Locked out

I have a 2006 XLR, purchased from a Cadillac Dealer last summer. I love it.
It is the quickest car I have ever owned. I drive it at least once a week. I have encountered a problem I need advice with. I drove the car during the first part of last week, parked it for a couple of days and then I went to get into it, the fob would not open the ddoor. no response at all, no red light, nothing. I put a new battery into the fob with the same results. My conclusion is the the main car battery somehow died. The car is locked down tight. How do I get into it to check and replace the battery?? Help!!!

Welcome to the XLR Forum.

Please read my post below and you will have access to your car.

Once you have access we willl need to determine if your car battery is dead or you have another issue.

As CC pointed out once you have access, jump start your car the same as you would any other car and see what happens.



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Well I was minding my own business, sitting in my recliner watching the football game Sunday and all of a sudden I heard the 2008 XLR-V car alarm go off.

I thought that was odd since the car was in the garage with the door down. But in the past on occasion, I had shifted in my seat and set it off with the other keys in my pocket.

However, when I couldn't turn it off right away by resetting the button on the key FOB, I took a quick trip to the garage. I was able to witness firsthand the alarm sound get slower and slower and then the interior lights went on and faded off. The next step was the weird one---the doors locked and there was NO power whatsoever to the car.

So the doors were locked, the key Fob wouldn't work nor would the spare FOB and the trunk and hood were locked down. A real interesting problem..on a Sunday afternoon.

THE XLR ENTRY PROCESS WHEN THE CAR HAS NO POWER THAT MOST OF US SHOULD BE SURE WE ARE VERY FAMILIAR WITH.

1. On the left rear bumper down low there is a small square painted the same color as the bumper. It has a small a seam that runs around it.

2. Sit on the ground behind the car for ease of access.

3. Take your hard key out of it's slot in your key FOB 2007 through 2009 or locate the back up key for 2004 through 2006 models.

4. Take your fingernail and carefully locate the small gap at the bottom of the square.

5. Then gently insert the tip of your key in the slot and pry up the square to expose the hard key hole behind the bumper.

6. Carefully at first insert the key in the key hole and carefully and very slowly turn the key as far as it will go to the right. (Here's a place where some WD-40 should be applied for on-going preventive maintenance while you are in there).

7. Then manually (it's heavy since there is no motor assist and you are fighting the fluid in the trunk shocks) and slowly raise the trunk assembly as far open as you can while sitting and then stand up and raise it up as far as it it will go.

8. Locate a small access panel about 2" high and 4" long on the lower left side of the top storage area wall just behind the top and luggage separater panel and close to the bottom of the compartment. It tucks into the carpet at the bottom and folds upward.

9. Open it gently by folding it upward and you will see a small "T" handle.

10. Pull the "T" handle gently to the rear of the car (its attached to a cable that is attached to the door).

11. The drivers door will pop open.

12. You can then gain access and see if any lights are on whatsoever. In my case NOPE!!!

13. Locate the Hood opening lever on the left side of the dash.

14. Pull the lever and open the hood. Then go to the front of the car and located the hood safety latch, slide it open and raise the hood.

15. Look for the battery at the right rear (PASSENGER SIDE) of the engine compartment.

16. Attach your Battery Tender or Hot Shot after taking the necessary precautions. wait for quite awhile even over night.

17. When the car has enough charge, START THE CAR AND LEAVE IT RUNNING.

18. Re index your windows while the door are closed --a requirement. You CAN do this by pushing the up window button until the window is all the way up and holding it for 3-5 seconds. This is very important so that the windows "drop" when the door is opened to allow the glass not to hit the top when you close the door.

19. Close the door and put the window down with the car still running and in park of course.

18. Open and re close the trunk so that it is properly secured.

19. Carefully insert the bumper tab back into the bumper where it belongs.

20. Drive the car to the dealer or your favorite battery store and see if they will test the battery to see if it is worth saving or replace it while you are there.

21. I am told by the dealer that the alternator will keep the proper electrical current flowing while you are drivng the car to the shop even though the battery is lower than desired.

22. Enjoy the car again.

FWIW: In my case, I am not a big fan of rollback trucks, AAA Road Service or other companies that will come out and screw something up while they learn how to get into your car. So I am satisifed with not having the car for a brief period while it gets charged up for me to drive it to the dealer and get a new battery under warranty.

OH YEA as I write this I am now on step 16 enjoying my beer(s).

