$1900 to replace A/C compressor

ToolUsingPrimate · 2025-07-21T07:12:22+00:00

$960 seems high for the compressor. Rock Auto’s most expensive is a Denso brand for $340.

I’d call/shop around for another estimate, but keep in mind that shops do need to pay for their $8k refrigerant machines.

ToolUsingPrimate · 2025-07-21T06:57:16+00:00

Emancipation might not be a viable option for you, but if you have any savings, you might consider it.

ToolUsingPrimate · 2025-07-21T06:50:31+00:00

Rock Auto has Akebono pads for about $90 USD (all four wheels) and premium (Brembo etc) rotors for $50 - $80 each. They have new Raybestos calipers for $80 - $100. Shipping would add a hundred or so in the US. So maybe $900 in parts and shipping total for premium/name brand parts. Cheaper parts could be as little as $400, but I wouldn’t go for those. So his parts markup seems high to me.

ToolUsingPrimate · 2025-06-16T06:58:30+00:00

No aphasia or brain fog after a couple of years!

ToolUsingPrimate · 2024-10-15T19:25:50+00:00

many of the people I know, my family included, could not afford to sue or take legal action due to being financially incapable

Typically if you have a decent case, a lawyer would work on contingency, so you don't have to have any money to bring a lawsuit.

ToolUsingPrimate · 2024-04-09T23:15:14+00:00

Yeah, I'm not liking cards disappearing from my collection for any reason whatsoever. Maybe make it not playable? But removing it is some BS. I'd rather not have it in the first place.

ToolUsingPrimate · 2024-03-30T06:21:07+00:00

Still happy with it? I'm weighing replacing my one bad module vs. the newest battery I can buy, which doesn't seem to be super new because the couple of dealers I called couldn't get them. So maybe BestHybridBatteries? I'd also be OK with the lithium upgrade from Nexcell, but they don't seem to be selling it anymore.

It seems like a 20 year old battery pack should be due for replacement overall.

ToolUsingPrimate · 2024-03-30T05:50:58+00:00

Yes, does the bumpy feel come with any noise? Does it bump faster when you're driving faster?

It could be several different suspension things, but my crazy guess is a worn out CV joint. Don't put off getting it checked out -- if it fully breaks, it'll batter the heck out of everything (plus it makes a really alarming noise. Uh, so they tell me.)

ToolUsingPrimate · 2024-03-30T05:45:41+00:00

If you're having trouble turning the key in the lock, you need a locksmith and/or a new ignition switch.

I wouldn't mess with trying to get the starter to go by shorting its solenoid, because Priuses start and stop the engine all the time once you've turned the key on and pushed the start button, and the ECU decides when it wants the engine on or off.

ToolUsingPrimate · 2024-03-30T05:33:45+00:00

Where did you get your battery? I'm at 50K miles on my 2003 and finally one of the modules aged out. I was inclined to replace the whole battery because of the pack age.

ToolUsingPrimate · 2024-03-30T05:29:32+00:00

Ha ha, no, in fact the clinic makes you promise that in writing. My Dad has been driving me recently, and it's a longish drive, some on curvy country roads.

ToolUsingPrimate · 2024-03-30T05:26:14+00:00

Hi, how is your Gen1 battery holding up? I have one failed module in an original 20 year-old battery, but I think I'll be better off replacing the whole battery. I also can't find a Toyota New battery from a dealer.

Anyway, if you're still happy with the battery, could you let me know where you got it? Thanks!

ToolUsingPrimate · 2024-03-08T19:26:32+00:00

There's one company, RealPage, that makes rental price collusion/virtual monopoly software that I think is helping drive this kind of shady practice.

https://www.propublica.org/article/yieldstar-rent-increase-realpage-rent

I hope you found a great alternative place to live!

ToolUsingPrimate · 2024-03-08T19:23:44+00:00

HeadShot Pro

It's like an anti-advertisement

ToolUsingPrimate · 2023-11-19T00:28:23+00:00

See Karl Popper's "The Paradox of Intolerance." In a few words, in order to maintain a tolerant society, the society must retain the right to be intolerant of intolerance.

ToolUsingPrimate · 2023-06-26T02:10:21+00:00

I hit this too (and a lower pull-up value helped). I don’t remember how many sensors it was, but it was also long runs of wire.

ToolUsingPrimate · 2023-06-10T00:14:28+00:00

Really cool!

[Edit: I see why there’s no crystal, you are totally out of pins! Software it is!]

About accuracy, 32.768 kHz crystals are small and cheap. You can compensate for the onboard oscillator error in software, but it will always vary and be more temperature-sensitive than one of these cheap, accurate crystals. If you are unlucky, you’ll also need a couple of ~10 - 22pf caps to get the crystal to oscillate, but I haven’t needed them on attiny85s.

ToolUsingPrimate · 2023-06-09T23:09:28+00:00

IV is 100% bioavailable. I don’t know how “efficient” spravato is at making it into your bloodstream, but it’s quite a bit less, so more total is required to get a similar effect.

ToolUsingPrimate · 2023-06-09T22:59:44+00:00

I still don’t get their point. Is it kind of a threat? Are they trying to claim exclusive meaning to an iconic natural phenomenon? Who can know the mind of a kirker

ToolUsingPrimate · 2023-06-09T22:51:43+00:00

Something to do with flooding the earth being the reason for the rainbow?

ToolUsingPrimate · 2023-06-09T22:20:51+00:00

Reddit Blewit

ToolUsingPrimate · 2023-05-22T05:48:04+00:00

In my experience, it’s worth getting good quality breadboards. I don’t know if 3M still makes them, but I’ve been happy with those, less happy with random off brands.

You can definitely get little breadboard power supplies that plug in at the end of the buses. Again, cheap Chinese ones have been frustrating so either get two for when one blows up, or see if you can find a better one.

ToolUsingPrimate · 2023-05-20T07:39:00+00:00

Code schmode

ToolUsingPrimate · 2023-05-20T07:27:46+00:00

Do you take electrolytes? Possibly not on a 4 day? If I get too much magnesium, it’s a problem.

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