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spankmeister posted:Yeah replace the relay and sensor, they're very cheap parts that can cause very expensive problems. Would that be the coolant temp sensor?
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PaintVagrant posted:Battery is prob on its way out, get a multimeter or have autozone check it. Modern car electronics do weird poo poo when the battery is going. See: all BMWs I checked the battery with a multimeter both at the hood terminals and on the actual battery in the trunk, but it voltage seems fine. Sat about 12.6v off. Also didn't drop below 11v when starting the car. Christobevii3 posted:Get an odd ii reader for your phone and buy the torque app. You can see the fuel pressure at pump and rail. Also, Hyundai's are picky about plugs. Pull your spark plugs and inspect I've been meaning to do this for years and I have never gotten around to it. I'll have to pull a plug and a see if it looks worn out at all, I hadn't really considered it since it's not really a rough idle (just higher rpm) and there is no misfire when driving while its "effected" - stupid cars. I have however noticed that my average MPG seems to have dropped considerably in the last few weeks. I used to sit around 21mpg and since my last fill up last Friday I am averaging 13.6mpg
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Anyone got any good ideas on how to get baked on magnet off of a bonnet? My friend recently removed his magnetic learner mark (  ) only to find that this year's unusually hot summer had pretty much baked it on. I managed to pick most of it off with the help of some detergent but there's still a fairly large patch that just won't move using paint safe tools (read: my fingernails  ) For reference, it's about half a millimeter or so thick like a fridge magnet. I also tried regular strength sticker remover but it didn't really do anything.
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RillAkBea posted:Anyone got any good ideas on how to get baked on magnet off of a bonnet? Can you pry it up with a razor blade? If you're careful, you should be able to do that without damaging the paint.
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Sep 26, 2016 19:21
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tactlessbastard posted:Would that be the coolant temp sensor? Usually called a cooling fan switch, or radiator fan switch. The coolant temp sensor is what tells your car how hot the coolant is and is usually in the block. The Radiator fan switch closes as the temp rises to the right temp and the fan goes on.
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tater_salad posted:Usually called a cooling fan switch, or radiator fan switch. In a lot of modern-ish cars the ECU controls the fan based on the coolant temp - there's no separate switch. Not sure how TB's Caravan does it but it's probably new enough that the ECU handles it.
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Anyone heard of a goon owning an Elise/Exige?
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Salt Fish posted:Anyone heard of a goon owning an Elise/Exige? There's been at least two that I can think of.
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RillAkBea posted:Anyone got any good ideas on how to get baked on magnet off of a bonnet? They make plastic razor blades that are perfect at removing stuff like this and the don't really scratch or scuff.
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Are eight gen (2008) Honda Civic 5-speed automatic transmissions bad? Or is that relegated to the days of yore in the Civic? Honda's Widespread Transmission Failure shows the kind of "collective memory" people will have about Honda automatics (not to mention the 90's) but it looks like that was the previous model year. Did Honda learn from their mistakes and use a better transmission in the Civic starting in 2005?
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SouthsideSaint posted:They make plastic razor blades that are perfect at removing stuff like this and the don't really scratch or scuff. https://www.amazon.com/Scotty-Peeler-Label-Sticker-Removers/dp/B0068QIQVA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1474937434&sr=8-1&keywords=scotty+peeler Use the plastic ones for your car. Use the metal one as a general purpose paring knife and/or a 3D print cleanup tool.
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IOwnCalculus posted:There's been at least two that I can think of. Do you recall names? I would love to hear about their experiences. A full search of the forums turns up relatively little about the practical ownership of one. In particular I'm curious what the aluminum construction means for long term maintenance and the viability of owning one long term.
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RillAkBea posted:Anyone got any good ideas on how to get baked on magnet off of a bonnet? Have you tried a powerful magnet?
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RillAkBea posted:Anyone got any good ideas on how to get baked on magnet off of a bonnet? Heat gun or hair dryer to soften it up?
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The Torque app doesn't appear to be available in the Apple store. Is it Android only?
