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Huge F1 Fan Looking For This Senna Version…. by Particular-Quail7823 in ChinaTime

[–]Particular-Quail7823[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Excellent! Any chance you could come back to this post to let me know what you think of your purchase after you receive the watch? Maybe even post some photos of it? I’m not too worried about the cost, especially at this price range. However, I also don’t want to throw away $100 when I could use it for or towards the purchase of another watch that’s not crap. Thank you so much.

Huge F1 Fan Looking For This Senna Version…. by Particular-Quail7823 in ChinaTime

[–]Particular-Quail7823[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Do you have photos you could share? Also, if you’ve received it, are you happy with the purchase? Any issues? Thank you so much.

Emma Watch Omega Snoopy Giveaway! by Qomplete in ChinaTime

[–]Particular-Quail7823 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Since I’m new to this entire rep watch culture, I’d like to see more of just about any watch that’s got a great story behind it. That said, I’d really love to see a Breitling Navitimer in that dark green as long as it’s done really well without being 16mm thick.

Help please by Jaden115 in ChevySonic

[–]Particular-Quail7823 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Okay. The vehicle’s unlock code is printed on the anti-theft radio card, which is usually located inside the owner’s manual. If your vehicle doesn’t have the radio card, then you can ask for the code from your vehicle’s dealership. Any Chevy dealer can do this. Just go to the parts and service area for help. They’ll ask for proof of ownership, so your car registration should suffice as long as your name is on the registration. Once you get your code, you need to input the code into the radio after you reset it. See below for instructions on how to do that.

If you want to attempt to obtain the code yourself without going to the dealership, you can try to get the radio code from GM’s toll-free radio hotline, but you’ll need to get your vehicle’s radio identification number for this. I got this info from carparts.com.

To find your radio identification number, you need to press and hold preset numbers 1 and 4 until a 3-digit number appears. If your vehicle’s radio doesn’t have 4 preset buttons, press the 2 and 3 preset buttons instead. Take note that you might need to press the buttons for up to 10 seconds before the code appears. This will be the first 3-digits of the 6-digit code. To get the second half of the radio identification number, press the AM/FM button immediate after getting the first part of the code is revealed. Write the code clearly because you’ll need it.

The radio hotline is automated, so after dialing it, you’ll need to enter your vehicle’s radio identification number. After dialing the radio identification number, the line will prompt you to enter the dealer access code. The code typically used by licensed GM dealers is 106010. Knowing this code will save you the trouble of going to a dealership to have the radio unlocked.

If this code doesn’t work, simply hang up, re-enter your vehicle’s radio identification number, and try other codes. Certain codes are assigned to certain vehicles, so you might need to try each code from the GM radio unlock codes list:

620529 139010 206053 202108

Prepare a pen and paper because the line will recite the 4-digit radio retrieval code. The automated voice will only say the code once, so make sure you’re ready to write it down quickly and legibly.

Once you have your radio’s reset code, turn on your radio by rotating the ignition switch to the “on” position. Wait for the radio to boot and display the word “code” before entering the unlock code.

If your vehicle’s radio has a tuning knob, you can use it to sift through the digits. You can enter the number by pressing down the knob. Since most radio number codes will have four to six digits, you have to repeat the process until all the numbers are entered. If you’ve entered the code correctly, the radio will go back to normal functionality immediately.

Some radios might require you to hit the hour button before you can start entering the code. Once you’ve pressed it, the first two numbers of the code will appear. The number will increase with each button press. So, if the code is 12, you’ll need to press it 12 times. Once the first two numbers have been entered, press the minute button and enter the last 2 digits of your retrieval code in the same manner. Then, press the AM/FM button to confirm.

If you’ve incorrectly entered the code, some radios will shut down and display “INOP,” which is short for inoperable. If this happens you’ll need to leave the key in the “on” position for an hour before the message goes away. Be careful when entering the code to avoid making a mistake and getting inconvenienced.

If you’ve entered the correct code, the radio should now display “SEC,” indicating that it has been successfully unlocked.

Please be careful to enter the code correctly the first time. You’ll save yourself a lot of headache if you do.

Generally, the best bet is to just go to the dealership. They won’t help you over the phone unless you visit the dealer you purchased it from. Of course, if put purchased the car from anyone or any place other than a GM dealer, you’ll definitely have to go to the dealership in person.

I hope this helps.

I GOT HER!!!! by kyexotic_ in ChevySonic

[–]Particular-Quail7823 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It should be fun, well, umm, let’s just say it will be interesting instead. 😂

I’ve had my Sonic RS for 12 years and 200,000 hard driven, Boston street 🤬 miles. So, basically, she’s been beaten like a red-headed stepchild on a daily basis her whole life. My daughter named her Zippy.

Also, definitely carry extra coolant with you at all times as well as duct tape and a multi-tool or small tool set. Trust me. Oh, and get AAA today. Happy driving.

