Thanks for watching and leaving me a message! And where are we meeting for a Pint?🤪 Stumpr1

@@stumpr1 Well, I live in the Okanagan. BC, Canada. Let me know if you are ever in the area. You did me a solid with your video. The trick with the 2 crescent wrenchs worked perfectly. 👍

@@fab-antonio In WPG! Way west of you. Nice country out there.

Not the dust shields, as they would make a higher pitch squeal, at all speeds. Do another roadtest, ON AN OPEN ROAD! Minimal traffic would be best. Get up to speed, 2 hands on the wheel and steer left and then right, at speed. BE CAREFUL AND DO NOT DO THIS IF U R UNSURE OF YOUR DRIVING SKILL. Steering L/R at speed will load and unload bearings. Does the noise change when doing this? If u steer right and the noise gets worse, it's a L/frt aera problem. If Left turn makes the noise worse, its the right frt area.

ALSO!!!!!! Tires and tire wear. Are your tires all the same? Make, Model, Tread depth? Are they wearing out, as in the shoulders are wearing down?

ALSO! Discount both sway bar links, p.side and d/side, this also allows the suspension to drop a little further and easy the job. Cheers! Stumpr1

Check for any wear on the input shaft to see if it is worn where the seal rides. Also, check the input shaft for pitting or any burrs, anything that might cause the seal to snag or not, seal to the shaft. Does the seal fit snuggly on the shaft area? Do you have the right seal? Stumpr1

@@stumpr1 well I just disassembled it again, this time under a lift which was so nice! The driveshaft yoke does have a polished line but no grooves or wear. Not sure if the polished line is normal but there is definitely no groove. There doesn’t seem to be any play in the shaft carrier bearing either. No noticeable play anywhere. I ordered the seals directly from Toyota. However I did read recently that if the seal isn’t properly seated deep enough into the extension housing, it may leak. The last seal I installed was definitely not properly recessed. So hopefully that’s the issue. I ordered 2 seals, if this doesn’t work I’ll be ordering a new yoke and doing it AGAIN. I can’t think of any other possible cause.

@@lungbusteroutdoors4783 Polished is normal. Seated deep enough, there's something I did not think of to mention, I think you have the answer right there. I used an aftermarket seal and it worked fine on my end. Let me know your out come with this. Cheers! Stumpr1

@@stumpr1 thanks for the reply! I’ll let you know.

Closed valve, allows no coolant to flow and no heat inside the cab. Yes, you are correct.

Radio, radio was the issue. Had to replace it. Dang.

YA! Sadly sold it....dang......Stumpr1

Not draining, had that problem with another machine and I had a Cotter Pin jammed in the pump that drains the tub. Check that pump for debris.

Sorry, I saw your KZbin name on the side of a vehicle, yesterday morning driving at around 7:30am, thought I'd check out your channel.

@@jasonreimer6890 Hey Jason! Thanks for laughing at the name on the Matrix! Figured I plaster the car with it, but went with just a quick print off decal first and have a laugh with it. See me again, give me a honk! Channel is about stuff I just kinda do, some fails and some wins. Just learning the whole Editing thing, some programs are great, others are crap. Cheers! Stumpr1

BTW....I Sub'd your channel up! Also on Instagram. Stumpr11

@@stumpr1 exactly, I like the unscripted "keeping it real" aspect that your videos offer, keep up the good work.

and you are welcome! Cheers!Stumpr1

thats an odd one, I am really not sure, but for some reason this is backfeeding, like it is grounding itself out and staying lit. Check the Acura RDX Forums and search it there or post a question on it. Stumpr1

Hands Free Phone thingy....it could be searching for your phone. Seen that, lots. But, yours is a winter issue, wtf. Rear defrost, heated seats? staying on? Try this, get into the MDX, close the doors and wait 5 mins inside the SUV and LISTEN, any clicks? whirling noises? DASH lights, check them, are they VERY DIM! if possible, park in a garage with no lights on. Most things in these new vehicles TIME out after a specific time. Try the sit inside thingy. Seen this dash lights rear dim on other vehicles before, as in they never turn off. Very DIM lights, need a dark place.

thats a win! Cheers! Stumpr1

And your welcome! Cheers! Stumpr1

Flames Fan for a long time! Lost Johnnie Hockey, damn. Stumpr1

That is possible, could be a few things: unplugged, burnt out, cord end inop. Look under left side, see a cord hanging down? Check your cord end, it is corroded or frayed out? What's your car??????

We had to replace the radio/nav system as it's all one unit, that was the problem. Damn. Stumpr1

Super clean, you are correct! Shot a video of the under carriage as well, Zero marks, dirt, rust, etc. Sadly, I sold it. I still see it around and the current owner is a young guy and he has kept the WAGON, real nice. Added a muffler on the WAGON, not too loud, but a nice rumble. Our son has a 97' Impreza WRX, JDM imported. I have a very short video posted on my channel as well. Thanks for watching and commenting, Cheers! Stumpr1

ya, how did that get in there! What The?

