Category Archives: Automotive

Ford Fiesta FOB not working

Posted on 19/06/2015 by AlanM52

Older kid over this evening for tea and brought a car problem with her, the key fob suddenly stopped working? It’s a 2010 Ford Fiesta. Found a YouTube video on how to change the CR2032 battery and followed the instructions … Continue reading →

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New seat covers for the car

Posted on 18/03/2015 by AlanM52

With Dusty gone not used to being at home in the mornings! We decided to trip over to Super Cheap Auto to buy a new pair of front seat covers for my Camry. Found single sheepskin’s on special (55% off save … Continue reading →

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GARMIN – Smartphone Link

Posted on 27/02/2015 by AlanM52

As posted earlier bought a GARMIN GPS off the older daughter. Browsing the Garmin website came across the Smartphone Link app (interesting) so installed it on my Samsung GT-N7000 Note.    GSL has many features but I’m mainly interested in … Continue reading →

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GARMAN nuvi 2597LMT GPS

Posted on 25/02/2015 by AlanM52

Bought a GARMAN nuvi 2597LMT off the older daughter as she prefers to use her iPhone for navigation. She only used it a few time so it’s like a new unit out of the box! Connected the unit to the … Continue reading →

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Lancer car audio upgrade

Posted on 22/07/2011 by AlanM52

Back in March this year we upgraded the wife’s 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer GLXi to a 2006 ES model. We weren’t actually looking for a car but this one owner private offer was to good to pass, little old lady not … Continue reading →

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Vehicle upgrade

Posted on 17/02/2011 by AlanM52

We are upgrading ET’s 1997 Lancer GLXi to a 2006 model.MY06 Lancer ES with the 2.4lt MIVEC engine.   We should be getting the car tonight or over the weekend…more to come.

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Pioneer DEH-3250UB Car CD MP3 USB Tuner

Posted on 06/06/2010 by AlanM52

Purchased this from Autobarn for ET’s Lancer CE so she could play her CD’s. Don’t have any pictures of this install but they are all much the same – see my Camry SV21 audio upgrade. Pioneer DEH-3250UB Car CD MP3 … Continue reading →

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Camry SV21 audio upgrade

Posted on 06/06/2010 by AlanM52

This blog entry shows how I replaced the original radio cassette with a Panasonic unit, installed rear parcel shelf speakers and a sub woofer with amplifier. The car – a 1991 Toyota Camry SV21 This picture was taken new years … Continue reading →

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Panasonic CJ-A1600U Car 120 Watt 6.5 inch 2-Way Coaxial Full Range Speakers

Posted on 05/06/2010 by AlanM52

    With the introduction of the A series speakers, you can now get high-tech Panasonic features at a super value. The A series feature durable mica-filled polypropylene cones with treated foam surrounds for great bass response, and polypropylene cone … Continue reading →

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Sony XM-552ZR 2 Channel Car Amplifier

Posted on 05/06/2010 by AlanM52

Channel Configuration: 2Ch/1Ch Line – Low Level Input x 2 Speaker – Hi Level Input x 2 High Level Auto Sensing – Power On/Off MOSFET Power Supply Toroidal Transformer Dual Mode CapableOutput PowerCEA Rating: 60W x 2 DIN 45500 Rating … Continue reading →

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