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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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    For Sale 2006 XLR V with 18,679 miles

    Hey Interior color?? Price?? B
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    ?? Replacing the key FOB batteries ??

    OK .... Did an internet search..... found this vid. Seems pretty simple. Should have done that before posting. cadillac xlr Replacing the key FOB batteries - Google Search Bill
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    ?? Replacing the key FOB batteries ??

    Hey Need to replace the batteries in both OEM Key FOBS ('06 X). How is this done without wrecking the case edges? ? Where do you start etc. ..........? Bill
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    My Bluetooth and Smartphone Solution

    Hey I have the Co-Star Bluestar unit installed in my X. Just plugs into where the On-Star unit plugs in behind on the passenger side. Works great. Pair it with my cell phone. Use the steering wheel controls or the mirror controls, voice commands and the phone works great, In-coming and...
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    Help! 2004 XLR has dead battery

    Hey Maybe Walmart ?? I got a battery for my '06 X-V on October 30 of '18 at Walmart. Ever-start 5 year warranty (3 year free replacement, 2 year pro-rate) 119.00 bucks out the door. Walmart Battery Finder Works great. No issues. Understand right now it's only a year and a half...
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    Headlights replacement

    Hey More like heating up and re-forming. Bill
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    Concept Future XLR

    Hey Yep, seen that before. My take? Not impressed at all. Looks like more of a melding of styling so prevalent today, but that may be what automotive design has become. Don't see anything stunning about it. Minus the badging, is it a Cadillac or a Toyota or ....... My take Bill
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    Headlights replacement

    Hey Which year ? My friend has an '06 Nismo and have often thought his headlights would be a close match to those on my V. Just do not know how close, is all. Bill
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    XLRs on Auction in January

    Hey WoW.......Sort of makes me think HuH ?? Have my V, which I'd rate as a 9 condition wise, listed down here in FL at 27 K and have a guy interested in it now. B
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