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2004 Cadillac XLR Repair Question


Topics covered: Trunk, Battery, Mechanic.
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Asked on September 14, 2009

2004 Cadillac XLR

Electrical problem
2004 Cadillac XLR

My battery is dead! How do I get into the car so that I can open the front hood so that I can remove the battery?
Avatar Asked by malh3

Answer

Replied on September 14, 2009

You should have a mechanical key shaft. Under the access panel in the rear bumper fascia is a lock cylinder to open the trunk lid. Under a panel on the driver side of the trunk is a door release lever, that should get you in the car. If you don't have a mechanical key, you can still get into it. I have on one occasion ran into a problem where the trunk emergency open function was inoperative. I was able to jump power to the vehicle at the rear of the alternator. It can be accessed through the left front wheelhouse.

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