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I know that I can send an email that will allow reverse access to photos I have in a photo hosting site (I presently use "Ofoto"). But I would like to place a selected photo directly into an Edmunds posting.
Can you give me a simple, simple explanation of how this is done?
Or, can anyone else help me on this?
All you need to do is click on the Img button below the post box, type the address where your picture is stored and click on the Img button again. Then post and you'll see the picture.
The address where your picture is stored is going to be something like http://www.ofoto.com/yourdirectory/yourphoto.jpg where you use the appropriate directory and picture names.
I still do not understand where I get the "address" for my desired photo. I don't see anywhere in Ofoto where an address is spelled out. Please excuse my failure to grasp this.
If you are using a Mozilla browser, the choice you'll see instead of Copy Shortcut is Copy Image Location, otherwise there are no differences.
The Copy Shortcut should copy the address of your picture and then all you have to do is paste it between two clicks on the Img button.
If it doesn't work or you don't like it for some reason, you'll have 30 minutes in which you can either Edit or Delete it - those links appear to the right of the message title.
I hope this helps!!
But when I post it, I get the "little box with an X inside", no photo
The address, with the end brackets omitted, is
imgsrc="http://www.kodakgallery.com/PhotoView.jsp?&collid=463009260106&photoid=36300926010- 6"
It seems I'm getting closer, but no cigar
Is that your picture? What I did was select (highlight) and copy the address you posted, pasted that into the browser's address bar, went there, right clicked on the picture I saw on that page, chose "copy image location" (Firefox browser), came here to post, hit the Img button, then did a right click and paste, then hit the Img button again.
When I paste that address in my IE address bar I just get a message "cannot be found"
Candie
Perhaps you have misunderstood the purpose of our Forums. We are primarily visited by owners and those seeking to purchase, not mechanics. We are more for members to exchange information than we are for any professional guidance. I don't know whether you've taken the time to explore the rest of our site, but we have some very good resources on our Maintenance and Repair board. If you haven't done so, you might look through the list of discussions there. There are some very mechnically oriented folks hanging out in some of them.
I have to point out that "alternator" did respond to you several times, most graciously.
I hope you get everything settled to your satisfaction.
I recommend the cavalier for anyone. If you don't want to read this forum, don't come back, it is as easy as that. :P
Let's just remember that we're here to help people as best we are able - not to tell them to go away and figure it out on their own. :confuse:
'kay?
Thanks.
Pat is absolutely correct. I have no clue how to deal with anything under the hood and even if I did, doubt it would help me much. I'm a disabled woman in her late 50's and wouldn't be able to fix a car if I did know how. I needed to get some quick help because the car was costing me close to what I had paid for it and I needed to know if anyone who was familiar with Cavaliers found the repairs I had done and was doing typical of having to be done on this type of vehicle with such low mileage. I certainly didn't mean to set anyone off (Rorytate) and be told to leave. Either way, I thank Pat and Alternator for their kindnesses and although I have my car back, I'm not too trusting of it due to the constant problems that have occurred since the purchase in Sept. 04. Suggestions on how I might have proceeded were all I was looking for.
Candie
If you continue to have problems, feel free to post them here, but please do also look into the discussions on the Maintenance and Repair board. Posting there is probably the best chance you have of reaching experienced mechanics. Just keep in mind that we are all here on a voluntary basis trying to share experiences and help where we can. We're not necessarily experts, nothing we offer you should be taken as expert advice, nor do we have any obligation to solve specific problems.
Best of luck to you.
I tried out eight different FM modulators of the type that transmits an FM signal through the air to be received by your car radio. I was very disappointed with the results. Not a one of them was in any way usable at all. The signal went up and down, the background noise was unacceptable. They were all a disaster, and some cost up to $80 (luckily I bought them all with a return privlege).
