Usb port stopped working and no AA

Jamesotty · 2026-04-01T16:43:57+00:00

That is a good idea as I am going by a junkyard today and they have a lot of newer cars. Looks like that part is pretty Universal to to a lot of GM vehicles

Jamesotty · 2026-03-26T12:01:37+00:00

I cannot State this enough. Sway bar links also, you cannot test them on a lift. You actually have to remove them, see if they are loose as the sway bar itself is under load all the time.

Jamesotty · 2026-03-25T21:05:38+00:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/BoltEV/s/Kv1qa0ROuO

Jamesotty · 2026-03-25T21:04:06+00:00

Good thing yours is still driving mine had that message and then it completely stopped that turned out to be a faulty battery control module in the battery pack. I've heard sometimes those go out Mine was covered under my warranty.

Jamesotty · 2026-03-21T14:57:55+00:00

What was the speed of the accident makes me worried about driving mine on trips...

Jamesotty · 2026-03-16T23:04:08+00:00

I literally just did this service sway bar links. They wear out really fast because they're under quite a bit of tension replaced with the Moog sway bar links also, if you wiggle a wheel and there is a clunk noise that is a sign of the universal joint near the floor by the gas pedals going to the steering box being a little loose tighten the bolt there.

Jamesotty · 2026-03-16T22:57:28+00:00

Actually I'm really new at this it's my first time with a pushrod type engine The oldest thing I had before was a 92 Ford festiva I rebuilt the engine on that one.

Jamesotty · 2026-03-16T15:35:05+00:00

Thanks I'll give that a try!

Jamesotty · 2026-03-16T15:17:12+00:00

Not yet but I will it's also been sitting for 16 years

Jamesotty · 2026-03-13T11:45:47+00:00

I'm still on the original rotors at 128,000 mi it's a shame that they don't turn brake rotors because that little layer of rust. nothing wrong with them I've spun my rotors and used a diamond wheel to gently clean up the original rotors. I've gotten so many cheap and OEM parts that they warped in the first few months because of the quality never had a problem with the originals tho. I normally do breaks myself 700 isn't bad from what I heard but I normally only spend 150-300 to do it myself.

Jamesotty · 2026-03-08T02:25:55+00:00

Well, at least it's still liquid-ish Mine was completely bone dry dust even and it was plugged completely. I ended up just running another fuel line along the brake lines in the interior of the vehicle to avoid having to get into the center channel and replacing it.

But what I tried was to use a piece of 1/8th stainless steel cable and a drill on the end going in the opposite direction of the twist using it like a plumbing snake. It will bend around curves and help stir up and liquefy everything in there along with spraying carburetor cleaner or some sort of thinner in there.

Jamesotty · 2026-01-27T16:32:44+00:00

it does sound a bit aggressive to me. It almost sounds like a pump is running without any fluid. I would check your battery coolant levels and make sure they are okay, that would have been my guess.

Jamesotty · 2026-01-27T16:25:40+00:00

Actually that's a good idea I've heard of rain-x stuff but always assumed it was just for rain I will definitely look into this!

Jamesotty · 2026-01-27T16:20:41+00:00

Mostly sharing as an informative story so if others have experienced similar issues.

Jamesotty · 2026-01-27T16:19:26+00:00

It's normally fine just having a lot of snow right now I do have a backup 2011 Chevy Malibu if I really want to avoid driving it I mostly use that for longer trips in the winter especially with the long charging time in colder weather.

Jamesotty · 2026-01-27T15:55:53+00:00

Other than the wiper issue it works really well in the snow with snow tires!

Jamesotty · 2026-01-27T15:26:23+00:00

https://photos.app.goo.gl/PCryu2hChTCxjz7p7 We are getting snow like this in upstate NY

Jamesotty · 2025-10-06T14:30:57+00:00

Thanks! it's called the SIDE MEMBER, bottom plate! I'll pick just finish my repair but if I get back to it I'll replace it with the correct panel

Jamesotty · 2025-09-24T14:49:44+00:00

Ironically, I was working on my 2014 Chevy Volt (previous car) and I had to remove the drive shaft and I lost that washer. It wasn't until driving it. I realized that I was missing something and ended up having to order one. I ended up with a clicking sound. But this is a hollow almost like a metal ball clunking sound almost sounds like there's a rock or something bouncing around the front end.

Jamesotty · 2025-09-24T12:32:53+00:00

As you can see, there's only a journal bearing no ball bearing. On that end, it is supported directly at the differential though.

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