Ups, downs, ins, outs, etc.
The caffeine from Caribou has clearly carried me through the fascinating evening I've had without getting terribly rattled by all the goings-on.
Went to take my application/driving record back up to Manassas Auto Parts. Manager told me their insurance company's really stringent and I've got too much on my driving record to work there. Haven't heard a word back from Best Buy, Auto Zone, or Advance Auto Parts. As of right now, I still appear to have zero prospects of getting a job soon.
Also, when I came back out from MAP, my car had that fun smell of "you let the smoke out of your electronics." The head unit I'd fought for weeks to work and had finally conquered was no longer working. Later when it got dark out, I noticed the clock wasn't working either. Upon arriving home, I opened the door to realize the dome lights and ignition ring weren't lighting up. However the cigarette lighter is still getting power, which winds up making mostly no sense. The fuse for the dome lights is blown, so that answer's those at least. Not sure what caused any of it though.
Then the internet went down when Dad tried to change some router settings. After at least an hour and a good time with my brother on the phone and Mom, Dad, and I within earshot (like family bonding time, despite the whole country between us) we got it all up and running again. In fact, a few things that didn't work before now work correctly.
At least I'm learning some things that piece together most of the puzzle as far as my electrical issues go by looking at lots of electrical diagrams in the Toyota BGB. Hope I can make sense out of all of it at some point.
Went to take my application/driving record back up to Manassas Auto Parts. Manager told me their insurance company's really stringent and I've got too much on my driving record to work there. Haven't heard a word back from Best Buy, Auto Zone, or Advance Auto Parts. As of right now, I still appear to have zero prospects of getting a job soon.
Also, when I came back out from MAP, my car had that fun smell of "you let the smoke out of your electronics." The head unit I'd fought for weeks to work and had finally conquered was no longer working. Later when it got dark out, I noticed the clock wasn't working either. Upon arriving home, I opened the door to realize the dome lights and ignition ring weren't lighting up. However the cigarette lighter is still getting power, which winds up making mostly no sense. The fuse for the dome lights is blown, so that answer's those at least. Not sure what caused any of it though.
Then the internet went down when Dad tried to change some router settings. After at least an hour and a good time with my brother on the phone and Mom, Dad, and I within earshot (like family bonding time, despite the whole country between us) we got it all up and running again. In fact, a few things that didn't work before now work correctly.
At least I'm learning some things that piece together most of the puzzle as far as my electrical issues go by looking at lots of electrical diagrams in the Toyota BGB. Hope I can make sense out of all of it at some point.