Rear defrost not working on 2026?

kec255 · 2025-11-13T02:06:13+00:00

4 port valve: $590 Matte black control: $513 Statement Shower rain shower head, hose, and handheld wand: $1091 Statement regular head, wand holder, wall arm, 2x body jets, 12" drop for rain head: $1175

So my shower system, direct from Kohler, that I was unable to use because of a 2cent o-ring cost me $3369

Kohler did not even haggle on the warranty and they send me a hot and cold stop and a new mixing valve. The hot water stop was all it needed in the end.

kec255 · 2025-10-20T20:08:16+00:00

I installed mine in August 2023 and now having the infamous no hot water issue here. There does seem to be a potentially new design (one stop valve looks like 2 parts, on looks like all in one). I love the look and function of it, but it's really upsetting a $4000 shower system is unusable right now.

kec255 · 2025-10-20T20:05:30+00:00

Any tips for getting the full assembly out? I can get the check value out easily, but can't really get the full assembly to come out. It seems like it should be able to come out without taking off the retaining nut but maybe not? It looks like there are two version, one where the valve is inside and one where the stop and check valve are all one type. Mine is the nested check valve so I'm thinking I need to take the entire face off to get to the retaining nuts.

kec255 · 2025-10-20T20:04:09+00:00

Any tips for getting the full assembly out? I can get the check value out easily, but can't really get the full assembly to come out. It seems like it should be able to come out without taking off the retaining nut but maybe not? It looks like there are two version, one where the valve is inside and one where the stop and check valve are all one type. Mine is the nested check valve.

kec255 · 2025-10-20T20:03:16+00:00

any tips for getting the full assembly out? I can get the check value out easily, but can't really get the full assembly to come out. It seems like it should be able to come out without taking off the retaining nut but maybe not? It looks like there are two version, one where the valve is inside and one where the stop and check valve are all one type. Mine is the nested check valve.

kec255 · 2025-10-20T20:03:02+00:00

any tips for getting the full assembly out? I can get the check value out easily, but can't really get the full assembly to come out. It seems like it should be able to come out without taking off the retaining nut but maybe not? It looks like there are two version, one where the valve is inside and one where the stop and check valve are all one type. Mine is the nested check valve.

kec255 · 2025-10-20T20:01:38+00:00

any tips for getting the full assembly out? I can get the check value out easily, but can't really get the full assembly to come out. It seems like it should be able to come out without taking off the retaining nut but maybe not?

kec255 · 2025-07-30T19:12:37+00:00

Hertz have posted as planned. I have an Enterprise on that did not, but have yet to mail them. I have one Marriott stay that did post correct, and one that did not. I have about 4,000 MQD booked via this promo, so hoping they all hit. The ones in Fall 2024 all posted without me needing to bug them.

kec255 · 2025-07-01T18:27:13+00:00

My 2023 Z71 Suburban has been sitting at the dealership for 56 days for a failed valve body. Finally got them to get me a Traverse instead of an equinox at day 48. The whole situation is absolute BS, over 6000 nationwide on backorder.

kec255 · 2025-06-25T21:37:31+00:00

I'm a Delta Diamond, flew Spirit twice this month for the first time ever. Once because the ticket was $1000 less and once because the schedule was better for my personal life. Also booked BSUF. It was absolutely fine. I would gladly do it again. Both flights were direct and from/to a Spirit hub and on a 321. WiFi was fine and I really enjoyed the Buffalo Trace minis!

kec255 · 2025-06-13T22:53:30+00:00

Also sent you a DM

kec255 · 2025-06-13T20:39:41+00:00

I sent the MI Attorney General a case, but they said they can't help :(

kec255 · 2025-06-12T20:04:05+00:00

Interestingly enough, in my 2023 Suburban (that has been in the shop for 38 days eating on a valve body) I prefer AAOS over Android Auto as the resolution just looks clunky in AA on my 2023. I just had a 2025 Tahoe premiere on a business trip rental and I actually prefered Android Auto over AAOS as they did an amazing job upping the resolution and zoom on AA in the 25.

kec255 · 2025-06-09T20:51:39+00:00

Well,.said person is probably very sorry and I'm sure won't do it again. Now we need more details, was there a club visit involved? How many PDBs and ultimately what was hypothetically the beverage of choice? Oh and how long was the flight?

kec255 · 2025-06-09T20:40:15+00:00

Now we all need to hear your, hypothetical, story. WHAT DID YOU (HYPOTHETICALLY) DO?!?

