Miscellaneous QuestionsEverything that has nothing to do with the other categories garage related can be posted in here.Tue, 19 Nov 2024 10:43:02 +0000Tue, 19 Nov 2024 10:43:02 +0000Techkings
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HDMI to Phone?Mon, 23 Sep 2024 14:39:38 +0000
https://www.techkings.org/threads/hdmi-to-phone.173420/
173420invalid@example.com (Dar1437)Dar1437Is it possible to connect a HDMI lead (via interface) to a phone, so that you can watch on the phone? :)]]>14VW Scirocco 2013 phone issueTue, 13 Aug 2024 19:34:25 +0000
https://www.techkings.org/threads/vw-scirocco-2013-phone-issue.173193/
173193invalid@example.com (Shiv)ShivHi, I’m enquiring on behalf of a friend. They have a manual VW Scirocco. The problem they are having is the Samsung phone is connected to the car fine and you can make receive calls, but the when they check the received calls tab or dialled calls tab it’s always empty. The phone book is syncing fine. Tried unpair and re pairing but this did not solve the issue. Any ideas on how to resolve this?
Thanks]]>0Wiper arm paintFri, 26 Apr 2024 17:30:59 +0000
https://www.techkings.org/threads/wiper-arm-paint.172582/
172582invalid@example.com (Brucey89)Brucey89Any ideas what paint to use on rusted window wioer arms? Was thinking satin engine enamel paint.]]>2Washing Machine - Help!Wed, 06 Dec 2023 16:26:37 +0000
https://www.techkings.org/threads/washing-machine-help.171512/
171512invalid@example.com (thebesh)thebeshI've got a really old washing machine (NEFF W5340X0GB) and the door handle on it hasn't been good for a long time. My girlfriend isn't the most careful and looks like she broke something on the door handle last night when trying to brute force the door open when the washing machine lock was active. She turned it off and waited and it opened as expected without much effort. Today I see the handle/lock is a bit funny, but it let me put a load of washing on. When it finished I couldn't open...
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https://www.techkings.org/threads/irish-motorist-scrapping-cars.171141/
171141invalid@example.com (cactikid)cactikidTime had come to dispose of a 2000 Space Wagon petrol as no longer needed and on Facebook so many people buying scrap cars and needed to get the front of house tidied up.
Strange as the different quotes i received can make a difference from 100 - 300 euro and i kept on looking.
Day or so later i found this place and was asked if it was in one piece , not crashed , engine and gearbox and cat 🙀 still there on it.
Car had been sitting there for 6 or more years and needed to be moved and pumped...
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https://www.techkings.org/threads/electric-vehicles-any-opinions.157973/
157973invalid@example.com (siilver)siilverelectric vehicle anyone got one?
love to make the move over to them]]>40Most appropriate place on LinkedIn to add conferences I spoke/presented at??Tue, 10 Jan 2023 15:50:27 +0000
https://www.techkings.org/threads/most-appropriate-place-on-linkedin-to-add-conferences-i-spoke-presented-at.169671/
169671invalid@example.com (WakaWaka)WakaWakaThey don't call it Miscellaneous for nothing!
LinkedIn doesnt seem to have a designated section to add conferences/events i've presented/demoed work at.
Where would be most appropriate?
Thank you!]]>7so my sons a first year student on a car mechanic course ....Sun, 13 Nov 2022 15:05:43 +0000
https://www.techkings.org/threads/so-my-sons-a-first-year-student-on-a-car-mechanic-course.169148/
169148invalid@example.com (wwlshpope)wwlshpopeanyone here who is a mechanic or has done a mechanics course I college , my son is in his 1 year of a city and guilds mechanic course ..... I no they supply him with any materials or equipment needed but I thought it'd be helpful to have some tool kit for hi. at home so he can get extra experience outside of college when his uncle (who is a mechanic but isn't willing to give me any advice coz he's a git) comes to visit and saud he'd take him over to his mates garage and get his mate to give...
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https://www.techkings.org/threads/help-needed-with-car-leasing.168825/
168825invalid@example.com (ianaf72)ianaf72Hope I’m posting this in the right section. Recently been promoted, which means I have to give up my company car. I’ll still need a runaround for school drop offs, weekends out, etc - 5000 miles a year should cut it.
I’ve been looking into leasing as I don’t really want to own a car; and don’t have enough saved to buy one outright. However, I’ve had company cars for 15 years, so my head is swimming with the different options out there.
I had been looking at Octopus EV as they fit a free...
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https://www.techkings.org/threads/wheres-the-best-place-to-sell-a-car-these-days.168602/
168602invalid@example.com (Willo3092)Willo3092Thinking of selling my car as Mrs Willo has her own and I'm not working.
It's just occurred to me that I can't just put it in the paper any more.
