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    Thanks for the notes you entered on the start button replacement in 2015. It is 2023 and I...

    Thanks for the notes you entered on the start button replacement in 2015. It is 2023 and I will be going thru the same process and will use your notes as well as the other gentlemen's who was so thorough in his instructions. My local Cadillac dealer didn't want to work on it. I have the 7mm...
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    Mirror map lights won't shut off

    The car is picky about the bulbs you put in. These work.
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    Help! Convertible Top Troubles

    I had a bent arm and used wood blocking to support behind the arm, and bent it gently back in shape with a 3 lb, hammer. Take off the window by removing the 3 screws under the vinyl cover. Open top halfway to access screws easily. Once window is off, you have access to the arm. You can make...
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    Important! Top hydraulics rebuild.

    Top was not working and leaking fluid. Had a complete rebuild of all cylinders and hydraulic pump by Top Hydraulics. QUALITY workmanship by Klaus and his team. Top is better than new and quiet. Installation done by Gus at Boulevard Cadillac in Southern California. I am one HAPPY lady.
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    04 XLR to be PARTED OUT.. Send me your request

    Behind drivers seat, under the vinyl cover from interior, left side of small triangle window, there is a small bar that has a threaded socket on the end. The socket is held on with a small pin. I am looking for this bar with socket and pin. This unit adjusts the triangle window when closing...
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    Show Us Your XLR

    I paid $27,000 for my 2006 with 28,000 miles on it. I shipped it from Hawaii. I have put about $5,000 into the car so far and I still have to do the convertible roof...but I'd do it again in a heartbeat. I LOVE this car. I bought mine sight unseen and there will be things wrong with it. So...
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    How difficult to replace shocks?

    Thanks for the tip. Just bought an adapter for 25 bucks and found Android software I can use. I also read that the code may clear itself after 24 starts since the connections are there. The car learns after numerous start ups. But they also said to not start the car 24 times or you will run...
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    How difficult to replace shocks?

    No success at clearing code yet. Removed both battery cables over night. When I reconnected (power cable first) everything was still working...radio stations still set etc. There is a back up battery source somewhere in this thing. I pulled the ecm fuse from under the passenger's side floor...
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    How difficult to replace shocks?

    Ok. Thanks to all you wonderful people I have my new front OEM shocks installed and am alive to tell you about it. Easy job for a newbie girl....no, but I have proven it doable. I am not as strong as you guys so a breaker bar was a must for me....$17 @ Harbor Freight. And a torgue wrench...
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    How difficult to replace shocks?

    Thanks for the tip.
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    How difficult to replace shocks?

    Thanks for the tip....nail polish remover - that I have! The electrical connection I assume is the usual pinch and pull apart connection.
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    How difficult to replace shocks?

    Got it. Thanks for the heads up. If I run into that issue, and can't get at it with a breaker bar, I do have a torch.
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    How difficult to replace shocks?

    I hear you loud and clear on the safety issues, and appreciate your insight and reminders. Yes, I have jack stands that I WILL use. I will also wear my safety goggles and reread your pointers once again before I start. I am hoping I don't have to deal with the ball joint as the last gentleman...
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    How difficult to replace shocks?

    Floor jack....will do. Thanks :)
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