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Old May 7, 2008 | 06:09 PM
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Got my waiver in. Sending cash.
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Old May 11, 2008 | 01:13 PM
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Got my waiver in. Sending cash.
I never got your money. Today is the last day.
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Old May 11, 2008 | 04:46 PM
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so what's the next project RR?
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Old May 13, 2008 | 02:04 AM
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Old May 13, 2008 | 10:18 AM
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No power when module is connected

I just got my module in the mail yesterday and put it on a few minutes ago. I connected the module as instructed to the proper wires and screws, but the sunroof switch is dead with the power wire connected to the screw on the map light assembly circuit board. This is the screw closest to the blue wire. When I disconnect it, the sunroof switch works fine, but when I connect it nothing happens. My guess is that the module is the problem, but I am open to suggestions. Help! My map light assembly is dangling in my car until I find out whether I need to uninstall this module, reconnect something, or ??
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Old May 13, 2008 | 10:35 AM
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Originally Posted by ProfDean
I just got my module in the mail yesterday and put it on a few minutes ago. I connected the module as instructed to the proper wires and screws, but the sunroof switch is dead with the power wire connected to the screw on the map light assembly circuit board. This is the screw closest to the blue wire. When I disconnect it, the sunroof switch works fine, but when I connect it nothing happens. My guess is that the module is the problem, but I am open to suggestions. Help! My map light assembly is dangling in my car until I find out whether I need to uninstall this module, reconnect something, or ??
ew, i've had about 5 people with your same problem. A few of the 555 timers I used we're made by a different company and can't handle the load of the sunroof. I've made a slight modification that will fix this problem. I'll send you a replacement this weekend.

For those who already have it installed, don't worry. If the module works for a day or so, you have the better 555 timer and you have nothing to worry about.


Sorry for the problems.
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Old May 13, 2008 | 12:30 PM
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Many thanks!

Thanks for the prompt reply, and on your birthday no less! I appreciate you sending a replacement. I will put my map light assembly back together and wait for the new module. Sorry to bother you on your birthday.
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Old May 14, 2008 | 09:48 PM
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Can't wait to get mine! I hope it has the right 555-1212...
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Old May 15, 2008 | 02:16 PM
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Originally Posted by TheWulf
Ok so yesterday I was going to try out that 4 second thing and something else decided to happen :-/

Opened the sunroof, drove like 10 mins, hit the close and it didn't auto-close (just the normal few inches). Hit it again, same thing. Hit it a third time and none of the controls worked anymore :-/

Happens I blew the 7.5A fuse that this is hooked up to. I took the mod out for now to make sure it didn't blow again, and I wanted to check with you as to possible cause. Should I put it back in? Should I upgrade that fuse?

Sidenote: anyone else find it odd that the same fuse is used for sunroof controls, seatwarmers and HVAC but the maplights are on a diff fuse?
wheres that fuse?

mine worked fine at first. then it just stopped working. but my sunroof still works fine, just not the one touch close.
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Old May 15, 2008 | 02:25 PM
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Originally Posted by type59
wheres that fuse?

mine worked fine at first. then it just stopped working. but my sunroof still works fine, just not the one touch close.
How long did it work for? Did I already send you a replacement?
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Old May 15, 2008 | 02:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Rotary Rasp
How long did it work for? Did I already send you a replacement?
it worked fine the first day. then didnt use it for a couple of days then no work. rechecked everything.

pmed.
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Old May 15, 2008 | 06:13 PM
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that was the same thing that happened to me. might be the bad 555 timers that RR mentioned. he replaced mine and have no problems now.
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Old May 16, 2008 | 11:31 AM
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finally got some time to intall mine. Works like a champ. I love it. Thanks RR for your hard work and fantastic modification.
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Old May 20, 2008 | 09:24 PM
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Sorry, finals are this week so I've been slacking on getting these made and mailed.

Everything will be mailed by Friday.
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Old May 20, 2008 | 11:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Rotary Rasp
Sorry, finals are this week so I've been slacking on getting these made and mailed.

Everything will be mailed by Friday.
ehhh, dont sweat this stuff too much. you have a GREAT reputation here, and your education is MC more important than rushing a module out a few days sooner

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Old May 21, 2008 | 12:05 PM
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Is it ok to use the sun roof to crack walnuts? I'm afraid to try my hand.
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Old May 21, 2008 | 01:01 PM
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^that's a good way to test it... why didn't i think of that?...
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Old May 21, 2008 | 03:00 PM
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What's the hold up? I still haven't received my module. It's been quite a while now... Paid with PayPal and sent waiver signed.

RR?
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Old May 21, 2008 | 03:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Rotary Rasp
Sorry, finals are this week so I've been slacking on getting these made and mailed.

Everything will be mailed by Friday.
^.....
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Old May 22, 2008 | 12:18 AM
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Originally Posted by m4f1050
What's the hold up? I still haven't received my module. It's been quite a while now... Paid with PayPal and sent waiver signed.

RR?
someone didn't take 30 seconds to read...
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Old May 22, 2008 | 01:10 AM
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Posted without reading, true dat... true dat... Everybody will get used to me.. I'm very impatient
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Old May 27, 2008 | 07:42 AM
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RR,

Were you able to mail the new modules out on Friday? I understand the final exam situation. I had about 40 final exams to grade last week and will be mailing out the last of them this morning to my students.
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Old May 29, 2008 | 11:20 AM
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Well, it's almost 2nd Friday and no news or tracking #'s?

Any update RR?
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Old May 29, 2008 | 12:12 PM
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I mailed all but 2 of them on tuesday morning. Neither of those two people are in this thread.
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Old May 31, 2008 | 10:57 AM
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RR,

I got mine yesterday (Friday) and just installed it. It works great! Thanks resolving this problem and getting out the replacements to all of us that were affected by the bad 555 timers. I appreciate your efforts and I assume the others do as well. Have a great weekend!

Dean
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