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The Lo-fi Mofo
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Lloyd Mats Northridge Cargo Mat Review, 2017 Ford Edge Titanium
This is my review of the Lloyd Mats Northridge Cargo Mat that i purchased and installed in my 2017 Ford Edge Titanium. Lloyd does offer refunds on material defects and workmanship, visit their website for full details prior to ordering.
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Mr. Heater 40,000 BTU Natural Gas Infrared Radiant Heater Review
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This video is for informational purposes only. This is my review of the Mr. Heater Natural Gas 40,000 BTU Radiant Heater. I discuss pros and cons of the heater and my opinion of it with start up instructions towards the end of the video. If you purchase and install a radiant heater, or any heater, be sure to adhere to the installation instructions and recommended clearance distances from combus...
Pontiac G6 P1682 ignition circuit code SOLVED!
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In this video i explain in detail how i trouble shot and solved a P1682 faulty ignition circuit code on my 2008 Pontiac G6 with the 2.4L ecotec engine. This problem was a loose relay socket ,difficult to solve as it was intermittent for some time until the car just wouldn't start. But i solved it and show you how i did. If you have a GM car with this engine i post numerous videos on other mods ...
Polk PSW111 subwoofer plate amplifier replacement
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Polk PSW111 subwoofer plate amplifier replacement with a Dayton SA100 100 watt plate amplifier.
Pontiac G6 Amplifier Installation
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Step by step installation of a Kenwood amplifier in my 2008 Pontiac G6 with a factory, non-monsoon head unit. Be sure to disconnect the battery prior to removing the head unit and reconnect it after the installation is complete. NOTE: When reinstalling the head unit the message "CD changer parked" will be displayed. Do not be alarmed. Simply press the CD load button and the message will not rea...
Meguires headlight restoration kit review
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Link to Meguires how to video: ruclips.net/video/yx15F6b0mIg/видео.html Quick review of Meguires headlight restoration kit. I'll update in 3 months on how well it's holding up to the UV rays and the weather.
Pontiac G6 front brake info
Просмотров 15 тыс.7 лет назад
This video has information pertaining to the front brakes on a Pontiac G6 and issues i had with the parts stores not having the correct info on which parts fit certain cars. Pardon the swearing at the end.
Saturn SL2 Oil Filter location & valve cover gasket info
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How to access the oil filter on a Saturn SL2. Also some info on valve cover replacement.
Yatour Bluetooth install, Audi A6 Quattro
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Installation of a Yatour Bluetooth Adapter in a 2003 Audi A6 with the Bose Symphony 2 sound system. Not a difficult installation but you MUST have the removal keys (the star looking things) for the Bose stereo. You MUST also have the 20 pin jumper that gets connected between the Bose stereo and the cable that you remove to connect the Yatour Bluetooth adapter. Link to 20 pin adaptor: www.amazon...
Saturn SL2 Front Window Lubrication
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This car is a 1996 SL2. If your power windows are moving slow or need help going up or down then this is the video for you. As you'll see it's not always just the window tracks on the sides that need lubrication. You'll need lithium grease, some red tack grease, a bunch of rags and patience. Richpin Video on front door panel removal: ruclips.net/video/BoxTGyVCXX8/видео.html
Pontiac G6 Rear Speaker Installation
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How to access and replace the rear speakers in a Pontiac G6. Mine is a 2008 G6 but i believe this will apply to most years. This video focuses mainly on process of accessing the speakers for replacement. Plan on this process (and it IS a process) taking the better part of 2 hours, and leave room to remove the seat out of one of the rear doors before you start. It was a pain in the butt, however...
Pontiac G6 Front Speaker Installation
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How to install the front door speaker on a Pontiac G6. Mine is a 2008 G6 but i believe most years are the same. Be sure not to destroy the factory speaker once removed as you will need most of it to mount the replacement speaker. Be sure to check with crutchfield in the link below or amazon to see if the speaker you want to install will fit. The G6 requires a speaker that is not very deep, in m...
Dryer Vent Cleaning, how to and why
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This is a quick video showing how to clean a dryer vent and how much lint can accumulate in just 6 months. During cleaning i found a dangerous surprise that shows why routine cleaning is so important.
Mainline Backflow Valve, IN ACTION!
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This is our Mainline Backflow Valve in action keeping sewer water from coming back into our basement. We had 8" of snow melt the day before and then had 3-4" of rain that overwhelmed our city's sewer system (as usual). This valve worked as advertised and we are more than happy with it's performance during this backflow issue. Without this valve we'd have had at least 12" of sewage in our baseme...