Welcome to the XLR Forum.

Please read my post below and you will have access to your car.

Once you have acces we willl need to determine if your car battery is dead or you have another issue.

As CC pointed out once you have access, jump start your car the same as you would any other car and see what happens.

I had not discovered the portal in the rear bumper, This will solve my problem, Thanks again
\Jack:seeya

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Well I was minding my own business, sitting in my recliner watching the football game Sunday and all of a sudden I heard the 2008 XLR-V car alarm go off.

I thought that was odd since the car was in the garage with the door down. But in the past on occasion, I had shifted in my seat and set it off with the other keys in my pocket.

However, when I couldn't turn it off right away by resetting the button on the key FOB, I took a quick trip to the garage. I was able to witness firsthand the alarm sound get slower and slower and then the interior lights went on and faded off. The next step was the weird one---the doors locked and there was NO power whatsoever to the car.

So the doors were locked, the key Fob wouldn't work nor would the spare FOB and the trunk and hood were locked down. A real interesting problem..on a Sunday afternoon.

THE XLR ENTRY PROCESS WHEN THE CAR HAS NO POWER THAT MOST OF US SHOULD BE SURE WE ARE VERY FAMILIAR WITH.

1. On the left rear bumper down low there is a small square painted the same color as the bumper. It has a small a seam that runs around it.

2. Sit on the ground behind the car for ease of access.

3. Take your hard key out of it's slot in your key FOB 2007 through 2009 or locate the back up key for 2004 through 2006 models.

4. Take your fingernail and carefully locate the small gap at the bottom of the square.

5. Then gently insert the tip of your key in the slot and pry up the square to expose the hard key hole behind the bumper.

6. Carefully at first insert the key in the key hole and carefully and very slowly turn the key as far as it will go to the right. (Here's a place where some WD-40 should be applied for on-going preventive maintenance while you are in there).

7. Then manually (it's heavy since there is no motor assist and you are fighting the fluid in the trunk shocks) and slowly raise the trunk assembly as far open as you can while sitting and then stand up and raise it up as far as it it will go.

8. Locate a small access panel about 2" high and 4" long on the lower left side of the top storage area wall just behind the top and luggage separater panel and close to the bottom of the compartment. It tucks into the carpet at the bottom and folds upward.

9. Open it gently by folding it upward and you will see a small "T" handle.

10. Pull the "T" handle gently to the rear of the car (its attached to a cable that is attached to the door).

11. The drivers door will pop open.

12. You can then gain access and see if any lights are on whatsoever. In my case NOPE!!!

13. Locate the Hood opening lever on the left side of the dash.

14. Pull the lever and open the hood. Then go to the front of the car and located the hood safety latch, slide it open and raise the hood.

15. Look for the battery at the right rear (PASSENGER SIDE) of the engine compartment.

16. Attach your Battery Tender or Hot Shot after taking the necessary precautions. wait for quite awhile even over night.

17. When the car has enough charge, START THE CAR AND LEAVE IT RUNNING.

18. Re index your windows while the door are closed --a requirement. You CAN do this by pushing the up window button until the window is all the way up and holding it for 3-5 seconds. This is very important so that the windows "drop" when the door is opened to allow the glass not to hit the top when you close the door.

19. Close the door and put the window down with the car still running and in park of course.

18. Open and re close the trunk so that it is properly secured.

19. Carefully insert the bumper tab back into the bumper where it belongs.

20. Drive the car to the dealer or your favorite battery store and see if they will test the battery to see if it is worth saving or replace it while you are there.

21. I am told by the dealer that the alternator will keep the proper electrical current flowing while you are drivng the car to the shop even though the battery is lower than desired.

22. Enjoy the car again.

FWIW: In my case, I am not a big fan of rollback trucks, AAA Road Service or other companies that will come out and screw something up while they learn how to get into your car. So I am satisifed with not having the car for a brief period while it gets charged up for me to drive it to the dealer and get a new battery under warranty.

OH YEA as I write this I am now on step 16 enjoying my beer(s).

Now I have to figure out how to submit this message

Welcome to the XLR Forum.

Please read my post below and you will have access to your car.

Once you have acces we willl need to determine if your car battery is dead or you have another issue.

As CC pointed out once you have access, jump start your car the same as you would any other car and see what happens.



More Battery Stories

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Well I was minding my own business, sitting in my recliner watching the football game Sunday and all of a sudden I heard the 2008 XLR-V car alarm go off.