Geez...........I am not sure, cannot remember off hand.

Here's another tip. Dis-connect BOTH sway bars links. [with both wheels off the ground] Makes it easier to remove install the springs. Thanks for watching, Stumpr1

Thanks!

and you're welcome. Stumpr1

Radio System, major draw. We had the Honda dealer inspect this draw, pointed to the radio. We had the radio out for over a week, waiting for our used one to show up. No problems with starting it. Installed the used radio and its been fine ever since. Stumpr1

Should be 2 bulbs in that housing. Left and right side. Stumpr1

06' does not have one, its in the tank. Not sure on the 05' model. Stumpr1

Checked on this, no direct answer, some sites say it is in the tank, others say it's between the tank and engine. I say contact your Toyota dealer and ask for a fuel filter for your Matrix. Stumpr1

Thanks for the comments! Cheers! Stumpr1

Here's another thing to look at, The Instrument Cluster main wire connection. It is located at the top of the cluster, the pins and or the soldering gets damaged which cause loss of gauges and lights. The harness connects at the top of the cluster and is pulled 90 degrees to the right which puts a load of pressure on the cluster. Over time, the pins wear, even break away. Check that connection by pulling the cluster. Once you remove some of the dash, it's easy, you'll see the wire harness and get a good understanding of what i'm talking about. The cluster may need to be repaired or replaced. Wiggle that harness and see if the gauges/lights work. Stumpr1

Bike is at the farm, next time I'm there i'll try yo shoot a quick video of it. Stumpr1

That was a wild time, wind was crazy! Stumpr1

It is that easy! Unless it is completely rusted in, then it takes a little more effort. Cheers! Stumpr1

That is the factory battery, no joking around. Car lived underground, condo area. Car was on a battery tender from day one with the original owner. Never seen snow or even a cold day. I could take a pic of it and show the code thingy, it is the original one! Stumpr1

I cry on the inside, but could sell it stil for a good dollar. Stumpr1

I am closing in on that, NOT. 46k and change. The hail damage killed me, I think I posted the storm on my channel and the car being hammered. So Sad. Stumpr1

Late reply, sorry. I think your problem is the Instrument Cluster. Where the main harness connects too it. This is located at the TOP of the cluster, these were a problem, as the PINS break and the solder fails. Which this is repairable. Remove cluster, or gain access to the top of the cluster and move the wire harness and see if the gauges fire up. I have fixed afew of these issues.

@@stumpr1 thanks. I will do that this weekend!!

@@teresafarley4033 Let me know what you find out! Stumpr1

@stumpr1 I was able to remove the instrument panel and could not find any visible areas were there were any loose connections. Did find a mouse nest but no obvious wire damage. When I turn the engine off, the guages jumps like crazy. I do get the PRNDL and odometer lights until I turn over the engine, then the PRNDL and odometer readings go blank. Ugh

@@teresafarley4033 Just sounds like that Cluster connection. Wiggle that cluster connector with the key on. That harness is stretched right from the factory and that over time wears the pin connector and causes so many light and gauge issues. GM's across the board are known for this issue. Go with this one more time and try it. But you did find a mouse next of???? WIRES??? hopefully not a mouse nest... This Blazer had 2 issues, light switch and that Cluster issue. Changed out that dimmer switch. Things seemed fine, after a very short time, he came back and noted losing the gauges, went after that cluster, wiggled the harness at the Cluster and the fuel gauge jumped all over the place. Had the clsuter repaired. $200.00 installed and to this day, it works fine. I did pull the harness to igve it more slack. Stumpr1

Where are you located? Some where warm year round? Stumpr1 and you're welcome.

@@stumpr1 yes O’ahu it’s to warm lol but the most stunning views daily =) where yah from? How’s the weather?

@@kananiOO7 Winnipeg, Canada. It is 31C right now, 8:30pm. I would take the views anyday! Reading tip of the day, our province is almost the size of Texas! And we have just over 1.2 millon people. 100,000 lakes, throw that in....Cheers! Stumpr1

@@stumpr1 soo cool friend I’d love to visit one day 😃 I bet it’s super gorgeous when fall comes around soon. I can only imagine 🤩 God Bless you and your ohana💕

Read lots about that, but I could not see removing those rusted ass bolts, there would be some major cursing. Stumpr1

Win Win! Cheers! Stumpr1

Wordz Up! Cheers! Stumpr1

Geez, not sure. Labor time around 1.0hr [i think] And price of alt. Depends on where you buy it and where you are located. I heard people paying $600.00 Installed. Stumpr1

and you're welcome. Cheers! Stumpr1

If it is my vehicle, yes, I would change the filter and oil. Stumpr1 Cheers!

I had that problem that the shift goes to 2 to 3 the car jumps forward I took it to a mechanic to repair the transmission in March and now it's giving me the same problem but they left the same oil in did not replace the oil

@@anabelperera7070 What did they repair?

They repaired the transmission but it didn't last long and now it's having the same problem

100% THANKS! Stumpr1 cheers!