Questions tagged [trim]
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2010 Honda Odyssey clip holding trim panel below doors
I have been repairing rust and when taking off the side trim below the door, some of the clips are missing or broken. This is the trim that runs along the entire bottom from wheel to wheel. I'd like ...
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Removing the cigar lighter socket in the Outback load area
I want to use the cigar lighter socket in the load area of my 2022 Subaru Outback to charge a LiFePO2 battery. I understand that these circuits should be limited to 10A (although the Subaru has a 20A ...
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Paint on the bumper
I've done a touch-up of some scratches on my paint, and a couple of drips went on the matt black bumper. I tried to wipe it off but there is still some residue. Tried WD40 on a microfibre cloth, to ...
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Special considerations for drilling into trim plastic?
I'm trying to install some cargo nets in the trunk of my 2018 Subaru Crosstrek. Although that the nets are not listed as compatible with the 2018 and later, I have found many reports of people ...
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Spilled lemonade in central console
I put a large styrofoam cup into my cupholder which then developed a hole and spilled all into my cupholder.
The liquid overflowed from my cupholder under the center console.
I took the center console ...
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Honda Accord Purpose of 3 Slots in Interior Piece
Does anyone know why there are three slots in the interior trim piece in the photo? (Having trouble with the photo upload.)
It is to the right of the steering wheel, right and a little down from the ...
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How permanent is heat gun treatment in restoring faded black plastic trim?
I've been seeing all these videos about using a heat gun to restore faded plastics, especially exterior black trim pieces.
How exactly does this work? Is the plastic melting again on the surface? Is ...
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High LTFT (Long Term Fuel Trim) Reading
If someone can help me solving a lean condition issue, I'd appreciated!
I bought a 2002 Ford Focus ZTW (Zetec, at 100k miles) a month ago, and I noticed OBD2 always reads LTFT for both bank 1 and 2 ...
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Ford F150 XL - is there a hack for the radio?
I just purchased a 2018 Ford F150 XL crew cab.
The radio is driving me insane.
For example
I can't play another directory of MP3s - while driving. For an 1 1/2 commute this is aggravating.
I ...
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Ford F150 quirk
I just purchased a used black Ford F150 XL crew cab "convenience vehicle" from a dealer.
Today my friend noticed that the drivers side door handles are chrome and the passenger side door handles are ...
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Determining my Kia Forte Trim Level
I'm trying to figure out my trim level on my kia forte from 2011. The sticker on the inside of the drivers door jamb says "trim: WK". What trim level is this and what engine do I have? Is there anyway ...
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Trim level on the sticker inside my driver's door doesn't match any of the available trim levels of my vehicle
I have a 2016 Town & Country. The levels of trim can be found on this cars.com page. They are:
LX
Touring
S
Touring-L
Limited
Limited Platinum
But on the sticker inside my driver's door says ...
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Door handle starting to come out
The lock and handle assembly in my door (exterior) is starting to come out.
(This photo is taken looking down at the door -- the assembly is parallel to the ground. The black gasket seems to be ...
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Help identify the trim piece behind the front tire on a Mountaineer
Our 2004 Mountaineer is missing a trim piece behind the right front wheel. The same piece on the left side:
and the empty space on the right:
I've tried to find a replacement part, but without ...
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What are the interior trims along windshield?
Hey I’m trying to buy the trim that is on the left
And right of windshields. I don’t know the name.
It’s on the inside and forms from the dash to the roof of the vehicle.
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What is a "Suzuka" Honda CR-V?
When looking for parts for my old 2000 Honda CR-V, there are eight possible trim choices, with half having the word Suzuka:
2000, Honda CR-V, 5-door, Trim:
EX
EX (Suzuka)
LX 2WD
LX 2WD (Suzuka)
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Are trims (Hubcaps) on a car tires necessary?
Are there any mechanical / safety issues arise when you do not put trims on car tires? Even when using the car in winter temperatures? (Say -15C to -20C)
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Door panel removal
I have a 1994 Buick Century and I'm trying to take the rear door panel off and I just cannot figure out how to remove the faux woodgrain plastic piece that sits around the handle and lock lever.
The ...
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choosing between the many ways to fill exterior trim holes
Deleting exterior trim mounting holes on a car body means bodywork and paint. Before that happens, there are at least five possibilities, and probably more, for how the holes can actually be filled:
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Removing wheel housing liner - Understanding instructions
I need to take part of the front wheel housing liner out to gain access to the windscreen washer system. I have a set of instructions:
Regarding the section at the bottom, titled "Vehicles with ...
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Fuel Trim Readings
I have a 2002 Toyota Corolla (1ZZ-FE engine) and I am trying to understand the fuel trim values I am getting in real driving conditions from my scan tool. I have P0171 code (lean condition) that comes ...
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Programmatically defrost car windows?
It would be most convenient to find a way to defrost car windows programmically (using a timer and switch).
Remote starts don't seem to have the functionality to programmatically schedule a start ...
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How do I apply a high quality and lasting finish on trim pieces?
I'd like to repaint some of the exterior trim pieces on my car, but I'm not an autobody expert and I suspect having them done professionally will be quite expensive. Some of the pieces are currently ...
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How to black out chrome window trim with rain guards?
For starters, this question isn't necessarily for a specific car. Having said that, I have a 5th generation Subaru Legacy (2010-2014), as pictured here:
I have some rainguards to install which ...
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Does body side molding damage the paint?
I just got a new 2016 RAV4. I'm thinking about getting a body side molding to protect it from door dings. They will install it right in the Toyota dealership
I have three questions:
1. In general:...
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Is It Harmful to Have a Small Gap at the Bottom of Trunk Weatherstrip?
I just replaced the trunk weatherstrip on my 1999 Civic coupe because the old one was rotting, rain was getting into the trunk, and I'm pretty sure that was the culprit. The replacement weatherstrip ...
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Trim repair on a 2003 Ford Focus
The door trim on the drivers side door of my 2003 Ford Focus has come loose at the front:
I'm guessing that a proper repair would require the interior door panel to be removed, and this seems like a ...
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In a clip, what does the "Stem Length" mean?
I am currently trying to find replacement fender clips for my car. The OEM part numbers are 01553-09321 (Nissan), 90044-68320 (Toyota), and MR328954 (Mitsubishi).
I have the hole size (7.7mm), and ...
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