I thought that was odd since the car was in the garage with the door down. But in the past on occasion, I had shifted in my seat and set it off with the other keys in my pocket.

However, when I couldn't turn it off right away by resetting the button on the key FOB, I took a quick trip to the garage. I was able to witness firsthand the alarm sound get slower and slower and then the interior lights went on and faded off. The next step was the weird one---the doors locked and there was NO power whatsoever to the car.

So the doors were locked, the key Fob wouldn't work nor would the spare FOB and the trunk and hood were locked down. A real interesting problem..on a Sunday afternoon.

THE XLR ENTRY PROCESS WHEN THE CAR HAS NO POWER THAT MOST OF US SHOULD BE SURE WE ARE VERY FAMILIAR WITH.

1. On the left rear bumper down low there is a small square painted the same color as the bumper. It has a small a seam that runs around it.

2. Sit on the ground behind the car for ease of access.

3. Take your hard key out of it's slot in your key FOB 2007 through 2009 or locate the back up key for 2004 through 2006 models.

4. Take your fingernail and carefully locate the small gap at the bottom of the square.

5. Then gently insert the tip of your key in the slot and pry up the square to expose the hard key hole behind the bumper.

6. Carefully at first insert the key in the key hole and carefully and very slowly turn the key as far as it will go to the right. (Here's a place where some WD-40 should be applied for on-going preventive maintenance while you are in there).

7. Then manually (it's heavy since there is no motor assist and you are fighting the fluid in the trunk shocks) and slowly raise the trunk assembly as far open as you can while sitting and then stand up and raise it up as far as it it will go.

8. Locate a small access panel about 2" high and 4" long on the lower left side of the top storage area wall just behind the top and luggage separater panel and close to the bottom of the compartment. It tucks into the carpet at the bottom and folds upward.

9. Open it gently by folding it upward and you will see a small "T" handle.

10. Pull the "T" handle gently to the rear of the car (its attached to a cable that is attached to the door).

11. The drivers door will pop open.

12. You can then gain access and see if any lights are on whatsoever. In my case NOPE!!!

13. Locate the Hood opening lever on the left side of the dash.

14. Pull the lever and open the hood. Then go to the front of the car and located the hood safety latch, slide it open and raise the hood.

15. Look for the battery at the right rear (PASSENGER SIDE) of the engine compartment.

16. Attach your Battery Tender or Hot Shot after taking the necessary precautions. wait for quite awhile even over night.

17. When the car has enough charge, START THE CAR AND LEAVE IT RUNNING.

18. Re index your windows while the door are closed --a requirement. You CAN do this by pushing the up window button until the window is all the way up and holding it for 3-5 seconds. This is very important so that the windows "drop" when the door is opened to allow the glass not to hit the top when you close the door.

19. Close the door and put the window down with the car still running and in park of course.

18. Open and re close the trunk so that it is properly secured.

19. Carefully insert the bumper tab back into the bumper where it belongs.

20. Drive the car to the dealer or your favorite battery store and see if they will test the battery to see if it is worth saving or replace it while you are there.

21. I am told by the dealer that the alternator will keep the proper electrical current flowing while you are drivng the car to the shop even though the battery is lower than desired.

22. Enjoy the car again.

FWIW: In my case, I am not a big fan of rollback trucks, AAA Road Service or other companies that will come out and screw something up while they learn how to get into your car. So I am satisifed with not having the car for a brief period while it gets charged up for me to drive it to the dealer and get a new battery under warranty.

OH YEA as I write this I am now on step 16 enjoying my beer(s).

Hello Gents. I am a new member and a new XLR Owner. Just got a 2005 XLR with plenty of miles on it. Does not mater I love this car. I received the car with one transmitter and one hard key. I have a new second transmitter now and want to get a copy key made but here is my question. The key I have is not a key with a chip.. I went to a hardware store to see about getting a key made since mine was not a chip key. They told me this calls for a chip key. Now here is where I am getting confused. The key that I have will fit into the trunk release slot but will not open the trunk. You can turn it and it sounds like it is releasing the latch but you can not raise the trunk. If this does have a chip in it what good will that do if the battery is dead? I guess what I need to find out is do I need a key with a chip and if I do can a dealer get that for me? Just wanting to get all the little things taken care of so they do not become big things in a emergency. Also if I am not posting this in the right place let me know I am very new at this.

Thanks Mark