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infrared35 posted:The Torque app doesn't appear to be available in the Apple store. Is it Android only? I used Auto Doctor on my iPad to communicate with the wifi OBDII scanner I bought. The free version works well enough for basic operations. Can't remember if it shows fuel pressure but it can't hurt to try.
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Sep 27, 2016 04:32
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Engine Link seems to be a well-regarded IOS equivalent.
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Also, the Bluetooth OBD2 adapters generally don't play nice with iOS devices; you'll probably need a wifi adapter.
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Salt Fish posted:Do you recall names? I would love to hear about their experiences. A full search of the forums turns up relatively little about the practical ownership of one. In particular I'm curious what the aluminum construction means for long term maintenance and the viability of owning one long term. I know my boss bitches about having to take the bodywork off to do things like a fan change. Can't say that an aluminium chassis would worry me unduly.
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Salt Fish posted:Do you recall names? I would love to hear about their experiences. A full search of the forums turns up relatively little about the practical ownership of one. In particular I'm curious what the aluminum construction means for long term maintenance and the viability of owning one long term. From what I recall, due to the construction, any damage to the rear clamshell will make it a write off since its  to fix. Aside from that, I've only seen them a couple times in the wild and dream of one day owning one.
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Salt Fish posted:Do you recall names? I would love to hear about their experiences. A full search of the forums turns up relatively little about the practical ownership of one. In particular I'm curious what the aluminum construction means for long term maintenance and the viability of owning one long term. Revelations had one, Kwinkles still does I think. Are there others? e: Kwinkles is now C.H.O.M.E. and I don't think I've seen him outside of yospos
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RillAkBea posted:Anyone got any good ideas on how to get baked on magnet off of a bonnet? WD-40 and a very thin plastic or nylon paint scraper/fiberglass resin tool. In a pinch you can use one of those plastic cutting board mats. Something like this might work, you might want to get something thinner. http://www.homedepot.com/p/Putty-Knife-Set-DS-3PKL/202038680
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Raluek posted:Revelations had one, Kwinkles still does I think. Are there others? I was thinking of Pr0kjayhawk (who had a modded one) and I think someone else (can't remember who) had a largely stock one and a code brown incident involving a broken suspension link.
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thebushcommander posted:I checked the battery with a multimeter both at the hood terminals and on the actual battery in the trunk, but it voltage seems fine. Sat about 12.6v off. Also didn't drop below 11v when starting the car. Update on my issue. Pulled the codes and it turns out it is the Cam Shaft positioning sensor - common symptoms of a bad/loose one are pretty spot on with the issues I am having. $30 dollar part so I got a new one, now I just need to figure out where it is/ how to get to it easily to replace.
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I bought a new 2016 Subaru Impreza 2.0i Touring package earlier this year and with winter coming up I plan to buy steel rims and winter tires so I can change them myself going forward and save $140/yr, the base model Impreza came with 15" whereas my Touring came with 16". I confirmed I can use either 15" or 16" rims & tires, is there any reason I should stick with the more expensive 16" tires during the winter or should I opt for cheaper 15"?
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As long as the overall diameter is the same, and the 15s will fit over your brakes without rubbing, go for it.
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Thanks for all the magnet advice guys.Pham Nuwen posted:Can you pry it up with a razor blade? If you're careful, you should be able to do that without damaging the paint. SouthsideSaint posted:They make plastic razor blades that are perfect at removing stuff like this and the don't really scratch or scuff. GnarlyCharlie4u posted:WD-40 and a very thin plastic or nylon paint scraper/fiberglass resin tool. In a pinch you can use one of those plastic cutting board mats. Miraculously a local auto store actually had some bonafide plastic razors in their old stock section, wasn't aware that they existed so thanks for the heads up. If it doesn't manage to shift it, I guess I'll have to try the metal kind. Tunicate posted:Have you tried a powerful magnet? Unfortunately I do not own any powerful magnets to try it. StormDrain posted:Heat gun or hair dryer to soften it up?  No outside faucets either, the monsters!
