The First Smart Drive washing machines by Fisher & Paykel came out of production in 1991 and since then we have experienced 8 improved and more sophisticated models. Although they differ a lot, the most common faults are very similar. From our long experience, we can say that almost 80% of them have minor faults, but are still worth repairing. We will try to cover all of them.If you find that yours is different, it may be some combination of few covered.

NO POWER

This fault can be caused by failure of one of the major electrical parts: motor, pump, rotor positioning sensor, reed switch, display panel or one of the water valves. Also, cause can be in the motor controller itself. It can be burned by water related short cut or by power surge.

On the “phase 4″( models 085, 058, 508, 608, 708) motor controller there is a mode where it can shut down in the event of a transient on the mains. What does this means is that machine will go in “asleep” mode and the module will not restart unless the power is turned off at the wall for at least 90 seconds.

On the “phase 5” (models 095-Fresh, 059-Pride, 509-Excellence, 609, 709) pump is considered as a part of the power supply. If it is disconnected (thermal cut out tripped which can be caused by pump blockage) washing machine will be dead.

Repair of this fault is quite expensive and vary between models from $100 to $250.

Best way to prevent it is to do regular inexpensive service checks of all major parts and empty pockets before wash. If you buy used washing machine try to arrange cleaning, water blasting and sanitizing services which will free drum and bowl from all dirt that can cause pump blockage.

LEAKING

This is most common washing machine problem and in some cases it is related to real technical issues and sometimes to misuse or wrong installation.

Easy to notice leaks are from water taps, inlet hoses, hot or cold water valves, water mixing chamber. Leak from top end of the drain hose is also easy to notice and usual spot is close to the connection to the body of the machine.

Leaking from the pump is almost always caused by poorly secured pump bracket; pump’s

diaphragm and pump itself are last causes for the leak. Next possible leak spot is an air bell.

If water level is not set properly and water is filled over HIGH mark on the agitator, splashing may cause some “leak”. Over filling may be caused by bad (dirty or punched) pressure pipe. Clothes overloading can make same problem.

Broken neck ring and damaged plastic inner bowl are another possible reasons for leak as well as too much detergent used.

Fixing of leak related problems should not(except damaged inner bowl and leak from main seal) be very expensive, up to a $100 most.

WASHING MACHINE IS NOISY

Noise can be related to few different sources, some of them indicating that machine have to be serviced or repaired to avoid major damage.

If washing machine is very noisy during spin cycle main seal and bearing are bad. This fault has to be fixed urgently, otherwise water leak can damage motor and rotor positioning sensor.

Banging sound is usually related to drain hose, inlet hose, mains lead or harness. They are either loose or washing machine has not been leveled properly. This can not cause some other bigger problem but could be very annoying.

Another banging sound can be caused by inner and outer bowl hitting machine’s body.

The reason for that is that water somehow escaped from two balance rings in the inner bowl. Same problem can be caused by overloading or uneven clothes arrangement in the bowl.

Pump can be source of very annoying noise. This noise starts on the beginning of the spray/deep rinse or spin cycle and lasts until pump empties water. It has been caused by rusted pump stator (water or humidity damage) or ex center rotor position. CRC spray will fix the problem temporary and new pump will save machine from more expensive faults(burned pump will burn triac on the motor controller).

Also cracked or chipped rotor magnets can cause some grinding noise.

To fix noise problem you may expect anything between $50 to $350.

WASHING MACHINE IS “DOING NOTHING”

First cause of this fault can be in reed switch(lid and off balance switch). Broken switch should be replaced to avoid motor controller failure.

Water taps can cause this problem also. Water should be connected and taps should be on.

If delay start is on, Strat/Pause switch will not respond.

When Auto Level has been used machine will resense water level every time the lid is opened.

SIPHONING

This problem is related to the natural law. Usually standpipe height is too low. Minimum height should be 850mm from the floor. Top of the drain hose should be placed through “U” shaped hose guide not more than 2cm from the top of the guide. If drain hose is pushed too far into the standpipe or drain, washing machine will empty(siphon) water during fill or rinse cycle.