Mainline Backflow Valve installation, Part 2
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This video is for informational purposes only and is in no way affiliated with Mainline Backflow Products.
Mainline Backflow Valve installation, Part 3
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Mainline Backflow Valve installation, Part 3
Mainline Backflow Valve installation, Part 1
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Mainline Backflow Valve installation, Part 1
Thanks for this video- I just had a similar one put in by a plumber. Not sure of the brand, it looks the same by mine has a red knob that allows for manual closing of the flapper. Unfortunately, the plumber couldn't do the concrete work. So I think I might try to do it myself- thankfully you posted this video. Where did you get the plastic housing?
The plastic housing you are referring to came with my valve. The concrete work isn’t hard to do but the bags are usually 60-80 lbs each so be prepared for that and have a little more than you think you may need to do the job because you only have a limited time to work with the concrete before it starts setting up. Here’s a link to an access box similar to mine, you’ll see there are different sizes to choose from. Good luck, you can do it. 👍🏼 a.co/d/bWzLcUo
Thanks! That’s the one I ended up buying. Need to make the holes bigger.
Cleaning up grounds does nothing. On gm and Mopar the wire looses contact with ring terminals. Those vintage gm 4 cylinder have a ground under oil filter. Causes tcm issues. To test it grab the wire and pull in it. If it breaks it's bad
Great idea. Go remove all your grounds on your car and see how that goes. I hope you don’t actually work on cars for a living.
Thanks son have the same issue with his g6
Good luck. Hope the video helps.
I have an issue with my 08 G6 3.5 Only it won’t run when it’s hot outside, above 80F, AC running and driving short distance; it won’t crank back up until +1 hour when it cools off. I’m really at a loss of the problem. Not turning off or riding without AC is not ideal.
I had a similar problem many years ago with a Chevy lumina van i had. I’d drive about 30 minutes from work towards home and if i stopped at the bank or a store it wouldn’t start for about 20-30 minutes, just like you are describing. Had it looked at by a reliable shop my neighbor ran and they found that the fuel pump was “weak” , starting to go bad. Replaced that and never had an issue with it after that. Not saying that’s your issue but sure sounds similar.
@@LoFiMofo i didn’t mention it initially, but I’ve changed the fuel pump, starter, checked relays. thanks for your reply. I’ll figure this out. At least I learned how to baby it and not be without a car. Not sure what I’d do if it would just stop randomly while driving.
Why didn't you show how the flapper works. Can't believe you never showed that. Nice looking job hope it works. Had my finished basement flooded twice both times $500 deductable insurance. Gotta guy coming tomorrow to see what needs to be done & the cost.
I have a video showing it in action only a few months after we installed it. ruclips.net/video/Eluk_iKofDs/видео.htmlsi=UDRzmlvRciMrqjuG
Could have wired a relay under the box instead of getting a whole box…
Continuity test through a relay is not a good test man…. Its not a loaded circuit. Electrical components can have good continuity and resistance and fail under load. If you wanted to bench test it, why didnt you power and ground the coil and add a power to load side and see if the other side of the load produces power when you complete the circuit through the coil? Now, sure it could be intermittent, so perhaps monitor the relay with volt meter or scope to see if it drops out when driving?
I did just that when i replaced the coil (relay) with a brand new coil (relay). The problem persisted so i knew the problem was something other than the relay, such as the relay socket and that was indeed the problem.
Great job! Any updates after 10 plus years? I read in the comments you live in Amherst. I live in Lorain and I'm planning to install one in my house.
Thanks. The valve is still working great. Those big storms we had back in August flooded the whole county, as I’m sure you remember, and the valve saved us from getting a couple feet of sewage in our basement like all the other homes around us got. Well worth the investment. Just be sure to clean it every six months, most importantly under the flap that lifts up to block the back flow, and it’ll perform fine. Good luck.
@@LoFiMofoMy basement got flooded back in August too like many homes around here. Good to know the valve is still working and prevented your basement from getting flooded. Thanks for the update!
Im having the same problem with my friends pontiac. Told me his car wont crank so i tried replacing the starter and changing that negative terminal but no luck. I scanned it and found this code. I checked the fuses. They didnt really seem loose to me. Decided to check here looks now imma have to pull apart that fuse box tomorrow
Good luck, hope the video helps you out.
