Hi! Thanks for checking out my video. Passlock affects the fuel system, so I imagine it would be similar on both automatic & manual transmission vehicles. I don't see many manual Colorado's; Maybe different mechanism, but conceptually the same thing. In any case, it sounds like you're on the right track. Replacing the ignition switch should resolve the issue. Of course, my thinking is that an ignition switch can always fail again, so having a tune to disable Passlock ("VATS_delete") is the only sure way to make sure it will never be an issue again. But hopefully the new ignition switch will solve the issue for the remainder of the life of the vehicle for you. 😊 Good luck!

Hi! Thanks for checking out my video. Tough to say without seeing it, but it sounds like you have a bad connection or a damaged wire. I'd start by disassembling and cleaning all connections with something like an electrical contact cleaner or high grade isopropyl alcohol. Put everything back together, make sure all contacts are clean and tight. You can also test with another device to confirm the issue (e.g., if it's a desktop PC microphone, try it on another PC). If you you still have a problem with the microphone cutting off when you wiggle it, you may have a damaged wire. Sometimes these can be repaired by soldering but honestly, a lot of consumer electronics are not designed with "repairability" in mind anymore. It may be cheaper to replace the device. But I'd check all connectors, first. Good luck!

Great catch! This video is quite a few years old now. Not sure how that detail didn't get mentioned, LOL. Hopefully our newer videos have more details. 😊

Hi! Thanks for checking out my video. It's been years since I ordered replacement bump stops. If I remember correctly, at the time I was able to order them from the dealer. From what I've read more recently they've been discontinued everywhere but you might try sites like RockAuto, Amazon, eBay, etc. Good luck, it's a pretty common wear item, let us know if you find a source. 😊

You're welcome! Glad to help. 😊

@@elmerkerth3871 you're welcome! Glad to help. 😊

Thanks! Glad it was helpful. I've done a few newer videos, here's a link to my most recent: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5OloHRmrZp5pdk Safe travels!

Hi! To access this setting on Windows 11 go to your Start Menu / Windows Search box and type "Control Panel". Then View by: Small icons. Click on Sound --> Recording --> then click on your microphone (on the list of devices). Then click on Properties --> tab for Levels. You'll find the "mute microphone" option there. See screenshot: imgur.com/a/RQLStb0 (Hosted on Imgur) Hope this helps!

Great tip! Thanks for sharing. 😊

@@GotToThink4yourself great tip!

Thanks for checking out my video! I recently joined a group on Facebook "Helping feral cats". Is so full of good ideas for shelters! I'll try to share a link below: facebook.com/groups/142335429275119/?ref=share&mibextid=NSMWBT Thank you for caring. 😻

@@Bee-fr7zk use the wiring harness described in the video. It's cheap and saves a lot of time. If there's a specific wire you don't understand, use your words to describe where you're stuck. 😊

@ sorry I just d at there for hours trying to wire it with out the harness

​@@Bee-fr7zk​ sorry, I don't understand your response. That said, this is exactly why I recommend ordering the correct harness along with your new radio. Sure, you can do it the "old fashion way" by cutting and splicing the wires, but you can save hours of frustration by using the proper tools. 😄 Good luck!

@ agreed thank you for your response

@@palebeachbum oh, absolutely! Agree on both counts. 😆

Hi! Thanks for checking out my Cruise America walk-through videos. We've rented both the 25' and 30' vehicles multiple times. Just off-the-cuff, my opinion would be that the 25' version gets better mileage, but its floorplan is worse (you have to climb over the other person to get out of bed, and the bathroom is tighter and doesn't have as much headroom). The 30' model is harder to pull into tight spaces (especially crowded gas stations), and doesn't get as good gas mileage, but it's a lot heavier - doesn't get buffeted by wind like the 25' one does, and also has a lot more power (owing to the V10 engine compared to the V8 in the 25' model). Just be prepared to pull into the furthest away gas pump when fueling up so you don't get yourself "stuck". With all that said, personally we much prefer the 30' model. The extra space, especially not having to climb over the other person to get out of bed, is really nice. And the extra power has come in handy, especially on trips to the mountains. If this is your first time renting and you don't have much experience driving larger vehicles you might want to start with the smaller of the two. But going back to what you said at the beginning of your comment - you're both 67 - do you really want to climb over your partner to get out of bed? That's my thoughts, anyway, and why I would recommend the 30' model. I also have a newer video, here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5OloHRmrZp5pdk Safe travels!

