Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
1998 Cadillac Eldorado BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Component Locations
COMPONENT LOCATIONS
| Component | Location | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accessory Time Delay Relay | Left Front Of Passenger Compartment, Taped To Body Harness | ||||||
| Controlled Power Relay | (1) In Truck Compartment Relay Center No. 3 | ||||||
| Courtesy Relay | (1) In Truck Compartment Relay Center No. 2 | ||||||
| Daytime Running Lights (DRL) Relay | In Engine Compartment Relay Center | ||||||
| Engine Compartment Fuse/Relay Center | (2) Left Side Of Engine Compartment, Near Strut Tower | ||||||
| Engine Compartment Relay Center | (2) Near Engine Compartment Fuse/Relay Center | ||||||
| Fuel Level Sensor | In Fuel Tank | ||||||
| Headlight Relay | In Engine Compartment Relay Center | ||||||
| Headlight Switch | Left Side Of Instrument Panel, Left Of Steering Column | ||||||
| HI/LO Beam Relay | In Engine Compartment Relay Center | ||||||
| Inadvertent Power Relay | (2) Above Engine Compartment Relay Center | ||||||
| Left & Right MAXIFUSE Blocks | (2) Near Engine Compartment Fuse/Relay Center | ||||||
| Park Relay | (1) In Truck Compartment Relay Center No. 5 | ||||||
| Parking Light Relay | (1) In Truck Compartment Relay Center No. 2 | ||||||
| Platform Zone Module (PZM) (3) | (1) Front Of Trunk Compartment, On Electronics Bay | ||||||
| Rear Compartment Lid Release Solenoid | On Rear Compartment Lid Latch | ||||||
| Reverse Light Relay | (1) In Truck Compartment Relay Center No. 5 | ||||||
| Trunk Compartment Fuse Block | (1) Front Of Trunk Compartment, On Electronics Bay | ||||||
| Trunk Compartment Relay Centers | (1) Front Of Trunk Compartment, On Electronics Bay | ||||||
| Trunk Tamper Switch | On Trunk Compartment Lid Latch | ||||||
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Factory Service Tools
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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