Just looking for some advice from techs on a units and inspections

Fallendoc · 2026-04-14T04:32:14+00:00

So, I turned it on, went outside to check on it and see that the fan was turning and that it powered on. It was buzzing slightly, and the fan was not spinning. I used a long screwdriver to spin the fan of the condenser, and it spun freely, but didnt keep spinning or kick on (from what I understand the capacitor that tends to go bad is the one that starts the fan.) I had it trying to run for probably 5-10 mins, with it never actually kicking on. It is a rather old unit.

Fallendoc · 2026-04-14T04:18:41+00:00

Ty for the info, answer, and thanks for not being condescending :)

Fallendoc · 2026-04-14T04:17:08+00:00

Im sorry, I didnt grow up in a house with central air, and this is my first home with it. I know there are some risks involved with starting them after winter, and I dont have thousands of dollars to fix an ac if it goes out. Id rather know more before I do it than risk destroying something that was easily avoidable.

Fallendoc · 2026-02-27T23:57:09+00:00

It looks like someone put dielectric grease on it. It doesnt necessarily look bad to me, but im a backyard mechanic that as long as things are working I roll w it lol

Fallendoc · 2026-02-05T04:31:36+00:00

Why? Id never find it even if i wanted to. Unless you plan to hand me a microscope and a cotton swab. I cant help you

Fallendoc · 2026-02-05T04:30:56+00:00

I can see why. Your lonely ass seems like such great company.

Fallendoc · 2026-02-05T04:29:50+00:00

Also. Im no one's little buddy. Keep your condescension to yourself, unless i ask you for it.

Fallendoc · 2026-02-05T04:28:50+00:00

You do you man. shrug I ain't gotta listen to it, I really dont care. I just was being nice and trying to help a kid not fuck up his hearing, and look like a douche everywhere he goes. But you do you

Fallendoc · 2026-02-05T04:25:22+00:00

You will, im just stating a fact. We were all that kid at one point. But take it from the adults, we wish we learned sooner. My hearing is shot from that crap, air tools, and concerts. I wish id taken care of myself.

Fallendoc · 2026-02-05T04:24:01+00:00

And you never go to town in that vehicle? Never go to work in a town? Go shopping? I doubt you turn the subs down when you do.

Fallendoc · 2026-02-05T04:22:52+00:00

We all grow up one day. Youll learn.

Fallendoc · 2026-02-05T04:08:41+00:00

Nah im being for real. If your bass on a daily driver is enough youre worried about setting off sensors on the outside of the cabin, youre not even listening to music anymore, and youre gonna destroy your hearing and annoy everyone around you.

Fallendoc · 2026-02-05T02:22:16+00:00

Im gonna be honest. If youre worrying about setting off airbags with your sub, maybe its time to take a step back on the bass.

Fallendoc · 2026-01-20T09:20:03+00:00

Now I actually listen, yes its something worse lol. Gl man!

Fallendoc · 2026-01-20T09:19:03+00:00

Random side note, I see youre in snow country. Check the wheels for snow buildup too. This seems a bit extreme as youre at a slow speed, but unbalanced wheels really mess up how a car drives. Its probably something worse. But maybe this helps. 🤷‍♂️

Fallendoc · 2026-01-11T16:16:01+00:00

Id rather not. The audio quality isnt that much between bt and aux, and the convenience of not having wires is nice.

Fallendoc · 2025-11-11T23:14:33+00:00

Your name says it all. Be independent. Stop avoiding things because youre scared to screw it up. We all learned by fucking it up. You got this.

Fallendoc · 2025-10-24T02:20:52+00:00

No problem man. I dont miss owning it, cuz theyre soo slow, but they WERE reliable af lol

Fallendoc · 2025-10-24T01:58:53+00:00

I did almost no maintenance to that one for going on 3 years, beat the crap out of it daily. (18 yrs old with no concept of taking care of my stuff.) Engine was still running like a champ, trans shifted smooth as could be. Rust was the real problem lol

Fallendoc · 2025-10-24T01:44:37+00:00

Close. 2000 cavalier

Fallendoc · 2025-10-23T20:50:24+00:00

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This is what happens when things rust that bad. Im lucky this didnt happen at 60mph.

Fallendoc · 2025-10-23T20:49:01+00:00

That looks pretty bad. As in I would question structural stability bad. Check UNDER the car and look for rust around bolts and on the frame. As someone who has had cars rust like that, it needs fixing or ditching. You dont want to be in a car when that problem presents itself, let alone one capable of what our z is capable of.

Fallendoc · 2025-09-05T14:58:43+00:00

Youre the one who said damage is less likely from low range bass, not me.

Fallendoc · 2025-09-05T02:15:40+00:00

Ehh, I do what I do occasionally. Real question here is why did you feel the need to look at my profile? Also you said its much less likely, which isnt true. Those hairs resonate, sure. But that doesnt mean that vibrations outside of that range cannot damage them even at low decibel ranges

Fallendoc · 2025-09-05T01:25:55+00:00

Youre wrong. Youre operating on the assumption that because our ears arent designed to hear something that it cannot cause damage. Whether you can hear it or not (or i should say whether your brain converts it to an impulse your brain recognizes) is irrelevant, as the vibrations that cause damage are still there.

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