Why does my 2003 Toyota Highlander have emergency flashing lights on when the car is on and the flasher button?

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not depressed. When I turn the car on, the flashers stop and the button works perfectly to turn the emergency flashers on and off, but when I turn the car off the outside car lights flash on again without depressing the emergency flasher button. Help, I don’t want to have to disconnect the battery everytime I turn off the car.

Auto Lights July 5th 2010

Dome Light T10 194 wedge Base 12V 6 5050 SMD LED Warm White

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Product DescriptionA great way to update the look of your car. This bulb replaces 194 (T10) and wedge type bulbs, perfect for dome light. 6 5050 Super bright high power surface mount LEDs Specifications: Bulb Type:6 White SMT LED (way brighter than regular 5mm LEDs) Bulb Life:100,000 Hours Power 12V AC/DC Diameter:1″ or 24 mm Thickness: . 875″ or 22 mm. . . More >>

Dome Light T10 194 wedge Base 12V 6 5050 SMD LED Warm White

Auto Lights July 1st 2010

What Sort Of Car Audio System Should I Purchase?

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I’m looking for an audio system for my car. When i have enough money i would like a sub woofer also. But for now i just need to play CDs and listen to radio, but would like a system where i can add a sub and bass later on. And maybe the ipod compatibility.
Budget of £150 although payday is soon and would be willing to spend more for the right system.
Cheers

Audio System July 1st 2010

Misaligned Steering Wheel (Steering Pull)

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Good Morning Melbourne
Photo by Steve Kay
What’s causing the steering wheel is not straight?

While driving I noticed that my steering is a little shot to the right. and other cars like it, but sometimes to the left instead.

What maintenance do I need to do to fix this?

Or is it a normal thing for cars?

Thanks

Steering Wheel June 29th 2010

Master Lock 263DAT Titanium High Security Steering Wheel Lock

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  • Designed to provide security for the steering wheel
  • Features a quad lock design
  • Made from titanium material
  • Facilitates easy installation
  • Limited lifetime warranty

Product DescriptionMaster Lock Titanium High Security Steering Wheel Lock is designed to provide security for the wheel. It has quad lock design and are made of titanium material which makes the lock indestructible. This lock facilitates easy installation and backed by a limited lifetime warranty. . . . More>>

Master Lock 263DAT Titanium High Security Steering Wheel Lock

Steering Wheel June 27th 2010

Actron CP7875 : An Expert User Review

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There are always sensible purposes for using  my Actron’s PocketTherm infrared thermometers.

I simply point the Actron and click its button for a moment to my target surface and then I’ll get the measurement result in Celcius or Farenheit.

The range of temperature that this Actron CP7875 can measure is between -27F to maximum 428F without the need to touch the surface, thanks to it’s infrared lazer.

I used CP7875 on many occasions such as measuring my exhaust, heating and cooling systems, radiators, to electronics and more.

The fancy backlit LCD of these infrared digital thermometers display the result clearly and easily. The PocketTherms’  light and compact size will fit perfectly in my toolbox and pockets.

I’m very glad that I don’t have to touch those hot, hazardous or hard to reach objects in order to measure their temperature. It’s really helpful device both for you who love  DIY stuff and professional mechanics. The simple point, click, and read procedure to read the measurement is yet fun and easy.

I bought the Actron CP7875 about a year ago and I’m still happy with this infrared thermometers performance until now. It’s a very useful tiny gadget, reads very accurate and easy to bring around, my credit goes to its small and lightweight size that can easily fit in my pocket.

Lots of everyday events happen where this digital thermometers prove themselves to be very helpful. When I want to measure the coldness of air coming out of my home or when I’m curious about my car Air conditioner vents, I use CP7875 to do the job.

Whenever my wife wants to be sure that her baby’s bottle she has just put in microwaved isn’t too hot, she asks me to use this tool.

I also use CP7875 to measure the temperature of walls and windows during winter season. The temperature read by Actron CP7875 is used as my standard temperature whenever I need to test the accuracy of my electric cooking pans.
This Actron CP7875 is extremely small and accurate. Okay, maybe it isn’t as fancy as the picture shown, but its performance and usefulness is very reliable. Everyone can use it without any problems, even my kids love these Infrared Thermometers.

