Target Audience:
Full-size luxury coupe buyers seeking front-wheel-drive touring performance
Competitive Advantage:
Northstar V8 power with Cadillac luxury appointments and advanced onboard diagnostics
Segment:
Personal luxury coupe
Engine:
4.6L Northstar DOHC V8
Transmission:
4-speed automatic
Chassis:
Front-wheel drive touring platform
Signature Feature:
Northstar System with onboard self-diagnostics
Coverage Areas:
All service and repair procedures A-Z, including engine, transmission, electrical, chassis and body
Manual Type:
Complete workshop service repair manual
Page Count:
N/A - full multi-hundred-page factory-level coverage
Delivery Method:
Instant download via email after payment
Compatibility:
All PC and Mac computers, tablets and mobile phones
Software Needed:
Adobe Reader (free download if not installed)
Engine:
4.6L Northstar DOHC V8 - complete mechanical rebuild and overhaul procedures
Transmission:
4T80-E automatic transaxle - service, diagnosis and repair
Electrical:
Wiring diagrams, connectors, circuits and component locations
Suspension:
Front and rear suspension, road-sensing suspension components
Steering:
Power steering system service and repair
Brakes:
ABS and base brake system diagnosis and repair
HVAC:
Climate control system diagnosis and component replacement
Body and Accessories:
Exterior panels, interior trim, seats, windows, locks, mirrors
Restraints:
Airbag and seat belt system service information
Onboard Diagnostics:
Northstar onboard diagnostic system, trouble code retrieval and testing
Maintenance:
Full scheduled maintenance and fluid service procedures
Diagnostics:
Symptom-based troubleshooting and diagnostic charts
Repair:
Step-by-step removal, disassembly, reassembly and installation instructions
Specifications:
Torque specifications, clearances and adjustment values throughout
Printable:
Print a single page, a chapter or the entire manual
Technical Depth and Parts
Technical Depth:
Factory workshop level, written for technicians and DIY owners
Illustrations:
Pictures and diagrams accompany all service and repair procedures
Parts Information:
Component identification, part locations and torque specs included
Tools:
Special tool references where required for specific procedures
Ownership:
One-time download - yours to keep forever
File Format:
PDF (searchable, bookmarked, zoomable)
Compatibility:
Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android — any device with a PDF reader
Requirements:
A PDF reader application (e.g. Adobe Acrobat Reader, free)
Searchability:
Fully text searchable for fast lookup of any topic
Print Quality:
High-resolution digital pages, printable at full clarity
Binding Type:
N/A — digital download, no physical binding
Paper Type:
N/A — digital download, no physical paper
Engine Options:
4.6L Northstar DOHC V8 (ESC and ETC versions)
Configuration:
90-degree V8, 32-valve dual overhead cam
Fuel System:
Sequential multi-port fuel injection
Displacement:
4.6 liters (281 cu in)
ETC Output:
Approximately 300 hp Northstar V8
ESC Output:
Approximately 275 hp Northstar V8
Economy:
N/A - verify via EPA ratings for your configuration
Standard Transmission:
4-speed automatic transaxle
Optional Transmission:
No manual option - automatic only for this model
Unit:
4T80-E electronic automatic transaxle
Features:
Electronic shift control, front-wheel drive, covered fully in manual
Wheelbase:
Approximately 113.8 inches
Length:
Approximately 200 inches
Drive Layout:
Front engine, front-wheel drive
Curb Weight:
Approximately 3,800-3,900 lbs depending on trim
Crash Test Information:
N/A - consult NHTSA/IIHS archives for 1999 model year results
Active Features:
ABS brakes, traction control
Passive Features:
Dual front airbags, side impact protection
Restraints:
Three-point seat belts, covered service procedures in manual
Audio System:
Premium factory sound system with cassette/CD options
Climate:
Electronic automatic climate control
Diagnostics:
Northstar onboard self-diagnostic system
Instrumentation:
Digital electronic instrument cluster with driver information center
Advanced Driver Assistance:
N/A - not available in this model era
Oil and Filter:
Factory interval approximately every 7,500 miles under normal conditions
Scheduled Service:
Full maintenance interval charts included in manual
Fluids:
Complete fluid check and change procedures covered
Engine Oil:
Northstar-specification oil; grade per factory recommendation
Coolant:
DEX-Cool extended-life coolant as originally specified
Transaxle Fluid:
Automatic transmission fluid per 4T80-E specification
Known Issues:
Northstar head gasket and coolant loss concerns are common repair topics covered in the manual
Manufacturer:
Cadillac, the luxury division of General Motors
Nameplate:
Eldorado, a Cadillac flagship coupe produced from 1953
Production Location:
United States - General Motors assembly
Model Evolution:
Final generation Eldorado (1992-2002) featuring the Northstar System
