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I almost missed this thread since it's in the "Off Topic" section. Can you move this please Rob? I experienced the same issue several years ago and had the work covered by GM (major safety issue) while out of warranty. If it''s the same problem, your fuel tank issue may be covered too, under...

Ebony IS black. (Remember when Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson sang, "Ebony and Ivory" comparing themselves to piano keys? The parts list calls it "burl" for this model year, but GM has a habit of using multiple naming conventions for color schemes. As you can see, the trim on this 2007...

Yes, those shots do help identify the location and type of damage. Notice how it spreads outwards from the stiches? Must have been a pretty serious downpour! Hard to tell from the glimpse of the exterior, but Liquid Amethyst (an attractive sought-after shade of violet) is an exterior color...

A couple of pictures would be worth a thousand words in this case. Let's start with the locations. By top of the doors, do you mean the flat section where you might rest your elbow? (As opposed to the arm rest.) If that's what you're referring to, it isn't leather. The only leather on the...

Take a look at the base of the battery for the retaining clamp. CC :wave:

Nice to hear it's working properly (thus far) and your wallet hasn't been lightened. Please consider this site for alternate (upgraded) parts should you need them: Cadillac Convertible Top Hydraulic Cylinder Rebuild/Upgade Service - Top Hydraulics, Inc. CC :wave:

Glad it worked out for you. Here's a cheaper source for GM's expensive hydraulic parts and most are upgraded parts: Cadillac Convertible Top Hydraulic Cylinder Rebuild/Upgade Service - Top Hydraulics, Inc CC :wave:

There are four causes for a TOP MOTOR OVERTEMP message to be displayed on the DIC. 1. The pump fails and requires excessive current to try to operate, raising it's temp. 2. It's too hot outside for the pump to function. 3. Excessive cycling of the hydraulic pump. 4. A faulty thermistor, which...

Yes, there is only one hydraulic pump that pressurizes the folding top system. You can learn a lot about the system by reading posts by other owners who have experienced issues, some of which are just like yours. A one-time LOW TEMP message is a glitch. If it continues, it might be a symptom...

The OVERTEMP message is an indication the thermistor has determined the motor is running too hot. While the motor could be bad, the thermistor could also be the culprit. Being a closed unit, a cheap component can seal the doom of the entire assembly. It isn't like the motor runs very much. ...

This only works on '04's up to early '06s (No "V"s reported): Ebay code for sale CCC :wave:

Which two "first steps" are you referring to that aren't happening? Once the Folding Top Control module gets the OVERTEMP warning, it shuts everything down. As Pvt Hudson yells in "Aliens", "Game Over, Man!" As for the motor overtemp; Being sealed, you don't have much of a choice but to have...

Buying a Tech 2 has been written about extensively on this site. I wouldn't spend that kind of money (you'll need a set of service manuals as well, and they're not cheap) for this problem. Did you have the battery load-tested before replacement? If not, that would have saved you some $$$...

Under normal conditions, the mirror positions once set, are tied to each fob. It should be a set-it and forget it kind of thing. If you get in the car and are using a different fob than normal, the mirrors will go to the position associated with that fob. Your suspected hardware causes are...

Unfortunately, this appears to be an intermittent problem which is nearly impossible to fix if it doesn't reoccur while troubleshooting. Paying for troubleshooting (which at this point becomes an exercise in visual inspection if there are no codes, or weird noises to track down) can become a...

You need GM P/N 88865214; other than your dealer, here's one source: Fluid - GM (88865214) | OEM GM Parts CCC :wave:

Start by re-indexing the windows and report back. CC :wave:

Many procedures reference other preliminary procedures, making a write-up very time-consuming, plus you don't get the necessary illustrations for key component locations. This is the advantage to having your own set of service manuals if you're equipped with the skill set and requisite tools to...

While XLR certification testing has some questions relating to the powertrain that are XLR-specific, all you need is a trained Northstar tech to work on the engine. The don't need to be XLR-certified (if you are lucky enough to find them anyway.) As posted, a proper diagnosis leads to a proper...

The CEL can be illuminated by something as minor as not tightening the gas cap, or having one that doesn't seal properly. If loose, then tightened, the light will stay on for several ignition cycles, unless you clear the code causing it with a scan tool. CCC