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  1. Brialdo

    Help! Has anyone ever bypassed the Bose amp in their aftermarket radio installs?

    I really don't know. I notice that the sound changes when the top goes into motion (either up or down), like it powers down the audio a bit while it is in motion. Maybe that circuit fried when top got into the bind.
  2. Brialdo

    Help! Has anyone ever bypassed the Bose amp in their aftermarket radio installs?

    Here is an update. Broke down and bought a used Bose amp. Plugged it in and now I have sound.
  3. Brialdo

    Help! Has anyone ever bypassed the Bose amp in their aftermarket radio installs?

    Does anyone have the schematics for the the plugs going in and out of the amp?
  4. Brialdo

    Help! Has anyone ever bypassed the Bose amp in their aftermarket radio installs?

    Not sure what I am doing wrong and starting to get frustrated. I have cut these wires from the plug and connected them together, matching the colors, aligning with the instructions in this diagram. I have cut these wires and connected them, per these diagrams: but, I am still not getting...
  5. Brialdo

    Help! Has anyone ever bypassed the Bose amp in their aftermarket radio installs?

    @rexster314 your guidance is appreciated. The .pdf said to cut the wires and tie the like colored ones together. Your instructions had said to run jumpers to make that connection, here: Kenwood DNX893S in the XLR That was the only deviation to those instructions from Facebook that I made. I...
  6. Brialdo

    Help! Has anyone ever bypassed the Bose amp in their aftermarket radio installs?

    @rexster314 so, are you saying that making those jumpers will bypass the amp?
  7. Brialdo

    Help! Has anyone ever bypassed the Bose amp in their aftermarket radio installs?

    That is correct, @rexster314. I had my parking brake set, so I didn't want to risk messing up and not be able to get that released, if I had to back the stereo install out, which I did. I used extra speaker wire and stuck those into the appropriate holes in the plugs, but it is possible that...
  8. Brialdo

    Help! Has anyone ever bypassed the Bose amp in their aftermarket radio installs?

    And to preemptively answer any questions, the trunk safety switch for the divider was missing (or at least isn't working) when I bought the car. Working on other stuff first.
  9. Brialdo

    Help! Has anyone ever bypassed the Bose amp in their aftermarket radio installs?

    I have followed (mostly) the instructions found in the XLR Aftermarket Headunit Installation.pdf file posted here: Log In or Sign Up to View. I did get the radio to power up, but no sound was coming out. While I didn't cut and tie the like-colored wires on the 20 pin connector, I did (try) to...
  10. Brialdo

    Help! Factory Stereo no sound

    You say that the gap button doesn't work? As in your adaptive cruise control is no longer adjustable? Hmmm...I am facing similar issues, though mine was caused by a set of jumper cables that got pinched by the top as I was lowering it. My stereo hiss, squealed and thumped for a bit. Shutting...
  11. Brialdo

    Important! Inside Door Switch Not Working / Fix.

    This site says they have them available. 2004-2009 Cadillac XLR Release Switch 10354849 | GMPartsNow Don't forget that these cars share lots of parts in common with the Corvette.
  12. Brialdo

    Important! Inside Door Switch Not Working / Fix.

    I had noticed that outside door release was acting wonky as well. I had taken it apart once before, so I took it apart once again. The contacts had shifted and the little rubber tabs that hold it in place were broken off. Replaced the switch and both switches are working without issues.
  13. Brialdo

    Important! Inside Door Switch Not Working / Fix.

    I have had this issue with the intermittent release with the driver's door only for about 2 months now. My problem is that the window drops like it is supposed to, but the latch does not release. Was this the behavior you experienced?
  14. Brialdo

    New XLR owner with key fob issues

    It would really depend on your confidence and your frugality. While it was frustrating, it wasn't hard. Had I thought to look for a part number on the back of my existing fob, I would have saved myself a whole lot of headache and heartache. To answer your question, yes I would do it myself...
  15. Brialdo

    New XLR owner with key fob issues

    It really wasn't hard, if you have open slots (you only get 4). My first key fob purchase was the wrong part number.
  16. Brialdo

    Installed new Bilsteins

    Hey Mickey. I was searching for the Bilstein shocks you mentioned above. I do not find this one: B8 24-020773. What I do find are Bilstein® 24-029773 - B8, so maybe that is just a typo. Are these the shocks for the like year model Corvettes? Is this the frugal alternative to the magna ride...
  17. Brialdo

    New XLR owner with key fob issues

    Just to give an update...using the right fob makes a HUGE difference. The hardest part was bending over to stick the key in the trunk lock. Thanks for the help!!!
  18. Brialdo

    Trunk won't shut

    Thanks, Rexster and "J". I will try "J's" suggestion first. I had to clean the driver's door switch to make it work correctly every time. If that doesn't do it, I will have to buy the tech II and walk through the relearn. Ahhhh...the joys of buying new, old cars!!!
  19. Brialdo

    Trunk won't shut

    Good morning all. I have searched through the threads for my particular problem and haven't seen what I am experiencing and I didn't want to hijack another thread. I have a 2006 XLR Base with under 128K miles (took a chance) that I got at a good price, because it needs some TLC. Recently, the...
  20. Brialdo

    New XLR owner with key fob issues

    So, I tried one more time and when it would NOT* recognize the fob, I tried working one. The DIC said "Recognized Fob", so the socket works. I went up to my local Autozone to test it (having tried 3 new batteries in it, besides the one that came with it) and their fob tester said it worked. I...
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