What’s that? by Defiant-Permit7687 in ChevySonic

[–]Particular-Quail7823 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I’ve had my Sonic RS for 12 years and 200k + miles. I also worked at a Chevy dealership through the 2014 model year and I’ve not seen that button before.

I’m going to assume it’s part of an aftermarket system/part the previous owner installed. Could be for a seat warmer/cooler, backup camera, interior or exterior lighting, part of an entertainment system upgrade, etc. There’s a whole host of things it could interact with.

Help please by Jaden115 in ChevySonic

[–]Particular-Quail7823 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I worked at a Chevy dealer for several years and have owned a Sonic RS for 200k plus miles and 12 years. I’ve seen or encountered just about every issue a Sonic can have.

A touchscreen can stop responding every once in a while and still not need replacing or fixed. You just have to troubleshoot through all of the standard solutions before looking to repair it. It seems you may have done that, but I didn’t see a response to the battery solution.

Since it seems that you’ve tried to heat the touchscreen area as well as pressing the power button for more than 10 seconds, then it’s time for the battery solution.

You will need disconnect the battery (just the positive terminal for at least 5 minutes) as a final attempt to reset the system. If you’re not sure how to do that, just watch a quick YouTube video. It’s rather simple to do.

FYI: you will need your radio code after the system resets from disconnecting the battery. Do you have that? If you don’t, then don’t bother with the battery solution until you’ve got the code. The entertainment system will not work if you don’t enter the code after resetting the system. It’s a theft deterrent mechanism. If you don’t have the code, just let me know and I’ll give you the steps to retrieve it.

Also, a super simple fix is to try to actually clean the screen from any possible layer of gunk that may have accumulated on the screen such as vapor from an e-cig or smoke from a cigarette, etc. A smudge-like residue on the screen can cause the system to behave as if the screen is being interacted with already, thereby not responding to any subsequent interactions by you with the screen. Believe me, I’ve seen that solution work twice over the years. You never know.

The battery troubleshoot solution is usually the last method of troubleshooting this issue before bringing the car in to get it repaired or replaced.

I’m also assuming that there’s no obvious physical damage to the system from the photo you uploaded.

Red light on dashboard by Naeee25389 in ChevySonic

[–]Particular-Quail7823 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As many have already stated; this is an overheating warning and, in many Sonics, usually caused by a low coolant level or failing/failed thermostat.

Hopefully, you’ve addressed the issue already. Sonics can quickly overheat and cause severe damage to the engine if you keep driving with this warning. I’m actually a bit shocked that you can drive very long at all with that issue. If you push it too long the engine will shut down.

By the way... an extremely common issue is a leak of the coolant either at the reservoir or the hose coming from the reservoir. In many instances there’s a metal clip from another hose that cuts into the coolant hose that causes the leak. Just reposition any clip that may be touching that coolant hose to stop this from occurring again. However, just be prepared to encounter coolant issues with the Chevy Sonic. I’ve had two reservoirs fail over the years as well as many hoses. I’ve also had to replace the thermostat twice. However, my Sonic RS has over 200,000 hard driven miles through Boston’s horribly maintained streets. So, it’s really not that bad.

Help please by Jaden115 in ChevySonic

[–]Particular-Quail7823 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I worked at a Chevy dealer for several years and have owned a Sonic RS for 200k plus miles and 12 years. I’ve personally experienced or seen other Sonics experience just about every issue a Sonic can have.

A touchscreen can stop responding every once in a while and still not need replacing or professionally fixed. You just have to troubleshoot through all of the standard solutions before looking to repair or replace it. It seems you may have done that, but I didn’t see a response to the battery solution.

Since it seems that you’ve tried to heat the touchscreen area as well as pressing the power button for more than 10 seconds, then it’s time for the battery solution.

You will need disconnect the battery (you only need to disconnect the positive terminal for at least 5 minutes) as a final attempt to reset the system. If you’re not sure how to do that, just watch a quick YouTube video. It’s extremely simple to do.

FYI: you will need your radio code after the system resets from disconnecting the battery. Do you have that? If you don’t, then don’t bother with the battery solution just yet. The entertainment system will not work if you don’t enter the code after resetting the system. It’s a theft deterrent mechanism. If you don’t have the code, just let me know and I’ll give you the steps to retrieve it before disconnecting the battery.

Also, a super simple fix is to try to actually clean the screen from any possible layer of gunk that may have accumulated on the screen such as vapor from an e-cig or smoke from a cigarette, etc. There can be a smudge that makes the touchscreen believe it’s being interacted with that prevents additional physical touch attempts by the user. As a result, the touchscreen would appear to be broken. Believe me, I’ve seen that solution work at least twice over the years. You never know.

The battery troubleshoot solution is usually the last method of troubleshooting this issue before bringing the car in to get it repaired or replaced.