2000 Camry power seat

On Jan 28, 7:26 pm, Nobody Important <Dr.Xen....TakeThisOut@gmail.com> wrote:
> LarryD wrote:
> > I figured,
> > what the heck, it doesn't work now, how much more can I screw it up?
> > I brought the seat into my workshop and removed the lift motor.  I
> > pried up the little tabs holding it together and took it apart.  The
> > tiny brushes still looked fine, but I noticed a very dark ring around
> > the armature.  I took a pencil eraser and polished it up.  I
> > reassembled it and found that it works again!  An hour total and I
> > saved a bunch of bucks.  Not too bad for a retired person with some
> > time on my hands.
> > Larry D.
>
> Thanks for posting that, Larry.  It's posts like yours that keep me
> reading this newsgroup.

You're very welcome. I hope this simple fix may help someone else
experiencing the same problem.
Larry D.
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"LarryD" <larrydykeman RemoveThis @yahoo.com> wrote in message
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On Jan 28, 7:26 pm, Nobody Important <Dr.Xen... RemoveThis @gmail.com> wrote:
> LarryD wrote:
> > I figured,
> > what the heck, it doesn't work now, how much more can I screw it up?
> > I brought the seat into my workshop and removed the lift motor. I
> > pried up the little tabs holding it together and took it apart. The
> > tiny brushes still looked fine, but I noticed a very dark ring around
> > the armature. I took a pencil eraser and polished it up. I
> > reassembled it and found that it works again! An hour total and I
> > saved a bunch of bucks. Not too bad for a retired person with some
> > time on my hands.
> > Larry D.
>
> Thanks for posting that, Larry. It's posts like yours that keep me
> reading this newsgroup.

You're very welcome. I hope this simple fix may help someone else
experiencing the same problem.
Larry D.

Terrific tip, Larry! I'm always happy to see a cure for something that
otherwise could have ended up costing big bucks. A few years ago, our
over the stove microwave stopped heating (although the light and timer
worked). I did some research on the net and found that there was a common
problem with GE microwaves called a "cold solder joint". I looked at the
control circuit board and found a few places where the soldered connection
to the board had microscopic black rings around the terminals, indicating a
possible break.
Spent about five minutes going over these points with a soldering iron, and
*voila* when I replaced the board in the oven, it worked fine, and has been
working ever since! Saved $400 buying a new microwave.
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That reminds me of the time when I was taking garbage to the dump.
Remember those, way back before "transfer stations", where you threw
your garbage over a bank at a local ravine! A friend of mine drove up
with an almost-brand-new walk-behind lawn mower. He tossed it out of
the truck, but before he could throw it over the bank, I asked him why
he was throwing it away. He said he was disgusted with it and
couldn't get it started. It was running fine until he hit a rock with
it. It stalled and he yanked the cord a gazillion times and it
wouldn't run. I said to throw it in my truck and I would look at it
for him. He said he never wanted to see it again. I took it home,
removed the shroud and flywheel, and sure enough, the flywheel key was
sheared. I keep at least a dozen of them on hand for B&S engines, so
I put in a new one, reassembled it, and it started on the second
pull. I called up my friend and told him to come over and pick up his
mower as I got it running for him, no charge at all. He reiterated
that he never wanted to see it again and to keep it. I used that
mower for quite a few seasons.
Larry D.
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"LarryD" <larrydykeman DeleteThis @yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> That reminds me of the time when I was taking garbage to the dump.
> Remember those, way back before "transfer stations", where you threw
> your garbage over a bank at a local ravine! A friend of mine drove up
> with an almost-brand-new walk-behind lawn mower. He tossed it out of
> the truck, but before he could throw it over the bank, I asked him why
> he was throwing it away. He said he was disgusted with it and
> couldn't get it started. It was running fine until he hit a rock with
> it. It stalled and he yanked the cord a gazillion times and it
> wouldn't run. I said to throw it in my truck and I would look at it
> for him. He said he never wanted to see it again. I took it home,
> removed the shroud and flywheel, and sure enough, the flywheel key was
> sheared. I keep at least a dozen of them on hand for B&S engines, so
> I put in a new one, reassembled it, and it started on the second
> pull. I called up my friend and told him to come over and pick up his
> mower as I got it running for him, no charge at all. He reiterated
> that he never wanted to see it again and to keep it. I used that
> mower for quite a few seasons.
> Larry D.

Good going, Larry!

I had one of the first VCRs in 1980, and after a couple of years, it
wouldn't transport the tape. Having spent $800 for it (yeah, they were
Expensive in those early days!) I was loath to look inside, but finally my
curiosity got the better of me, and within a couple of minutes I found that
the main drive belt had parted....went to the electronics supply store and
got a replacement....for $5.
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"LarryD" <larrydykeman.RemoveThis@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> That reminds me of the time when I was taking garbage to the dump.
> Remember those, way back before "transfer stations", where you threw
> your garbage over a bank at a local ravine! A friend of mine drove up
> with an almost-brand-new walk-behind lawn mower. He tossed it out of
> the truck, but before he could throw it over the bank, I asked him why
> he was throwing it away. He said he was disgusted with it and
> couldn't get it started. It was running fine until he hit a rock with
> it. It stalled and he yanked the cord a gazillion times and it
> wouldn't run. I said to throw it in my truck and I would look at it
> for him. He said he never wanted to see it again. I took it home,
> removed the shroud and flywheel, and sure enough, the flywheel key was
> sheared. I keep at least a dozen of them on hand for B&S engines, so
> I put in a new one, reassembled it, and it started on the second
> pull. I called up my friend and told him to come over and pick up his
> mower as I got it running for him, no charge at all. He reiterated
> that he never wanted to see it again and to keep it. I used that
> mower for quite a few seasons.
> Larry D.

That's incredible. It seems that some people, i.e. your neighbour, have more
money than brains. No wonder both spouses have to work, often into their
70's, with the attitude of quickly dumping stuff for the least little
problem.
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>
> That's incredible. It seems that some people, i.e. your neighbour, have more
> money than brains.  No wonder both spouses have to work, often into their
> 70's, with the attitude of quickly dumping stuff for the least little
> problem.- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -

I agree. I have fixed countless things over the years that others
would have discarded. On the other hand, I am one to stretch the
limits of my abilities at times. As I said before, It's broken now,
so how much more could I screw it up? I know if I brought something
that costs under a hundred bucks to somebody that really can repair
it, they would probably charge a hundred bucks to repair it, so why
not try myself. At least my percentage of fixes is WAY higher than
stuff I couldn't fix. Of course, if you put a dollar figure on your
time (which I don't), it may come out to a wash or a loss. But, I
love a challenge, have plenty of tools, and now that I am retired,
plenty of time. Also, my friends know that I am a "fixer", so I get
called on constantly to farm out my services. Of course, I don't
charge anything to friends and family, but I have found out time and
time again the Good Lord somehow always takes care of those who give.
Larry D.
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