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Hello, all... I went to drop my top this morning and received the above message. I had checked the divider previously and ensured it was in place. I unhooked it and replaced it at least three times, but with the same result. Checked for obstructions in the receiver area... actually fingered...

Just crossed the 100k mile threshold on my '06 V. For anyone who has amassed this amount of milage on their V's, how necessary is it to perform all of the listed activities that Cadillac specifies at this level of miles? I've replaced the engine air filter recently, and could see where it may...

Just noticed that the windshield corner of my hood on the passenger side is elevated approx. 1/2" when closed. Driver side is flush with the fender as normal. I cannot detect anything that is preventing the elevated side from resting flush with the fender. The channel from windshield to grill...

I picked up a windshield chip on a recent road trip. It's small, on the passenger side, but visible. I had an auto glass company perform their filling technique, but, while hopefully cured of spreading, it is still visible (less that a dime in diameter). The glass company's vendors had no...

We're all familiar with the subtle buzzes, ticks & whrrr's that occur when we enter our vehicles as the normal electronic systems prepare for action. However, I've noticed of late that upon cranking up I get a steady "ticking" noise from behind the console (nav/radio area). It consists of a...

I just happened to notice this last night when in my garage. The amber light diffuser with the engraved "XLR" on top had come unclipped on one side (inside) of my driver side assembly. I honestly didn't know that it was a separate piece that simply clipped into a slot on each respective side...

Hello, all... just noticed that the top plastic clip on my passenger side door courtesy lamp lens had broken and will not remain in place. It appears that one must acquire a complete assembly (GM# 10384583) to obtain the lens. Local dealer wants $56.25 plus tax and must source from Michigan...

"Rolled" my driver and passenger side windows down this afternoon while pairing the visor remote to my new garage door opener. When I triggered the close my driver side window screeched at me as if it was binding on something going up, but it continued to the top and set. I dropped her again...

Has anyone had to replace their AC compressor? Had a strange noise that would occur upon startup for a couple of seconds... then would revert to normal idle. Dealer diagnosed it as a faulty air compressor. They found the part and are into their 2nd day of work (they have an XLR Tech). Hoping...

Had to park in the sun for a few hours yesterday. Later noticed that the conical rubber bushings that cover a bolt head on each side of the trunk lid that penetrates into a corresponding hole on both sides of the trunk base... had melted beyond use. This doesn't appear to affect the latch as...

I bought one of the American Car Craft Preforated Exhaust Filler Plates mentioned here a few weeks ago. The thing looks good and appears to be as advertised. I'm curious if anyone else has taken this plunge and has installed theirs? I have mine positioned but have not "affixed" it yet. There is...

Just noticed my driver vanity light cover has broken off (I rarely use the visor, much less the mirror). My wife uses her passenger side vanity with more regularity, and when I checked it the left clip was intact, but the right was unattached. The plastic clips appear to be broken, not...

Question for anyone who might have been here before (lower mesh grill): I have a "V" logo that mounts through the mesh that I'd like to install on the face of my lower grill. A cursory survey revealed that it is all boxed in under there. Would access be best accomplished from below or via the...

I've had a Mild-to-Wild unit installed for almost 3 years now. Recently the remote has failed to control the baffles, however the LED continues to illuminate when the button is pressed. I will change the battery and see what happens. The curious thing is that when I crank the car now the...

The registry lists some cars with painted wheels and others with polished. I understand the chrome conversions, but did both painted and polished come stock depending on the vehicle? What's the difference? Thanks!

In the nearly three years since acquiring my '06 V I've never been in a situation to use my glove box valet switch. I've read the few sentences in the manual, but always appreciate practical experience. I'll be using a valet service over two nights at a hotel in New Orleans (only option)...

Simply a curiosity... Was kicking around the D3 Cadillac site & noticed a spoiler installed on one of their images. There didn't appear to be a link toward acquiring one of these fabrications on their site. Perhaps they're no longer contributing significantly to the XLR market relative to body...

I'd appreciate any recommendations for on-board tire repair kits from those of you using conventional tires with your XLR's. I've been fortunate thus far, but with the second fitting of tires on the near horizon, I want to add this to my hazard-control plan. I have On-Star and hazard...

In a recent post about rechroming my stock V wheels, I mentioned the time for new rubber was drawing near. This is kinda embarrassing, but when I purchased this Caddy from Carmax it had new tires... Pirelli P-Zero Rosso...in the standard OEM sizes... and I just simply assumed that they were...

I'm contemplating the exchange for chrome OEM rims for my '06 V. I've not done business with these guys but have read a favorable comment or two from forum members. My concern is their handling of the security deposit. I really can't speak to whether my rims have been "worked on" before I...