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The kit comes with easy-to-follow instructions for a clean, (hidden) installation of the AM antenna. No special tools required unless the wart was being installed with it. CC

If you don't own them, pick up a set like these: Eastwood 5 Piece Nylon Trim Removal Tools You'll be pleasantly surprised how often you reach for them. It helps to block the wheels and place the shift lever in Neutral to help move the cup holder assembly around. You may want to remove the...

Whatever the market will bear. Outside of Mecum, (where hype can play a role) $58k appears a little steep for a 14 year-old US car selling as pre-owned for more than half of its MSRP. Cadillacs typically depreciate to half their value in five years, sometimes less. Being a low-production...

The rear decklid bumpers are liquid-filled. Over time, they leak and require replacement. Some XLRs had a piece of adhesive-backed weatherstripping installed by dealers to repair a known leak issue on the early models. It also degraded over time and left a tarry film. CC

Start with strut replacement just to get the Folding Top to support the rear decklid's weight. AFter that, have a relearn done to get a baseline of the Folding Top system status. If any of the electronic components have failed, they'll be easier to troubleshoot with the data available during...

No memory setting for the faceplate. The switch that raises it might need to be checked. CC

The trim piece pops out with plastic trim removal tools. It's pretty easy to remove the decomposing foam gasket. Clean the old adhesive off and add new adhesive-backed foam available at any good hardware store. Reinstall and you don't have to worry (about that) for another five-ten years. CC

Over five years later . . . The XTS still runs like a champ. 28 MPG on regular gas and very quiet on the highway. Other than a broken weld joint on the front exhaust manifold, two magnetic shocks, and a set of new tires last year, it still runs and drives like new. Looking ahead to my next...

This is the kind of advice you get from someone who sells parts and knows next-to-nothing about the vehicle architecture. The cover in the front of the bumper is for the Adaptive Cruise Control, which if a failure is detected would give the "SERVICE RADAR CRUISE". The "SERVICE RIDE CONTROL"...

Maybe this will help: https://www.xlr-net.com/forums/cadillac-xlr-technical-discussion/9106-quick-fix-for-intermittent-and-dead-door-switch-pads.html?highlight=membrane+switch CC

Sensitive wheel hub sensors will call this (intermittent) problem.

The Top Position Sensor is behind the vinyl cover on the driver's side, just behind the head rest. The Front Tonneau sensor is between the linkages in the center of the front wall of the trunk. CCC :wave:

Sensors are available. Front Tonneau is directly behind the seats, Rear Tonneau (aka Rear Closeout Panel) is forward of the Rear Decklid.

Someone here recommended Rhino ramps to me many years ago, and they work great for the XLR! They're included in this comparo video. Available all over, so shop around for the best prices if you're interested. They come in multiple styles.

AFL system positioning for the XLR is determined by vehicle speed and the Steering Wheel Position sensor. Unfortunately, there are no sensors to measure road curves in this vehicle. (Cadillac's Supercruise is one example of a system that does, using a combination of real-time GPS and...