Recent content by dirtaddicted

I got my RA for the Phoenix return. It is on its way back. Replaced the servo for defrost actuator (luckily it was easy to get to) and the hvac is click free now and I’m done with android radios.

Mine is clicking but I'm pretty sure its just calibration. I can see its moving fine but trying to extend past its operating range. Once it hits stop, it clicks. This occurred after I installed an after market Android radio with hvac controls. Any help you can provide for calibration would...

I cannot emphasize how important it is to get the service history. It saves you $$$ by: Preventing un-need maintenance Most shops warranty their work and parts! If you are going to drop serious $$$ on any used car get it inspected. Make sure your inspector has one of the very expensive ODB...

Ive baselined all the fluids and got service history from the dealer a few hours away. A friendly service advisor told me that those services carry a 2 year warranty! Looks like the rear dif on mine was replaced a few years ago. Next step is to run some leakdown/compression tests on all the...

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If you would not mind pointing me in the right direction or sending me your sources I would really appreciate it. Thanks!

I’m having issues with hvac controls and am sending this unit back. I hear clicking in the dash like it is trying to move vent controls beyond their thresholds. I reset to ford low and it fixes the issue but I loose seat cooling. Hopefully no Permiant damage has been done. I cannot recommend...

Editing this post. It would be a dis-service to the community for me to recommend this unit. It is poorly engineered: --Much more focus needs to go into Quality control of the HVAC elements. --There is bloatware in the software build --Support is shaky at best --Worst problem: it could cause...

ISSUES TO RESOLVE—— There are a few lingering issue I’m going to work with support on: Hvac controls don’t remember settings. What sucks is that it reverts to 30f on the drivers side on startup...so every time I get into the car I’ve got to arrow up to the right temp. Remote start does not...

NorCal. 45 minutes out of sac

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SECURITY—- One thing to consider is security of the device. Being an IT engineer, I’d recommend using a new dedicated google account instead of your personal account to use google play store and download apps. I’m also going to remove all certificates and apps that are not necessary to run...

APPLE CARPLAY——— Apple carplay is up and works good so far. You do have to download and install a 4gb app to run this. The app comes from a private server and is, my guess, not supported by apple. Something to keep in mind.

Gaia offline maps——- Here is the main reason I got the thing: Offline topo maps with Gaia. I paid for premium which gives me overlays like hunting areas, property ownership, USFS trail systems, and more. If you have never tried it pull down the free version on you phone pull it down on your...

TIME AND OEM CAMERAS ——— Making progress on this. It’s really important to take the screen protector off or the system freaks out and causes slowness and instability as it deals with the cheap plastic cover on the screen. Removing that helped a lot! Front camera works out of the box! You...