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Well as I stated went back with the tech2 went to Harbor Freight and purchased a case to keep it in. Now when I use it I turn off the tech2 to start the engine, (I think that was the reason why the first one quit). After trying the VCX just did not give the kind of read out I wanted and the...

The VCX nano was not very effective sent it back and bought another tech2 clone. I think why the other one blew I left it on while starting and it could not handle the over voltage or the drop one of the two. So I turn it off while starting.

I have looked into the brushed steel cover up parts and can be found at: https://www.americancarcraft.com/2004-2009-cadillac-xlr-lower-center-console-trim-plate-brushed-stainless-w-polished-trim/p828

Just remove the two travel stops screws near the top of the mech then you can raise the lid up enough to wiggle the to knuckle into the ball there is a post intitled must read in this forum that provide a picture of the location of the travel stops screws. Be sure to reinstall them after the...

Thanks for this post, made replacement soooo much easyer was able to prop up on side while I giggled the other.

Okay ran it about 100 miles today no engine light can not see much change with the tuner but will keep it on. On the trip I picked up your cable that you wanted as far as I can tell there is nothing wrong with it no brakes in the rubber sill good starting to feel I got taken at any rate I am...

Maybe a little late to come in on this post; I bought one and have now about $2000+ in repairs the last 6 months $1600 of that paid to a mechanic. I feel if you want a convertable hot rod you will pay to enjoy it. Everything on this quirky car cost about 3 times as much as a standard American...

It only takes once to learn that, my old Goldwing required a new battery every 13 months and that is where I learn to keep a tender on any parked toy.

Being on a tender I have to remove the charger clips

I put it back on but I think it,s out again. (no snap) will investigate at a later date and will probally just use a heat gun to tighten up that connection

So I found out (the hard way) and expensive, the MAF slipped right in where the other I bought was a bitch as I mentioned before had to break it out thus distroying the rubber seal. By Danny putting the elec tape on the wrong maf lead me to the change funny part is he made the same mistake and...

Look up 2008 struts Amazon has them Just did a little investigation and appears that all the trunk struts fit 2004-2009 they are all the same.

It is not a Video it is part of this forum " must read replacing trunk lid struts".Once replaced you will notice a huge differance in the trunk and no more droping unless you tell it to. The struts are so easy to replace can be done start to finish in less than 20 minutes. Keep in mind that you...

It is not the cylinders; the struts hold it until the pressure is reversed from the cylinders. I know from my own experience btw there are some small screws near the top of the metal lift brackets you have to remove to get enough up to lock in the shocks. It is a t screw on both sides remove...

Re trunk key problem you need to remove the plastic cover inside the trunk latch area there is a cable connect that comes out of it's connector (mine does it all the time)

Just for shits and giggles I keep mine on the tender, with all the problems this quirky car can give you the dead battery is the easy fix just leave the hood un latched.

Point #5 Trunk hold open struts are gone need to replace. Amazon.com : 2005 Cadillac xlr trunk struts

I should point out beware of aftermarket parts the origional MAF was listed as fitting the 2005 xlr but by installing the factory supplied fixed the issue. Should have known there was somethng wrong when it was so hard to install, I had to break it out with a hammer just to get it off and...

Found the problem MAF was not correct for the car installed an ACdelco and "think" it is resolved.