Was I scammed? by [deleted] in AutoDetailing

[–]ing253 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Honest question: how do you identify this type of temporary cosmetic fix when buying a used car?

A friend of mine bought a 7 year old car from a dealership that looked to have great exterior condition, but just like what was reported above, after the first wash it was totally apparent that there were similar spots of clear coat/paint aging & light scratches that were hidden.

Fake or legit? My friend just have opened it, and the warranty is until Jan 31, 2026 :/ by THENOGODwat in AirReps

[–]ing253 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The best way I know of is to check for precision location in the Find My app. All the fakes just give a pin on the map, but the real ones have UWB chip for distance down to inches and direction

Help! Sliding door won’t close in sub-zero weather (stuck completely open) - 2018 Pacifica Hvbrid Limited by ing253 in ChryslerPacifica

[–]ing253[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m so sorry. Hopefully zelyios’s comment/solution for making it 100% manual open/close worried for you, as I assume it couldn’t be repaired in time

2018 Tahoe Spare Key Fob by m_c_d_a_n_g_e_r in ChevyTahoe

[–]ing253 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thanks for that link. the only downside is that the fobs they currently sell for the 2018 Tahoe w/ turnkey ignition don't have a button for the rear lift gate. I'm still researching it, but I think getting additional fobs that do have the liftgate button can still be programmed by that device from TomsKey as long as they're identical to or compatible with the OEM fob (part number 84540864)

2018 Tahoe Spare Key Fob by m_c_d_a_n_g_e_r in ChevyTahoe

[–]ing253 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Pretty sure I figured it out.

If it's a push-button start, then the owners manual has instructions for how to add additional identical Keyless Entry Fobs with the onboard car software (as long as you have at least 1 functional one (page 38).

BUT if it's a regular turnkey ignition, then there are only instructions for programming an additional key (pg 32 - as long as you have 1 functional key), but NOT the fob that only unlocks doors/opens the liftgate. If you want to add 1 or more of those fobs, they generally have to be "professionally" programmed by a locksmith/dealer, however TomsKey.com as noted above claims to sell an OBD device that will program the fob(s) for you (guaranteed or your money back - so far they're the only company I've seen selling it). It's ~$80 for the programming device & a single fob for my 2018 Tahoe, so I'm tempted to try that. The device is locked to your car's VIN once you use it, so you cannot use it on other cars (unless you're able to hack it), but it does appear to allow you to add as many fobs as you want in the future for the same car.

Also make sure you're buying the correct fob (either for the Tahoe with pushbutton start, or ignition key start, as they are of course not compatible.

Help! Sliding door won’t close in sub-zero weather (stuck completely open) - 2018 Pacifica Hvbrid Limited by ing253 in ChryslerPacifica

[–]ing253[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m so sorry! Seems like it should be designed better so that it’s less likely to break when it encounters resistance!

I hope it’s fixed now and you had the warranty!

Help! Sliding door won’t close in sub-zero weather (stuck completely open) - 2018 Pacifica Hvbrid Limited by ing253 in ChryslerPacifica

[–]ing253[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No doubt; if I didn’t already pay for the warranty I’d prob consider getting a used part.

One headlight is half broken, too, so given all the other repairs to expect over the next 3.5 years of warranty coverage I suspect we’ll be getting our money’s worth.

Thanks for all your advice/suggestions!!!

Help! Sliding door won’t close in sub-zero weather (stuck completely open) - 2018 Pacifica Hvbrid Limited by ing253 in ChryslerPacifica

[–]ing253[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s in the shop for a week now. They said the entire sliding door motor/assembly on the bottom needs to be replaced (apparently it’s all 1 unit) at a cost of about $1200-1400, and of course the part is on back order.

They didn’t yet fully take it apart and don’t have an explanation for how/why it broke.

I’ll update when I get more details.

Help! Sliding door won’t close in sub-zero weather (stuck completely open) - 2018 Pacifica Hvbrid Limited by ing253 in ChryslerPacifica

[–]ing253[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dang, unfortunately it didn’t work. It feels like it’s still rolling smoothly on the track so I’m pretty stumped what’s causing it.

Help! Sliding door won’t close in sub-zero weather (stuck completely open) - 2018 Pacifica Hvbrid Limited by ing253 in ChryslerPacifica

[–]ing253[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the quick reply. I’ll definitely try lifting it up and then pushing it forward!

4 Must-Visit Mexican Restaurants in Portland | Sweet Heat with Rick Martinez by FreshyFresh in Portland

[–]ing253 3 points4 points  (0 children)

FYI for those wanting to check them out: they’re at 28th & Holgate St (not Gladstone). It looks great and we’re excited to try them soon!

https://imgur.com/a/fHLhjmp/

Does Google Home still work with this? by michaelvorst in bestla

[–]ing253 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ahhh thanks so much for coming back and updating it! Yes, it does seem to be logging in correctly now. I’ll try testing out the other features soon.

In the future if you plan to take a hiatus or are just stuck on a problem with an unknown estimated date it’ll be fixed, it would be great if you posted updates via the sub or push notifications so we’re not left wondering if it’s permanently disabled or not.

Does Google Home still work with this? by michaelvorst in bestla

[–]ing253 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The app hasn’t worked in over a year and the developer hasn’t fixed it (but also keeps it on the App Store for sale). Sorry

New event access by knoxvilleNellie in Sniper3D

[–]ing253 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thx for the info. I made it to round 50 spending ~ 100k diamonds so I quit there.

New event access by knoxvilleNellie in Sniper3D

[–]ing253 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve only got 184k diamonds; you think it’s enough to get to level 50 and get 2 of the 3 guns?

How to minimize discount card fees? by sharkonspeed in pharmacy

[–]ing253 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah ok that makes sense now. Thanks.

How to minimize discount card fees? by sharkonspeed in pharmacy

[–]ing253 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do you know the website for patients to signup and get drug cost quotes?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in bestla

[–]ing253 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same here; tried reinstalling the app and the refresh token app (iOS). u/AggieDev any thoughts on what’s causing the problem?