2005 Cadillac CTS repair fix service charging system problem power cable not alternator or battery

2005 Cadillac CTS repair fix service charging system problem power cable not alternator or battery

Service charging system. Fusible link wire. How to fix or repair a 2005 Cadillac CTS when you get the msg service charging system and the problem isn’t your battery or alternator, this could be the problem. Check the red power cable that comes from the alternator, it has a fusible link and that could be the problem. This video will show you how to repair that power wire for about $12.

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SapperDaddy says:

Thank you so much!!!! I already paid 100 bucks for a new alternator but before putting it in I checked my cable wire and sure enough it was blown. My stores also didn’t have a 200amp. So I got the 250. I’m still gonna replace the alternator. But if I never watched this video I would still be having the same damn issue. Again thank you from Texas!

Drew Smith says:

So I was hooking up fuse and forgot to put radiator hose around and fuse blew so I replace it and still says service charging system

BAMABOSS PHILLIPS says:

I replaced battery and alternator yesterday after I replaced them last year

Let’s Fly says:

Never go bigger!!!!! the Amperage is calculated by engineers. Putting in a higher amperage fuse may cause the fuse not to blow and melt all your wiring or worse causing your car to completely burn up.

Let’s Fly says:

It’s called a fusible link. It protects your car from burning up.

L T says:

You jumped from a 200 Amp fuse to a 250 Amp fuse, how long before your car burned to the ground? You never use a higher fuse rating. That fuse did not blow for no reason at all. It was an overload of some type. Good information on the location of the fuse but bad suggestion to go up in amperage. Fuses are designed to blow when the current (Amperage) in the circuit goes above a certain amount. In this case 200 Amps. Without the fuse blowing you probably would have melted the wires and potentially started a fire. Good info, bad repair advice.

BayouDrummer985 says:

2008 cts with parasitic drain over night. After troubleshooting everything, i unplugged the factory amp in the driver side trunk behind the carpet wall. No drain for a week! Untill i realized the brake light wire run through the amp, i had to plug it back! Its always something. Maybe i can run a switch but me wife hates that. Maybe a diode?

James Vogt says:

Thanks for the help! New alternator and new battery didn't fix the charging issue…but you did. The mechanic tried to tell me my ECM may need replaced. I repaired it exactly as you did and its charging perfectly.

Jesse Lackey says:

Well that's kind of an overlooked deal there I noticed I was having the same problem with my truck and with my CTS so going to try this

Mic says:

Holy, poop! Thanks a million, Man!
You just saved me $162.99 that I would have wasted on an alternator!
Your awesome!

MrTentaclesTV says:

I have a 2007 Impala SS that is doing the same thing, but only when I get into the throttle. (getting up to speed) I've checked both the battery and alternator, both seem fine. Think this could be the same issue?

Brent BalaBas says:

Back checking the alternator connection should be one of your first steps when diagnosing charging issues..always isolate the alternator and confirm charge. Then check independent connection. Save yourself alot of time and in this case MONEY

Kings detailing says:

Why 250 and not 200 I put a 200 and I still have a charge probably

John King says:

Need to find all the grounds

Kings detailing says:

Wow this is my problem I going to try this

Eddy Hignite says:

Thanks so much for this. After 3 new alternators and 2 batteries, I was ready to drive my '07 off a cliff. Glad I have this a try first.

Troy Rider says:

Thank you so much for posting this. I have a 2008 Cadillac CTS 4 and had same issues. Battery was good and alternator was supposedly bad. I put a new alternator inn and service battery charging system came on then went into battery saver mode. I pulled the new alternator back out, took it back to get it tested and it was fine. Then I found this video, did a continuity check on fusible link and low and behold it was blown. I replaced it and so far so good. THANKS AGAIN

xylina2004 says:

Did you cut the wires back some before putting on the new fuse?

12 GAGE says:

thx lot hope this fixs my car going do now

Mikel says:

Thanks owe you a beer

SCRAPE N BASS says:

Video stops and wont load at 5 seconds for me sucks cause i want to see what it is

Jen Ballendine says:

Hi there. Cold here in Canada. I cannot seem to find my plug thing to plug in my car. 2007 cadillac cts. Any advice

Tommy Cofield says:

Thanks, mine just started this 2 days ago

Isaiah Zamora says:

Same techniques okay for a 2008?

Cutt Boi 412 says:

Thanx man I jus went and got a new starter put in then an hour later I found ur vid.

Timothy Sapp says:

I believe I have the same issue. I had the Alternator replaced. Then few weeks later….no charging. The mechanic tried replacing the Alternator twice with no luck and sent me and the car (2007 Cad CTS 2.8) to a GM dealership…. their D&A with computer said wiring harness open circuit. They told me they would have to drop the transmission to remove the whole harness and make hand repairs since the harness is not offered any more…..sounded like BS…..so being an amateur electrician I decided to potentially run new wires for the Alternator….I haven’t had time to inspect the fuse that you graciously point out but it sure seems very similar.
Where did you find the 250amp fuse for your fix??

Super J says:

Thanks bro !!

Omar Correa says:

My Cadillac saying the same but my dashboard lights went out and now only the car starts but no lights inside you think is the same thing

Thunder Ranch says:

Thx for the vid i have the same problem. I have a new alternater and still message me service electical system and battery not charging. I paid 250,- euro for replacing it. But this fuse or What it is. This Deens to be the problem. Many Thanks.

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