Siphoning can be caused also by restricted drain hose or partial pump blockage.

Are you in a marriage where you’re sadly saying my wife isn’t attracted to me?

If you are, and you’re feeling like your marriage is being destroyed because of it, then it’s time that you understand the truth to why this is happening. The important thing for you to know and understand right now is that this is something that can be quickly turned around, without ever stepping foot in a gym.

Exactly What to Do When You’re Stuck Saying My Wife Isn’t Attracted to Me

Now here’s the part that might sting a little. You may have not expected me to turn on you and tell you that this is your fault. You may have been hoping and now wishing that I was going to do some trash talking your wife a bit and telling you how this is her fault.

You might have expected me to say that she’s shallow, and that if she’s not attracted to you then that’s her problem. Or…you may have expected me to tell you that if you’ll go to the gym, get your teeth whitened, and buy her a ton of stuff, and take her to nice places that all this would change in a heartbeat.

But it won’t. And oh yeah, it IS your fault that you’re saying my wife isn’t attracted to me. Totally and completely 100% YOUR FAULT! The good news is that it gives you totally 100% chance to turn it around by changing a few simple things that you may have not even noticed was causing the problem.

First of all, let’s cut to the chase. Is your wife not attracted to you because you’re older now, and have maybe put on a few pounds or have lost some of your muscle mass. Well it may not be helping your case, but it’s nothing you have to change.

Here’s the reason that your wife isn’t attracted to you anymore. It’s because YOU are not the type of man that she needs in her life. Actually, I AM! What…now you want to beat me up, but I want you to hear me out first.

The fact is that you have either lost your status as…or never was…an alpha male. You’re no longer the leader that your wife NEEDS in her life. Now when I say needs I say it as if I know your wife right? I mean how do I know what your wife needs?

Well I know because your wife needs the same kind of man that all women need, and it’s that way because of very specific scientific reasons. In other words these needs have been passed down into her DNA from way back in the caveman days, where in order to survive she needed to have a real alpha male caveman around. You know, one that would fight off the saber toothed tiger that wanted to eat her type of caveman.

Of course we no longer have saber toothed tigers around, and it might seems a little ridiculous to think that your wife still needs that sort of man, but the truth is that it’s never left her.

The funny thing is that she doesn’t even realize it and could never tell you this. It’s buried so far into her DNA that she couldn’t even put it into words. But it’s the absolute truth, and the way to figure out that it’s true is to simply become the man that she wants to see, and watch exactly HOW attracted she becomes to you. The experience is not only wonderful but it’s eyeopening when she starts initiating love making to you, and can’t seem to stop obsessing about you.

But of course you’re not at that stage right now, because you’ve become exactly what she has made you think she wanted all along. You’ve become a beta male who has been beaten into a sort of subservient little wuss to put it lightly. But don’t feel bad, because 99% of all the husbands out there have become the same thing.

In fact I was in the same exact spot at one time, until I did the necessary research. I too was saying my wife isn’t attracted to me…and she wasn’t.

Whether it’s a relative or friend’s past experiences, media exposure or general assumptions about lawsuits, no one can predict the outcome of an auto accident case. Many drivers would probably be surprised to learn just how different auto accident law is from any other type of law in this country. This unique area of law indicates that predicting the outcome of an auto accident case is impractical as experienced lawyers explain some of the common myths associated with these types of injury cases.

Myth 1: Each state’s auto injury laws are the same

Insurance rates are regulated by state-run agencies and vary widely from state to state. Some states require that you purchase liability insurance, some do not. Some states have no-fault law, while others have at-fault laws. No-fault laws tend to be widely misinterpreted by residents who find the details of who pays for what fairly confusing.

No-fault in its simplest terms means that regardless of fault, a car accident victim is entitled to certain benefits. For example, a person’s own auto insurance company pays for the economic loss from his injuries (medical bills and lost wages) after an auto accident, regardless of which driver caused the accident.

At-fault states take into account who was at fault for an accident, and to what degree, when determining what each person (and their insurance companies) will pay for injuries and property damage.

All of these factors affect an auto accident case including settlement offers, jury verdicts and even appeals.

