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    Headlight bulb................................. brand ?

    Hi PZ I am looking to upgrade the DRL's in my '06 to LED and figure while doing so, might as well replace the headlights. Just don't want to have to go through the ordeal of pulling the headlights again. What is the lifespan typically of the light bulbs? Have had my X for 2 1/2 years and...
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    Headlight bulb................................. brand ?

    Hey, Recommendation for headlight bulb "brand" to use . Want to stick wih OEM. Don't want any heat issues. Bill
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    Suspension control module 2004-2005

    Hey You need to find another owner of an '05 who would be willing to swap out the suspension module with yours, just as a test. Then you could verify if the fault is in your car or with the module itself. Bill
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    Slick video .........'07 V

    Hey Slick video .........'07 V 2007 Cadillac XLR-V Promo Video - YouTube Bill
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    Hood lift supports ..........Just frustrated

    Hey Zen Hey thanks..... I've been google image checking and that, I guess, is the new way for installing the lift supports. I'm just over this whole thing and will just install the ones I got. As a side note.... I had an '83 Eldorado touring coupe and had a variation to the clamp method...
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    Hood lift supports ..........Just frustrated

    Hey So I'm getting my oil changed on Monday. I'm off; it's a holiday. My hood supports are original and no longer do the job, as of about July 15. So I look at Rock Auto and buy the Hood lifts for an '06 V . ( Strong Arm Lift supports packaging says 6241) not a big deal . They arrive, but I...
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    headlight bulbs

    Hey How long do the Headlight bulbs typically last? I notice they are a bit pricey. Which brand is the best . Trying to decide. Phillips....GE.....Wagner .....Mine are not out, just thinking preventative. My X is an '06. Bill
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    Hood Lift supports

    OK thanks PZ.. Just ordered and received Lift supports for the V from Rock Auto. Two Lift supports, different lengths; slightly different end attach configuration. Both were in the correctly labeled packaging... both had partial number that matched packaging. Returned them both cause didn't...
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    Hood Lift supports

    Hey Are the Hood Lift supports different lengths from side to side on the V or are the right and left struts the same length? Bill
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    Water in Trunk

    Hey OK, here's a thought. Don't know why it is not the original design. Just remove the relay module from the floor of the well and reposition it to the side wall toward the center of the car, closer to the top edge. Used Gorilla faced adhesive double faced tape. Kind of gives it a fighting...
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    2009 XLR (Base) - Roof Top Motor FIX - Thermistor Issue

    Hey About three weeks ago in a torrential rain storm, I noted a very small amount of water had gotten into my well. It got in there, as /i had driven through some standing water at hi way speed. Kind of sudden unavoidable and unexpected. i checked and found a very small insignificant...
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    Is the XLR just another Allante?

    Hey Yes, I think that one is for sale or was, down here in West Palm Beach Florida for the longest time on Craigslist. This may be it. That yellow is not a common color. HARDTOPS - auto parts - by owner - vehicle automotive sale Bill.
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    Is the XLR just another Allante?

    Hey Yes , the Allante was a particularly great looking car when fitted with the real wire wheels. (say, "real wire wheels", five times fast) Regarding that car pic posted .....? I was gong to mention that the car does have that hint of the Chrysler LeBaron vert. look. Bill
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    Is the XLR just another Allante?

    Hey, In some ways the Allante experience is very much like the XLR ownership experience. For the former though, the primary issues was that that it was front wheel drive yet was touted as a sports car to compete with the likes of Mercedes and Jaguar. It had many new systems, the novel onboard...
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    Ink on the Alcantara

    Hey So today I'm driving the V and decide to write an addy down , Accidentally got a one inch long blue ink line on the door panel alcantara material. Any suggestions as to what can be done to remove it?? . I don't want to experiment. Have heard hairspray can work, but I want it out and...
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    XLR-V door sill plates

    Hey Yes, OK but I am looking to get the whole thing.....both parts, the back base plate with the correct V insert. My inserts actually are OK . It's the surrounding aluminum base (part # 7 in the E bay pic from the link above) that is rough on mine. I just know from looking at them, that...
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    XLR-V door sill plates

    Hey Am looking for a set of door sill plates for an XLR-V. Anyone who might have a set to sell after having swapped theirs out for an illuminated or some other style. Mine are a bit messed up on the edges (prior owner) and it is just something that I don't want to deal with any more...
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    Water dripping in cabin

    Hey PROMPT ATTENTION is required !! Just clean out the condensate drain tube. It is located under the car...passenger side ...comes out of the evaporator box.......it is supposed to drain from unit onto the ground. Probably has some debris in the way preventing adequate draining out. Easy...
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    Mirror lights

    Hey What is the procedure for switching out the rear view mirror courtesy down lights ? ... You open the door they come on,,,,stay on and fade out. One on driver's side has become finicky . blinks on and off very quickly then will stay on blink again....no pattern to it. I don't want to...
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    My Bluetooth and Smartphone Solution

    Hey Very easy install. It is not that expensive. Pretty sure you can get one for under two hundred bucks. Watch E-Bay . Really think that is the way to go. The BLUE-STAR II is an integrated communications system designed to allow Bluetooth communications in your GM vehicle. It works by...
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