Hi! Yes, this is correct. I was able to use the existing factory (roof-mounted) satellite radio antenna with the SiriusXM SXV300V1 Tuner by using an antenna adapter. The factory tuner is removed. Crutchfield could not recommend an adapter, it was only piece shown in this video that did not come from them. I actually wound up ordering 10 different adapters from Amazon. I ordered literally everything that sounded like it had even the slightest chance of fitting, and then returned every single one that didn't work, LOL. Thank you, Amazon, for your generous return policy. 😆 You can see the adapters at 7:14 minute mark And the one that fit at 7:23 minute mark. I thankfully included a picture of the package, so you can get the part number off it. You have to watch where I talked about it starting at 7:44 minute mark. Hope this helps! 😊

@@CompTechMike Thank you for your quick reply. I did not find the door leading to the tuner. I can peek at it from the right side of the HU cavity. It is nestled close to the airbag. I have a 2012 model. That section above the glove box appears to be a solid piece. I do not see the clips as you show. I bought the same adapter as you show...male. I have a female ordered for quick delivery. My "current plan" is to simply leave the original factory tuner nestled in its comfy niche. I intend to use the lead that appears to go direct to antenna.

@@larryclark8410 hi again! As long as it's completely disconnected, leaving the factory tuner in its "comfy niche" should be fine. Personally I used that space to mount the replacement SiriusXM SXV300V1 Tuner. As long as you have another place to mount that hardware, you should be fine. You may need a different wiring adapter, however. It sounds like they changed things between my '07 and your '12. The adapter I used only worked in my specific application because I'd removed the factory tuner. So you'll probably want to trace those wires, and connect using an appropriate adapter for your truck. Good luck, let me know how it goes! 😊

Glad to help. 😊

hi! Yes, that's exactly what it is. It's screwed to the bottom of the ceiling joists in the middle, and around the edges is supported by L channel. Not super-strong, but it's not supporting a whole lot of weight. Above the metal is standard roll insulation and a little bit of blown-in insulation, above that is a radiant barrier, and above that there's a couple platforms in the attic for storing things on. I tried to snap a couple photos of the L channel around the edges last night: imgur.com/a/lTrTrAx (images hosted on Imgur) Hope this helps!

Awesome! Glad my old video is still helping people keep their trucks warm for the winter. 😊

Hi! Tough to say without seeing it. Can you grab it with a pair of channel locks? Soak it in PB Blaster overnight? Worst case scenario, maybe apply a little bit of heat / blowtorch. Good luck, let us know how you get it!

@CompTechMike done did that

@@CompTechMike channel locks want work now enough room don't want to break it off then I would have more troubles

@@stranger74598 and you're not able to get a regular wrench on there any way? Or is it rounded off? Are you able to disconnect the wire? What about an offset wrench, like one of these? amzn.to/4izfHdQ One other idea - cut the wire and put a deepwell socket over the entire sensor. It shouldn't be that tight though! Good luck, let us know what you wind up doing.

@@CompTechMike done that to but iam going to try cutting the wires nothing left to do thanks anyway

Glad to hear you got it sorted! 👍

Hi! To access this setting on Windows 11 go to your Start Menu / Windows Search box and type "Control Panel". Then View by: Small icons. Click on Sound --> Recording --> then click on your microphone (on the list of devices). Then click on Properties --> tab for Levels. You'll find the "mute microphone" option there. See screenshot: imgur.com/a/RQLStb0 (Hosted on Imgur) Hope this helps!

@@johnsepulveda443 Hi! I still have several 780's and can check for you when I get back to the office, if you're not able to identify the location in this video. To confirm, do you have a DT ("desktop") model unit, MT ("mini tower"), SFF or USFF ("small form factor" or "ultra small form factor"). DT and MT are the most common. Want to make sure I check the right model.

@CompTechMike yes I have the desktop model computer thank you for the help can't seem to find a video on it

@@johnsepulveda443 Hi! I haven't had a chance to stop by my other office yet but I found a diagram online of the different power connectors on an OptiPlex power supply. See images here: imgur.com/a/qwKlKHj (image hosted on Imgur) Is this what yours looks like? If so, that mini Molex connector is for powering floppy drives. Some other accessories (such as certain media card readers and small optical drives) may use it, also. Assuming your machine has no floppy drive, that connector wouldn't plug into anything. Lmk if you still want me to pick up one of those old machines to inspect further.

Which one? They are all standard automotive connectors, but can be difficult if you can't get a good grip on them or if they've melted. Suggest trying to grab the connector with needle nose pliers or a Leatherman. Good luck!

Hello! In my experience you do not have to get these reprogrammed. Only items like the crankshaft position sensor require that.