To use it simply hold the button down to let it starts the reading procedure, and then press the smallest button to switch to Celcius, then point the CP7875 to any objects or surfaces that you are targeting and read the temperature on the display.

According to several consumers, they report that the shipment of these Actron 7875 arrived on schedule.


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Auto Parts June 22nd 2010

KC Hilites 9638 KC Pod 70-Watt Long Range HID Light

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  • Designed to provide excellent lighting
  • Features a carbon fiber housing
  • Includes a computer designed multi-surface reflector
  • Sold in case packs of 1
  • Facilitates hassle-free installation

Product DescriptionKC Hilites KC Pod 70-Watt Long Range HID Lights are designed to provide excellent lighting. They feature a carbon fiber housing and a computer designed multi-surface reflector for superior performance. These lights are equipped with unbreakable hard coated Lexan lens and facilitate hassle-free installation. . . . More >>

KC Hilites 9638 KC Pod 70-Watt Long Range HID Light

Auto Lights June 20th 2010

Actron CP7875 : A Review From Personal Experience

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Actron CP7875 is certainly the best digital infrared thermometer I’ve ever had in my life.

From the day I purchased until now I’ve been very happy with this cool gadget. The Actron CP7875 has proven itself to be a very useful, usable and fun gadget even in the kitchen. I order the item and witness the quick arrival of it. In my humble opinion it’s worth spent money.

The main purpose of buying the Actron PocketTherm is to measure food temperatures while I cook. The battery can be used for long period of time. To me, it seems quite accurate.

The Actron CP7875 is actually very small gadget and I love it, because I can easily carry it anywhere in my pocket without the feeling of like carrying a heavy gun inside my pocket. The Actron tool works accurately and it also has a light so you can still see the results whenever you’re in a dark place.

Many similar devices have big appetites on batteries, but this Actron is different. And now it’s offered under twenty price tag. This tool has become a favorite in my family. My son used this Actron Infrared Thermometer to measure his aquarium temperature.

And for the best rewarding experience of all is seeing our severely “autistic” child come out of his shell by being given this thing to play with. He is so happy with this new toy and keeps talking about it all the time.

After doing research on the web, I found out that these digital infrared thermometers are being used by paranormal researchers. They use Actron CP7875 to identify ghosts activities.

The infrared thermometer fits easily in the palm of hands, it also has ergonomic design. The Actron has two buttons. The first button is to read the temperature, and the other one is to switch degrees from Farenheit to Celcius.

So when you press the temperature button, the digital infrared thermometer begins to take readings. If you release it, the reading stops, and displays the temperature for 3 seconds.

Another advantage of these digital infrared thermometers is  that the screen has a backlight, so I don’t need a flashlight to read the results which sometimes making it even harder to read because of the glare from the flashlight.


Actron CP7875 PocketTherm Infrared Thermometer



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Auto Parts June 20th 2010

JLM HID Conversion Kit H11 6000K

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  • High Quality HID Kit
  • Machine Calibrate Color for precision
  • Highly compatible with car use standard halogen bulb
  • Simple plug and play installation, reverable to halogen anytime
  • up to 2900ln, 3 times more than halogen headlight

Product DescriptionThis kit including 2 xenon lights and 2 ballasts plus installation kit. . . . More >>

JLM HID Conversion Kit H11 6000K

Auto Lights June 19th 2010

Hella H83140011 H4 series 130/90 Watt 12 V halogen lamp

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  • High Quality Hella Bulbs
  • Hella quality and performance
  • Over 100 years of excellence in automotive lighting
  • Conveniently packaged

Product DescriptionBulbs the best. These halogen lamps from Hella are similar to incandescent lamps in construction, but with much better performance. Burns The halogen lamp “to much higher ambient temperature in a vacuum, it emits a much whiter light. These bulbs create larger, more consistent performance throughout their lives…. More>>

Hella H83140011 H4 series 130/90 Watt 12 V halogen lamp

Auto Lights June 13th 2010