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Washing Machine: I have a glanced fully automatic washing machine that’s starting to ha

Fri, 01 May 2026 21:48:51 -0700

My washing machine is starting to slip during agitation

⟐ Commented 5月 01, 2026 at 21:48 GMT-7

Cub Cadet Riding Mower: Why won’t the engine start?

Fri, 01 May 2026 21:43:21 -0700

Im having trouble getting my Cub Cadet LT1018 to start.

It used to be that the engine cranked slowly but would fire up...but if it didnt start fairly quickly I would have to charge the battery.

However, for the last week when I try to start the mower it just clicks. The digital meter on the dash was reading 9.5 when I would turn the key. Now the meter on the dash just kind of fades to nothing.

My voltage meter is reading that the battery is fully charged and good. The solenoid is clicking...I checked it with a circuit tester and both sides of solenoid light up when key is turned. The positive wire into starter also lights up when I check it with circuit tester and key on.

I‘m certainly no small engine repairman. Anyone able to provide me with some guidance? Is it possible the starter is bad?

Thanks

⟐ Answered 5月 01, 2026 at 21:43 GMT-7

Maytag Stove: Maytag MGS5752BDW stove, only 2 burners spark

Fri, 01 May 2026 21:46:56 -0700

I have a Maytag MGS5752BDW gas stove. Currently, only the front 2 burners produce a spark when any of the 4 knobs are used to turn on stove. After replacing the igniter module, the problem remains. If I change the connections on the igniter module, I can change which burners produce a spark. So I'm thinking the wiring from the igniter module to the burner bases are fine.

What should I check next?

⟐ Edited 5月 01, 2026 at 21:46 GMT-7

Gaming PC: Why does my PC only boot after being unplugged overnight?

Fri, 01 May 2026 21:39:23 -0700

PC specs:

Intel i5-13400F
Gigabyte B760M DS3H DDR5
Kingston Fury Beast RGB DDR5 16GB 5600
ASUS Dual RTX 4060
Gigabyte P650G 650W Gold PSU

Since almost brand new, the PC has had an intermittent issue: after power outages or sudden power loss, it stops posting and shows the DRAM debug LED on the motherboard. When this happens, the RAM RGB does not turn on at all. Sometimes it can recover after clearing CMOS or reseating components, but most of the time it only works again after being fully disconnected/disassembled for several hours or overnight.

Already tested:

CMOS battery removal/reset
full power discharge
RAM reseated in different slots
minimal hardware configuration
full disassembly/reassembly

Debug LEDs cycle through CPU/VGA/DRAM and usually end stuck on DRAM. The issue has progressively worsened over time.

⟐ Answered 5月 01, 2026 at 21:39 GMT-7

PS Vita Slim: Battery charges, but green light only blinks once when turning on

Fri, 01 May 2026 21:19:08 -0700

I have a Vita PCH-2001 that I bought off eBay for parts and repair and I’m trying to figure out what the issue might be. The orange light turns on when charging and turns off when the battery is fully charged, however when attempting to turn on the system I am greeted by the brief flash of a green light and nothing else.

I am unable to get into safe mode, or make anything display on screen. I verified that the battery is alright by checking its voltage manually, and it sits at 4.18-4.2 volts.

Thus far, my only troubleshooting has been checking for water damage (none that I could find), and re-seating all the ribbon cables inside, which resulted in no change to the symptoms. It should be noted that this obviously included disconnecting the battery, which was what I originally tried thinking the issue may have been related to the previous firmware issue with Vitas.

Visually, I am unable to find anything wrong aside from some cosmetic scratches. Does anyone have any idea what the issue might be?

⟐ Commented 5月 01, 2026 at 21:19 GMT-7

LG Refrigerator: Ice is not melting after doing defrost

Fri, 01 May 2026 21:16:22 -0700

Ice is not melting after doing defrost

⟐ Commented 5月 01, 2026 at 21:16 GMT-7

Sanyo Television: access the numerical potion of my Sanyo tv to enter my password

Fri, 01 May 2026 21:13:09 -0700

How do I access the numerical potion of my Sanyo tv to enter my password

⟐ Edited 5月 01, 2026 at 21:13 GMT-7

Samsung Galaxy S5: My Galaxy S5 Duos stuck on boot screen with "No command" in Recovery

Fri, 01 May 2026 21:09:53 -0700

So, I've got my old Samsung Galaxy S5 Duos (SM-G900FD) with me for 12 years, with last 5 years it being my backup phone that I've used occasionally. Ever since I've used it the last time in 2025, it is getting stuck on boot screen. Recovery mode didn't help either, even with factory resetting - and hitting "View recovery log" hits me with "No command" error.

I've found this post earlier, but the solution had failed for me as it requires original micro-USB cable, and Samsung doesn't really sell them here anymore, and throwing 20$ in shipment fees for a used 10$ cable is a bit of an overkill. Is there any other alternative solution I might try?

⟐ Commented 5月 01, 2026 at 21:09 GMT-7

Nintendo DSi: How do I fix unresponsive shoulder buttons?