@@gabrielmacias4466 it was useful for me. 😊

You're welcome! Glad to help. 😊

Thank you, sir. We miss dad a lot. I've brought all the trains back up to the US (it took several trips and a lot of luggage). Eventually, when I have more time, I hope to send them to all his friends on his train forum and donate some to museums near his hometown in Pennsylvania. The layout itself is still there. I've taken some pieces off the helix to try to make a track around our Christmas tree in honor of dad. The rest will all have to be disassembled someday. Hopefully we can find railroad enthusiasts in Panama to collect most of it. Right now we're still busy with lawyers and the probate & succession process in Panama, as well as cleaning out the other stuff from his house. It's very difficult and has required many trips to Panama. We'll get there eventually.

@@CompTechMike thank you i was just wondering what happened to his trains I use to watch his videos all the time and seeing him like this is just sad

Hi Austin! Thanks for checking out my video. I try to avoid posting direct links since the parts I used may be different than what you'd need for your vehicle. Things like the wiring harness, adapters, and SiriusXM receiver may all be different depending on which radio and configuration you have currently in your vehicle, and I don't want to steer someone wrong (or leave links that may be expired or direct to the wrong products). That said, nearly everything shown in this video (with the exception of one satellite radio antenna adapter) came from Crutchfield. I'd recommend contacting their customer service and tell them exactly what vehicle you have and what you're looking for. Here's a list of everything I used in this video for my 2007 Colorado: - Pioneer DMH-W4660NEX - SiriusXM SXV300V1 Tuner - Metra 40-GM10 antenna adapter (this is for the regular FM antenna) - Metra 95-2001 dash kit (black) - Axxess AX-GMCL2 wiring interface (this is so you can keep your door chimes) - Crutchfield ReadyHarness service (they'll assemble a "plug & play" harness for you - makes installation easier) The USB dash mount adapter from Amazon: "PAC Audio USBDMA3 3 Ft. Dash Mount USB Adapter" Here's a link to Crutchfield's website: www.crutchfield.com/

Thank you, Steve. I was just watching a few of dad's videos recently. It's weird in a way. Feels like he is still here with us. At least his knowledge and passion for the hobby will live on. 😊

@CompTechMike After watching your dad and another KZbinr, I'm glad that I bought the type of track that I did.

Hi! Thanks for checking out my video. Yes, you are correct, you'll probably want to install some insulation to keep animals comfortable. Obviously that will vary depending on your budget and construction of your garage. I "went all out" on mine. It has heat, a mini-split air conditioner, and the garage is fully insulated in the walls and ceiling with household-quality insulation materials. We even added radiant barrier in the attic to further prevent it from getting too hot in there in summer. That said, cats are remarkably tolerant of temperature changes. Just bringing them in the garage can be a big change in their lives, if the ones you're caring for are normally outdoor / stray cats. A box with some straw and a roof over their heads would probably be a welcome improvement in the wintertime. 😻

You're welcome! I"m glad these videos are still helping people. They're great trucks, glad to help keep them on the road. 😊

Hi Milos! The power button on this model is part of a small circuit board which contains other components, including the front USB ports and lights. It connects to the inside of the front of the case and then back to the motherboard via a ribbon cable. If your button is broken, my recommendation would be to replace this entire board. You'll probably need to remove the current one to match the exact part number. They're usually pretty cheap on sites like eBay and Amazon. I'm sure you could desolder the button and replace just that, but honestly you're just making more work for yourself (imo). Good luck, whichever you decide!

@@CompTechMike Hi. My little pin on that board is OK. That plastic little circle button from front of the front board it is broken, or not functional. once I pressed it down, it is not going back.

@@MilosLacika I just did a quick search online and saw many of them starting at $5. Search for terms like "optiplex 780 dt power button assembly". Should be an easy fix, hardest part is removing everything in the way to get to the component. 😉

Awesome! It's been a few years since I recorded this video. I've added stuff like new toolboxes, attic stairs, and a mini-split AC unit. The wood is holding up great and I'm very happy with it. Receive a lot of compliments from friends & visitors how nice my garage is. 😊 Good luck with your project!

Thank you for the kind words. I brought a few pieces from his helix back up to the US with me last weekend. Was thinking about trying to make a circle to go around our Christmas tree. Of course I have no idea how to assemble them. I started looking on KZbin, and dad's videos were the first thing to come up. He sure did touch a lot of people with his passion, thank you for being his friend. 😊

I'm sorry, what? The intake manifold? Or a vacuum line?

@CompTechMike bacuum intek

You're welcome! Glad this video is still helping people. 😄

Haha, nice. It was much harder 11 years ago, without KZbin or manuals to help me, LOL. The brakes have held up well, I still never want to have to do it again. 🤣