Recent content by davidxlr

Using Rexster's install instructions, I had the Kenwood DNX 893S installed in my 2005 XLR and could not be happier. Existing Bose speakers sound better than ever! Find an Audio Master Tech to do it; many Best Buy's have one and the overall cost was less than buying a reconditioned OEM unit.

which back up camera did you go with? Im just starting to explore all the things the Kenwood has to offer. It is such an upgrade over the OEM unit in so many ways! Thanks again!

Rexster: Did not get a backup camera, but understand there are two ports that can be used for cameras if I decide to add one or two. Have an Iphone 6 but I actually use an Ipod touch for music. Have not used it yet but intend to this week as I havent driven the car in several days due to...

Good report on installation of Kenwood DNX893S in 2005 XLR Following Rexter's lead, and others, after finding the right master audio-tech installer at a Best Buy in Kingsport TN, (on rec of my dealer's service mgr who told me this guy was "the man" in these parts for anything car audio...

clarke thanks for the info. Im not mechanically inclined enough to troubleshoot it. The big problem I had was the trunk wouldnt close without manually helping it. The motor would run when the trunk close button was pressed but nothing would happen until the trunk was closed enough that...

My trunk/top on my 05 xlr had been having intermittent issues for quite awhile. Main problem was trunk would not close without some help pushing it down. Opened fine. Top worked well most all the time but sometimes the back flap wouldnt go down when closing; had to stop and restart. Took it...

My CD/DVD is inoperable on my 05 XLR. Radio works fine. Appears to be a laser issue. Not going to try and repair or replace with OEM as cost doesnt make sense just to keep the car "original". Your successful story seems to check all the boxes for me. However Im not sure there is anyone is...

Have had this car for 11 years and overall its had very little problems. Rear shocks replacement is only major expense and Cadillac helped with this even though it was out of warranty. DVD/Map has quit working, but radio and CD player still work. Still trying to decide whether to...

How many of these units have you fixed with this part?

I clicked on the link to your "parts bin" and it said Sorry page doesnt exist. Can you send me the info in a PM or repost a working link. thanks

Anybody successfully complete the swap out? This thread was over four years ago. Has anyone completed this and kept all functions intact?

Best After Market Replacement? I have decided to replace the dvd unit with an aftermarket unit with current features. Any suggestions on what brand/model unit will imbed/incorporate best with the 05 xlr? Looking for someone who has actually gone this route with good results! Thanks so much.

Have had my 05 for 11 years. Overall very little to complain about. However for awhile everytime the map button is engaged it asks to insert a disk. Of course the disk is inserted. Have taken disk out and cleaned. Have cleaned DVD player. Seems other DVDs dont play either. Dealer looked...