I've been on WeBuyAnyCar and they give a poor price and then want to take more money off the price if no service history and not in the same condition that it left the factory in!]]>28Bluetooth wont connect..Wed, 25 May 2022 18:43:56 +0000
https://www.techkings.org/threads/bluetooth-wont-connect.167950/
167950invalid@example.com (coozer)coozerBit off the beaten track this one but, Ive got a genuine lego bluetooth controller for my train set and can connect ok.. Its massive and doesnt fit the trains...
Ive got two chinese ones i bought off aliexpress but cant connect to them apart from the software thats was supplied.. its rubbish and the lego one is much better.
I cannot connect to these two boxes with any tablet of phone..
Is there anyway to regrogram the chinese ones to connect to bluetooth? they both use phone usb leads...
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https://www.techkings.org/threads/clutch-squeak.167912/
167912invalid@example.com (Brucey89)Brucey89Clutch on my van squeaks when pressed. Doesnt matter if engines running or not squeak is still there. It's not missing any gears or burning.
Any ideas?]]>22Cordless ratchetTue, 17 May 2022 21:12:02 +0000
https://www.techkings.org/threads/cordless-ratchet.167648/
167648invalid@example.com (steptoe)steptoeBefore we start,
I know normal ratchets are cordless, before the smart guys pile in
( @pabloescaban )
What I'm looking for is a battery one,
Most of my kit is Milwaukee , but I couldn't honestly justify the price for something I won't actually use that much,
I'm looking for a long reach 3/8" drive , been looking at the AC Delco , around £110 with 2 batteries , do Sealey do a long reach one,? I've only seen a normal length.
Outright torque isn't an issue, I would be...
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https://www.techkings.org/threads/becker-rb3-4-key-backlight-issue.167488/
167488invalid@example.com (AdrianM86)AdrianM86Hey guys hope this is the right place to ask my stupid question but I'm having an issue with installing a Becker R3 (I think in US they are RB4 but I'm in Europe so only RB3 here) in a 99 CHrysler 300M (it has the old style harness and antenna) .I want to do this because it fits with the dash style and looks like a factory upgrade but that's just my mental health issues lol ,the real problem is I can't figure out how to get it to light up when I turn on the headlights. I got 2 adapters for...
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https://www.techkings.org/threads/bluetooth-problems.167354/
167354invalid@example.com (span123)span123I have a 2016 Vauxhall Astra, I have recently got a new android phone , an Oppo A15. Problem is I can take and make phone calls via bluetooth, but can't play any music? The music system is Infotainment R 4.0 intelliLink]]>9Focus wet floor!Wed, 02 Mar 2022 20:11:23 +0000
https://www.techkings.org/threads/focus-wet-floor.167310/
167310invalid@example.com (ste)steOur second car, a Ford Focus 2010 model has a wet carpet (driver side - o/s) and it's both front a back - it's literally saturated. It's been wet for a while but since we've returned off holiday, i've noticed it's took in a lot more water (probably due to all the bad weather that's been going on). I'm 99% sure it's rain water with it getting worse whilst the car has been standing, not getting used and it's plain water (not coolant - coolant level is full) and i've checked all drains (a/c) ...
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https://www.techkings.org/threads/new-e10-fuel.167114/
167114invalid@example.com (rs500nutter)rs500nutterGood morning all 👍now then i had a customer in the garage a few days ago complaining about poor miles per gallon.
I was asked to give the car an inspection etc the car in was a 2007 Ford mondeo 2.0 duratec he petrol.
The current mileage of the car is 87k and is always serviced with genuine ford oe parts by myself or whoever gets the job as requested by the customer.
Did a live diagnostic check and removed spark plugs for inspection and everything looks fine.
He said the mpg has dropped...
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https://www.techkings.org/threads/speed-radar.162932/
162932invalid@example.com (meanie)meanieI have been caught speeding 3 times over the last 2 weeks do speed radar detectors really work ? all i want to detect are mobile cameras but if they not worth it I wont waste my money as prices start from £10 to £200]]>22Login groupTue, 21 Dec 2021 23:51:57 +0000
https://www.techkings.org/threads/login-group.166619/
166619invalid@example.com (dargan)darganHi guys I wonder does anyone know of a login group, I was with one but it's gone now.. thanks]]>3Peugeot 308 1st Gear JudderingMon, 22 Nov 2021 12:40:12 +0000
https://www.techkings.org/threads/peugeot-308-1st-gear-juddering.145331/
145331invalid@example.com (dt99)dt99Peugeot 308 1.6 HDI judders in 1st gear, like a new driver who has no clutch control, very slight juddering in 2nd, nothing in all other gears.
However, if you drive the car with no-one else in it, the juddering stops or is very faint at worst.
Add passengers, whether these be adults or kids, even just 1 and the juddering starts again. You can feel it underneath the car, towards the centre.
Is this a bad clutch/DMF would you think?
Garage is going to have a look tomorrow, but I would...
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