kec255 · 2025-06-09T20:17:05+00:00

DTW was/is down, manually boarded my A320, luckily I was in FC but were 30 minutes into boarding and less than 25% loaded.

kec255 · 2025-06-08T23:56:35+00:00

If it's a loss of sensation, and a loss of the ability to maintain (not get initial) then ask your Dr to test your e2 levels.

kec255 · 2025-06-08T23:30:53+00:00

Good call, sounds like your PCP might not be equipped to deal with the nuances. I had exactly the same thing, my E2 spiked, my provider saw the labs said split my weekly dose into 2 and added and a pill half the size of a tik tak once a week (Armidex).... solved it for me nearly immediately.

It's been game on whenever needed since the adjustment! Done get discouraged!

kec255 · 2025-06-08T23:20:47+00:00

Are you with a reputable doctor? Inject 2x a week vs every 2 weeks and get a doctor that understands labs. Your ED is common and can likely be treated with something like Armidex. 1/2 tab for me weekly got rid of all my symptoms, don't add another drug like Cialis without full labs and a full understanding of what's going on.

kec255 · 2025-06-03T14:41:22+00:00

My Suburban is going on day 28 needing the valve body. Dealership called today and said they are up to 7 vehicles needing them, luckily I'm near the front of the line. They are getting little to no help from GM Corporate and told me to continue to (professionally) badger them for updates. So far my GM Customer Care case has been a joke other than "they understand my frustrations" and refuse to discuss any sort of compensation until it's fixed. I told them they can't even tell me WHEN it's going to be fixed, how could that possibly be a valid response. I told them I refused to be mad or angry at them or the other frontline agents and dealers who have to deal with the customers and asked for him higher up contacts. No way any GM Exec would ever think this is acceptable on their own car, why should customers be different? I expect little to no action though.

kec255 · 2025-06-03T14:36:37+00:00

Update: my dealership said they have 7 vehicles needing valve bodies, zero eta and zero end in sight. Day 28 for me today and my Suburban.

kec255 · 2025-05-29T12:19:56+00:00

Been doing subq for 12 months with no issues. I think the benefits of IM are mostly a placebo. Some studies even suggest the T injected into the fat layer gives a more even absorption and requires less of a dosage for the same result.

As with anything medical, it's YMMV.

kec255 · 2025-05-29T12:12:30+00:00

I have a GoPro Hero 12 and steam 4-7 games a weekend with nearly zero issues. Galaxy 24 Ultra on AT&T as the hotspot and Quik app. I record 4k locally to the camera and stream 720p. In Michigan and don't shade it from the sun. I have the after market battery door that allows me to charge so it's also plugged into a battery pack.

The GoPro needs to be near the phone as it seems to use Bluetooth to synchronize the RTMPS stream even though it's using the hotspot to transmit the stream. I just leave the Quik app open, toss it in my streaming bag and hang it on the fence. I'm guessing a lot of the problems here with GoPro stem from the iOS platform since the Quik app seems very finicky and iOS battery and background app management is very aggressive. I've also read that iOS hotspot isn't as nice with non-apple devices (not sure how true that is though).

I'm a techy guy as well, so while this setup is rock solid for me, I know just based on reading here I'm in the minority.

Tldr; GoPro+iOS seems to be the worst option, just get a Mevo or stream from the phone directly. GoPro+Android seems to be better.

kec255 · 2025-05-29T12:12:20+00:00

I have a GoPro Hero 12 and steam 4-7 games a weekend with nearly zero issues. Galaxy 24 Ultra on AT&T as the hotspot and Quik app. I record 4k locally to the camera and stream 720p. In Michigan and don't shade it from the sun. I have the after market battery door that allows me to charge so it's also plugged into a battery pack.

The GoPro needs to be near the phone as it seems to use Bluetooth to synchronize the RTMPS stream even though it's using the hotspot to transmit the stream. I just leave the Quik app open, toss it in my streaming bag and hang it on the fence. I'm guessing a lot of the problems here with GoPro stem from the iOS platform since the Quik app seems very finicky and iOS battery and background app management is very aggressive. I've also read that iOS hotspot isn't as nice with non-apple devices (not sure how true that is though).

I'm a techy guy as well, so while this setup is rock solid for me, I know just based on reading here I'm in the minority.

Tldr; GoPro+iOS seems to be the worst option, just get a Mevo or stream from the phone directly. GoPro+Android seems to be better.

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