Fri, 01 May 2026 19:38:22 -0700

Very simply, the L and R buttons on my DSi don't work anymore. I tried going to Nintendo about the problem, but they said it'd cost at least $50 to repair...and my system is long past its warranty. Will I have to take apart my DS to fix it?

⟐ Commented 5月 01, 2026 at 19:38 GMT-7

iFixit Soldering: FixHub Smart Soldering Iron Offline Configuration

Fri, 01 May 2026 19:33:49 -0700

I wasn't sure where the best place to suggest this addition would be: I needed an offline solution for configuring the most basic settings on the iron. After putting it together I wanted to offer it to the general community.

I submitted a PR here: https://github.com/iFixit/FixHub/pull/12

Is there a better place to contribute in this way or to propose something like this?

⟐ Commented 5月 01, 2026 at 19:33 GMT-7

Realme Phone: Why real me c75 phone not working on youtube play store and googe

Fri, 01 May 2026 19:06:47 -0700

Real me c75 not working on youtube play store and google

⟐ Answered 5月 01, 2026 at 19:06 GMT-7

Sanyo Television: I changed numbers on the subaddress on my Sanyo now my screen is black

Fri, 01 May 2026 18:08:18 -0700

I was trying to reset my Sanyo tvv without the remote, and changed some numbers on the subaddress now my screen is black

⟐ Answered 5月 01, 2026 at 18:08 GMT-7

teenage engineering EP–133 K.O. II: Need to replace the Fader and an encoder knob, need parts?

Fri, 01 May 2026 17:14:56 -0700

I bought one of these used, and the fader and the BPM encoder knob do not function correctly. I'd just replace both myself, but not sure what replacement parts to order. I've seen some sources say I just need a 45mm Type B 10k for the fader. I'm not sure about the encoder. Looking for answers.

1989-1994 Toyota Pickup: My 94 toyota P.U. won't start the second time I crank over?

Fri, 01 May 2026 16:44:25 -0700

When I initialy start my truck it starts fine and I can drive it with no problems. But when I shut the engine and try to start it again it wont stay on. It will crank over like it wants to start but dies down. I have replaced the Module, coil, fuel filter, plugs and wires, cap and rotor, and the throttle position sensor. I don't know what else to check? Please advice

⟐ Commented 5月 01, 2026 at 16:44 GMT-7

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen): How to replace CMOS battery on my ThinkPad X1 2nd gen?

Fri, 01 May 2026 16:12:58 -0700

And what is the part number?

⟐ Commented 5月 01, 2026 at 16:12 GMT-7

Jeep Grand Cherokee: 2005 JGC 3.7 idles nice at light and then runs rough, and stalls?

Fri, 01 May 2026 16:04:48 -0700

Hello Everyone, I have a 2005 JGC 3.7 idles nice at light and then runs rough, and feels like it wants to stall and then the idle surges back to smooth idle...sometimes it does stall when I come to a stop and park the vehicles. Any ideas? Thanks in advance!

Hi, let me explain better. As I stated, it idles nice and runs nice and when you come to a redlight or stop sign it would idle nice and then it starts idling rough and feels like it wants to stall and then it would will stall or the idle would surge back up and idle nice again. Sometimes when I am parking the vehicle it would just stall. Nothing shows on the obdII scanner as far as codes. I am thinking about replacing the IAC, cleaning the throttle body unit, crankshat or cam sensors....not sure thanks

⟐ Edited by author 5月 01, 2026 at 16:04 GMT-7

tecno spark 8 pro: My fingerprint sensor just stopped working, nothing happened previousl

Fri, 01 May 2026 15:49:50 -0700

Nothing happened to the phone,it didn't drop,cos I use it for my bank app, I did a transfer and used the fingerprint then I wanted to do a transfer after getting a haircut, it hasn't worked since then

⟐ Commented 5月 01, 2026 at 15:49 GMT-7

iMac: Testing motherboard with no display?

Fri, 01 May 2026 15:24:55 -0700

I've got several 27" iMac motherboards. I have at least 2 that power up and have the startup sound, however I don't have a working LCD. I have two external monitors and I have a display port to DVI cable but when I connect up the external monitor all I get is either a black screen or a "check signal" message.

What am I missing? I thought the display port should function regardless of the presence of the LCD panel or GPU?

⟐ Commented 5月 01, 2026 at 15:24 GMT-7

Apple Watch Ultra 3: Why is my screen black

Fri, 01 May 2026 15:18:08 -0700

When i turn on my watch its dark blue but it wont show anyting from dark blue screen,i was with it in water

⟐ Commented 5月 01, 2026 at 15:18 GMT-7

Xbox Series X: XBOX series x Turns of after 1-2 seconds

Fri, 01 May 2026 15:16:45 -0700

The xbox logo turns white, the turn on sound is here, then 1-2 seconds later a click sound from inside is heard and the console shuts down. My guess was faulty PSU so i changed it but no difference from before.

What else could it be?

⟐ Answered 5月 01, 2026 at 15:16 GMT-7