Hard top 04 XLR

[joaustin]

Having some trouble with the hard top, all of the functions work until its time for the top to go up, then it seems to run out of strength to push the top up, it worked until a week ago, any ideas would be helpful. Do you have to check on the fluid level in the system?

 

[mtrocket]

Yes, the reservoir is in the left compartment in the trunk, under the carpet and under the cardboard piece. Make sure the level is up to the mark in the reservoir. If not, DO NOT use just ANY hydraulic fluid, use ONLY GM's fluid made specifically for this unit. It is rather expensive, but better than screwing up the system using a different fluid.

 

[monepit]

If the fluid is ok it most Lilly a top sensor. Common problem. If it is you might as well have them all replaced. They will fail. There are 4.

 

[joaustin]

Yes, the reservoir is in the left compartment in the trunk, under the carpet and under the cardboard piece. Make sure the level is up to the mark in the reservoir. If not, DO NOT use just ANY hydraulic fluid, use ONLY GM's fluid made specifically for this unit. It is rather expensive, but better than screwing up the system using a different fluid.

I will try that thank you

 

[joaustin]

If the fluid is ok it most Lilly a top sensor. Common problem. If it is you might as well have them all replaced. They will fail. There are 4.

Thank you for the info I did not know there were so many sensors

 

[joaustin]

Thank you for the info I did not know there were so many sensors

The fluid level is okay, on to the sensors, can you tell me where they are located?

 

[DanF]

Read this tread, lot of great info.
https://www.xlr-net.com/forums/cadillac-xlr-technical-discussion/7783-top-operation-trunk-dont-close-to-finiah-full-cycle.html

 

[joaustin]

Read this tread, lot of great info.
https://www.xlr-net.com/forums/cadillac-xlr-technical-discussion/7783-top-operation-trunk-dont-close-to-finiah-full-cycle.html

Thank You