Myth 2: I can collect pain and suffering damages simply from being in pain

Some states have specific requirements that an injured car accident victim must first pass before she can recover non-economic (pain and suffering) damages from any automobile accident. This means that being in pain is not enough to receive compensation beyond your limited economic damages such as medical bills and lost wages. In order to qualify for additional non-economic damages in some states, the injured party has to have suffered any of the three types of injuries:

1. Death

2. Permanent serious disfigurement

3. Serious impairment of body function

“Death” is pretty self-explanatory. A “permanent serious disfigurement” is the loss of a body part, scarring, burning or any other type of injury that affects one’s outward appearance. A “serious impairment of body function” is an injury that generally affects the victim’s ability to lead his normal life. Still, the interpretation of serious impairment varies by case. For example, a broken finger may not negatively impact most people’s lives, but for a professional bowler or violinist, it would be considered an important body function.

Myth 3: Million dollar settlements are easy if you have severe injuries

Auto accident attorneys have seen plenty of cases thrown out with zero compensation for victims who had serious, life-altering injuries. With so many interpretations of the law and the impact of recent activities with key cases before each state’s Supreme Court, auto accident law is continually evolving. With the poor economy resulting in huge losses for many insurance companies, auto insurance defense teams are using dirty tactics and becoming more aggressive with challenging injuries. Every case is different and a good attorney will not guarantee you a specific award.

Myth 4: If I hold out long enough, my insurance company will settle for a higher amount

A victim’s injuries and circumstances can have a dramatic affect on an insurance company’s willingness to settle an impending lawsuit. There are numerous factors that can affect an insurance company’s reimbursement offer including their internal company protocol, the reputation of the victim’s attorney and the track record of the assigned judge. Discussion with an auto accident lawyer on your unique set of circumstances will help you have a better understanding of the viability of your case. Even then, auto insurance companies’ display of unpredictable behavior is making auto accident law one of the most challenging areas of law to interpret and predict.

Myth 5: Any personal injury lawyer can handle my case

The law defining what’s required to have a successful automobile accident case is always changing. With constant changes to car accident law in each state, there is a great deal of legal uncertainty for general practice lawyers seeking to understand what is necessary to have a “good” car accident personal injury case. There is no dependable body of case law to guide attorneys handling automobile accident cases today. This lack of a dependable law has left many personal injury lawyers confused by conflicting decisions interpreting each state’s automobile negligence laws.

That’s why it’s vital to have a personal injury lawyer who specializes in car accidents, truck accidents and motorcycle accidents. Keep in mind, in some states, one who markets himself as a personal injury lawyer does not need to hold any special qualifications, training, certification or licensure to say he is indeed, a personal injury lawyer. But a lawyer who specializes in auto accidents and has experience with these types of cases will be aware of the latest judgments and how they affect future litigation. Car accident lawyers also have more experience dealing with auto insurance companies and understand how to challenge their delay and deny tactics unjustly and routinely used on accident victims trying to make claims.

Good legal advice from the start will help you avoid devastating loss of your legal rights, medical benefits and ability to receive the best compensation for pain and suffering. Whether you go through a friend or find a reputable attorney through your states’ Bar Association, make sure you choose one who specializes only in auto accidents with a proven record of success.

Motor vehicle accidents happen every day, and we all take the chance of being injured in one every time we get inside a car. Car accident injuries are generally covered by a person’s own insurance policy, but if they are injured by another driver, it is that driver’s insurance policy that covers a person’s damages. Most responsible drivers have insurance coverage that pays for any damages they might have caused in a motor vehicle accident.

But what happens if an at-fault driver does not have car insurance, liability insurance, or any other type of medical payments coverage? This can be troublesome since some car accident injuries can be life-changing and traumatic. Continue reading to learn more about uninsured motorist accidents and liability claims.

Uninsured Drivers

Unfortunately, there are irresponsible drivers out on the road that neglect their legal obligation to obtain and carry sufficient liability insurance for their vehicle. When these drivers are the ones that cause serious accidents, they have no other choice but to pay out-of-pocket for the other drivers’ medical expenses, hospital bills, vehicle repairs, and more. Not only would an at-fault driver be obligated to pay for the other drivers’ losses, they would be issues state fines and face possible misdemeanor charges for negligently causing an accident and not being insured.

