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Ian, Thanks for pointing out that the photos were for the 4500. I know somewhere someone posted a list of the needed items for the 7200. I’ll dive in again and look. I get wanting to keep things as original as possible. I’m going to store the original sound system thinking some day this might...

Yes, it’s an easy drive however, he said it would take a couple of days. Maybe after doing mine it will go faster. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

John, I’ll let you know. I’m in Santa Monica. I got quotes and spoke to several installers here in SM and Los Angeles. I think I’m going with a local guy for various reasons. He seems smart and said he’d fabricate something for me (if he had to) so I could keep the original dash. This was...

Ian, I got a great deal on amazon for the Avic 7200 and because it’s got nav I went with it. Assuming it’s not refurbished (nowhere did I read that it was, I’ll keep it). Is it you or Josua who installed the 7200 (my head gets dizzy from all the welcomes input)? I know the 7200 fits and I can...

Thanks for this. I will have mechanic check it out. Yes, my trunk (lid) opens but falls immediately once it reaches the fully open position - it does not appear that the pump turns back on (unless this is a silent action - it just seems to fall and does so pretty quickly). Oddly, when I put the...

Jack, I’m having same issue. I replaced the struts but I’m still having the issue. Did you resolve your trunk closing problem? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Josua, Search doesn’t result in anything. Do you recall what your previous thread was called? I know I saw it a while back. Seems topics get buried here. . . Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Josua, We’re you able to retain the original dash with your instal? If so, how? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

LTS, I’ve had the same issue. I put words in the search and nothing comes up but magically I have found it here other ways (usually scanning through general threads. . .) I think it’s the platform (the app)? I haven’t searched via computer (only smart phone). Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Rexter, Thanks for your response. I had read your post from a few years ago prior to this query. Because I’m a tech dummy, I didn’t realize that your diagrams would be universal regardless of which aftermarket brand I go with. Initially I was just going to go with kenwood, but I’ve learned...

Long Tall Sally, My understanding of what any kind of latch is, is that it houses say a male part to keep something closed or open. So, when you suggest it may be my latch that is causing the trunk to close does this mean there is both a latch for the trunk to stay open? Certainly, I understand...

Richardyoo, Thank you so much. I will pass this info onto the installer (and hope he understands about connecting wires because I do not). He wants $400 just for the amp and in all these threads about aftermarket installs no one mentions an additional amp (which I don’t want or need). Sent...

Fireduck69, My trunk is opening completely but closed as soon as it reaches the fully open position. I will mention this possibility to the mechanic though I already replaced the lift struts (I think that’s what they are called) and hope to diagnose problem without replacing things until he...

2008 XLR I’ve been looking into replacing the factory stereo unit with a pioneer. I am technically challenged, so please speak dummy to me. One audio installer told me he just completed this with another XLR. He told me two things I’d like to confirm: 1) original unit must be put somewhere...

Ian, I successfully programmed the new fob (it was new, but looks exactly like my old one). I purchased it on EBay and it came in a GM package. The battery in the fob was new. I’ll check into the car battery as potential reason for trunk closing. Thanks for the tip. Debbie Sent from my...

Thanks. I thought it was a long shot. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

After reading some posts here I had the trunk lift support strips replaced (actually, I let the mechanic suggest the repair knowing from reading here that the support struts might be the cause). Well, the trunk closed on me today and continues to close immediately after opening. It was working...

Hi, I’m the very fortunate second owner (thanks dad) of a 2008 XLR with 56k miles. This group has already been of great help as the first thing I looked into was how to change the driver’s side touch-pad ($20 on eBay, a screwdriver, 2 minutes and viola!). I look forward to getting much more info...