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.
2014 Cadillac ELRFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Circuit/System Verification
- Vehicle in Service Mode.
- Verify no other hybrid/EV battery-related DTCs are set.
- If any hybrid/EV battery-related DTCs are set
- If no hybrid/EV battery-related DTCs are set
- Vehicle OFF.
- Verify the charge indicator is OFF.
- If the charge indicator is not OFF
Refer to Circuit/System Testing.
- If the charge indicator is OFF
- If the charge indicator is not OFF
- Connect the charge cord.
- Verify the charge indicator is operating properly.
- If the charge indicator is flashing yellow
Refer to Plug-In Charging Malfunction
- If the charge indicator is OFF
Refer to Circuit/System Testing.
- If the charge indicator is operating properly
- If the charge indicator is flashing yellow
- All OK.
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.