It is possible for an uninsured driver to flee the scene of an accident because they are not operating a vehicle legally. When this happens, it is important to make a police report immediately so that law enforcement can track them down and hold them accountable for the damages they caused. They would also be charged with a crime since it is illegal to flee the scene of an accident. If they cannot be tracked down, the only way an injured driver can recover for their losses is if they have their own uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage. This kind of coverage pays for vehicle damages, medical expenses, hospital bills, and various other significant losses resulting from the accident.

If a person is injured in a car accident by a driver that does not have any insurance, and they themselves do not carry their own uninsured/underinsured motorist policy, they would have to take the at-fault party to court for recompense. If that person is nowhere to be found, or does not have any significant assets or wages to garnish, then the injured driver is left in the dust and must collect what they can from their own car insurance policy. This is why it is vital to hire a seasoned car accident lawyer if you are ever injured by an uninsured driver. They retain the proper resources and knowledge to organize your legal claim and negotiate your settlement with opposing insurance parties.

Separation in relationships is always painful and is attached with several unwanted circumstances. No wonder, if the matter is related with dissolution of marriage or divorce under the court of law, importance of appropriate and authentic approach becomes evidential. This in a way signifies the magnitude of employing strategic and legalised ideas of professional experts. With such sorts of assistance, acquiring the best possible outcome can also be made possible.

It is believed that the causes and effect of divorce lies within, still, after detailed research and extensive analysis here are some of the popular genres:

• At-fault divorce
• No-fault divorce
• Uncontested divorce
• Mediated divorce
• Collaborative divorce, etc.

Added with so many forms and patterns it becomes clear that, these lawful divorce issues are not only complex, but are also diversified. Hence, the idea of not consulting family divorce lawyers and hoping to meet with supportive results by oneself may lead a person to nowhere. Any minute fault at some stage or the other may affect people who filed for divorce with negative outcome. This again vitalize the importance of hiring dynamically experienced and impressively knowledgeable lawyers or attorneys working in similar field.

People applying for divorce have turned to be a frequent phenomenon in this modernized age. According to the expert and adept legal assistance mentioned above, here are some of the reasons behind such unfortunate development:

• Domestic violence
• Disloyalty among couples
• Addictions and more.

It is seen that couples filing for divorce also has to deal with psychological aspects of their inopportune children. Over the time, off-springs of such couples getting accustomed with depression, lesser mind satisfaction, anxiety and fickle mindedness is common too. Apparently, this signifies the immense essentiality of abiding by the tactful measures taken by legal assistants, because, they can deal with such hectic situation in a most supple way. Hence, the children can lead a normal and disciplined life, even after such disturbing separation. No wonder, that the entire process gets executed in a courteous and respectful way is also assured by them.

Perplexities and hectic hassles of divorce are really hard to handle which can’t be conducted in a proper way without the adept assistance of family legal service providers. With them, any sorts of difficulty gets solved and at the same time procuring favourable outcome becomes easy and quick. Even if the matter is related with documentation or other issues, these adept solution providers are of paramount help.

Even some of the most popular and lovable couples are found to be seeking for mutual separation by following truthful legal guidance. Needless to state such sort of requirements can also be fulfilled finely with the help of lawyers and attorneys discussed above. Vital prerequisites that are related with child custody and property dividing in such cases are also pursued with significant look-through by these proficient legal service providers. No matter what the requirement is, seeking productive and favourable guidance from such extensively knowable experts is always preferred.

#1 The danger of 25/65 in bodily injury liability coverage

This is the coverage that protects you from being sued should you be the at-fault driver in an accident and injure someone. The 25 refers to a limit of $25,000 per person that you injure. Your insurance will pay up to $25,000 for one person’s injuries. Any amount above that, you are responsible for. What if someone lost a limb or the ability to earn a living because of an accident that you caused? $25,000 would certainly not be sufficient. The 65 refers to $65,000 which would be the total amount that our insurance would pay for an incident. If three people were in the other car and each one had medical bills for $30,000, you would be responsible for any amount over $65,000 which would be $25,000.