Gonna need a sump pump for that pit
Why is the speaker so quiet? Get the wrong impedance? Done happened twice with my wife’s rear deck speakers. First set was 4ohm and second set was supposed to be 2ohm but we’re 3ohm. I have some AC Delco Original 6x9 component speakers coming they’re supposed to be 2ohm just in the wrong packing trays
Mine sounds fine, can’t really tell that in the video. Are you saying yours aren’t loud enough? I also have a 400 watt Kenwood amp which helped a ton. I have a separate video on that if you want to check it out.
Same basic procedure for the 07-13 Silverado door speakers. Altering and reusing those brackets is the way to go. Good video.
Thanks for the compliment.
I think GM must of found the absolute cheapest speakers they could find. Mine died after a couple years so I replaced all four.
Yeah, it was a huge improvement installing these Polks in the front and the JBL 6X9’s in the back. I also have the video where i added a 400 watt Kenwood amp. Is a great sounding system, i gave the car to my daughter and her friends are blown away when they get in and hear it. 🔊🔊🔊
Well done. Those GM fuse boxes are infamous for cracked copper wires at the 90 degree bends. But I'd never seen an issue like yours. I'm chasing an intermittent No Crank on the exact same vehicle & am beginning to suspect the fuse box.
Appreciate it. Haven’t had any more issues with our G6 since the repair in this video. Not sure what a new fuse would cost but at this point there should be plenty of used ones available as long as you get those four numbers on the front to match. Good luck.
SHES STRAAAAAAMGE AND I LIKE IT!!!! i hear ya jammin brother
good vid.
Thanks. That G6 is still running strong, haven’t had any issues with that relay or fuse box since the repair in this video.
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Why did you not place gravel around that connection point? It's encased in concrete now so if you ever have to repair or replace something, it'll create more work and headaches.
good work.. where is part 2 and part 3 ?
They’re on RUclips, go to my channel and you’ll see them. Thanks.
@@LoFiMofo sorry found it :D
Bay ridge plumbing was asking me 6 grands to do a job like that but I was offering 3k but they said not so I call my friend and hi did it for 1600 dollars ❤
Yeah, to pay a contractor to do this job isn’t cheap but it’s worth every penny when the sewage isn’t flowing backwards into your home. I did it myself for under $500.
I clean mine every 3 months
You don’t have your neg terminal down all the way on the post that’s why is not tight
Try a 2011 chevy malibu it's all the same connection
You is a life savor
Thanks. I’m glad the video helped you out.
Have learned to take the inside panel off, then grab the three bottom door panel clips with visegrips to back them up while you take off the 3 lower bolts. You have to grab the plastic, so just make the visegrips snug enuf you hold on. When you turn the bolt, the metal retaining clip will hit the visegrips and take the stress off the plastic car panel. Just make sure you have a grip on the visegrips while turning the bolt.
I have a 2009 Pontiac g6 2.4L I changed the starter alternator and battery cables my car starts drove 20 miles came back and has a crank no start changed out the fuses when my car was running the the crank fuse was hot any ideas
Did you try wiggling the relay while somebody is turning the key to start the car like i showed in this video?
@@LoFiMofo I haven't yet I'll try that
@@LoFiMofo I wiggled my relay switch the way you said and my car started up and the fuse got got I also took off the fuse box the way you did in your video and with my test light some of my fuses didn't light up
@@luvbootys ok. So if it wasn’t starting before and now it is after you wiggled the relay then possibly that’s the only issue. Remember, like i said in the video if you are going to get a replacement fuse box it MUST match the 4 numbers that are on the fuse box you are replacing. You can take it apart like i did and bend the prongs that the relay connects to but it’s not something you should do if you don’t feel comfortable. However, you may have a hard time finding the exact fuse box you need unless you order from GM, but that will be expensive. Not sure why some of your fuses wouldn’t lite up but if you start it after wiggling the fuse and all your accessories work then i would say you found the issue, which is the relay socket.
@@LoFiMofo Batt ABS (30A) fuse Batt sense (5A) fuse ECM(10A) Fuse TCM (10A) fuse I double checked and they are all out on the circuit board I definitely need a new box I was driving around on a bad negative battery cable by then it was to late I changed out my starter alternator and cables but I will get me a new circuit thanks for the feedback I appreciate It much
You need to put concrete around the back flow box up to just under the edge where the cover sits. This is wrong
Thanks for your valuable input, troll.
@@LoFiMofo thanks for your sarcasm cum guzzler
Yeah it’s obvious you don’t have much experience using a sawzall.
Do all 2 of your subscribers feel the same way?
