2001 XKR - Misc Issues

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Dec 14, 2008 | 05:03 PM

ylwjacket

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2001 XKR - Misc Issues

My wife's '01 XKR is having some issues, that I need to get dealt with. The first is the dreaded green bleed from the center of the top. Unless I can do a splice, I'll bite the bullet and take that one in to let the dealer do it. A 6 hour repair is not in my cards. So - the question is - I am assuming the hoses are probably too deteriorated to repair?

Next - the Nav unit gives an "error reading disc" error about half the time. I was going to buy a disc for it, but I am not sure if it's the disc or the unit. Anyway to tell, other than buying a new disc? Also - any sources for it?

I'm a bit ofa newb when it comes to fixing this car - it's her car, I don't fit in it, and I generally stay away from it.

Thanks.

Dec 14, 2008 | 07:21 PM

Brutal

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RE: 2001 XKR - Misc Issues

to replace the hoses, you need to remove 3/4 of the interior, drivers seat, back seat, half the carpet, and hear rail, youll see the hoses and how they route. My recomendation, have someone else do it, for most its worth someone that knows how to do it, fixing it.. Try cleaning the disc for error

Dec 14, 2008 | 07:33 PM

SeismicGuy

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RE: 2001 XKR - Misc Issues

Can't any clever person come up with some simple type of splice kit to be able to merely replace the length of hose between the latch and say the A-pillar?

Doug

Dec 14, 2008 | 10:30 PM

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RE: 2001 XKR - Misc Issues

My nav unit also sometimes has an error reading the disc, and it is totally random. i tried a new disc, and that does not fix the issue, so don't go buying one.

my next attempt will be to clean the navigation dvd unit, compressed air and maybe a pickup cleaning if that doesn't work.

Dec 15, 2008 | 08:41 AM

ylwjacket

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RE: 2001 XKR - Misc Issues

Thanks for the ideas on the disk. I have read enough threads to think that I don't really want any part of the dreaded hose replacement as a DIY project.

Thanks!