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I also had a conversation with a car audio shop regarding install kits for the XLR before attempting my install. They claimed it was IMPOSSIBLE to install an aftermarket system into the XLR. They recommended a shop that does "full custom" installations for $$$$$. I wasn't interested in a custom...

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Before starting this project I shopped far and wide looking for just such a tool. No joy. I was tempted to grind down a longer screwdriver tip so I could get it to fit the little slot under the spring clip but without the curve at the end it didn't seem worthwhile. The last time I tried to bend...

A big Cadillac Thank You to JustDennis for helping me replace my Trunk Struts. I wasn't able to locate new Stabilis gas struts for my Trunk so I purchased a pair of TRW struts from RockAuto. We tried the unthread trick for the Driver's Side strut but the TRW lower clips have a brass threaded...

So I had to finally replace the gas struts for my Trunk. The Passenger Side is easy but the Driver's Side is a mother. However, there may be a simple trick to make the Driver's Side just as easy as the Passenger Side. But ... you have to obtain the OEM Stabilis struts. Once you separate the...

Very nice. Should look fine w/ the tan interior.

I've replaced my coolant 3 times in the last year. Not because I wanted to. I used the Harbor Freight Vacuum Fill tool. It does a quick vacuum test of the entire cooling system before you fill and then filling is super easy. No need to worry about burping the cooling system. It's a LITTLE pricey...

I'm using wireless 2.4 GHz Tx/Rx modules for my BackUp Camera. They would work fine for a front camera. Easy to set up & no need to feed any wires through the firewall. No idea how durable they'll be but they're cheap and easy to replace. The downside is that they don't have any addressing...

What year is the car? If it's an 04 or 05 it sounds like the FPCM. If you have a Fuel Pressure Tester you can connect it to the Fuel Rail and check for fuel pressure. If you're not getting pressure it's likely the FPCM or the Fuel Pump.

My Courtesy Lights were stuck on all the time. They remained on after I turned the car off and got out of the car. They didn't turn off automatically after a few minutes. They remained on all the time while driving the car as well. It took me a while to discover it. I suspect they remained on...

Is this for AM reception or FM reception? When I replaced my TouchScreen with an aftermarket receiver I discovered that there are 2 separate antenna wires in the XLR. The Coax antenna is ONLY for the AM receiver. According to the tech reps at Crutchfield the XLR OEM TouchScreen has 2 separate...

Thanks Mickey. I have my doubts as well. But ... here's hoping.

Is anyone on the site familiar with "UpFix". They claim to be able to repair/rebuild the Top Control Module. Cadillac XLR 2004-2009 Convertible Power Soft Top Control Module Body Control Modules | UpFix If this is true it's a VERY big deal.

Metra Dash Trim Panel. $100 + shipping Unused panel from TouchScreen intallation. Black plastic. Includes metal "snap clips" and Climate Control Panel Trim Rings from Metra Kit.