode on the inside.. never had a problem again and it's been 3 yrs now. Cadillac also tried to get me to spend a couple grand.
Thanks for the comment. Haven't had any problems. Since replacing the ground strap. I do have a question on your comment. What and where is the Mega fuse located. Thanks
Cacin Turner the mega fuse is located along the firewall, left side of engine compartment (from front) follow the positive cable from the battery to it and remove the plastic cover and the fuse will be bolted in there.
@@cacinturner9287 THANKS FOR PUTTING IT ON RUclips , FIXED MY 2006 TAHOE STABITRAK 4X4 SWITCHING PROBLEM , MECHANICS HAD NO IDEAS , TRUCK IS A OLD PATROL VEHICLE FROM FLORIDA , THANKS AGAIN!!!!
Bro clean your engine!...not only is your ground straps corroded, but the WHOLE damn engine is corroded!...go to a car wash dude!...you can use the tire cleaner setting if they dont have engine degreaser setting basically same product...spent $7 and power wash that thing!...my 03 Yukon engine looks like the day I bought it!...
Thank you for posting this video. I've been troubleshooting a similar set of issues with my Dad's 2008 Silverado. His ground strap isn't nearly as corroded as the one you had but it's getting there. Can't see where it connects to the engine without a mirror. I went ahead and ran another ground just like the one you made. I've got my fingers crossed that he won't have any further issues with it. I also did a few other preventive measures along with inspecting wiring items listed in service bulletin 08-07-30-021G. I had to laugh at the people that were giving you $hit about your engine bay. They obviously don't know what it's like to live in the rust belt. I live in Maine and the crap they treat the roads with in the Winter just destroys our vehicles. Thanks again, the video was appreciated.
The "strap" hanging from the hood is actually another ground cable , its not mission critical, I just thought I'd let you guys know .
This saved me a lot of money.. dealer wanted to replace all kinds of stuff.. showed them the video and said replace this ground only.. it worked.. no more problems
You still problem free???
Excellent, exactly what I needed to see
Thank You Sir
Thank you very much. You're going to save me a lot of money
Thanks for the info, heard of this before but never saw the issue. I'm going to check mine and maybe get ahead of the problem by just replacing them.
awesome vid, thank you. I like ur skii collection. i have a 99 gp1200. and a 21 gpr on order, amazing machines but a lot of work.
It's not the CPU . I just bought a 08 esv that had the same problem. Look to the left of the transfer case under the truck . To the left are a set of wires . 9 times out of 10 , they have been grounded by the knuckle under there . I spliced those wires and hooked them back up with heat shrink . Once I fired up the truck, everything went back to normal ! No bullshit
The Escalade is known to have problems with both positive and ground lead wires on the battery, they will cause this.
Rob Mason I'm having this issue now did it fix the truck
Rob Mason im having similar problems hood says open remote start wont work turn signals wont flash stabilatrack error wierd shifting rear camera needs service hazards wont flash im going to check those cables you mentioned under the knuckle
Lowbikz did it work. Mine just started this also
When the stabitatrack comes on is it the CPU or that ground wire cause mind broke off
Thanks for sharing... I'm about to but one a 2007....I have a 2003 and love it, however it's served it's purpose. Have any tips or any other watch out information you can share?
Thank you for your video, hopefully solves my grounding strap issue. That hood is a static ground that also mounts to the fire wall.
If You still on the vehicle since you have change those ground wires have you had any more problems with the instrument panel flickering and doors unlocking while driving
Mine didn't work did you replace the the battery ground cable as well? Now im getting multiple charging issues
Maybe you know about this...My dash board shows everything is working, heated & cooled seats on the dash are on. Still no heat or cooled feeling coming to both front seats. Any insight would be appreciated, what do you suggest? I have no burnt connections.
My car didn’t start after after one hour of my massage appointment. Had to take ride home leaving my Escalade at the parade. Next day I tried a few things I saw on RUclips without success. I disconnected battery terminals and reconnect, It started fine. Unsure what to do due to unreliability. I love this truck
Having the same issue thanks man seen mine was connected to speaker wire
good stuff i replaced a few so far still no luck
💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾thanks bro this was very helpful
Hey Man glad I found your video...Question I bought the ground strap what size bolt you use that attach to engine near alternator..I have a 2010 Escalade
Hello, I'm not sure what size bolt that was. It was already on the engine. Surprisingly it fit. Thanks for watching I hope it help
Did that fix the problem?
Any issues since???
Watched your video changed the ground wire stabilitrak light is off and hasn’t done the gauge or limp mode thing feeling really good about it but don’t know how long it will last hopefully yours is still good and mine will be fine I love my caddy
Hi Antonia.. any update on how has it been holding in these 4 months? I am getting the same issue and want to fix it. I would appreciate your reply
Mufee I have a 2012 hybrid escalade. Had to take it to the dealer. They are telling me it has like 20 different electrical issues. That they can’t even tell me how much it will wind up costing in the end. Not doing it. So I guess I have an expensive paper weight.
@@courtneyfink5880 it’s that ground wire from fire wall to engine block and it’s your battery negative cable you need new and updated one. You will thank me for it
@@gueroburban4989 it’s the hybrid power train control module. I’ve since purchased a new vehicle.
@@courtneyfink5880 glad you don’t deal with it anymore people take them to the dealer and it keeps happening. It’s a bad negative battery cable that’s all it is!
