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Tumbleweed
True Blue Farmgirl

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Nancy
Texas
USA
1016 Posts

Posted - Oct 28 2017 :  4:11:34 PM  Show Profile
Not sure if this is the right place to post this.

My turn signal keeps going out. Hubby can change it but why. I like getting my hands dirty now and then went to You Tube and watched this video. I had already picked up replacement bulbs. Ask the tech how hard is it to change them. He said not that hard, your husband can do it in a minute or two. I told him I don't need a man I need tech advice. He smiled and I didn't hit him.

I got the hood opened (haha) and unscrewed the bolts. Did have to ask Hubby to help get the light housing out. Even he had a hard time. I unplugged the electrical connection to the housing. Located the malfunctioning light bulb. It was amber the other two are clear (duh). Made the switch put back the plug to the light, put back the plug to the connection. Allowed Hubby to keep his manhood by putting back the housing. I then righty tightied to snug with a 10mm socket wrench and let Hubby have his tools back. Tested my worked then went in and washed and lotioned my hands. Now I am sitting here with a big DIY smile telling y'all about it.

https://youtu.be/ajOpm4_oVSc

TW

The fun begins where the pavement ends!

firecatinc
True Blue Farmgirl

1252 Posts

Lenora
Fulks Run VA
USA
1252 Posts

Posted - Oct 28 2017 :  4:20:32 PM  Show Profile
Way to go Nancy.

Nora
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Tumbleweed
True Blue Farmgirl

1016 Posts

Nancy
Texas
USA
1016 Posts

Posted - Oct 28 2017 :  6:45:39 PM  Show Profile
I am not a Mona Lisa Vito but I have done oil changes and tune ups. Never changed a tire though. We have AAA Premium.

TW

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msdoolittle
True Blue Farmgirl

1143 Posts

Amanda
East Texas
USA
1143 Posts

Posted - Oct 31 2017 :  07:36:14 AM  Show Profile
Nice! I took auto mechanics in school and loved every second of it. I still enjoy fixing things. It's a nice sense of accomplishment, isn't it? One time, I fixed our washing machine after finding the service code decoded on YouTube. Score one for me! haha

FarmGirl #1390
www.mylittlecountry.wordpress.com
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl

6625 Posts

Krista
Utah
USA
6625 Posts

Posted - Oct 31 2017 :  11:40:47 AM  Show Profile
Nice job Nancy! I love to hear stories of women fixing their own cars and such! Way to go!

Krista
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Tumbleweed
True Blue Farmgirl

1016 Posts

Nancy
Texas
USA
1016 Posts

Posted - Oct 31 2017 :  10:31:59 PM  Show Profile
Thanks Gals
After getting ripped off by an auto shop years ago I bought a book on the subject and made myself educated. Now when I have to take my car in I know enough to speak with them and they know I can intelligently question them if I need to.

TW

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msdoolittle
True Blue Farmgirl

1143 Posts

Amanda
East Texas
USA
1143 Posts

Posted - Nov 01 2017 :  8:26:07 PM  Show Profile
Nothing like a good education!!! They sure will rip you off, though. Sad :(

FarmGirl #1390
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