you're right about the battery light though so scratch that

Well, who knows what the parameters are for tripping the light or whether the circuit is working, I've seen bad alternators not set off the light. We can't really help without pulling the codes or doing some testing, unfortunately.

@Deleted User go get the damn ecm codes. Now I'm intrigued.

This should prove interesting if not entertaining. I know Mini's have their issues, I wonder how comical this one will be.

So just to add to tools needed for any garage. I think jack, jack stands, drain pan, oil filter wrench, 4 way lug wrench, spark plug sockets... that is a really good start to 90% of what most people will be doing on their car.

☝🏻 this too

So short update, the electrical system on the mini is completely fucked. The stereo/speaker module died on me and I Guess when They went to hook their computer up to the car it somehow fried the foot module so the car is messed up in all sorts of ways. Brake lights stuck on, headlights stuck on, turn signals don't work, driver side window is stuck down, locking system doesn't work

Runs fine though, had an oil leak repaired and it sounds much better now

They as in the mechanic I went to

It's still under warrantee (somehow) so I'm going to have a dealership fix it

I don't want to be the poor scrub who has to chase those electrical demons around a mini

Yeah my car has some sort of Phantom or something

It constantly fails catastrophically and either nothing or everything is ever wrong with it when I take it to the mechanic

A lot of these newer cars use common ground points for all of the computerized equipment. For a long time the Cadillacs had real issues with these. The grounds would become loose or corroded and basically causes chaos with the electrical system in a computer's. I'm not sure on your make of vehicle but it just goes to show how one little thing can cause everything to go Haywire

Hey I got an auto body question, figured best to post here. I got a few rust spots on the roof of my tuck. Was gonna: -Sand down with orbital sander/sandpaper -Clean and prime -Spot paint with autobody paint Does this sound good to any of you goys that know about paint jobs?

Sorry for the weird formatting was trying to make a bullet point list

Sounds like you got it.

Is anyone well versed in motorcycles?

@here ☝🏻

What about them?

Just got a kawasaki ninja 500 and had some questions about the brakes

What issues are you having

No issues yet, I just done even know how to tell if I should change the fluid and when it's time to change the brakes

You can use brake fluid testing strips to see if your fluid is still serviceable. Also, you can look at your brake pads, if they look to be getting thin or almost touching the rotor, its time to replace them.

If you feel pulsations when you apply the brakes, that's a sign its probably time for new rotors, and most likely pads.

Okay, I'll probably have more questions soon, I have changed the oil and the coolant already and I'm getting my motorcycle endorsement on Friday, I failed the damn written test twice:( I'm motorcycle dumb I guess haha

I still need to get mine, I need a bike so i have something thats gets better than 12mpg. Lol

That's really all I drive down here, my motorcycle

Its not usually motorcycle weather where im from back in WA so i never bothered. But here in the south its almost a year round option.

Yes exactly why I got one

my bike gets like 50mpg when I ride normally, 70 when i cruise at 70mph on the freeway.

@Yuma County#0597 hey bro just curious how's your CDL training going?

https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/detail/629508112/overview/

is this road legal?

or a good deal?

It's legal, as long as the lights work. You have to be able to clear a speed bump, all the lights and safety equipment has to be on the car and working. Nothing can be hanging off it.
If the frame isn't bent and that's just body damage, for the price it's a good deal.

Is there a topical anesthetic available over the counter?

@Deleted User It looks like there are a few, but from what I've seen a cream called "LMX" may be the strongest. It looks like it's available at Walmart, Walgreens, and CVS over the counter.

Thanks brother. I meant to post this in <#322712621503479809> lol but you've answered my question so no need to move it

@Deleted User concerning that wrecked car. If it is in your state an your purchasing it is one thing but typically if you purchase a car from out of state and it has to be brought into your state they will have to inspect it and all of the lights and turn signals Horn cetera will have to work in order for you to get a title on it in your state

Just wanted to thank @Deleted User for picking up the slack! haha