Himalayan Salt Lamp

Pink Himalayan salt lamp that supposedly emits negative ions that purify the air and decrease allergens and toxins in the room. Whether or not that is true, it looks cool with its warmth.

I took some pictures of our Salt Lamp with different exposures. Amazon is selling many different Himalayan Salt Lamps in all shapes and sizes.

DIY: Infiniti QX4 Reverse Light Bulbs

How to replace reverse light bulbs on an Infiniti QX4

Access to the reverse light bulbs is not direct on the QX4. You must remove the back lift gate panel for access.

• Locate the rear lift gate handle and pop open the two small panels on each side with a small flat tip screwdriver.

 

•  Remove the two 10mm bolts that secure the handle to the lift gate.

 

• Carefully pry the plastic panel away from the lift gate. I highly recommend using KINGLAKE® Portable 4Pcs Auto Car Radio Door Clip Panel Trim Dash Audio Removal Installer Pry Tool 

• Removing the panel can be done without any tools, just work very slowly and make sure you do not break any of the plastic pieces. This may be unavoidable as the plastic prongs may be brittle after many years.  
Pry the panel so you have enough clearance to access the bulbs. I did not completely remove panel. 

 

•  Locate the right and left bulb sockets. Twist counter-clockwise and pull the socket and bulb out. Space and wiring is very tight so it may take a lot of wiggling to get the socket out. 

• Removing the wires from the plug may be helpful. Trace the wire from the socket to the plug and un-clip.

 

• Install new reverse bulbs. I used Cutequeen LED Car Lights Bulb White T15 1206 68-SMD 906 579 901 904 908 909 912 914 915 916 917 918 920 921 922 923 926 927 928 939 (pack of 2). I went with LED bulbs because OEM is too dim at night. The difference in light and range with the Cutequeen LED bulbs is amazing.

• Installation is the reverse of removal. 
• Reinstall the bulb sockets 
• Clip the wire plug back in if removed. 
• Press the plastic panel back into the lift gate
• Install lift gate handle

 Notes:

• Use Permatex 22058 Dielectric Tune-Up Grease, 3 oz. Tube to prevent corrosion on the bulb socket. 
• Wear gloves when handling the bulbs.

BMW Active Blind Spot Detection & Lane Departure Warning

BMW Active Blind Spot Detection and Lane Departure Warning

The detection system alerts the driver with yellow illuminated triangles on the side view mirrors.
When no car is detected in the blind spot area, the triangle is not illuminated.

The pictures below are from a F30 328i  

When a vehicle is in the blind spot, the triangle is yellow.

I find the Active Blind Spot Detection useful, especially in a low car like the 3 Series with the sport suspension.

For more information check out this video: BMW Active Blind Spot Detection

Pictured below is the lane departure warning lights between the speedometer and tachometer.

The steering wheel will vibrate if the car is too close to a solid line.

To activate and deactivate these features, press the desired buttons below the headlight dial.