Nice, I hope I get that lucky
I put a solar charge on it. Carry booster and re did ground. Also check your wires under pass seat for cooling. Fix it and they work again
Good video! I have 2007 Ext and my backup lights stay on and will not turn off.. do you know anything about this?
Hello, I don't know why your back up lights stay on. What I would do is hook a trailer up to you EXT that has reverse lights. Or buy a trailer light kit with reverse lights off Amazon, should be about $25 to $60.
Test to see if your reverse lights stay on, on the trailer lights. If the reverse lights are on, on the trailer and won't go out when you put it in park or drive.. Then I would have to say take it to Cadillac.
But if the reverse lights turn off on the trailer lights when in park or drive. I would say splice the trailer reverse light wire, re route the reverse light trailer wire to you reverse light on your EXT and see if that works.
That's what I did on my right brake light that stopped working, despite putting new bulbs in. I'll put a link to the videos.
ruclips.net/video/QEql8dASLA8/видео.html
ruclips.net/video/6KKr7BUsssY/видео.html
ruclips.net/video/5EWuCRCnHIc/видео.html
@@cacinturner9287 Thank you very much!
Good morning you tubers I need help some advice, my ext dies on me when I use for more less 2 hours, it dies and it won’t start up again after a while, it only cranks but won’t start, I took it to several shops and they won’t find the issue, it’s frustrating when nobody knows what the issue is, I did replaced the crankshaft position sensor and still dies on me, if anybody knows what the problem is I greatly appreciate the help, thanks.
genaro mendoza try the looking wires under the truck next to the transfer case and trans.
@@lamarwoodall174
good morning lamar, i finally got it fixed, it was the timing actuator, the timing would get stuck at 25 degrees advanced timing, and when it would cool down the timing spring tension would bring it back to zero slowly and would restart fine.
@@genaromendoza6811 HOW MUCH WAS THAT JOB
Was this truck used as a boat
Damn that mu fukka has a shit ton of rust everywhere in the engine bay
Dude look at that engine!! It needs to be cleaned asap but I hope all your problems go away
Hello, completed this fix on 9-13-16. Haven't had any problems yet
Cacin Turner update plz
If the stabiltrack comes on is it my CPU going bad or that ground wire need to be reground cause broke off
Any updates is it still ok?
I wonder if this is my problem too the problem comes and goes as I'm driving never stays on dosent give me problems with transmission or anything just the lights come on then off
I had same problem. 08 Escalade. My screen and lights would flicker.. turn and and off as I drove... truck would not start no power at all.. mins later it would start no problem. Changed the ground/negative black battery cable, they corrode on the inside.. never had a problem again and it's been 3 yrs now. Cadillac also tried to get me to spend a couple grand.
I had the same problem...it was my ignition coils
Can you link me to the videos you watched on these issues. Thanks
TCsHouse
Hello, There several I used to help me.. Hope these help you..I'll be sending the others soon.
ruclips.net/video/27WUPHZnOOs/видео.html
TCsHouse
ruclips.net/video/URs_jV75fZg/видео.html
TCsHouse
ruclips.net/video/2rudYtZUahQ/видео.html
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ruclips.net/video/LXVxCNyWyGQ/видео.html
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Gauges all not working and would only run on first gear. I disconnected the battery for 5-10min. All gauges started to work and now running normal.
Nice video. But clean that engine up lol
Mine is acting up the gages go down all light on won’t start
Sorry to hear its acting up. Not sure about the not starting. Such beautiful vehicles but come with so many issues.
I had the same problem, replaced the negative, positive cables and mega fuse. Problem solved
Thanks for the comment. Haven't had any problems. Since replacing the ground strap. I do have a question on your comment. What and where is the Mega fuse located. Thanks
Cacin Turner the mega fuse is located along the firewall, left side of engine compartment (from front) follow the positive cable from the battery to it and remove the plastic cover and the fuse will be bolted in there.
@@DUBcars411 Cool. Thanks bro. Now I know.. Thanks
Nice video do you where TCM located
Update plz
Never had the problem again
Is it still working ????
Yes it's still working.
@@cacinturner9287 THANKS FOR PUTTING IT ON RUclips , FIXED MY 2006 TAHOE STABITRAK 4X4 SWITCHING PROBLEM , MECHANICS HAD NO IDEAS , TRUCK IS A OLD PATROL VEHICLE FROM FLORIDA , THANKS AGAIN!!!!
Mine was going crazy until replaced that Trump cable….
Holy shit your your engine is gonna turn into rust in less that a week looks like your gonna replace the whole truck.
Looks like a flood damage vehicle. So much corrosion under that hood.
Nah this looks like rust on a truck from the Midwest 😂
Probably why everything rusting up falling apart.
It's called salt they use it on the roads in the winter. I believe he's up in Michigan one of the worst states for salt.
Bro clean your engine!...not only is your ground straps corroded, but the WHOLE damn engine is corroded!...go to a car wash dude!...you can use the tire cleaner setting if they dont have engine degreaser setting basically same product...spent $7 and power wash that thing!...my 03 Yukon engine looks like the day I bought it!...
You’re obviously not from the Midwest lol
My dad truck doin this same thing
Hello, yes my truck is still working and running. No problems, Hope this small fix helps your dad truck.
Imma work on his truck in the morning I’ll keep u updated
@@cacinturner9287 Heeeeeeeey Hows the Truck?