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- Meet Dave Leone Chief Engineer of Cadillac Racing at the 2024 XLR Owners Meet held in Grand Rapids Michigan August 22nd - 24th. April 15, 2024Dave Leone will be attending this years 2024 XLR Owners meet scheduled for Aigust 22nd- 24th In Grand Rapids Michigan. Dave will be speaking at the guest Speakers Dinner at Reds Thousand Oaks Country Club locared in Grand Rapids Michigan Friday Evening August 23rd. . Dave has a long history in charge of performance delevopment […]
- Need help removing fobs. April 13, 2024Love the form, but have a question. I programmed the replacement fobs after loosing one, I have an autel programmer and I want to remove the lost fob, but I'm scared to remove all fobs, because the trunk programming thru the DIC might not work. And the question is when the autel is adding a […]
- Pasenger seat bottom replacement April 13, 2024Will be replacing my passenger seat bottom , have a new one from Richmond. Question is will I have problem with the window positions and top positioned Pots if the top and windows are down when I disconnect the battery to remove the seat. Any help is appreciated.
- Drivers side window regulator April 13, 2024So my window on drivers side stopped rolling up past the half way point. Pulled off the panel, popped out the speaker and it appears the window regulator cable is frayed/about to snap. I cant find a replacement? Have the correct part numbers and cant find anywhere? Gm part Even found the dorman part number, […]
- 2008 XLR-V Just got it and Joined April 12, 2024Are shop manuals available for these cars? Where is the best place to find them?
- 07 Upper Grill Paint Strip April 10, 2024Hello all, So the back story (thought yall might be interested in how stupid the person who ruined my car was) I was sitting at a red light and the truck in front of me all of a sudden starts reversing. I lay on the horn over and over loud as possible but he never […]
Cadillac XLR General Discussion
- Trunk Rubber Cone April 8, 2024While working on Roxy this weekend I notice the passengers side rubber cone, on the trunk lid, was soft and gooey. I know it was mentioned on here before about this part. Does anyone know the parts name, number or where it can be purchased? Thanks in advance! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
- Paint Protection April 6, 2024Was wondering what the concenses is pertaining to having the application of a "Paint Protection System" applied to their vehicles. There are various types i.e. Simonize, Zeibart and some done professionally by the dealers. Adds additional protection from bird droppings, acid rain etc.
- 2004 factory service manuals April 3, 2024I need someone with a 2004 factory set of manuals to check one item for me. Pm me please and ill tell you the page i need Thanks
- Any XLR owners in the Atlanta Area? March 16, 2024There are a few car shows in the Atlanta area in which we have a responsibility in SHOWING OFF our classic rides. Let's do our part before there is absolutely NO spare parts at ALL for the XLRs.
- Clicking noise on sharp turn March 13, 2024When I turn sharply, at low speed, there is a noise that sounds similar to a bad CV joint on a front wheel drive car. Does this sound like a bad wheel bearing?
- Clicking Noise March 13, 2024J hear a clicking noise (mechanical) when turning sharply and slowly (2 mi per). Any suggestions?
Cadillac XLR Technical Discussion
- Need help removing fobs. April 13, 2024Love the form, but have a question. I programmed the replacement fobs after loosing one, I have an autel programmer and I want to remove the lost fob, but I'm scared to remove all fobs, because the trunk programming thru the DIC might not work. And the question is when the autel is adding a […]
- Drivers side window regulator April 13, 2024So my window on drivers side stopped rolling up past the half way point. Pulled off the panel, popped out the speaker and it appears the window regulator cable is frayed/about to snap. I cant find a replacement? Have the correct part numbers and cant find anywhere? Gm part Even found the dorman part number, […]
- Minor coolant leak - after advice before I fix it April 9, 2024Hello all My X has been suffering a very, very slow drop in coolant level (over 18 months a cup or three), which until recently I convinced myself was simply air purging out after a coolant replacement. Sadly it is an actual leak, though very slight. I have found the leak's source, it is near […]
- Wierd HVAC(?) Noise April 9, 2024You guys out there are great at sharing your immensely helpful diagnosis and opinions - I have a weird one for you. I have a 2006 V but posting to the larger audience here. There is a noise inside the car coming from approx the center stack. It sounds exactly like a bad blower bearing […]
- 2006 XLR-V Exhaust Bypass Actuator Replacement April 4, 2024Anyone got the part number for the vacuum actuators that are on the mufflers for a 2006 V? Where can I buy them?
- 2008 XLR Neither door will open from inside or outside? April 2, 2024Hey everyone! I am working on a 2008 XLR. I have managed to fix a bunch of problems already. (1) Headlights did not work. Found both head light ballasts were bad. Replaced with used ones and that fixed the issue. (2) Climate control was stuck at 78 deg and blowing full blast. Buttons would not […]
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- Mag Struts March 23, 2024I think I know the answer to this after a lot of searching around... but here it goes. 2006 XLR-V and I need to replace the rear struts. Anyone know where these can be located and purchased from? Thank you!
- For sale- Intercooler Pressure Fill Adapter GE-47844 for V Supercharger January 26, 2024Intercooler Pressure Fill Adapter GE-47844 For sale - reasonable offer accepted. GE-47844 adapts the J-24460 Cooling System Pressure Tester and the GE-47716 Vac N Fill Tool to the 4.6L V engine in the 2006 XLRv. The tool bolts to the top of the supercharger in place of the fill cap. Cooling system pressure testing and […]
- Floor Mats January 12, 2024Looking to replace my Llyod light cashmere floor mats for my 2008 XLR-v . Having trouble finding replacements . Can anyone Help me ?