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whatupdet posted:I bought a new 2016 Subaru Impreza 2.0i Touring package earlier this year and with winter coming up I plan to buy steel rims and winter tires so I can change them myself going forward and save $140/yr, the base model Impreza came with 15" whereas my Touring came with 16". I confirmed I can use either 15" or 16" rims & tires, is there any reason I should stick with the more expensive 16" tires during the winter or should I opt for cheaper 15"? Use willtheyfit.com to quickly figure out matching diameter etc.
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tater_salad posted:Usually called a cooling fan switch, or radiator fan switch. Finally got a chance to get into the van. I started looking from down below, couldn't see anything relevant to the radiator, but I did find this loose connector dangling. Looked like it had been unplugged for a long time, and I couldn't find anything within its reach that it would plug into. What the hell? Anyway, I removed the air box and the intake and there was my relay, easy peasy. I've pulled it out and replaced it. The instructions that came with the relay recommend also replacing the oem harness, is that necessary? My third question is, is it advisable to start the van and see if it is working correctly without reassembling the whole intake? As long as I make sure the area around the intake hose is clear?
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tactlessbastard posted:Finally got a chance to get into the van. Can you reattach the intake without bolting it down? Just let it flop there?
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CharlieWhiskey posted:Can you reattach the intake without bolting it down? Just let it flop there? Not directly, but I could get the filter unit attached to it. Thanks!
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What material are these modern wheel well fender liners made of? Its like some fiberous material, presumably to block sound.
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Has anybody got a good tyre size calculator? edit: or can straight out answer for me; fronts are currently 215/35/r17, rears are 235/40/r18. assuming new wheels are same width and offset just an inch smaller (r17), what is my new tyre size SquirrelGrip fucked around with this message at 00:11 on Sep 29, 2016 |
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SquirrelGrip posted:Has anybody got a good tyre size calculator? this is a nice one that has a built-in "convert to different wheel size" button. Looks ilke 235/45/17 will be your best bet.
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I have a bit of a strange request. If anyone has a gen 2 or a gen 3 Prius with a tonneau cover (that pull out cargo cover in the rear hatch), can you measure the cover and post the overall length of the bar the cover stores in? My friend just bought a gen 2 Prius that came with no cover, and an eBay cover to match. However, the cover she received doesn't seem to fit (like, at all; it's several inches too long to fit in its pocket) so we're thinking it is probably from a gen 3 Prius. The seller is being a butt, though, and is insisting it's correct. So I'd like to have an actual factual measurement I can compare this one against. I don't know anyone else irl with a Prius, or this would be an open-and-shut case. I can't seem to find any measurements online, either.
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Raluek posted:I have a bit of a strange request. If anyone has a gen 2 or a gen 3 Prius with a tonneau cover (that pull out cargo cover in the rear hatch), can you measure the cover and post the overall length of the bar the cover stores in? My friend just bought a gen 2 Prius that came with no cover, and an eBay cover to match. However, the cover she received doesn't seem to fit (like, at all; it's several inches too long to fit in its pocket) so we're thinking it is probably from a gen 3 Prius. The seller is being a butt, though, and is insisting it's correct. So I'd like to have an actual factual measurement I can compare this one against. Did you remove the left side deck board? https://youtu.be/B93PlDb8Y6o
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Replacing the mufflers and rear tail pipes on my 73 Cutlass Supreme. The pipes from the headers to the mufflers are two and a half inches but the tail pipes are going to be two and a quarter. My question is should I use two and a half inch Mufflers or two and a quarter inch mufflers? I'm going to have to put a reducer on there someplace my question is should it be before or after the muffler?
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Finally got the new relay in this morning. Everything works perfect. Thanks for the assist, gentlemen.
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SimonCat posted:Replacing the mufflers and rear tail pipes on my 73 Cutlass Supreme. The pipes from the headers to the mufflers are two and a half inches but the tail pipes are going to be two and a quarter. My question is should I use two and a half inch Mufflers or two and a quarter inch mufflers? Why not get a muffler with a 2.5" inlet and 2.25" outlet?
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StormDrain posted:Why not get a muffler with a 2.5" inlet and 2.25" outlet? Glasspacks don't come with different inlet and out let sizes. And most exhaust shops top out at 2.25" pipes.
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