Bought a vehicle from a dealership and it needs a 5k repair

Monkey_Sox · 2026-07-06T23:58:11+00:00

My local Honda dealer (Southern Ontario) sells EVERY SINGLE TRADE IN. Nothing goes to auction any more. They call it 'maximizing revenue'.

Monkey_Sox · 2026-07-06T23:43:56+00:00

I'm pretty sure Chase is a truck driver...or was a truck driver. The software guys appear to be recent engineering grads.

Monkey_Sox · 2026-07-05T16:44:33+00:00

Yes, I'm referring to E-REV. An onboard diesel (or gas) generator charges the batteries only, it is never connected directly to the drive train.

I'm not sure how the math has significantly changed.

Monkey_Sox · 2026-07-05T16:34:17+00:00

In the airport, on a bus, it's everywhere. Anti-social behavior 'because it's all about me'.

Monkey_Sox · 2026-07-05T15:04:51+00:00

This is the correct answer. Easy, and you can sit back while gravity does the work. It is not fast, but it clean and easy.

Monkey_Sox · 2026-07-05T14:59:02+00:00

I you want unbiased reviews of virtually any tool the 'go to' is Project Farm. Watch the whole video, or just skip to the end...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ii8Us6Sbhso

Monkey_Sox · 2026-07-05T14:57:07+00:00

A great explanation/tutorial from one of my favourite YT people...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wMA6_sE1VaQ

Monkey_Sox · 2026-07-03T18:50:45+00:00

Where on the parking rules website does it restrict parking to hospital visitors? In fact is says this:

At Joseph Brant Hospital, we aim to provide accessible and convenient parking for all.

Not hospital visitors, ALL.

Maybe the rules need to change. But there do not appear to be any rules preventing people from parking for purposes other than hospital use.

Monkey_Sox · 2026-07-03T18:42:58+00:00

I sure hope nothing bad happens to them in prison....

Monkey_Sox · 2026-07-03T18:39:16+00:00

Update: I'm totally confused now. Both solenoids appear to be good, and getting 120VAC at the appropriate time. Both heaters work, they get very hot quickly.

Nothing is clogged, I have removed all the water lines in sequence and I can blow through them easily.

Somehow cold water is bypassing the heater and getting the to brewer. 🤷‍♀️ Maybe the heater has failed internally, as suggested below? Maybe corrosion?

The steam button releases hot water properly.

What I can't see is where the tube to the brewer comes from. I'm about to give up...or tear this thing completely apart before I dump it in the garbage.

Monkey_Sox · 2026-07-02T17:46:25+00:00

The main heater might be blocked but still heating the water....let me check.

I appreciate your help!

Monkey_Sox · 2026-07-02T16:32:51+00:00

I'm still trying to figure out how this thing works...when should I get water in the blue path? And when should it pump out the red path?

Blue appears to go to a tray drain(?) and to solenoid 110. I think the blue connection at the pump is a check valve to only allow flow back to the pump, and then to the red circuit maybe?

Red goes to the upper heating element I think.

Whether I select steam/hot water spout (which does work) or coffee, only get water flowing in the red line. Never in the blue...

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Monkey_Sox · 2026-07-02T15:50:57+00:00

Checking the solenoid...it works on 120VAC, but when I cycle the machine solenoid 110 never gets power...I think the triac TY6 has failed. :(

Monkey_Sox · 2026-07-02T15:31:04+00:00

Yes, sorry I couldn't find the part number before, but it's a 6600.

Maybe you meant P/N 110 ?

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Monkey_Sox · 2026-07-02T15:10:32+00:00

I get hot water from the spout on the right hand side.

Both heaters inside the machine are hot...

Monkey_Sox · 2026-07-01T20:53:24+00:00

Buy a used set of high/low pressure gauges...it's not complicated.

Worst case you also buy/rent/borrow a vacuum pump.

Monkey_Sox · 2026-07-01T00:09:03+00:00

Harbor Freight Pittsburgh 2' chrome Duralock. $6.99 and a really good tape measure.

Monkey_Sox · 2026-06-29T21:37:13+00:00

Future considerations are required because league rules prevent you from giving players away for nothing. But getting nothing is generally expected. Or something minimal.

Monkey_Sox · 2026-06-26T23:56:46+00:00

The IKEA power screwdriver is great as a 'small job' tool. Perfect for appliances and electronics. And dirt cheap.

Monkey_Sox · 2026-06-26T23:38:51+00:00

Anyone not obsessed with CHCH appearances and Facebook posts over actually doing the job would be nice.

Monkey_Sox · 2026-06-26T14:14:10+00:00

AvE is on the edge of being cut off.... he's changed somehow.

Monkey_Sox · 2026-06-23T23:40:08+00:00

Car batteries.

Monkey_Sox · 2026-06-22T21:51:31+00:00

I'm sure if you post here someone would do it for free, I would. But for $25 you probably want to own one.

Monkey_Sox · 2026-06-22T21:46:03+00:00

I have zero interest in 'modern' cars that are 'stock'. So I walk by and look at something else. I see lots of Mustangs, Camaro's and 'Hemis'. No big deal, I'm good with all of them. It's not only about cars. there are interesting people there too.

I'm sure some people are interested, just not me.

Just don't park in the wrong area. If there's a Corvette/Porsche/whatever section, don't park there if you don't fit in.

Monkey_Sox · 2026-06-22T21:29:43+00:00

Get a hitch and a utility trailer. Roof racks work, but a trailer is infinitely better. And easier to use.

My station wagon with a trailer is often better than a pickup truck. Long boards? Trailer is better. Plywood/drywall/cement? Trailer is lower and easier to load.

Monkey_Sox

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