- Bumper Filler Panel XLR December 27, 2023After slight bump on the rear bumper the shop broke the Bumper Filler Panel when repairing. Discontinued part looking to replace with new or used. Any leads appreciated.
- stereo volume goes up and down December 22, 2023The volume for the stereo goes up and down as we drive. I was told that it might be due to a speed sensitive volume feature. Does the XLR have this feature? How do I turn it off? Thanks
- 4.4l Engine Maintenance & Refresh December 19, 2023Hope this helps anyone who comes across the same project, for ease and reference. After purchasing a '13 Porsche Panamera GTS, it became my daily driver and it was time for the XLR-V to receive long due treatment and pampering. Took it to my trusty corvette mechanic, who's worked on another XLR before and know […]
Cadillac XLR and XLR-V Mods
- 07 Upper Grill Paint Strip April 10, 2024Hello all, So the back story (thought yall might be interested in how stupid the person who ruined my car was) I was sitting at a red light and the truck in front of me all of a sudden starts reversing. I lay on the horn over and over loud as possible but he never […]
- XLR Upper Grill Paint Strip April 5, 2024Hello all, So the back story (thought yall might be interested in how stupid the person who ruined my car was) I was sitting at a red light and the truck in front of me all of a sudden starts reversing. I lay on the horn over and over loud as possible but he never […]
- 08 XLR V lower grill March 14, 2024I was wondering if anyone has successfully modified a lower grill from a gen 1 or 2 CTS V to fit in the XLR V ? Or other options that work ? I have recently purchased a 2008 XLR V with a missing lower grill. Holy hell this is a difficult part to allocate OE […]
- Interior Mod Pictures September 2, 2023Just some interior color changes I am playing with, so far I like it!
- CD changer replacement April 17, 2023My CD changer was holding 6 of my favorite cd's hostage, I tried all the tricks, but nothing worked. Once I removed the unit and separated the cd changer from the radio, I was able to disassemble the changer and remove the cd's. Unfortunately I found some teeth missing from one of the gears so […]
- Northstar Performance April 15, 2023Has anyone else had problems with Northstar Performance? I ordered a stage 3 performance PCM with core on 25th September. I haven´t heard anything form them since. I sent them a couple of emails, no answer. I tried to contact the owner on Linkedin, no answer.
Cadillac XLRs For Sale / Wanted
- 2008 XLR-V Black in Canada March 26, 2024Anxious to sell. Lowering price to CAD $45,000 (USD $33,000) Very rare. Only 2008 XLR-Vs built from 2006 to 2009. Six speed automatic transmission, Northstar 32 valve V8 supercharged engine. 443 hp. Keyless entry, push start, Bose nine speaker, CD DVD navigation system. HUD heads up display. Heated and cooled seats. Never winter driven. Stored […]
- 2009 XLR-V for sale February 27, 2024This car is black with black interior and has less than 20,000 miles on it. Runs great. Excellent condition. New battery and tires. Always garage kept. $60,000. Located in Delaware.
- 2005 XLR Base Shale/Shale February 25, 2024My father-in-law was a senior executive with General Motors. He left this car to me when he died a couple of years ago. I can't justify keeping it because even though I love it, I don't get enough time to drive it. We are in Cincinnati, Oh. 49,442 miles. Great condition and beautiful car. Anyone […]
- 2004 Cadillac XLR for sale San Diego $7,000 February 18, 20242004 Cadillac XLR 124K miles. The car has been in my family for years and unfortunately I need to sell. The car is a great project or can be parted out which is reflected in the asking price. The leather seats and tires are new. The car has passed SMOG. The top is not operating […]
- Thinking of selling December 5, 2023Thinking about selling my 2009. Only 50 made after mine. Less than 19,000 miles and just about as close to perfect as you will find. We are downsizing and don't really have space to keep it any longer. Any ideas what I should be asking? See Link for Photo's Google Photos Home for all your […]
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Latest Knowledgebase Updates
- 2004 Cadillac XLR GM Service Course
- 2004 - 2009 Cadillac XLR: GM TechLink: Power Folding Top Diagnostic Tips
- 2004 - 2009 Cadillac XLR: Service Bulletin: #PIC3916D: Various Roof Concerns Header May Not Latch Displays MID Position On Tech2
- 2004 - 2009 Cadillac XLR: Service Bulletin: #PIC3998B: Flash To Pass Inoperative With Headlamps Off
- 2004 - 2009 Cadillac XLR and XLR-V: Service Bulletin: #PIC4135B: Retractable Roof Will Not Fully Stow Into The Rear Compartment
- 2005 - 2009 Cadillac XLR: Service Bulletin: #PIC3724B: Power Window(s) Reverses During Express Close
- 2004 - 2009 Cadillac XLR Service Bulletin: #PIC5000: Quarter Glass Lands On Top Of Quarter Belt Seal
- 2004 - 2009 Cadillac XLR: Service Bulletin: #PIC4762A: DIC Does Not Display Auto Recall or Auto Exit Recall
- 2004 - 2009 Cadillac XLR: Service Bulletin: #PIC4160B: Deck Lid May Not Stay Open To The Full Open Position
- 2006 - 2009 Cadillac XLR-V: Service Bulletin: #PIP4493: SES Light due to DTCs P0171 and/or P0174 - Inspect Air Cleaner Outlet Duct and Supercharger Inlet Duct Clamps