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1. Easy fix for the ignition switch. Don't let kids drive the car, and don't press it at all when in motion. Ever. 2. Are all these issues new or from eighteen months ago? 3. Has any servicing been performed? 4. Is there power steering fluid in the reservoir? If the car has multiple issues...

This is not a recall item, it's called a failure and as such is unfortunate. Recalls are for systemic problems that are the result of poor engineering design, improper factory workmanship, or defective sourced parts that result in safety-related issues that may cause injury or death...

Powder-coating can be performed by most high-end body shops, or they'll send it out to someone who can. Just Google, "Powder-coating" + your zip code. CC

Starting a new thread is easy: Look at the top/left of the screen where the Post New Thread button lives on the home page. Otherwise your question could easily get buried here and an answer may take awhile. CC

The four inches of standing water was in the passenger side compartment where there are no components. (The car had been parked outside on a sales lot for a year in rainy Seattle.) I drilled a 3/8" hole in the bottom and sealed the trunk lip edges properly -- in accordance with GM's TSB on the...

There's plenty of info on this site as to how to keep the trunk sealed from expensive water damage, so it's worthwhile to read the posts related to this subject. A hole in the bottom of the compartment is better than a pinched tube requiring care and feeding and more than adequate to drain...

This might be do-able with one caveat . . . The way to approach this challenge is to access a 2006 or later XLR-V Service Manual and research how the standard (manual) cruise control interface operates and differs compared to the DSCC in your car, with particular attention to the electrical...

Shale. CCC :wave:

The metal mesh grills really look nice on the XLR, however there's one thing to consider: The lower grill has the potential to affect the Adaptive Cruise Control, which is why the XLR-V's don't have it -they use a regular cruise control. Think microwave oven small mesh holes on the glass to...

The 2nd gen coupe is likely similar, since a lot of the electronics technology was pioneered on the XTS. Some was in the 1st gen CTS, which I looked into when I owned a CTS-V; but honestly, that car never had an issue for the seven years I had it, so I wasn't forced to learn it in any depth...

Correct. We're discussing a door latch issue when the interior switch is pressed. If the door unlatches when the exterior switch pad is pressed, the latch is most likely fine, which tends to direct the troubleshooting in the direction of the interior switch. But there's more to it; after all...

Good to hear you're getting a Tech 2; you'll be amazed by the amount of information you can pull out of your XLR. I you don't already have them, I recommend obtaining a set of factory service manuals; they're a requirement to get the most out of your new scan tool. There's minimal information...

Is this module discontinued without it being listed as such within GM's inventory at some parts sites? 10348979 - OEM GM MODULE GMPartsCenter.net Control Module - GM (10348979) | OEM GM Parts Control Module - GM (10348979) This may answer the question: Control Module - GM (10348979) | GM...

I've attached a pic showing two of the screws on the switch cover, --one of which is recommended the seat to be removed for access on the lower/outer edge. On mine, it wasn't even fastened through the tab hole. On the passenger seat, the mounting tab was broken off. In both cases, the switch...

Greeting Charles! Man, I miss living in Poulsbo!! I'll return to WA in a few years. The Folding Top Control module requires programming via a Tech 2 or similar scan tool. The programming doesn't take long at all, so it's a lot cheaper to have a dealer perform the labor than buying a scan...

Your chances of obtaining accurate GM labor times are more likely if you contact a dealership and ask for a written estimate. Module replacement is fast and easy. The hydraulic pump is more involved. The FTC module requires a ten-minute re-programming. GM will probably estimate higher labor...

Just to avoid any confusion, the BCM is located in the passenger side footwell. The Folding Top Control module and Suspension Control module are located in the left/rear of the trunk adjacent to the folding top hydraulic pump. Both modules commonly fry when the water level in the compartment...

There's nothing geeky or difficult about printing specific pages; it's so simple, even a caveman can do it! You can use Google, (enter your operating system) if my explanation isn't good enough to give you a detailed, step-by-step procedure. If you're using a PC, (any modern Windows OS) when...

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The best way to raise the XLR with a jack is to use "pucks"; they protect the frame from scrapes and ensure the jack is in the right location. Note: On the frame there are oval-shaped holes at the lift points. The pucks have an oval centering pin that engages the hole and keeps the puck in...