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    Anothrr XLR in the movie sighting.

    So watching Transformers: Age of Extinction. Saw this scene and low n behold, a Cadillac XLR base model shows up...
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    Howdy from the desert SW!

    Dang!!!!!! Welcome and good luck with the project...
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    DRL, FOG AND LICENSE PLATE BULB SWAP

    It is, specially at night. Sylvania has 168B (blue) and 168R (red) LED Bulbs. Bought at Advanced Auto Parts.
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    Just noticed an XLR in the films.

    Hancock, 2008 featuring Will Smith and Charlise Therron as under cover super heroes, is one of my favorite movies. Just noticed there's a scene where Hancock, Charlise and her husband Jason Bateman, pull up to a restaurant for dinner. Low and behold there's a Black Cherry Red Cadillac XLR...
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    Door Courtesy Light Install

    Was looking to replace the door courtesy lights. Pulled the courtesy light bracket and found that the OEM bulb is one unit. Found the replacement bulb {Sylvania 168B (Blue)} for OEM 194 bulb. Then found the replacement 194 bayonet socket (AC Delco GM88860432/ Summit Racing P# ADO-LS130)...
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    DRL, FOG AND LICENSE PLATE BULB SWAP

    Update: Was looking to replace the door courtesy lights. Pulled the courtesy light bracket and found that the OEM bulb is one unit. Found the replacement bulb {Sylvania 168B (Blue)} for OEM 194 bulb. Then found the replacement 194 bayonet socket (AC Delco GM88860432/ Summit Racing P#...
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    Show Us Your XLR

    That's awesome. You got me re-thinkin of a trip I've only talked about here in the states. Drive from Jacksonville FL to Miami Beach, FL on the A1A. It runs along the east coast of Florida....
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    DRL, FOG AND LICENSE PLATE BULB SWAP

    As the title suggest. Working on the courtesy lights. Have to laugh at myself. Kept getting the "APPLY BRAKE TO START" on the DIC. What I need is another message that says, "STEP ON BRAKE HARDER TO START, DUMBASS."
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    Traction control switch replacement

    I can't remember how I originally got to this service bulletin last year, but i think this is what came up..... Subject: Stabilitrak/Active Handling Light On, Service Stabilitrak/Active Handling Message on DIC, DTC C0710 Steering Wheel Position Sensor (SWPS) Signal Set (Install Clip in SWPS...
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    Traction control switch replacement

    I knew there was water damage to my XLR, but I didn't know to what extent. Had to change the bottom seat cover due to tears in the fabric. Removing the seat adjustment piece, I found the mounting bracket had rust all over it. Noting other interior spots that had rust suggest the previous...
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    replacing dr side seat cover

    Disregard..... I figured it out...... Just ran the wiring outside of the hole in the seat cover. Does not get caught in the bracket when moving the seat full forward or aft...
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    Three button seat memory switch

    Good morning. I'm trying to replace the driver side seat cover. Can you tell me the secret for removing the three- button memory switch (item1) so I can unplug the seat back/fore and aft connector plug (item 2)? Attachments seat adjuster exterior_LI.jpg 2.9 MB · Views: 0
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    replacing dr side seat cover

    Good evening all. I'm trying to replace the driver side seat cover. Does anyone know the secret to removing the seat memory switch (item1) so I can unplug the seat back/fore and aft connector plug (item 2)?
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    Fuel flow stutter at low speed

    When stuck in Atlanta traffic with a steady peddle position to maintain 15-20 mph and RPM of between 500 to 750, the engine flutters until I step on the accelerator to get past that point. Has anyone experienced this????
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    Battery

    Here's an observation. I'm running with an Odyssey Battery 75-86-705 Group Size 75DT CCA 708. PHCA 1100 CCA 708 HCA 875 MCA 760 On the high side price wise. I pulled the AC Delco Pro 650 CCA RC 95 and set it on my bench outside. I live in an apartment, so my work bench is outside on my...
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    Battery

    -25?????? Holy crap. I use too fly GM techs to Kapuskasing for cold weather vehicle research. We would pray that the Aux Power Unit would start for heat and coffee....
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    Battery

    They all deserve it brother. FYI, I've been dealing with a parasite draw for the past two months. Found two things. First. the center console light switch was not depressed enough to turn off the light. So I added more padding to depress the switch, Then the interior light, from the rear view...
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    Battery

    I'm running with an Odyssey Battery 75-86-705 Group Size 75DT 708 CCA.. PHCA 1100 CCA 708 HCA 875 MCA 760 On the high side price wise, but Baby Blue is worth it...
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    Been working on this project since February. Finally finished. Maybe!!!!!

    Aaahhhhh, note to self. Do not touch during hot summer days. Place note saying the same thing if at a car show. Thanks for the heads up.....
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    Apartmen dweller and battery tender use

    Update: Figured out how to put my battery on a charger/tender. What got me to this point was a parasite draw draining the battery overnight. Figured out my interior lights were not cutting off. Also found the arm rest storage light switch was not being depressed fully. fixed the arm rest...
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