Then I came across an FM modulator that plugs into your cigarette lighter and into which you attach a MP3 player (CD player or other audio output unit) via an audio cable (supplied). Or, as an option, you can also insert a USB flash drive directly into a USB port on the modulator. This product is called the "VR3 MP3 FM Modulator", made by Virtual Reality Sound Labs, and can be seen at
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.gsp?product_id=3579125
I have been very satisfied with both voice and music played through this device via the audio cable. Music played from USB flash drives however seems to lack adequate bass. This device does stick out somewhat from the dash so you must make sure it will not interfere with your dash controls.
I bought this modulator at Costco for $26, including sales tax.
-When leaving headlights on or key in ignition, the chime does not work if you open either door.
-When opening either door, the dome light does not work.
-When putting gearshift to Drive, doors no longer lock and safety belt warning lamp does not light.
Dome light and door locks will work operate manually. All fuses look fine. I can't find a mechanical switch on the door that controls the chimes if the door is left open !
Help ! :mad:
I too hope it's not, I've already spent more on repairs for the Cavalier than I paid for it, in six short months. Best of luck and thanks Pat, for your help in directing me to the right places here
Candie
BTW, I emailed you about your post yesterday - reply there to me if you have any questions.
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The rattling in my dash drives me insane,
I saw someone had already posted about it,
is it a common problem?
:confuse:
Some things I did to debug. I removed the connector to the turn signal(gray) and when the car is started the abs light and relay come on and don't shut off.
I also disconnected the rear right turn light and this also causes the abs light and relay to activate as soon as the car is started.
I removed the flasher and this had no affect on the problem.
This is not my car. I don't have any type of manuals, so I have no wiring diagram. I am confused by why unplugging the turn signal connector would have any affect on the ABS system. I check the ground from the battery to chassis and alternator and chassis, both seem fine.
Any ideas?
There is another problem that seems to be related. The driver side turn signal go out, like if the bulb is burnt out, it doesnt blink. If I pull the bulb and put the same bulb back in, it works. But then the directional will go out again in a day or so.
But if both sides are working, the ABS light does not come on. But the hazards still cause the problem. If I pull the tail light plug from one side, the directional for the opposite side causes the ABS light to come on.
Seems like if I can keep both sides functional, the ABS light problem is not an issue, so the issue is that the drivers side directional keeps going out. As stated above, just removing and reinserting the bulb temporarily gets it working again. Unfortunatley, since it is not my car I can say when and why the drivers side directional fails.
I'm not trying to be cheap, so please don't misunderstand but now my plug wires need to be replaced. Would anyone know about (ballpark range) how expensive OR, hopefully inexpensive this is to do? I have only put 350 miles on this car myself and it seems like I've paid dearly for each and every mile. The only saving grace is it is REAL GOOD on gas. My friend assures me that for now other than the wires, I am in pretty good shape (the car is, LOL). I was ready to get rid of it.
Any help once again would be greatly appreciated!!!
Thanks,
Candie
Either way, keep us posted.
Candie
Confused in Canada
thanks
In an earlier post I mentioned that the Cavalier dash could be cut in such a way as to provide easy access to the radio for service or replacement. At that time I didn't know how to post a picture illustrating where to make said cut, but now I do and so I will !
In my photo, two white lines indicate where you can make a shallow cut (with a rotary tool cut-off wheel) which will separate the bottom, U-shaped part of the trim plate from the upper part of the plate (cut through the plastic slowly, allowing it time to cool rather than melt). The U-shaped part can then be pulled off (you will be able to snap it back in place using the existing clips). The location of the cut is such that it will be hardly noticeable.
When the U-shaped part is replaced, you may need to put a thin shim or two under the part if it does not exactly lay flush with the upper part.
This is so much easier than removing the dashboard.
As far as cutting the dash picture above......tell me your not serious about that. Never is a million years would I ever consider cutting the dash in any of my current or previously owned cars.
I think it's a valid question, why someone would continue buying Cavaliers when he has such an opinion of them.
So I'll rephrase:
Why did you continue buying Cavaliers with that opinion of them?
Meade
Meade
Take Care,
mandi
Meade
Mandi