@@LoFiMofo n don’t make content. How we the in is typical response of inbred uneducated people. Great job cum guzzler
Shouldn’t let anyone (male or female) talk in your video when they don’t have a clue about the work they are commenting on.
You could also stfu, troll.
Do u think it would fit in a 2001 Pontiac grand am gt without an adapter or me having to splice any wires?
I’m not sure. Don’t be intimidated to splice wires. It’s not hard to do and you can buy a cheap wire splicing kit anywhere for pretty cheap. Just be sure to mark what wire connected to each terminal on the speaker.
How many days before the tank runs out
My heater is natural gas, we don’t have a tank. Not sure how many hours the propane version will run in a full propane tank.
GREAT JOB BUT I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY YOU HAVE SEAPAGE COMING IN NOW BECAUSE I DIDNT NOTICE THAT IN YOUR FIRST VIDEO. ????
Thank you. It’s been nearly 10 years and the valve has saved us from multiple sewage back flows coming from the city sewers during heavy rains. Not sure about the seepage you are referring to?
@@LoFiMofo I think he is talking about the water table filling the empty hole. Are you able to flush the toilets when the backflow valve is doing its job? I installed the Oatey valve and now I wish I used the valve with a see through top. We had a big rain a couple weeks ago and I ended up getting a little water in the new basement shower. I think I caused the problem by flushing a toilet while a backup was happening. We had another huge rain a week later and I got zero water in the shower but I didn’t flush this time. I’m thinking of installing a 3 inch pvc ball valve to close off the new bathroom. I was wondering how I could leave access to the valve so your access box idea will work perfectly. So thanks for the video
@@darwinawardcommittee We avoid flushing toilets or any water usage when we know the valve is holding back sewage from the city. I imagine we could get a couple flushes in without issue do to the length of sewer pipe between our back flow valve and the toilet but I’m not planning on trying it. Glad the video helped you, good luck.
Thank you thank you great video I have an intermittent problem with my Silverado crank no start then it works 2018
Thank you. Hope you are able to solve your issue with the Silverado.
@@LoFiMofo It's crazy I was gonna take it into the dealer today I started it no check engine light I checked all the relays everything is tight Onstar said there is no issues So I didn't want to take it to the dealer I'm gonna drive it every day see what happens thanks bro
Husky is way too much plastic like and not flexible. Great review! I am sold and will order one.
Thanks! I agree on the Husky matt being stiff. My Lloyd mat is still holding up great and i still highly recommended them.
Could the caliper be causing the shaking when I got to brake....
Usually shaking or a pulsating brake pedal while pressing the brakes is a warped rotor. If it is indeed a warped rotor you’ll need to replace it but you may be able to reuse the brake pads as long as they aren’t too worn.
is it the same for my 1996 Saturn sc2?
I’m not sure but possibly if it is the same engine.
Does this heater product alot of moisture? I have a convection style heater in my shop right now, and it keeps the humidity hovering around 70%! Looking for a different style of heating with natural gas
It does produce moisture, the windows on the doors do condensate when it’s been on for a bit but it’s not too much in my opinion. I’m not sure you can get away from the moisture issue with a natural gas or propane radiant heater, you might have to do to forced air furnace. Like i said it doesn’t bother me, I’m usually just working on a car or something.
Awesome video thanks for sharing it if it weren’t for you I’d have to buy some new speaker mounts but I came across your genius video and followed your advice and it works awesome Bro thank you 😊
Thanks, I’m glad the video helped you out. If you decide to do the back speakers i have a video for that too and i also have a video for installing an inline amp, all for the Pontiac G6.
@@LoFiMofo I sure am intrested Bro
Do you ever get water coming through the cement
This valve has done a great job holding the sewage back from the city lines. The only water i get from around the foundation or the cement around the valve is during extreme downpours which isn’t connected to this sewer line. I have a separate sump for that but the way our home was built in the mid 60’s it’s not uncommon for that to happen.
Thanks for the great video. Can you please share how you dealt with the old 4 wire system, and converting it to the two wire? In other words, if you cut the factory connectors, you're still stuck with 4 wires (two that had gone to each terminal in the factory speakers)
Thanks for the compliment. I cut the old connectors that went to the old speakers off. Then i stripped the wires and soldered them onto the new speaker terminals prior to installing the speakers. You can use crimp on connectors also but i prefer soldering so vibration is not an issue. Be sure to connect the positive to the positive and the negative to the negative or they won’t sound right. Good luck and thanks for watching.
