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Old Nov 26, 2006 | 09:48 PM
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Wow, I just discovered a pretty cool little trick. I've noticed of late that the word OFF pertaining to the Twilight Sentinel does not light up like the rest of the panel. So tonight, for no reason I just Flicked the panel where the word is and Presto! The light not only illuminated the word OFF but the word DELAY as well. In addition, the PLAY button on my steering wheel has also been out for a while; so I flicked and tapped it and bingo! Its working again too! So I'm not sure if I should be happy that I have full illumination again or upset the GM produces automobiles that require a "flick" to work correctly.
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Old Nov 26, 2006 | 09:50 PM
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Austin, can you come to Oregon and flick a few things on my 95? Then filck the engine on my 93?
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Old Nov 26, 2006 | 09:59 PM
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Austin, can you come to Oregon and flick a few things on my 95? Then filck the engine on my 93?
Sure . . . for a nominal fee. I actually never thought about that, maybe I have "The Magic Touch."
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Old Nov 26, 2006 | 10:14 PM
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Austin, can you come to Oregon and flick a few things on my 95? Then filck the engine on my 93?
then fry up to toronto and flick my engine too
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Old Nov 26, 2006 | 10:26 PM
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I've been accused of having the touch before, but not the flick. Stand proud, my friend.
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Old Nov 27, 2006 | 05:45 AM
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Had similar problems on the steering wheel of my 01 where they required the "flick" to illuminate. They eventually will not respond to flicks & remain dark.
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Old Nov 27, 2006 | 06:37 AM
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Right, it'* a bad connection.

Bad connections are known to corrode and cause resistance, which in turn causes heat.... heat can in certain cases lead to fire.

Don't flick too much.. you might burn down your car.
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Old Nov 27, 2006 | 08:14 AM
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Austin, can you come to Oregon and flick a few things on my 95? Then filck the engine on my 93?
Sure . . . for a nominal fee. I actually never thought about that, maybe I have "The Magic Touch."
After that stop in Charleston and flick my car'* paint.
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i knew a guy once that flicked too much and went blind. be careful.
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Old Nov 27, 2006 | 10:34 AM
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Originally Posted by BillBoost37
Right, it'* a bad connection.

Bad connections are known to corrode and cause resistance, which in turn causes heat.... heat can in certain cases lead to fire.

Don't flick too much.. you might burn down your car.
So your saying its something I should try to fix?
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