#2 The danger of having only $15,000 in property liability coverage

Property liability coverage refers to damage that you cause to someone else’s property. What is your car brakes went out and your car knocked down the wall of a house? What if you hit a $60,000 Mercedes? In both cases, you would be financially responsible for the amount over $15,000. With so many expensive vehicles on the road it would not be difficult to reach that amount for repairs to a damaged car.

#3 The danger of having only the required $3,000 in PIP

PIP refers to Personal Injury Protection coverage. This is a required coverage in the state of Utah and is important because it allows everyone the benefit of medical coverage whether they are at-fault in the accident or not. Some states do not require this coverage at all. But Utah is a no-fault state meaning no-fault has to be proven for the medical coverage to kick in. The danger of having the lowest limit which is $3,000 is that it is not nearly enough coverage in an instance of a serious injury. A ride in an ambulance and an emergency room visit will pretty much eat up that amount right off the bat.

Your PIP of $3,000 would also be the limit of what your insurance would pay should you be driving with passengers in your car when an accident occurred. What if you lost control of your on a patch of black ice and careened off into a ditch. If you have several friends in your car that sustained serious injuries, the $3,000 PIP for each one would probably not be sufficient for their medical costs. Imagine the devastation you would feel at not being able to adequately cover their financial burdens because of an accident that happened in our vehicle.

#4 The danger of not having comprehensive and collision coverage for your own vehicle

Comprehensive and collision coverage are both optional coverages. These are the ones that cover actual physical damage to your vehicle You can choose higher deductibles to help keep your premium down if you like. Any deductible that you choose would be deducted from the amount that the insurance would pay for damages to your automobile. For instance if you backed into your garage and damaged your car in the amount of $1,800 and your collision coverage carried a $500 deductible, then $500 would be deducted form $1,800 and you would receive $1,300 for the repairs. You would be responsible to come up with the other $500 for the auto body shop. The collision coverage covers only collisions.

Comprehensive coverage covers anything else that might damage your car. Hail, wind, ice, fire or vandalism. This is also the coverage that kicks in when a rock hits your windshield on the freeway and cracks it. It usually carries a deductible also. Comprehensive and collision coverage are the most expensive coverages because they are determined by the value of your car. The newer and more expensive your car is, the higher the premium for this coverage will be.

These coverages are optional unless you have a lienholder on the car. The lender will require that their financial interest in the car is covered should the vehicle sustain any damage that would decrease it’s value. If our insurance coverage ever lapses, your insurance carrier will notify your lender and they can add their own insurance premium onto your loan. This is very expensive and carries high deductible and you do not want this to happen.

Should you decide that you do not want to carry comprehensive and collision on your car, just be sure that you will be able to afford to replace or repair the damage in the event of an accident. If your car is old and not worth very much then skipping the coverage may be smart financially because of the premium you would save.

#5 The dangers of not having any UM/UIM coverage

UM refers to uninsured motorist and UIM refers to underinsured motorist. You may ask yourself why you would need to carry insurance in case the other guy doesn’t have it when it is required by law. This is a good question and the answer is because some people break the law and drive without insurance and some make poor decisions and choose the minimum state required liability amounts. These same drivers are likely the ones that are careless drivers and are out causing accidents. If they happen to hit you, you want to protect yourself and your passengers. The premium for this insurance coverage is minimal and well worth the extra few dollars in premium.

It is in your best interest to sit down with your insurance agent and look over each of your coverages to be sure that your limits are sufficient and responsible for your needs now and in the future.

The legality of blockers being in the line of sight of a passer really comes down to whether or not they moved to get in your way. Most teams try very hard to make sure that there is at least one person between the opposing passer and their server to give themselves a better chance at throwing off their opponent’s offense, and that’s acceptable.

This situation becomes a problem when the serving team watches you and actively moves around to get in your way.

