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in the future - u will be able to do some more stuff here,,,!! like pat catgirl- i mean um yeah... for now u can only see others's posts :c
Well i haven't posted in a while. I haven't had anything new to report to you all. I have not been working, doing gig work no nothing. I am in need of new tires. I have been noticing the traction difference when I was driving. New tires or even used ones out here are not cheap. Anyway, there is nothing new to report. When there is, ill see what I can do about making a video.
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Well I have not been taping. I just found out today that Doordash has deactivated my account. They are accusing me of a non delivery going back 2 years ago. Unreal eh.
And now Instacart has accused me of having 2 accounts. I submitted my info. Apparently when you delete an account, they keep it active.
SO I am down to UberEats at the moment. I have not qualified for one trip radar yet. I was in the van for 3yrs today and didn't get one order. 100% trip radar showing up on screen again.
Not sure what is going to happen next. But my depression is really starting to get bad again. My anxiety is at an all time high as well.
Not sure of what else to tell you all.
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So an update for you all. As of today, i had a family member reach out to me, and offered to help me out to get the parts needed for my van. Knowing that its important to get my mom to appointments, and see family in the hospital. Now, I still do have that turn signal/hazard light issue. But After this current situation is resolved, I am hoping to find a way of fixing that issue as well.
I do hope to have a video out to you all very soon.
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Dammit. If only things can get any worse. Some asshole broke off my passenger side mirror I am looking for some kind of strong tape to see if i can tape it back on. I can't afford to get a new one.
WIth needing two back bearings,
Steering knuckle
Headlight switch
and now possibly a passenger side mirror.
**Sigh** looking at decent amount of money. The only wreckers near here is in Chilliwack and he said he doesn't have anything for my type of vehicle anymore.
So It means, all has to be new. I dont have $500 because of shipping and taxes as well. Local stores do not have the parts from what they have told me.
I can feel the steering nuckle giving out when i turn. Its a matter of time before it gives way i would think.
The bearings are not going well at all.
I am 100% flat broke.
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Just an update. I thought I had the signals/hazards fixed. Apparently not. I had someone test my battery. He said try charging it. On the top it show, black or green if its a good battery. Today it was black. If it doesn't charge, I will take it in. If its a bad battery, then this is the 4th battery and I can't get another one. I can't afford it. I haven no income. I got turned down for more jobs. SO, if the batter is done, I think the van is as well. What will i do. I have no clue.
There is medical distress going on in my family. My stress levels are so high, that its almost untollerable.
Now i am not going to go into full details as my family has asked for me to not. But the situation for a bunch of people is not good. SO after tomorrow, or tuesday, i might not have a vehicle anymore.
And yes, dash lights are dim, interior lights are dim, headlights are dim, runners are dim, signals/hazards act up. Radio is dim. What the hell is next. Anyway, i just wanted to give you all an update. I have NOT been updating any of my channels as I have been dealing with family issues.
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I wanted to give you all an update here instead of a video. You all know for the past almost 3yrs with this van, I have had continuous issues. Whether its hardware or electrical. Its been ongoing and extremely exhausting. There are no jobs available in this area. I was refered to a few, and I was not selected even for an interview. Its very depressing with what is going on.
Right now, whatever the issue was with windows (now fixed) negatively effected the BCM. I had to find a different one. When the most current BCM was connected, the hazards and the signals would go nuts and then turn off, when I disconnected it, then seemed to have gone back to normal for a while. Not sure if the BCM did that, or if the flasher is issue. IF the flasher is the issue, its a discontined part and can't even find aftermarket for it apparently.
I have been pulled over 3 times due to non working signals.
SO as a result, I have not been driving, not making any money either. There is other important stuff going on in my life that i will talk about after I know if my van gets back on the road.
If the van stays off the road, now that its been flagged, ill have no choice but to buy a tent. Ill let you all know more tomorrow. But right now, its not looking good. I am mentally drained from it all. There is other important medical stuff going on in my life as well that is worrisome. NO, its not my mom
So much dam stress. I do not know how i am managing to stay the way i am.
Anyway, I just wanted to get this out there to you all. Ill update you all either tomorrow or the next day as to what will be happening next. But i will not be posting video here unless its something that wont bring myself and my viewers down. I hope you all understand.
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Ok good news folks. I seen a mechanic that I have known for yrs. And he found out that there was a power source missing in my van. Hence why my windows stopped working. He fixed the issue. Windows now work. Transmission is working good new filter and the motor oil is new. All is good to go. Tomorrow, I pick up the door panel clips and put the panel back on the drivers side and the deck will be put back together as well. The head mechanic told me that he knows a bunch of people that still drive Oldsmobile silhouette.
So what is remaining, well, if I really wanted to, I could do the AC compressor (its dead), fix that small coolant leak and do the fuel pump and the filter. And I do beleive that i will be it. Anyway, I made a video I hope to edit it either tonight or tomorrow.
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So i had the vehicle looked at today. The technician out that my Canadian cluster lights have apparently stopped working, as he tried the American one, and the lights worked.
Now on to the windows, He used a power probe and forced power into the circuit and got the window to work. SO he suggested that maybe it could be the relay box (discontinued) or the ignition thing, lol.. SO because I do have a new ignition switch. SO i think I might try that new one to see if that works. Otherwise for the cluster, it looks like i need to find the correct bulbs. But he did find that only 9v was coming from the head light switch but 12v was going in. I am texting with him about it all. I dont really want to take it to a regular shop because they will charge me for labour eve if its not fixed.
Wondering if i should just buy a power probe so if its needed, then i can use that until i can afford to buy a new vehicle.
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It looks like my flasher relay under the dash is on its way out possibly. Both turn signals seem to be acting up. They will flash normal, then fast, then stop. Sometimes not work at all. I have called around and cant find one anywhere. It is a discontinued part. On the contrary, the lighting assembly on the passenger side is old and I do them press on connectors. Could those cause this issue as well? So anyway, there has been nothing to report hence why no videos.
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Video is being edited today with an update as to what has been going on. I fixed two shorts so far. More info in the video to come.
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I never pictured myself to be in this situation. But it a reality check of where the cost of living is. And with a 23 year old discontinued van to boot, finances have been challenging. I have been turned down by 99% of companies when I look for work. I am stuck with going Gig Economy work where earnings are not guaranteed.
But my goals are still the same. Try and move forward still. SO if you want to watch this rough journey of mine, stick around. And lets see where it takes us. See you then.