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Still working on my poorly functioning top. There are 4 gas struts associated with the retractable top. Two for the trunk lid, and two for the top mechanism itself. GM part numbers 88957084, and 88956655 respectively. On eBay there is a supplier for the trunk lid gas struts asking $49.95 per...

2006 XLR-V InfraRed 7,000 miles $36,000 located on Oregon Coast Hi, Just found this one owner, dealer maintained (with records), like new, Supercharged XLR. I can't Afford it, but something this nice, at this price point, is a wonderful deal for anyone. I'd really like to see it go to an...

Thank you for answering. Which Posts discuss these problems? Searching for Top Operation, Top Failure, or Top won't Open didn't yield any satisfactory results. Any suggestions? Yes, I own the Service Manual, but sometimes speaking with an experienced technician is beneficial. I'm planning on...

This is NOT a GM Press Release If you know how to correct this error please let me know.

Hi From the beautiful Oregon Coast, My 2004 XLR's top stopped working mid cycle. The trunk lid wouldn't go down while opening the top. Since it wouldn't go down I hit the Up switch. The hydraulic pump ran, but the trunk wouldn't go up. Noticing that no matter whether the Up switch was pressed...

Anyone looking For a 4.4L engine? After driving the XLR I've learned that without the traction control excessive wheel spin might cause shortened tire life. Even with the traction control on the tires are just beginning to chirp. The stock 4.6L engine has proven quite satisfactory. :) Now I...

May I inquire which shop did the work, the turn around time, and the cost?

I purchased this engine prior to purchasing my XLR. The thought at the time was that the base engine wouldn't provide enough power to provide adequate performance. After driving my XLR the performance is quite adequate, and the V-Sport engine would just cause excessive rear tire replacement. The...

Well I'm a Little Embarassed When the Tech 2 was hooked up it indicated communications problems with the GMLAN. It turned out that the lack of communication to the ECM was the problem, not the ECM itself. The embarrassment relates to why the GMLAN wasn't functioning... Connector C437 (a small 3...

Thanks CC, I learn something new every day. Could you tell me why there are so many sensor problems? Do they need to be upgraded to a higher quality part, or is something else causing the problem?

David, Thank you for the correction. Where was this information found? I'm feeling a little duped in trusting the Navigation Disc folks.

Hi Jim, Sounds as if: 1. The top control module isn't opening the solenoid valves that operate the top's hydraulic cylinders or, 2. One, or more of the Top's hydraulic cylinders has deteriorated seals (the seals degrade over time, whether the top is operated frequently, or not) or, 3. the...

Hi, You might check out Top Hydraulics. They will rebuild all your cylinders and your pump (if needed). The Website is https www.tophydraulicsinc.com/en/ My XLR top ran slowly, and then quit halfway through the down cycle. Now the pump is being packed to be sent to these folks.:)

Thank you Lex, The thread you suggested was reviewed prior to this thread being posted. I wasn't installing a new battery, just disconnecting the current one so that work could be safely accomplished while removing the hydraulic pump. Once the starting problem occurred the battery was...

Rev 8.00 is current the current 2016 edition. It's unknown the time of year when changes are cutoff for the annual update.