Replacing a NOx Sensor on a BMW (and a look at the PCB…)
The engine light came on on my BMW 1 series (118d – F20, 2019) the other day, and a fault code reader (Bimmerlink in my case) showed the following error:…
Fixing a Garmin GPS Showing the Wrong Time
I really like the Garmin Geko handheld GPS devices. They’re pretty old now but the Geko range is certainly fairing up better than my eTrex Venture HC, which has lost…
Improving the signal strength on a DAB radio
I’ve got a Pure One Classic DAB radio. It looks a bit like this: Unfortunately time hasn’t served it well as the ‘soft-touch’ case has become a big sticky mess,…
Recovering Discarded Activities on a Garmin Watch
Is it possible to recover accidentally deleted activities on a Garmin Watch? Yes! Garmin, on their website, are pretty adamant that it isn’t possible: However, it is certainly possible, at…
Braun Thermoscan Thermometer – Sticky Buttons
The buttons on my Braun Thermoscan had become very non-responsive and sticky to press, so I decided to investigate. It’s fairly easy to take apart. Remove the batteries and there…
Technics SX-PR100/200 Speaker Replacement
The speaker in my trusty Technics PR100 piano developed a horrible buzzing sound, especially noticeable when playing a D major chord! Luckily, the service manual is available at archive.org, here.…