SQOD Squad - Stupid Question Of the Day (28 Viewers)

[PhuckItImDone]

SQOD would be "what is everyone running or biased towards in terms of Bluetooth OBD lI scanners"? From what I could gather Carista, OBDLinkMX and Bluedriver seem to be the three?

 

[empty80]

SQOD would be "what is everyone running or biased towards in terms of Bluetooth OBD lI scanners"? From what I could gather Carista, OBDLinkMX and Bluedriver seem to be the three?

I’m running Carista and OBD Fusion for most of the diagnostics away from home. At home, I’ve got the full Tech Stream Lite subscription which is super helpful.

 

[bloc]

Need help with a part number. I’m looking for the circular plug that fits the front doors. I guess it provides access to the door handle/locking mechanism. I’ve lost my passenger-side plug. My best effort to locate the part # has failed after looking at multiple diagrams for the front door and door component assemblies. Found multiple plugs and covers but none that fit this location.

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My best guess is 90950-01964

 

[JohnJB]

My best guess is 90950-01964

I think there’s a good chance you’re correct based on image searching that #. Thank you!! I was getting very frustrated with this one.

 

[bloc]

I think there’s a good chance you’re correct based on image searching that #. Thank you!! I was getting very frustrated with this one.

Any time.

I really should start a parts lookup thread to get things in one place..

 

[Fisher23]

ignore this

 

[ryanCA]

my steering wheel button lights went off. all dark.

however if i turn left 90 degrees, lights come on

nothing when turned left or not turned

all buttons function.

any ideas?

 

[Zill]

my steering wheel button lights went off. all dark.

however if i turn left 90 degrees, lights come on

nothing when turned left or not turned

all buttons function.

any ideas?

My guess is your steering wheel clock spring is starting to go out.

 

[ryanCA]

My guess is your steering wheel clock spring is starting to go out.

ok. let me search to see how to fix it

 

[FrazzledHunter]

Anyone know of a vendor for a hardened glove box? I'm looking for a drop in replacement that would afford additional protection over the stock plastic one.

I looked around but came up empty handed.

 

[customcruiser]

Anyone know of a vendor for a hardened glove box? I'm looking for a drop in replacement that would afford additional protection over the stock plastic one.

I looked around but came up empty handed.

No replacement lid I am aware of... I use this little lockbox looped around my seat base. Not really secure but keeps kids out and legal storage for my pewpew if I ever pass through a state like Maryland.

 

[bloc]

No replacement lid I am aware of... I use this little lockbox looped around my seat base. Not really secure but keeps kids out and legal storage for my pewpew if I ever pass through a state like Maryland.

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Does that clear with the seat all the way down?

Edit: also, vaultek? They are among the few that get good reviews via lock picking lawyer.

 

[customcruiser]

Does that clear with the seat all the way down?

Edit: also, vaultek? They are among the few that get good reviews via lock picking lawyer.

Yes, it clears with my seat all the way down

and Yes, it's a Vaultek -- I have (3) and all purchased refurbished from Vaultek's website

 

[teejnut]

Yes, it clears with my seat all the way down

and Yes, it's a Vaultek -- I have (3) and all purchased refurbished from Vaultek's website

Can also get them through Costco. Safe - https://costco.vaulteksafe.com/pages/safe Prices include shipping so sometimes it works out vs. refurbished + shipping.

 

[ryanCA]

really bummed

went to change the steering control buttons
got one side off

on the right side the cruise control stock is in the way - but man its so annoying i think the torx 30 is stripped and i cant get it off

really hate looking at the nasty scratched up steering controls.

any thoughts?

 

[Fisher23]

really bummed

went to change the steering control buttons
got one side off

on the right side the cruise control stock is in the way - but man its so annoying i think the torx 30 is stripped and i cant get it off

really hate looking at the nasty scratched up steering controls.

any thoughts?

I would take a chisel and cut a slot for ta flat head screw driver. What year is this, I may have some extra control buttons.

 

[ryanCA]

I would take a chisel and cut a slot for ta flat head screw driver. What year is this, I may have some extra control buttons.

Mine is a 2008. Appreciate the assist.

 

[mbusa1]

Are there any Group 31 batteries that would work in a pinch without the Slee tray? May need to get a new battery and I'll order the tray but still need to be able to drive the car.

 

[lx200inAR]

Are there any Group 31 batteries that would work in a pinch without the Slee tray? May need to get a new battery and I'll order the tray but still need to be able to drive the car.

The tray is less of an issue than extending the terminals. You can bend the OEM tie down to work with the Group 31, and you can trim the OEM plastic tray to fit. The tie down and the terminals are the more important part.

there’s a thread on a home brew upgrade.

 

[thezbone]

My windshield wipers chatter like crazy to the point that having automatic wipers is more of a curse than a blessing. I'm wondering if anyone on here has similar issues and if so, how they've gone about fixing them. I was thinking maybe a windshield sealant/coating would help lubricate things. Anyone else have this experience/have any fixes they recommend?

I've only ever run OEM blades and have had the same issue with both sets I've put on in my ownership. Trying to remember how long (if at all) they worked without chattering but it's been a while since I've replaced them.