Mechanic in Lakewood

[yesitsme]

Real big complex system.
 Found this to be very informative.
 Seems like the EVAP canister or the charcoal canister is the problem.

Lesson learnt, Don't top up your tank!

Very good article.

https://www.quora.com/Why-does-the-gas-pump-keep-stopping-when-my-tank-isn’t-full

FTFY

[myi]

I am speechless. 

Next project is some new brakes and if need be some new Rotors on both axles, started to hear squeaky sounds. Seems like the pegs on the brakes are scraping the rotors.
 And then a new motor for the window, and new gasket!
Next week's project!

[ChaimMoskowitz]

Next project is some new brakes and if need be some new Rotors on both axles, started to hear squeaky sounds. Seems like the pegs on the brakes are scraping the rotors.
 And then a new motor for the window, and new gasket!
Next week's project!

I am here. All simple jobs.

[moko]

The work is not usually the hard part. (With a few exceptions, such as  timing belt/ water pump/ etc. which are multi step processes )
The troublesgooting/ diagnostics is what creates the reputation of a mechanic.
For instance, my 2004 Avalon with 160k, has a heating issue. The temp gauge would heat up and hover just over half (possibly low coolant?). Then at high speeds would drop to less than 1/4, still safe but weird. It would also blow warm/cool air when idiling, hot air during normal  driving and cold air when the gauge dropped.
There are possibly two issues here but I don't know.
Flushed the system. Refilled coolant.
Replaced the thermostat (which was a pain on this car) based off internet diagnostics but no dice.
Now I need a qualified mechanic to properly diagnose the issue.

[gingyguy]

 And then a new motor for the window, 

did that myself years ago on a 99 camry .cost me $40 and 1 tetanus shot

[ChaimMoskowitz]

did that myself years ago on a 99 camry .cost me $40 and 1 tetanus shot

Sheet metal has sharp edges. That's why you need a good pair of gloves.

[gingyguy]

after doc gave me shot he said i prob didnt need it because it wasnt a puncture, just a precaution

[myi]

did that myself years ago on a 99 camry .cost me $40 and 1 tetanus shot

I'm sorry to hear that happened.

  You got to be careful when you do such work, you're sticking your hand in between to disconnect the wires and pulling off the door panel.
 #SafetyFirst.

[myi]

Sheet metal has sharp edges. That's why you need a good pair of gloves.

I personally hate using gloves when working, it's two different jobs one when wearing gloves and one without gloves. But again when doing dirty work I'll put on a pair of gloves whether I like it or not.

[shulem92]

is this the official Ask @ChaimMoskowitz All of Your Car Issues thread Lakewood edition? because if so I have a question. my 2006 Honda Odyssey passenger and rear windows stopped working one day. when i press the button by the driver, i do hear a  small click. its not the fuse. im thinking it may be a short/loose connection on the window lock button?

[ChaimMoskowitz]

You hear a click where?

[shulem92]

You hear a click where?

driver door. when i try the passenger window button. and no such click when i try the passenger door button for that window

[ChaimMoskowitz]

Did all three stop working at the same time?

[shulem92]

Did all three stop working at the same time?

yes

[ChaimMoskowitz]

That's a good sign. Take it apart and look at the switch.

[shulem92]

That's a good sign. Take it apart and look at the switch.

will do. thanx

[ChaimMoskowitz]

You can check the window relay.
http://carfindernet.com/windows-control-diagram-2006-honda-odyssey.html

[shulem92]

You can check the window relay.
http://carfindernet.com/windows-control-diagram-2006-honda-odyssey.html

i'll try that before i open the switch 

[myi]

will do. thanx

A friend of mine came over to me and told me that he had that issue, took a look at his car checked all the fuses, then I'm like did you accidentally hit your switch which turns off the power windows that way the kids won't be able to play with the windows in the back which disables all the windows, that was the problem as he accidentally hit that switch.
  At least that was a problem with his car, try the fuses then make sure that switch is not turned off.

[shulem92]

A friend of mine came over to me and told me that he had that issue, took a look at his car checked all the fuses, then I'm like did you accidentally hit your switch which turns off the power windows that way the kids won't be able to play with the windows in the back which disables all the windows, that was the problem as he accidentally hit that switch.
  At least that was a problem with his car, try the fuses then make sure that switch is not turned off.

just checked. the weird thing is that that switch still works. when its locked, i dont even hear that click