| Author | Message | ||
     Matt Anderson (Disco01) New Member Username: Disco01 Post Number: 6 Registered: 10-2003 |
yeah, so I had a coke (it was actually coke....I am not a typical east tennessee redneck who uses that term generically) in the cupholder and it splashed onto the radio buttons when I went over a speedbump, now the preset button "2" is hard to push and does not pop back out much....but it does work. Tried to spray some electrical parts cleaner back there but it did not really help. Anybody else done this and fixed it, or at least got an idea? Thanks Matt | ||
| gp (Garrett) Senior Member Username: Garrett Post Number: 2334 Registered: 10-2001 |
should of had a Fresca!!! stock radio? try taking the face off and getting 'in there'. if not just snag a used one off ebay cheap or live with it. | ||
| Gabe Isham (Jet99) New Member Username: Jet99 Post Number: 8 Registered: 03-2003 |
Honestly i think this is one of the stupidest questions I have ever heard... I mean honestly what kind of answer were you looking for..... | ||
| Jack Parker (Jack) Member Username: Jack Post Number: 232 Registered: 03-2002 |
Keep trying the electrical parts cleaner - it may take a while. Also try a can of the compressed air (that you use on computer keyboards and cameras) after the parts cleaner. JetBoy...I think Matt stated what kind of answer he was looking for:
So, Matt's looking for help, or an idea of how to fix this. Maybe you should have Coke and a smile and shut the f*ck up. | ||
| Leslie N. Bright (Leslie) Dweb Lounge Member Username: Leslie Post Number: 2557 Registered: 02-2002 |
I am not a typical east tennessee redneck who uses that term generically Pardon? I, too, live in East Tennessee, am not a typical redneck, yet use the term coke as a generic term for any dark soft-drink. Choose your words wisely, young Skywalker, Vader's in a mood today.....  -L | ||
| Paul D. Morgan (V22guy) Dweb Lounge Member Username: V22guy Post Number: 2051 Registered: 02-2002 |
If I were to spill a proper coke onto the face of my head unit; I would take a HOT HOT HOT damp terry cloth and work it in and out of the buttons. The heat will loosen the syrup and the damp moisture will remove it. Keywords here are HOT and DAMP. Not soaking wet. Another option is to use Isopropyl Alcohol and q-tips. Not Jim Beam, but drugstore grade alcohol. This might take a couple of applications, so be patient. Good Luck, Paul | ||
| gp (Garrett) Senior Member Username: Garrett Post Number: 2337 Registered: 10-2001 |
come on leslie....i saw you walking around MAR with litre of Mountain Dew and a box of Slim Jims reciting the 'Devil Went Down to Georgia' over and over. | ||
| RayDunn (Raydunn) New Member Username: Raydunn Post Number: 20 Registered: 02-2003 |
A typical redneck would have had a tall-boy of Natural Light and shot the can for being a wise ass! To fix the problem: simply get a pump of some sorts and mix one part vineger with one part water... | ||
| Rob Davison (Nosivad_bor) Dweb Lounge Member Username: Nosivad_bor Post Number: 1105 Registered: 02-2003 |
oh shit i thought the guy had white powder in his radio until Les cleared that up. rd | ||
| Blue (Blue) Dweb Lounge Member Username: Blue Post Number: 680 Registered: 04-2003 |
yeah, me too I was gonna suggest just putting your nose up to the button and sucking wind for all you're worth P.S. just spray some windex in there - these guys suggesting some fancy cocktail of Isopropyl Alcohol, hot damp rags, and water & vinegar sound like cokeheads... | ||
| gp (Garrett) Senior Member Username: Garrett Post Number: 2338 Registered: 10-2001 |
how about some 3-in-1 oil and gauze pads? | ||
| ken knebusch (Charlotterover) Member Username: Charlotterover Post Number: 240 Registered: 02-2002 |
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| Leslie N. Bright (Leslie) Dweb Lounge Member Username: Leslie Post Number: 2558 Registered: 02-2002 |
Wait, Ken, shouldn't that be a Cubs fan instead? -L | ||
| Kai Dussling (Kai) Member Username: Kai Post Number: 89 Registered: 06-2002 |
I had the same problem with a window switch one time. I couldn't figure out why it kept sticking. To clean it properly, you really need to clean the side of the button. I don't know if this is accessable without taking the faceplate off. Good luck. | ||
| Blue (Blue) Dweb Lounge Member Username: Blue Post Number: 685 Registered: 04-2003 |
that's a great picture | ||
| Matt Anderson (Disco01) New Member Username: Disco01 Post Number: 7 Registered: 10-2003 |
Well it looks like a caused a controversy. I fixed the radio. I realize it was a simple question but I do enjoy listening to the radio. Sorry to make anyone angry, I was just looking for some help. | ||
| Leslie N. Bright (Leslie) Dweb Lounge Member Username: Leslie Post Number: 2559 Registered: 02-2002 |
