k9sar Posted March 29, 2005 Share Posted March 29, 2005 I work with a guy who has a doctorate in some aspect of engineering and he recently came into the office asking if anyone knew about cars. Seems he was out at lunch and the person behind him informed him that his brake lights were out... all 3 of them (he has the top middle one too). He came in with his owners manual and said that he didn't think it was likely that all 3 bulbs went out within a couple days of each other. He actually started to calculate the probability of that happenning but I told him that I'd take a look. We went out to the parking lot where he led me to this fairly new grand cherokee. I asked him where his fuse block was and I just got a blank stare. So I find the cover and check his fuse. it's good. Next, I crawled under the dash and found the connector to the brake pedal sensor. The connector was half off and had obviously been kicked a couple times. I plugged it back in and asked him to check the lights as I pushed the pedal. They worked. He asked what I had done..... hmmmm... what HAD I done... I then entered into an explaination of the newer jeeps using a tap off the headlight fluid resevoir to supply the brake lights. I casually informed him that the line looked dry so I disconnected it and blew out the blockage that was preventing the headlight fluid from flowing into the line. I reconnected the line and saw that fluid was now flowing to the rear of the vehicle but told him that, since I had only dislodged the blockage, it would probably fail again. He should drain his headlight fluid and flush the system out before refilling it. I thought I'd get a nice laugh out of him but he informed me that he doesn't do any of his own work so he'll have it done the next time he drops it off at the dealership for maintenance. It was all I could do not to bust out laughing. I composed myself and added... make sure they use the right headlight fluid for your year SUV and don't let them get away with using the cheaper 'blinker fluid' in place of genuine headlight fluid. They may even be able to install a fluid filter for you so it doesn't happen again. I'm now waiting for the day he comes into the office after dropping off the jeep. The anticipation is killing me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted March 29, 2005 Share Posted March 29, 2005 That was highly unnecessary k9sar... I absolute love it !!! I give you immense credit for maintaining a straight face, that must have been virtually impossible !! I salute a Master... :bow: Make sure to let us know when he takes it in for service !! -bounce- B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezzy Posted March 29, 2005 Share Posted March 29, 2005 EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEVVVVIIIILLLLL!!! yet I laugh!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harbinger Posted March 29, 2005 Share Posted March 29, 2005 Horribly Sick and Twisted -- I love it :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jj big shoe Posted March 29, 2005 Share Posted March 29, 2005 Classic. It's a good thing he doesn't turn his own wrenches. I wish I could be there when he talks to the service manager at the Jeep dealer. Who knows? They just might charge him for a headlight fluid flush & fill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosspbig Posted March 29, 2005 Share Posted March 29, 2005 I would pay money to see the look on the service techs face when the guy asks for a headlight fluid flush. haha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slick Posted March 29, 2005 Share Posted March 29, 2005 :eek: OMG....I couldn't stop laughing!!!! That's classic!! almost peed my pants! Wish I could be a fly on the wall at the stealership when he takes it in for service! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeytattoo Posted March 29, 2005 Share Posted March 29, 2005 too funny now the keeper is if the shop charges him for the fluid flush.talk about pouring salt in a wound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardwaretoad Posted March 29, 2005 Share Posted March 29, 2005 (edited) I love peeps that are book-smart & common-sense void. Kudos, K9 ~ give us an update next service... Should give him a printout from KaleCo on their synthetic Blinker Fluid... :secret: Blinker fluid, etc. Look under "Maintenance" Edited March 29, 2005 by hardwaretoad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
statikuz Posted March 29, 2005 Share Posted March 29, 2005 Alrighty we already had an entire discussion about synthetic blinker fluid, model specific blinker fluid, HID blinker fluid, halogen blinker fluid, and JDM blinker fluid so let's quit while we're ahead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vengeful Posted March 29, 2005 Share Posted March 29, 2005 You're so lucky I had just taken a leak before I read this thread, otherwise I DEFINITELY WOULD HAVE pissed my pants laughing! My whole torso hurts! OMG, that was one of the funniest things I've read all year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mws Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 BASTARD! But well done... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 Hey statikuz, how do you think he was able to deliver such a FLUID performance ?? Yuk, yuk, yuk.... B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jj big shoe Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 Hey statikuz, how do you think he was able to deliver such a FLUID performance ?? Yuk, yuk, yuk.... Yeah, he didn't BLINKER once. I bet the Jeep guy's HEAD LIGHTS on fire when the service tech lets him know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrimGreg Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 Be sure to remind him the feed is off of the low beams, the high beams use gasoline. Proof that college makes you stupid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 Great quote I read the other day... "Getting an education is like catching a communicable disease; it happens when you are not paying attention or are unlucky, it makes you unsuitable for most jobs, and eventually you have the urge to share it..." Hey Greg, the TD nissans run their headlights on kerosene for power.... just so you dont confuse the overseas chaps... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Pickles Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 That... Is... Awesome! I showed the GF, who isn't into vehicles beyond the gas cap and pedal or after I've washed and waxed her car, and she's like "what a moron!" Good fun man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudfinder Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 what a hoo-haa, you sure fooled him. blinker fluid. i heard of that. i was listening to this prank how this mechanic was basically doing the same thing you did. but only ripping her off. he said that she needed halogen headlight fluid and that she needed a transmission and some other stupid things. i'll find the link and i'll post it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Night_Ryda* Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 There is no relevant connection between this guy being a moron and the fact that he drives a jeep. Why are people on this forum always bashing and hating on JEEP'S and their owners? Bash morons and half wits all you want, but leave the JEEP'S out of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k9sar Posted March 30, 2005 Author Share Posted March 30, 2005 Hey statikuz, how do you think he was able to deliver such a FLUID performance ?? Yuk, yuk, yuk.... B did you really have to do this? Ladies and Gentlemen... another finalist in the "Bad Pun of the Year Contest" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k9sar Posted March 30, 2005 Author Share Posted March 30, 2005 ... Why are people on this forum always bashing and hating on JEEP'S and their owners? ... ummm... cause it's fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 Yeah guys......don't bash SHEEPS.......it's not nice!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrimGreg Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 Why are people on this forum always bashing and hating on JEEP'S and their owners? Why not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
statikuz Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 Bash on to them as they bash on to us. And nice pun. Very punny. You must be BRIGHT at those sort of things. Aight that was bad... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mws Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 Why are people on this forum always bashing and hating on JEEP'S and their owners? Because it is no longer PC to bash any other minority or social group! And history has shown some of the best humor requires HUMOROUSLY bashing some sub-cultural group. It's nothing personal. At least not for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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