Help! Trunk will not open without assistance

[JT112673]

I got back to NJ and my 06 XLR-V was safe and sound in the garage... Problem is the trunk will not open without assistance... therefore the top will not go down without assistance.

when I attempt to open the top or open the trunk the pump runs and the trunk unlatches, but will not open unless I lift it about six inches, than the pistons take over and it opens fully. Once the trunk opens the top will go up and down fine.

I checked the fluid and it's still running at the proper level, so I'm confident there are no leaks. It seems to be only the trunk that is not working properly.

Any suggestions...

Also, has anyone worked with any Denver, CO dealerships that I can feel confident using once I've driven back to Denver next week?

Any advice would be good.

thanks,
JT

 

[HOMEGAMEROOM]

Maybe the pump isn't generating enough pressure in the hydraulic fluid?

 

[First Robin]

I got back to NJ and my 06 XLR-V was safe and sound in the garage... Problem is the trunk will not open without assistance... therefore the top will not go down without assistance.

when I attempt to open the top or open the trunk the pump runs and the trunk unlatches, but will not open unless I lift it about six inches, than the pistons take over and it opens fully. Once the trunk opens the top will go up and down fine.

I checked the fluid and it's still running at the proper level, so I'm confident there are no leaks. It seems to be only the trunk that is not working properly.

Any suggestions...

Also, has anyone worked with any Denver, CO dealerships that I can feel confident using once I've driven back to Denver next week?

Any advice would be good.

thanks,
JT

JT, The best dealership in Colorado is Red Noland Cadillac in Colorado Springs. James is certified in XLR and really knows what he is doing. I think it would be worth the drive to have James work on it. I had nothing but trouble with Rickenbaugh in Denver when I had my Allante and after eight months made them take it back. Mtrocket had James work on his XLR last year on his way to San Antonio and was more than pleased. It is only an hour drive from Denver to Colorado Springs. Let me know if there is anything I can help you with.

 

[mtrocket]

I got back to NJ and my 06 XLR-V was safe and sound in the garage... Problem is the trunk will not open without assistance... therefore the top will not go down without assistance.

when I attempt to open the top or open the trunk the pump runs and the trunk unlatches, but will not open unless I lift it about six inches, than the pistons take over and it opens fully. Once the trunk opens the top will go up and down fine.

I checked the fluid and it's still running at the proper level, so I'm confident there are no leaks. It seems to be only the trunk that is not working properly.

Any suggestions...

Also, has anyone worked with any Denver, CO dealerships that I can feel confident using once I've driven back to Denver next week?

Any advice would be good.

thanks,
JT

Yes, I was pleased with Red Noland's work on my XLR. I had the hydraulic lines to the header latch replaced. They even gave me the warranty rate; this expense was out of my pocket as I don't have nor am I able to get a warranty.