Matt, a) glad you fixed the radio b) D-web gets, um, "interesting" at times, don't take it personal c) disregard Gabe's response, let it roll off like water off a duck's back d) I was just punchy, since I was sitting in a training session, trying to keep myself entertained while the instructor was walking folks through step-by-step on how to do something that I do daily (I finished the exercise before lunch, whereas the rest of the class will finish it tomorrow evening by doing it step-by-step). e) FWIW, IMHO it is a sign that a product is dominant when it becomes the generic term, ie, coke, q-tip, jeep, tylenol, etc., all are brand names that have become generic terms because of their prominence. Coca-Cola should be proud that folks will walk into a restaurant that serves Pepsi-Cola and orders "a coke".... Welcome aboard! So, how's K-town treating ya? What are you doing at UT? Student? Faculty/staff? etc..... -L | ||
| Chris Nuzum (Cnuzum) Member Username: Cnuzum Post Number: 70 Registered: 02-2003 |
GO HERD!!!!!!! YEAH! Marshall finally makes it to the DWEB! | ||
| ken knebusch (Charlotterover) Member Username: Charlotterover Post Number: 241 Registered: 02-2002 |
i just happened to see the pic and it fit perfectly. matt, glad to hear you got the radio back in order! ken | ||
| Jack Parker (Jack) Member Username: Jack Post Number: 233 Registered: 03-2002 |
Glad too that you fixed it. I'm much rather read about any type of simple problem/fix, than read the "what brand/type of oil, Amsoil vs Mobil1 threads. BTW, as a Southerner living out west my family joke is that I won't let my kids call a soft drink "soda" or "pop". I've taught them to use the generic "coke" terminology. Howvever, they don't (yet) appreciate NASCAR, UNC basketball, beach music, BBQ or any of the other fine aspects of Southern culture. And, if the temp gets above 80, and the humidity above 60% they also think it's hot | ||
| Paul D. Morgan (V22guy) Dweb Lounge Member Username: V22guy Post Number: 2055 Registered: 02-2002 |
LOL Jack. I am a westerner stuck in the south. However, I have grown to appreciate NASCAR, Barb-b-que'd swine, and RC cola. | ||
| ken knebusch (Charlotterover) Member Username: Charlotterover Post Number: 242 Registered: 02-2002 |
you guys are making me want to break out my smoker | ||
| Matt Anderson (Disco01) New Member Username: Disco01 Post Number: 8 Registered: 10-2003 |
Yeah I am the only one in my family left living in the south, so they enjoy pointing out all of my redneck tendencies. I refrained from putting any nascar stickers on the Disco, but I do have a nice "24" on the back of my silverado. I went to undergrad in Greenville, SC and that was quite a culture shock. I once ordered unsweet tea and thought I was going to be thrown out of the restaurant. I really do think it is more fun living here though. Anyhow, that has nothing to do with Discoverys. BTW, does anyone know how much weight those factory roof rails can support? I have some Thule bars and mounting things left over from the old D1, but I dont see any point in putting them on if they wont hold much. Thanks Matt | ||
| Jack Parker (Jack) Member Username: Jack Post Number: 234 Registered: 03-2002 |
LOL - If you've got the "24", you'll have that pissing dude sticker next! I never watched NASCAR when I lived there, but later worked for a primary sponsor of the Petty's. Got the backstage tour of the shop. The amount of time, money, engery and skill invested by these teams is amazing. Also met Robbie Loomis many times, before he moved to the 24 team. He's a very quiet unassuming type of guy who's forgotten more about cars (especially push rod V8's!) than most people know. Last week in Moab I had the only vehicle without any stickers in all of Grand County, UT! I've found European cars with the factory "rails" (Disco, Volvo) much sturdier than the American car's "roof racks" (Explorer). I use the Yakima cross bars w/ the Yakima double cross bar holder on my D2 and it is a solid mount. I've carried a full Yakima Rocket Box 'cross country, a 16' canoe, and two or three bikes up top at various times with no problem. I think the factory limit (inc. weight of rack) is 110 lbs. on-road and 66 lbs. off road. For serious weight, especially off-road, the Adventure style racks are nice. Charcoal or electric smoker???? | ||
| ken knebusch (Charlotterover) Member Username: Charlotterover Post Number: 243 Registered: 02-2002 |
Jack, The big 2 chamber type. I keep a pile of chopped hickory out back for it! Matt, I have the half rack on mine and I have loaded a ton of pressure treated wood on mine for a fence and pergola. I know I had a couple of hundred lbs. up there easily at one time. Ken | ||
| KJ (Karen) Senior Member Username: Karen Post Number: 186 Registered: 02-2002 |
Heehee...Leslie got cranky..... And just to throw some gasoline on the "soda" fire, when I order a Coke, I want a COKE, not a Pepsi! Karen, from the Confused State of Maryland | ||
| CALM (Gumarcel) Senior Member Username: Gumarcel Post Number: 1028 Registered: 11-2002 |
Coke sucks, Pepsi is soo much better. | ||
| ken knebusch (Charlotterover) Member Username: Charlotterover Post Number: 246 Registered: 02-2002 |
leslie, received this in an email today.  | ||
| Matt Anderson (Disco01) New Member Username: Disco01 Post Number: 11 Registered: 10-2003 |
Haha that picture is great. Glad to hear I can put some poundage up there, I actually dont have any specific need for it but it seems like there is always long stuff that wont fit in the car--ladder, lumber, kayak, etc-- and it is nice to have the option of putting it up top. |
