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Re: CELL PHONE INTERNET ACCESS
Ok, you cell phone gurus, I've read this entire thread and I can't find the answer to my question. I have a nokia 6360 cell phone with the irda interface. I downloaded the software from nokia to manage contacts on the computer and send the contacts back and forth between the cell phone without a cable. That works well. What I want to do though, is use the cell phone while on the road to dial my ISP (road runner's dial-up number) to connect to the internet. Road Runner gives me 10 hours per month of dial-up service which is more than enough for me. And, I have plenty of minutes on my cell phone (Suncom). Question is, how do I make Windows XP see the cell phone (through the irda port) as a modem? The speed is no problem to me as all I'll be doing is checking my e-mail via webmail interface. Thanks, Dennis541Views0likes0CommentsRe: Breakdown Information
RV particulars: Gulf Stream Tourmaster Driveline (Engine, Transmission): 300HP Cummins, Allison MD3060 Chassis: Spartan Miles: 49,000 Year: 1993 Break Down Description: Allison electronic shifter control went blank and the engine would not restart after being shut off. Symptoms: Self-shifted into neutral when going down the road then the shifter's digital display went blank Effect: Stranded on the side of Interstate 95 in extremely heavy traffic causing $950 tow job and parts replacement that extended warranty company would NOT pay for. Cause: The transmission Electronic Control Unit (ECU) became intermittent. It was mostly blank but would occasionally flash. The ECU is powered by dedicated positive and negative wires all the way back to the battery. Those wires were checked, batteries were changed (long shot), the ignition switch was changed (another long shot), the two fuses in the Vehicle Interface Module (VIM) were checked. I found a place on the internet called TKT Sales and called them. The owner, Ted Keating, was extremely helpful - walking me through checks on the ECU with my voltmeter. Because battery voltage and ignition voltage were present right at the ECU but yet the ECU was blank, I ordered a used ECU from him and it fixed the problem. It cost me $900 versus the $2500 plus $500 programming fee that a local shop wanted for a new one. If you have an Allison transmission be sure to write this info down now in case you need them beside the road somewhere like I did. His e-mail address is ted@tktsales.com or you can contact him through his website at http://tktsales.com. Tel: (267)716-7332. And by the way, I have nothing to do with TKT Sale except being a happy customer! Please note that if you have extended warranty coverage through Interstate StarRV, then you basically have no coverage. They say they would cover my transmission but they will not cover the ECU. They cover the wiring harness but not the ECU. Their contract is worded such that there's probably no way they'll have to pay me for anything. I also learned something else. If you have a Class A diesel pusher and you have a chassis problem it's almost impossible to get assistance in many places throughout the country. Those RV service centers that you see everywhere will NOT be able to help you - they work on toilets and window shades, etc. And, even if you have an extended warranty, you had better keep about $5,000 or more on reserve for emergency repairs! Our last trip cost us a little over $3700 in repairs, parts, and towing expenses alone! Cheers, Dennis523Views0likes0CommentsRe: Breakdown Information
1993 Gulfstream Tourmaster (39 foot Class A Diesel Pusher) Spartan Chassis, 300hp Cummins, Allison 5 speed The engine just died while driving. Felt like someone turned the key off. Was able to pull over on the side of the road where I inspected the ignition switch and battery compartment area. After about 5 minutes I got back in and it cranked up like nothing had happened. I didn't like the fact that it 'fixed' itself so I done a thorough inspection of the front electrical compartment being sure to touch every item in the compartment. I found out that the Run Relay was extremely hot. I continued on home, not using dash A/C or headlights which let the relay cool somewhat. The next day I replaced the relay with a new one from NAPA. Never had the problem since. The relay looks similar to the old Ford starter relays but it's designed for continuous use - buy the correct replacement. I now carry spares, not only this relay but also one of every type of circuit breaker and relay (there are dozens). Cheers, Dennis465Views0likes0Comments
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