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List of mechanics that have been recommended by DDfers:

Brooklyn
Empire Auto Center
485 Utica Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 756-6050

https://maps.app.goo.gl/wh8Mei7zwZPLJKHQ6

Ashers Auto Repair
3901 16th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11218
Phone: (347) 240-7921

Lakewood

Betzalel Brezner 845-558-5547

Kuntri
Bruce’s Garage, Liberty

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Re: Car Repairs Master Thread
« Reply #1000 on: February 12, 2023, 11:27:14 PM »
Toyota Camry 2009. Nice pool of water in the bottom of the trunk? Tip: There are plugs to let out the water on the bottom. Gave it two weeks and there isnt any more water, but weather has been ok. How do I diagnose the problem? Don't see any issues with the seal. Is it possible it got in cuz of a large puddle etc and not from an issue with the seal?
  You have leafs, and dirt/debris or a whole bunch of junk by the gasket by your trunk?

 Did you close it last time it rained?

 If the answer is yes to any of those that's your answer.
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Re: Car Repairs Master Thread
« Reply #1001 on: February 27, 2023, 11:25:12 AM »
so whatever the shop suggests I should go with?
Not at all

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Re: Car Repairs Master Thread
« Reply #1002 on: March 06, 2023, 04:17:54 PM »
Trying to replace a brake light fixture on a 2020 Accord, YouTube is helpful until it comes to disconnecting the wires from the current light, the wires just don’t seem to disconnect.
Did anyone do this recently and have any helpful advice.


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Re: Car Repairs Master Thread
« Reply #1003 on: March 06, 2023, 04:25:26 PM »
There will be a tab to push, and it might be a tight fit.
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Re: Car Repairs Master Thread
« Reply #1004 on: March 13, 2023, 07:04:25 PM »
Trying to replace a brake light fixture on a 2020 Accord, YouTube is helpful until it comes to disconnecting the wires from the current light, the wires just don’t seem to disconnect.
Did anyone do this recently and have any helpful advice.


Send a picture of your car. Where the issue is.
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Re: Car Repairs Master Thread
« Reply #1005 on: April 17, 2023, 10:13:49 PM »
Anyone have experience with replacing the timing chain? I have a lincoln town car and im trying to replace the timing chain but i'm having trouble removing the bolt from the balancer pully (i have a balance puller for after the bolt is removed, I'm not referring to that) i dont have a impact wrench, i do have a ratchet and a breaker bar. (I can  try to borrow a impact if its actually necessary)  any ideas? 

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Re: Car Repairs Master Thread
« Reply #1006 on: April 25, 2023, 01:56:05 PM »
My passenger window does not go down from the control button by the driver. The button on the passenger door still works as well as the other 3 windows from the drivers control

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Re: Car Repairs Master Thread
« Reply #1007 on: April 25, 2023, 02:22:33 PM »
My passenger window does not go down from the control button by the driver. The button on the passenger door still works as well as the other 3 windows from the drivers control
1. Harness became loose if there's multiple harnesses for each window.
2. See if there's a separate fuse.
3. Make sure the window lock is not on.
4. Button is broke. Or needs to be replaced. I would remove the console and swap it with another button if that's possible.

Did you look on google/YT for your model and makenof your vehicle?
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Re: Car Repairs Master Thread
« Reply #1008 on: April 25, 2023, 02:49:00 PM »
1. Harness became loose if there's multiple harnesses for each window.
2. See if there's a separate fuse.
3. Make sure the window lock is not on.
4. Button is broke. Or needs to be replaced. I would remove the console and swap it with another button if that's possible.

Did you look on google/YT for your model and makenof your vehicle?
what would I look up on Google?
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The other things you mentioned I don't know how to do that

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Re: Car Repairs Master Thread
« Reply #1009 on: April 25, 2023, 02:52:08 PM »
what would I look up on Google?
3. ✔️
The other things you mentioned I don't know how to do that
if you hear the window motor running, it's probably a loose harness.
There's also a fuse map inside the fuse box covers

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Re: Car Repairs Master Thread
« Reply #1010 on: April 25, 2023, 02:52:38 PM »
if you hear the window motor running, it's probably a loose harness.
There's also a fuse map inside the fuse box covers
I don't hear anything

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Re: Car Repairs Master Thread
« Reply #1011 on: April 25, 2023, 02:57:27 PM »
I don't hear anything
I doubt it. But try looking for the fuse. Like mentioned. Every box. Comes with a nap what each fuse is.
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Re: Car Repairs Master Thread
« Reply #1012 on: April 25, 2023, 03:14:06 PM »
Or the motor is dead

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Re: Car Repairs Master Thread
« Reply #1013 on: April 25, 2023, 08:26:29 PM »
My passenger window does not go down from the control button by the driver. The button on the passenger door still works as well as the other 3 windows from the drivers control
turns out it just had to be 'reset' which consisted of holding down both the driver side button as well as the passenger door button simultaneously for a couple of seconds. And yes the mechanic charged me $50

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Re: Car Repairs Master Thread
« Reply #1014 on: April 25, 2023, 08:36:22 PM »
turns out it just had to be 'reset' which consisted of holding down both the driver side button as well as the passenger door button simultaneously for a couple of seconds. And yes the mechanic charged me $50
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Re: Car Repairs Master Thread
« Reply #1015 on: July 04, 2023, 02:00:28 AM »
I've got a Honda odyssey 2004, the A/C isn't cold. I've added more refrigerant and that worked in the past, but this time its not helping. anyone have any idea what to do?

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Re: Car Repairs Master Thread
« Reply #1016 on: July 04, 2023, 08:59:18 AM »
I've got a Honda odyssey 2004, the A/C isn't cold. I've added more refrigerant and that worked in the past, but this time its not helping. anyone have any idea what to do?
Maybe it needs some pag oil.

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Re: Car Repairs Master Thread
« Reply #1017 on: July 04, 2023, 09:25:51 AM »
I've got a Honda odyssey 2004, the A/C isn't cold. I've added more refrigerant and that worked in the past, but this time its not helping. anyone have any idea what to do?
Is there a leak?
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Re: Car Repairs Master Thread
« Reply #1018 on: July 04, 2023, 11:30:57 AM »
2011 Camry all doors lock only driver door will Auto Unlock, other 3 doors have to be done manually- any eitzahs?
I found a guy on ebay selling a set to trip the computer that controls power locks, looking for cheaper option

https://www.ebay.com/itm/282374518691?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=1DSwyTaLQwy&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=25hgt2fvtzk&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

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Re: Car Repairs Master Thread
« Reply #1019 on: July 05, 2023, 12:08:29 AM »
2011 Camry all doors lock only driver door will Auto Unlock, other 3 doors have to be done manually- any eitzahs?
I found a guy on ebay selling a set to trip the computer that controls power locks, looking for cheaper option

https://www.ebay.com/itm/282374518691?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=1DSwyTaLQwy&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=25hgt2fvtzk&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
https://www.justanswer.com/toyota/i1qqp-2011-camry-2-5-doors-lock-drivers-door-unlocks.html
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