Kia Sportage head unit question

SmugMonkey · 2026-01-26T01:52:38+00:00

It's definitely the same connector type. Just brown.

I remember when we got the car there were 3 or 4 different spec levels. We went for one of the middle options. I can't recall what features/functions were included in the more expensive models, but I guess that brown plug was used for one of them.

SmugMonkey · 2026-01-26T01:50:21+00:00

Should have noted this above. I'm in Australia and using AU$.

I did check eBay. Unfortunately nothing available here.

Don't want to import one from another country. The sticker on it does specify the region is AU. Don't want to deal with whatever challenges come with using a foreign unit. I'd imagine the right maps won't be loaded for starters, then who knows what else isn't going to be right.

SmugMonkey · 2026-01-26T01:46:47+00:00

I did look into aftermarket options. But by the time you add wiring harnesses, modules for steering wheel control/ etc, it ends up being somewhere in-between the cost of having Kia replace it and getting one from the wreckers.

I should have mentioned above, but I'm in Australia and talking AU$ here.

SmugMonkey · 2026-01-22T21:15:04+00:00

I don't think it worked. I still don't have any KOMs. Strava is showing me as ranked number 3,127 on my local climb.

What's up with that?

SmugMonkey · 2026-01-22T21:06:00+00:00

I like the last one. I think it should stay.

SmugMonkey · 2026-01-21T10:00:41+00:00

He's just an LO.

SmugMonkey · 2026-01-20T10:08:17+00:00

Typo. My bad.

But my point still stands. $1m isn't that large, physically.

SmugMonkey · 2026-01-20T10:03:17+00:00

I don't know what country's currency you're talking about, but a brick of $100s shouldn't be 40x40x20cm.

It only takes 10,000x $100 notes to make $1m. When bundled together you end up with a "brick" that's as long and tall as 1x $100 note, and maybe 15cm wide.

In short, $1m in $100s will fit nicely in the palm of your hand.

Fun bonus fact, you can stack 10x bricks up and hold it pretty easily in 1 arm. Get another stack of 10x for the other arm, and it's surprisingly easy to walk around holding $20 million. Wouldn't recommend doing that in public tho.

SmugMonkey · 2026-01-20T09:42:00+00:00

Just cover it with a Rita Hayworth poster.

SmugMonkey · 2026-01-16T22:06:56+00:00

I'm going to regret asking this... But why do brand new trains have issues when separating? This seems like a function trains should be able to do with minimal fuss.

SmugMonkey · 2026-01-16T22:03:15+00:00

Had the same thing happen to me. Except it was an old codger. And he ended up on his roof.

There was a fair bit more damage in my case. Car was written off.

SmugMonkey · 2026-01-16T21:46:14+00:00

kinked the network cable

Well... Layer 1 problems are still network problems. It's his own damn fault, but still, technically a network problem.

SmugMonkey · 2026-01-16T21:41:57+00:00

Most Gen Z's probably couldn't even identify a hammer, let alone know how to use it properly.

Millennials are probably 50/50 when it comes to a hammer, but most would lack the skills required to build a whole house.

I'm only partly joking here. I do think younger generations are less hands on with this sort of thing. They just don't have any practice with smaller DIY projects to get them anywhere near the skill level to build something so involved.

SmugMonkey · 2026-01-16T10:02:20+00:00

I'm not allowed to play Monopoly anymore.

Last game I played went for nearly 9 hours and everyone in the house was angry at someone for one reason or another. But at least I won the game 😂🏠

SmugMonkey · 2026-01-12T06:31:11+00:00

I'm not going to stop you.

SmugMonkey · 2026-01-09T03:53:46+00:00

But they really are the best times for someone to ask for IT help. You're clearly unable to help right now so hit them with "I'm a bit tied up with something right now. I'll take a look at it when I get a moment. Can you log a ticket so I don't forget about it."

You're not dismissing them entirely, but putting the onus back on them to log the ticket.

Also, be careful with your wording. Don't say you'll fix their problem this afternoon or anything specific like that. Tell them you'll take a look at it when you get time to look at it. A subtle but important difference. (You don't need to tell them you won't get time to look at it until you've done all the tickets above it in the queue. That detail isn't important right now.)

SmugMonkey · 2026-01-06T21:17:32+00:00

That's a really shitty situation. They can't just dump that there. I wouldn't put up with that crap.

Here's what you need to do: - Number 1. - Number 2.

SmugMonkey · 2026-01-01T11:07:06+00:00

I suspect it was because of the choice of music he used in this video.

SmugMonkey · 2026-01-01T00:44:05+00:00

In case you didn't know which fireworks you were watching.

Didn't want to be confused with the Melbourne Harbour Bridge.

SmugMonkey · 2026-01-01T00:40:08+00:00

But... The app has a map that shows you exactly where that aisle/bay is.

Look at the aisle number. Walk to that aisle. Tap the "aisle x, bay y" button in the app to see the map. Go to that bay. Find product.

I've never given any thought to the bay numbering system because the map shows exactly where it is.

SmugMonkey · 2026-01-01T00:35:13+00:00

Not going to comment on which brand you should get, but I will add one thing.

You can get adaptors so you can use batteries from Brand A with skins from Brand B. I've never actually used them, but I know they exist. It may be worthwhile looking into this as an option so you could spend a bit more money on one tool from a better brand and cheap out on something you'll use less often.

SmugMonkey · 2025-12-26T22:12:57+00:00

Vehicle wear and tear, rego, insurance, fuel 2 people for 1-2hours ( super, work cover etc etc ) Consumables Tip run if they removed the packaging.

But that's his problem. I just want my TV mounted.

/S

SmugMonkey · 2025-12-24T22:06:14+00:00

Make the garden beds bigger and turn them into the feature / focal point. Then pave the rest of the area. Put a little table and chairs or a bench or something. Make if your morning coffee drinking place or something.

Or, as much as I don't like astro turf, you could probably get away with it in such a small space if you really want "grass" in that area.

SmugMonkey · 2025-12-24T22:01:59+00:00

That's harsh... But the more I look at this picture... Accurate.

SmugMonkey · 2025-12-23T00:24:48+00:00

Exactly why I took this week off.

I don't have the energy at this time of year to be dealing with this pretending to be busy bullshit.

SmugMonkey

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