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Forum: Technology May 23rd 21, 03:19 PM Posted to alt.home.repair,rec.autos.tech
Replies: 8
Views: 6,458
Posted By micky
Clock lights up only at night, 2005 Toyota Solara, can't be seen in the daytime

In alt.home.repair, on Fri, 21 May 2021 22:19:52 -0400, micky
> wrote:

>
>> This is ASSUMING it is not STILL just an issue of not having the
>>instrument panel dimmer adjusted...
Forum: Technology May 22nd 21, 02:40 PM Posted to alt.home.repair,rec.autos.tech
Replies: 6
Views: 6,137
Posted By micky
getting spots off of speedometer plastic

How do you get little white/grey spots off of clear plastic.

Especially when there is no reason they are there!


I have my speedometer cluster out so now is the time to clean it.

It has a clear...
Forum: Technology May 22nd 21, 04:16 AM Posted to alt.home.repair,rec.autos.tech
Replies: 8
Views: 6,458
Posted By micky
Clock lights up only at night, 2005 Toyota Solara, can't be seen in the daytime

Now that the speedometer is out, I can silence the annoying**** buzzer.

It sits on top of a circuit board, and I have no access to the other
side (because there are 4 needle meters*** mounted to...
Forum: Technology May 22nd 21, 03:42 AM Posted to alt.home.repair,rec.autos.tech
Replies: 8
Views: 6,458
Posted By micky
Clock lights up only at night, 2005 Toyota Solara, can't be seen in the daytime

In alt.home.repair, on Fri, 21 May 2021 00:50:04 -0400, Clare Snyder
> wrote:

>On Thu, 20 May 2021 12:40:39 -0400, micky >
>wrote:
>
>>
>>Addressed...
Forum: Technology May 22nd 21, 03:19 AM Posted to alt.home.repair,rec.autos.tech
Replies: 8
Views: 6,458
Posted By micky
Clock lights up only at night, 2005 Toyota Solara, can't be seen in the daytime

In alt.home.repair, on Fri, 21 May 2021 00:57:36 -0400, Clare Snyder
> wrote:

>
>>>Its certain that the problem is the programming, not the simple
>>>electrical connections. The...
Forum: Technology May 20th 21, 10:15 PM Posted to alt.home.repair,rec.autos.tech
Replies: 8
Views: 6,458
Posted By micky
Clock lights up only at night, 2005 Toyota Solara, can't be seen in the daytime

In alt.home.repair, on Fri, 21 May 2021 05:43:40 +1000, "Rod Speed"
> wrote:

>
>
>"micky" > wrote in message...
Forum: Technology May 20th 21, 05:40 PM Posted to alt.home.repair,rec.autos.tech
Replies: 8
Views: 6,458
Posted By micky
Clock lights up only at night, 2005 Toyota Solara, can't be seen in the daytime

Addressed especially to Clare and to anyone who thinks he's as smart as
Clare is.

Here is the wiring diagram for this car,
https://www.dropbox.com/s/xoj71v8wiwwqtd7/Solara-Clock.odg?dl=0
It's an...
Forum: Technology May 12th 21, 07:34 PM Posted to alt.home.repair,rec.autos.tech,sci.electronics.repair
Replies: 0
Views: 5,917
Posted By micky
some Dash Lights only go on at Night, can't be seen in the day time.

I renamed the thread and moved it from its original location to the
bottom of the list so I wouldn't have to hunt for it so much.


>On Tue, 11 May 2021 22:35:56 -0400, Clare Snyder...
Forum: Technology April 18th 21, 03:08 AM Posted to comp.mobile.android,rec.autos.tech,alt.home.repair
Replies: 3
Views: 6,271
Posted By micky
A story in one part, TRS, TRRS, AUX, Bluetooth, and hands-free phone calls in a 2005 car

In comp.mobile.android, on Sat, 17 Apr 2021 17:40:01 -0700, Bo Dacious
> wrote:

>I used an iSimple interface on my 2006 Chevy. It added it's menu to
>the AM/FM/XM Band switch. Had a 30...
Forum: Technology April 18th 21, 12:19 AM Posted to comp.mobile.android,rec.autos.tech,alt.home.repair
Replies: 3
Views: 6,271
Posted By micky
A story in one part, TRS, TRRS, AUX, Bluetooth, and hands-free phone calls in a 2005 car

It turns out if your car radio has a jack in the back to connect a CD
changer or satellite receiver, you can, instead or even in addition to,
connect a device to give you AUX and Bluetooth input, and...
Forum: Technology April 14th 21, 10:37 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech,alt.home.repair
Replies: 0
Views: 6,484
Posted By micky
Is more expensive better? Is even more expensive not even as good?

Is more expensive better? Is even more expensive not even as good?

Still working on my lean mixture. It's a good excuse to buy tools, even
if the tools cost more than taking it to a shop. ;-) ...
Forum: Technology April 14th 21, 04:43 AM Posted to sci.electronics.repair,rec.autos.tech,alt.home.repair
Replies: 7
Views: 6,630
Posted By micky
What are these electronilc parts

What are the devices in these two parts of a schematic

https://imgur.com/a/mnnzq3O

On the left is probably the lighting for the 2005 Solara trip computer.
The schematic calls it the Upper Console...
Forum: Technology April 9th 21, 06:38 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech,alt.home.repair
Replies: 5
Views: 6,298
Posted By micky
Does propane change with age?

