Q: I have a 2003 Cadillac CTS manual, I need a computer and a buddy is selling me his from an 03 Cadillac CTS automatic. Will it work

asked by on March 13, 2017

Will an 03 Cadillac CTS automatic computer work on a 03 manual Cadillac CTS car?

My car has 125243 miles.
My car has a manual transmission.

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