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  1. Fireduck69

    Another Trunk Strut Thread

    Just take the two little star screws out of the hinges and you can lift the trunk to replace the struts without compressing them.
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    Wanted Door sill plates

    Or this one for mid 08 and prior https://www.smcautoparts.com/10355500-Front-Door-Sill-Plate-Assembly-p/10355500-WXX001.htm
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    Wanted Door sill plates

    https://www.smcautoparts.com/25972539-Front-Door-Sill-Plate-Assembly-p/25972539-wxx001.htm They show 64 in stock.
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    High Flow Air Filters For a 2006 V

    You can get K&N filters to fit the V but they can cause problems with the MAS getting contaminated by the oil.
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    2006 XLRV

    AC tensioner is about $500 for part alone. Install isn’t too hard so hour or two. Dealer charges about $1800+ to replace fuel pump to fix the fuel gauge.
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    Trouble Code P0449 Vent Valve/Solenoid Circuit Malfunction

    Vapor Canister Purge Solenoid - GM (12581282) about $27
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    Trouble Code P0449 Vent Valve/Solenoid Circuit Malfunction

    It’s a purge valve for the fuel system. They tend to go bad if you drive on dirt roads. The valve is about 4” square black and is mounted on the inside frame rail in front of the transmission, behind the fuel tank, above the exhaust pipes. You probably have to loosed up the exhaust mounts to be...
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    Hi I'm Guido, brand new member

    What mickeytee said is correct. This is easily tested with a tech2. I’m thinking a minor leak in head gasket could do this. Simple compression test will tell.
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    Help! Has anyone ever bypassed the Bose amp in their aftermarket radio installs?

    System automatically turns the audio volume up then top is lowered to compensate for the wind noise.
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    Kenwood DNX893S in the XLR

    Assuming you are talking about the cruise control, seems to me the CD player is the driver in some way for that. I have an 07 V so replacing the radio had no effect on the cruise control. Based on this, I might guess that the Gap button on the steering wheel is routed Thur the CD player? Seems...
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    Help! Has anyone ever bypassed the Bose amp in their aftermarket radio installs?

    So did something in the top short out the amp or just fate that both failed about the same time?
  12. Fireduck69

    '06 wheel centers

    eBay. I have seen them for about $20 for set of 4. Look really good. I have black ones on my chrome V rims that look good on my black car. Seen them in silver also. 67mm are best fit.
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    2004 antenna

    How about the backup lights. 12volts and come on when in reverse. Wire is close by to where you will be mounting camera.
  14. Fireduck69

    Looking for crate 09 V engine remove 09 platinum

    Finding parts for the V are getting just about impossible. If you are going to spend the loot, I would recommend an LSA.
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    Power Steering Units repair/replace

    25897659 V uses a splined pump shaft. Part number above. Going to be hard to find. Maybe summit racing will back order it for you but may take a while.
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    Auto window operation

    Just run the windows all the way up and hold the buttons down for another 10 seconds.
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    Help! Servicing My 2004 XLR

    I use a shop in Scranton PA for most basic mechanicals that I have been very happy with. Granted they may not help with top issues but let me know if you want there contact info.
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    Computer

    Folding Top Module(FTM) in the left rear well with the top pump. Often subject to getting wet when the well drain gets plugged.
  19. Fireduck69

    Help! SKID PLATE FOR A 2007

    Forgive me but more specifically what plate are you looking for? I may have one in Scranton,
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