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    tail lights

    Had mine repaired by Travis (Vettronics) about a year ago. He does nice work. Very happy with results. Travis - (618)-975-3607
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    tire replacement

    Hey See your local tire dealer, or go online. There are many self help resources there which can assist you with your question and identify the options available. Bill
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    2006 trunk won't close

    Hi Interior button for the trunk and FOB trunk button for the trunk are only for opening the trunk . You close the trunk with the button on the trunk lid lower rear edge, itself. Bill
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    Center Caps

    OK thanks for responding. I'd buy them from you if you would sell them. Let me know. I can do Pay Pal Bill
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    "Engine Hot AC OFF" on DIC. Temp gauge sweeps then stays at pointing to far left.

    Hi Got the message "ENGINE HOT A/C OFF" message today after having driven the V for about ten miles. Tried turning it off and on a couple times. No change. The temp gauge needle at start up does the usual sweep, then parks at the stooped position, pointing to the left. Opened the hood...
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    Hi GREAT for you on the headlight fix!!!! I would like to know please .........what you...

    Hi GREAT for you on the headlight fix!!!! I would like to know please .........what you did regarding the LED lights. Which lights did you replace ? ................the DRL directional lights ?? Yours is a 2006 ?? Mine is a 2006 . Do you have hyper-flash issues now ? Jensen Beach, FL...
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    Power steering fluid type

    Hey What type of power steering fluid does the XLR use? Regular or Synthetic. ?? Bill
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    Had my Top cylinders replaced

    Hey, '06 V here, 77 K on the clock. Just had my top hydraulic cylinders replaced. (all eight) If you live in Florida I can recommend Justin Duthie of Strictly Saab in Melbourne , Florida. Klaus, of Top Hydraulics recommended Justin to me. Was a 150 mile round trip, but well worth it...
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    Center Caps

    Says in my post, "the previous owner had sent them to California for chrome". I have nothing regarding details on it. Bill
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    cleaning the seat material

    Alcantera is the material, a man made synthetic material,.....not actual suede. Bill
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    2009 Cadillac XLR-V Alcantara Delete Option?

    Hey There is a saying.................... "If it does not make sense, then it is not true." I'd leave it at that. What would be the rationale for Alcantara delete? I think that a WAY more plausible explanation would be the original V seat or seats were destroyed or damaged by some...
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    Trying to get it squared away........

    Hey Need clarification on the shifter cable issue... Is it the cable itself or is it the end part (nylon) that breaks, which is the issue? Not having problems, but want to get the potential issue taken care of. What exactly is needed to get the job done ? Bill
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    Hi Mickey Hey that is the dread repair I think of most, but you say it is 30$ 30 mins. Can...

    Hi Mickey Hey that is the dread repair I think of most, but you say it is 30$ 30 mins. Can you explain the way to do it ...........Just for my in case situation............. Bill
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    Help! “Navigation System Map Disc”

    Did a search. Here is the disc set. I paid $11.95 US + ship for mine. Now the price has lowered to $9.40 + ship. https://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-LATEST-Toyota-Lexus-U08-13-1-Navigation-GPS-Map-Update-DVD-Gen-2-3-EAST-WEST-/164283410927?hash=item26400de9ef Works in my '06 V just fine . Bill
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    Help! “Navigation System Map Disc”

    Hi I just bought the Nav DVD's from that Ebay seller. You get two DVD's. I only had to use one of them. Just put it in the drive of the car and went to the Nav screen. Straight forward and as easy as using the OEM one. You use it in the identical way. Only thing is there is no voice...
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    Suspension Control Module Options

    Hey Doesn't the "Service Ride Control " message also indicate that the vehicle speed is limited and other parameters are also affected ? Think that the tape idea is not the best way to go. Got to think about down the road and resale of the car one day. Someone here probably has a solution...
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    Help! “Navigation System Map Disc”

    Hey Do not know if these are still available, but I got it off Ebay. NEW LATEST Toyota Lexus U08 13.1 Navigation GPS Map Update DVD Gen 2/3 EAST WEST | eBay. It has updates for my area, South Florida which are as recent as early 2017. Only thing is the Voice guidance aspect does not...
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    Tire issue

    Had the car aligned. Drives great; wear is both tires and is even . Air pressure is 32 to 34. What other suspension issues are there to consider? Original shocks still on the car. Car only has 77 K on it. Bill
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    Tire issue

    Hey I bought four Pirelli tires in April of 2019 for the V. 2, 235/45 R 19 fronts & 2, 255/40 R 19 rears Put them on the car in June of 2019 at 71,000 miles Currently the car has 76986 on it and the front tires are worn to the wear bars. They are each worn perfectly even across each side...
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    cleaning the seat material

    Hey Looking for recommended cleaner product which could be used for cleaning the seat material .. the alcantara. Bill
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