What Do You Fix?

[evil_physics_witchcraft]

SO and I replaced the radiator fan and 'burped' the system on my car. We tested the fans and they both work. We have replaced the thermostat, fan switch, temperature sensor and the radiator fan. The radiator and hoses have been checked, so if this doesn't work, then I may just need a new radiator cap, or I got a crappy thermostat again.

Car was fine driving home, but when I parked in the garage the temperature rose quite a bit. The fan did turn on (though I think it was struggling a little and we just replaced it and the fan switch). So, now I think I'll bring it in to my local mechanic to look at it. I'm sure I'm driving them nuts because every time they've tested it- it hasn't overheated. This time I took a picture which I plan to show them. The only things I can think of are a bad radiator cap, clogged radiator, water pump going (but that was replaced last year) or demons/spirits possessing my car. Anyone know an exorcist?

Edited to add: The thermostat and temperature sensor have been changed. I see no leaks from the radiator and check the hoses EVERY time I drive the car.

[Parasaurolophus]

Today, a toy double-decker bus from the seventies that fell apart under repeated bashing. It is now all back together, superglue-style. I'm impressed that I figured out the door and bell mechanisms.

Still haven't gotten the parts for the couch fix. I'm optimistic that I'll manage it soon.

[FishProf]

A computer failure.  Now fixed, and all necessary software reinstalled.

Such a good use of my time.

[secundem_artem]

I watched a video to learn how to re-charge the AC system in my wife's car.  Seemed easy enough.

Couldn't even get the hood open.  Something went screwy with the latch and all the pulling in the world could not pop the hood. 

Where do I surrender my man card?

[Wahoo Redux]

I used an electric drill that I won at a raffle in a yogurt shop to reattach the facing on the cupboard under the sink.  My wife seemed kind of impressed.  I'm not sure if that is good as this would imply that she thought of me as not very handy.

[apl68]

I watched a video to learn how to re-charge the AC system in my wife's car.  Seemed easy enough.

Couldn't even get the hood open.  Something went screwy with the latch and all the pulling in the world could not pop the hood. 

Where do I surrender my man card?

I do sympathize with you.  I've had an analogous problem in trying to deal with certain federal agencies--what should be a basic first step seems almost un-doable, thanks to some ludicrously badly designed online systems.

[evil_physics_witchcraft]

SO replaced his mass airflow sensor with the hopes that it would fix the error codes he got. Nope. Looks like he may need to replace his O2 sensors and now he may have an exhaust leak. :(

[evil_physics_witchcraft]

Yesterday our AC went out after a storm and would not turn back on. So, we replaced the capacitor- no dice. We checked the motor (did not appear to be seized). We JUST had it checked a few days ago and it was FINE. The only other thing that I can think of is that a fuse may be blown (which we will check tomorrow). I hope we can get this fixed before it hits 100 deg. F next week.

[Ruralguy]

Sometimes critters can get into outdoor units especially and get to wires. We had that happen during a bad heat wave a few years ago.

[evil_physics_witchcraft]

Sometimes critters can get into outdoor units especially and get to wires. We had that happen during a bad heat wave a few years ago.

We're going to have someone check. I didn't see any chewed wires though (we opened up the unit and cleaned it out).

[evil_physics_witchcraft]

AC Unit update:

In my last attempt to fix the unit, I will replace the contactor. I know that the fan motor and compressor are good because I bypassed the contactor and they both turned on. If replacing the contactor doesn't work, well, I have a tentative appointment for this Friday with my AC company.

[mamselle]

I first read that as, "I will replace the contractor," and thought, "...yeah, sometimes THAT'S  what it takes."

M.

[clean]

I first read that as, "I will replace the contractor," and thought, "...yeah, sometimes THAT'S  what it takes."

M.

I read it that way the first time and wasnt exactly sure what was replaced.... but as you are trying to fix it yourself before Friday, you are ALSO exploring bypassing the CONTRACTOR!!

[Parasaurolophus]

Today, a toy double-decker bus from the seventies that fell apart under repeated bashing. It is now all back together, superglue-style. I'm impressed that I figured out the door and bell mechanisms.

Still haven't gotten the parts for the couch fix. I'm optimistic that I'll manage it soon.

I think I fixed the couch.

I screwed up the bus' bell, which no longer rings. Gonna have to think that fix through more carefully.

[evil_physics_witchcraft]

I first read that as, "I will replace the contractor," and thought, "...yeah, sometimes THAT'S  what it takes."

M.

I read it that way the first time and wasnt exactly sure what was replaced.... but as you are trying to fix it yourself before Friday, you are ALSO exploring bypassing the CONTRACTOR!!

Interthreaduality.

I'm so frustrated right now. I'm trying to bypass the contractor. I checked power going in to the contactor, the contactor itself and the fan & condensor (both turned on when I pushed the button on the contactor). I replaced the thermostat inside the house. I checked the breakers and the 5 A fuse in the circuit board downstairs on the furnace using my meter. I am STUMPED. I bet it's some little piddly thing and I'm going to have to have the guy come out because I can't figure it out and it's hotter than Hades down here. Feeling like I'm not doing my job as handyperson around here. :(