Tech here. I wanted to share my concerns about several issues regarding this subject in general. Clearly it's an engineering flaw. I don't want to say it was an intentional flaw, but I think through long learned patterns Ive seen, there is some short sighted understanding in the design field, and I wanted to share exactly what that is. I'm currently having the exact same issue with my G6 but it's the radiator cooling fan relay socket pins. The coolant fans have three modes (and three relays), and in the same manner of this video demonstration here, they will intermittently cut in and out using physical force, when the ECM is trying to energize the relays. Of course in my case, the engine temp rises and the car starts to overheat, the engine knocks and performance lags as a result. You don't want the engine heating above 200 degrees. Online information says that the car should technically run better, but I'm understanding from the view that we want to ATOMIZE, or MIST the gas into the engine, and not vaporize the gas prior to the intended ignition timing. These weakened pins are the result, or combination of two different things taking place. The first is that anytime there is an electric motor, the instant that relay clicks on, there is a mass surge on that circuit, which is going to stress the wire, fuse, any contacts, pins, and relays. In AC circuits, in design, we place a loading capacitor as close as we can to the motor to SMOOTH out this issue. In home dishwashers that cycle the motor off and on a dozen times per wash, the capacitor will PHYSICALLY move on the board during the initial surges, eventually BREAKING it's connections on the circuit board. Capacitors possibly could have been included on car fuse boxes to help this issue. Another factor that needs to be addressed is how electric motors can start to draw more than there rated amperage as they age. (stressing those circuits even MORE) You can actually find info online about this as well. They don't make this fuse rack in a way so that the top of the pin slots could easily be accessed with a micro screwdriver to bend the pins back, and that's a pain as well. You might wonder why the fuse doesn't pop if the amperage is being exceeded, and the issue here is that it's a momentary surge which those fuses are specifically chosen to IGNORE and from what limited info I can find about the ratings (at least in my coolant fans case) it almost looks like the fuse is way to high for the circuit, possibly because they just wanted a FIRE fuse, not a component stress or aging fuse. So in my case, I will be swapping out the coolant fan with a new one, in addition to either bending the pins back or replacing the fuse box, if I can get a used one locally. I wanted to thank the OP for sharing all this work, to the degree that the box CAN be broken down, to be accessed and serviced, which obviously is a lot better than the dealer cost, and I will be using his knowledge to service mine as well. Hopefully my info helps several people, and just maybe, maybe, might make some changes in the manufacturing data base.
Thanks for the reply. I agree, these fuses aren’t really designed for current inrush like in normal ac circuits for motors or compressors where we use time delay fuses to compensate for the 125% inrush, so these automobile fuses are more than likely oversized. Hope you have good luck fixing your issue. My G6 is still going strong, haven’t had another issue with this fuse box since i made this video.
A wonderful, informative video. Mainline should use it as a step-by-step instruction video
Thank you, i appreciate the compliment.
It's a good video, but it would be better if the voice was better more information ab6what kind of car it's
The title literally says Pontiac G6. My singing voice also sucks.
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All the speakers in my g6 are dead. I just watched your rear speaker video and said hell no... Figured id just do the fronts instead. Watched this front speaker install video. Wtf is wrong with GM! Every vehicle I've ever owned, I just pop the speaker cover off, unscrew 3 - 4 screws and screw in the new one! This is straight bullshit. I'm selling the fucking car, I've had it.
Torren pontiac 2007 prendevien al apagarla sequeda ensendida unos 15 O 20 segundos queda prendido el check enyel queda corriente
This is what is also popular on these fuse boxes, ruclips.net/video/tNMRbT1nZOk/видео.html
Why did you choose this over the Rubbertite version?
I liked the look of the Northridge line better. The mat is still holding up great, no regrets about buying it and i still highly recommend it.
Do you have the reference of the media bridge cable?
Hi. Yes, here’s the description from Amazon: Mediabridge™ Ultra Series RCA Y-Adapter (12 Inches) - 1-Female to 2-Male for Digital Audio or Subwoofer - (Part# CYA-2M1F-P).
The problem is the circuitry on the bottom of that fuse box when it gets hot out being under the hood there's a hairline crack in that circuitry and then it causes the automobile to stall and then it won't start until it cools down enough to where that airline crack will go back together then it starts it runs fine and then it keeps doing that over and over that's what it is it's the circuitry on the bottom of your fuse panel you got to take that fuse paddle out and solder it or get a new fuse panel
Although some do have a crack in the wiring In my case it wasn’t a crack in the board or the wiring, it was the socket where the relay seats had spread too far apart, as explained in the video.