Does propane change with age? The web says No, but....

I have a can/bottle of propane that is at least 10 years old.

I'm using it as one of several ways to find the vacuum leak in my car.

I...
Forum: Technology April 9th 21, 05:50 AM Posted to alt.home.repair,rec.autos.tech
Replies: 0
Views: 6,308
Posted By micky
Frequently bought together, at Amazon.

This post is more Amazon-related than smoke- or car-related.

One of the things I've noticed about Amazon is that they usually lie,
afaic, when they list Frequently Bought Together.

Much of the...
Forum: Technology April 9th 21, 04:13 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech,alt.home.repair
Replies: 15
Views: 9,880
Posted By micky
02 sensor and better gas mileage

In rec.autos.tech, on Thu, 08 Apr 2021 02:05:14 -0400, "Steve W."
> wrote:

>Steve W. wrote:
>> Steve W. wrote:
>>> micky wrote:
>>>> In rec.autos.tech, on Sat, 03 Apr 2021...
Forum: Technology April 9th 21, 03:46 AM Posted to alt.home.repair,rec.autos.tech
Replies: 15
Views: 9,880
Posted By micky
02 sensor and better gas mileage

In alt.home.repair, on Thu, 8 Apr 2021 06:37:51 -0700 (PDT), trader_4
> wrote:

>On Thursday, April 8, 2021 at 2:05:17 AM UTC-4, Steve W. wrote:
>> Steve W. wrote:
>> > Steve...
Forum: Technology April 8th 21, 04:43 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech,alt.home.repair
Replies: 15
Views: 9,880
Posted By micky
02 sensor and better gas mileage

In alt.home.repair, on Wed, 07 Apr 2021 22:30:04 -0400, micky
> wrote:

>
>>I used the scanner today and the short and long term trims tracked the
>>results of the guy who made...
Forum: Technology April 8th 21, 03:30 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech,alt.home.repair
Replies: 15
Views: 9,880
Posted By micky
02 sensor and better gas mileage

In alt.home.repair, on Wed, 07 Apr 2021 21:50:11 -0400, micky
> wrote:

>In alt.home.repair, on Wed, 07 Apr 2021 20:24:26 -0400, "Steve W."
>...
Forum: Technology April 8th 21, 02:50 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech,alt.home.repair
Replies: 15
Views: 9,880
Posted By micky
02 sensor and better gas mileage

In alt.home.repair, on Wed, 07 Apr 2021 20:24:26 -0400, "Steve W."
> wrote:

>Steve W. wrote:
>> micky wrote:
>>> In rec.autos.tech, on Sat, 03 Apr 2021 02:07:24 -0400, "Steve...
Forum: Technology April 7th 21, 03:41 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech,alt.home.repair
Replies: 15
Views: 9,880
Posted By micky
02 sensor and better gas mileage

In rec.autos.tech, on Sat, 03 Apr 2021 02:07:24 -0400, "Steve W."
> wrote:

>Scott Dorsey wrote:
>> micky > wrote:
>>> In rec.autos.tech, on 27 Mar 2021...
Forum: Technology April 4th 21, 09:53 PM Posted to alt.home.repair,rec.autos.tech
Replies: 0
Views: 5,680
Posted By micky
Six for the price of two?

In alt.home.repair, on Sun, 4 Apr 2021 06:48:52 -0700 (PDT), trader_4
> wrote:

>
>>
>> Just now I read that brake cleaner doesn't leave residue like I thought
>> it did....
Forum: Technology April 3rd 21, 09:37 PM Posted to alt.home.repair,rec.autos.tech
Replies: 5
Views: 5,927
Posted By micky
testing fuel pressure on a 3.3L 2005 Toyotal

(I don't think I have a fuel problem, but when I'm reading about my car,
curiosity rears its head and I have questions.)

How come so many cars have a nipple on the fuel rail with which to test
fuel...
Forum: Technology April 2nd 21, 07:25 PM Posted to alt.home.repair,rec.autos.tech
Replies: 16
Views: 9,678
Posted By micky
Are my business assumptions correct?

Are my business assumptions correct?

I'm trying to get rid of some engine trouble codes, and I need to
install 2 or 4 oxygen sensors. I know I can install one of them, and
if I find a place where...
Forum: Technology April 2nd 21, 06:17 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
Replies: 2
Views: 6,197
Posted By micky
can't get OBDII reader to work

In rec.autos.tech, on Thu, 1 Apr 2021 20:37:06 -0500, Hank Rogers
> wrote:

>micky wrote:
>> Foxwell NT301 OBDII code reader
>>
>> Worked fine a year ago.
>>
>> In my trunk for...
Forum: Technology April 2nd 21, 01:12 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
Replies: 15
Views: 9,880
Posted By micky
02 sensor and better gas mileage

In rec.autos.tech, on 27 Mar 2021 19:31:15 -0000,
(Scott Dorsey) wrote:

>AK > wrote:
>>I had an oxygen sensor replaced.
>>
>>Prior to that I got 20 mpg in...
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