Recent content by Bakertech

I had trouble with the inside door switches. What cured mine was to cycle the lock/unlock button on the Drivers door a few times. Worked for me!! Cleaning the Pass. door switch contacts also worked for me.

When the Roof is stowed, the Trunk Lid will stay up when button is pushed. When Roof is Up, Trunk Lid will not stay open. If I prop it open for 20 minutes or so, it will then stay up. If I press the button to open Drivers Door, the Trunk begins to close! Frustrating. It does Not close if I...

Obviously it is NOT a strut problem.

MickeyT; If I understand you correctly, the bottom connector for the Gas strut just prys off with a long screwdriver? To install new ones, does the bottom connector just pop back in place when pryed? The 4 volume set does not show Strut replacement as far as I can find. Does the clip need to...

On my 2008 there is only one Gas Strut on each side. My findings to date. Battery fully charged. Trunk opens fully and immediately begins to close. Pump Reservoir is at Maximum level. I propped the trunk open to check the trunk access for 20+ minutes. When I removed the prop, the Trunk stayed...

It is very difficult to hold the Trunk Lid up and I don't think new Struts will do it, but I will find out. Thanks for the info and suggestions.

It is NOT the bulb next to the shifter although there is one there. It is for the interior of the console.

While sitting in my 2008 XLR at a cool windy day at a Car Show I noticed that the Console was warm on the drivers side as was the lid in one spot. I determined that even when the lid was properly closed, the light was still on inside! This no doubt was one the causes of my Battery going dead in...

I fashioned a Choke Cable hood release and also ran a #10 wire from underhood battery feed Fuse box, along the fender well and secured it through the spoiler. Marrette cover. This allows a booster Battery to be connected. Those with Parasitic Battery Drain may wish to check the light in the...

I don't see how the CofG would have any effect on the hinges as they are totally separate from the Top hinges. Perhaps they do, I will check it out. I suspect that a solenoid valve is not engaging, allowing the Trunk to close. On another topic, those who have problems with Battery draining over...

When the top is stowed in the Trunk, the lid will stay open when button is pushed, so I believe the problem is a sensor somewhere in the linkage.

I will try that in the near future. I believe the left one is more difficult to change than the right one. Not sure. Have you done it?

The pump does not seem to be running. It just slowly closes.

I fashioned an emergency Hood latch cable from an old choke cable, exiting in front of front Left wheel. I also ran a #10 cable from the under hood Fuse Box main terminal along the inside of the right wheel well and exited it at the bottom of the spoiler. End is covered with Marette. I can...

I also have 2008 XLR. Just replaced the ECM. I was amazed it was still available WJ12X10462. My left door became problematic and I finally cycled the Lock Doors button on the Drivers door many times. The doors now continue to work as they should. My Trunk lid opens but will not stay OPEN...