Taillight passenger side

[Tjxlr]

I know this is beating a dead horse but I am baffled regarding this issue..
I ran across a sight online regarding used parts and was contacted by someone who said they have a light at a price of 1399.00..
Is passenger side different to be higher priced than left. I can find drivers side....
When i tried to inquire in depth it got very suspect..
Anyway, what do I, [we] do ?
It is terrible to have a non working taillight!
Please, anyone share any info...

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[ccclarke]

You're right, for whatever reason, the passenger side tail light MSRP lists it as $100 more. --Not that it matters, both left and right tail light assemblies are discontinued.

Going forward, your only source for these is the used market: eBay and online junkyards. As the word gets out that these (essential) assemblies are discontinued, prices for working units will inevitably be pricey.

You're in good company. ELR owners (with about 20% of the XLR’s production numbers) will be in the same boat as soon as the 2016 MY warranty period expires.

This might be worth a look: Cadillac XLR Tail Lamp | Used Car Parts

CC

 

[beaver_jd]

Taillights

Can you not just replace tail lights ? Do you have to replace the whole assembly ?
John F.

 

[ccclarke]

The tail lamps are illuminated by LEDs and are serviced as an entire assembly.

CC

 

[beaver_jd]

Tail lights

I have been considering buying an 05 as I have mentioned in previous posts. I am really surprised by all the posts of problems with the XLR whether it's getting a qualified tech or parts . With my 06 I have had no issues so all of this is news to me. I am beginning to think I should leave well enough alone and stay with my 06 and maybe look for something else.
John F.

 

[rnrt99]

Oh I feel your pain , its very frustrating having such a cool car but cant find certain parts for it anymore . I was lucky enough to find a brand new euro style passenger light , maybe you could find one too ?? I would direct you to where I got it from but it was a friend of a friend and cash only .

 

[ccclarke]

This is the only source for (new) '04-05 5-pin headlights that I know of: Driver Side (LH) and Passenger Side (RH) Set of Headlamp Capsule Assemblies Converted to USA, North America Connector & Wiring Spec GM Part no. 10349881, 0506-10349881, 10349880, 0506-10349880 - SMC Performance and Auto Parts

12 remaining!

They also carry the 10-pin headlights for the '06-09 model years: Driver Side (LH) and Passenger Side (RH) Set of Headlamp Capsule Assemblies Converted to USA, North America 10 Pin Connector & Wiring Spec GM Part no. 20779745, 25868096, 20779744, 25868095 - SMC Performance and Auto Parts

5 left!

Note: SMC also has the discontinued '06-09 Distance Sensing Cruise Control module: 10354878 15906711 Cruise Control Distance Sensor - SMC Performance and Auto Parts

2 left!

These are not only good insurance but a nice investment as well.


CC

 

[beaver_jd]

Head Lights

I would think you could interchange the 05 and 06 lights however if you put 05 lights in an 06 they would not be adaptive and move with the direction you turned.
John F.

 

[cubby558]

The wiring harnesses are different from '05 to '06. They make an adapter to for the '04-'05 to accept the '06-'09 headlamp, but not the other way around.

BTW, how did this thread on tail lights, suddenly become about headlights?

I would think you could interchange the 05 and 06 lights however if you put 05 lights in an 06 they would not be adaptive and move with the direction you turned.
John F.

 

[beaver_jd]

Head / Tail lights

The previous post had a thread for headlights and that's what I was responding to.
John F