What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

I am so glad the truck I got has Android Auto. That stock infotainment/nav is garbage. It actually made me miss my 8 year old Mazda that had no infotainment at all.

 

I went to clean off some pine sap from the back window with 91% rubbing alcohol. It seems to have done something to the glass where I had wiped off the sap.. kind of upset by it

 

Can you post a picture? Like streaking or etched? Maybe we can suggest a solution?

 

How are those to install? I saw someone do the milspec ones and he cut the actual cables

 

Sorry still figuring out this forum. Let me know if this doesn't work. I wiped it off with a window cleaner wipe in this picture which is why its still wet

 

I've used 91% alcohol multiple times on my rear window for sticker removal/application with no ill effects.

Edit: the photo you posted looks like still has some residue and just needs more cleaning.

 

That looks nasty. I can't imagine alcohol doing it. Did you try soap and water?

 

I'm wondering if theres some sap residue still left maybe? Like it got spread around from when I wiped it off. I cant imagine rubbing alcohol doing that to it

 

Ya this seems reasonable

 

Try goo gone

 

It’s hit or miss. There is a new (finished in early 2020) road that cuts my commute to work down by about 10 minutes. The new maps doesn’t have it.

 

If I could find a reasonably priced head unit that has CarPlay/AA, I will be replacing the stock garbage. I just don’t see myself paying $1k for a new head unit solely for that feature.

 

Well I feel like a dummy. wiped it down again with alcohol then some elbow grease with the window cleaning wipe and it seems to be resolved.

 

I think you were right. I was just like "oh shiiiiiiii.. did I ruin it?"

 

You're not a dummy. Alcohol doesn't degrade glass. Ask any barkeep. It was likely sap. Good that it's gone.

 

also, the display is definitely not updated. The only thing this really did was give me maps, and give storage space so I can access stuff like the maintenance app.

 

BC still has cartons, no bags here

 

Oof. If I didn't have AA I'd be looking at replacing that garbage no matter the cost with OEM or an aftermarket head unit. $1,000 is pretty steep though.

 

Yea man… it is eventually coming, but I am going to figure out my suspension, wheels, tires, subwoofers, tonneau, and maybe even bumpers first. I will get AA, but it’s wayyyyyy down the priority list for me haha

 

Spent an hour or so trying to troubleshoot why my bed lights aren't working. couldn't find any obvious loose/broken connections. pulled the ground and cleaned it and the frame around it. followed my wire from the lights to the battery as best as I could, couldn't find any breaks. gonna step back and think about it before I just go and pull everything out. Not the best way so spend time with my taco.