So a team can have their front row players (and back row, for that matter) set up in whatever way seems best to them as long as they’re in the right order/rotation. But if these players move around for the purpose of blocking the view of the passers then they’ve committed a fault ad you should get the ball.

If you’re having a problem with the other team screening but the referee doesn’t seem to be noticing, try to exaggerate the problem by moving your head dramatically from side to side as you attempt to see around the other team’s blockers. Hopefully the ref will notice this and take note of whether the other team is actively blocking your site of the server. If s/he doesn’t notice and you’re in real difficulty ask your caption to speak to the ref.

This can’t be called on a server, however, and they can move around wherever they want to make your passing life more difficult. Many servers like to position themselves behind as many of their teammates as possible for this precise reason, and that’s legal.

Good luck with your serve receive efforts. For an illustration of referee calls for screening, visit volleyball-life.com.

Last December 15, 2019, the province of Davao del Sur, Philippines was struck by an earthquake measuring 6.9 magnitude and an intensity of 7 which is considered as very strong. About 13 people were killed and another 210 were injured.

According to PHIVOLCS, the earthquake was caused by the movement on the Tangbulan Fault. The individual faults last December earthquake include the NW-SE trending Makilala-Malungon Fault, Tangbulan Fault and the Central Digos Fault.

Right after that very strong earthquake, a series of aftershocks were experienced including nine of M ≥ 5.0 in the first 48 hours after the main shock, with the largest being an mb 5.7 event about an hour afterwards, which had a maximum felt intensity of 7.

Last October, a series of earthquakes already struck Mindanao. The sequence of three M>6 affected that area to the northwest of the December earthquake. What happened in December 15 was likely because of the earlier sequence due to stress transfer.

The greatest damage was in the area around the epicenter such as Matanao, Magsaysay, Hagonoy and Padada. There were significant damages reported in Davao del Sur, Sarangani, Sultan Kudarat and North Cotabato. In particular, a hospital was destroyed in Hagonoy and there was significant damage to a police station and fire station in Padada.

Still reeling from the series of strong earthquakes in October. The 6.9 magnitude earthquake on December 15, 2019 severely damaged Padada, Davao del Sur especially, Southern Grocery Store. Several persons were trapped in the collapsed store. There were four injured persons rescued by the people near the building. As to the accurate number of persons trapped in the store, it cannot be ascertained because it happened on a Sunday afternoon, the time when most of the residents of Padada and the nearby town like Sulop usually shop.

Aside from that, Canlas Commercial, a two-storey building also collapsed, but no casualties were reported. The old water reservoir at the public cemetery also collapsed, which injured some residents. That earthquake really left Padada in ruins.

Liquefaction was the reason why the first and second floors of Southern Trade commercial building sank. The foundation of the building went down or part of the building subsided. What happened was totally different when the frame of the building collapsed.

Liquefaction happens in sandy areas with low water table which means that the soil is soft. In fact, the ground opens in some parts of Padada. In other areas, like in Magsaysay, Davao del Sur, the water comes out apart from submerging the ground.

The government is now very strict in building procedures. The need to follow the building code in putting up structures in areas identified by experts as prone to liquefaction is really stressed!

Can you clearly see that your man is starting to take you for granted and you are feeling completely hopeless? Would you like things to change but don’t really know what to do?

Before I give you any more lessons…Here is what you need to realize first – If your man has started to take you for granted then it’s not really his fault! Shocked? Well don’t be.

You would be surprised to know that the reason why he is treating you this way is because of your current actions around him.

At this you might say – It’s still his fault. Why does it all have to be so unfair? How can I even be at fault here when he is the one ignoring me?

Do you know that the meaning of insanity is doing the same things over and over again expecting different results?

I am sure you have had one of two thoughts –

1- I think something is wrong with him. He has no right to take me for granted. He needs to change his ways.

Or

2- I think I am doing something wrong which is making him take me for granted. I must do something about it.

The women in the first category are the one’s who are doing the same thing over and over again feeling that it’s not their fault and that the man should change.

If you really want things to change then you need to alter your ways. Here are some useful tips which will help you along the way…

Possible reason #1 – Your level of interest in him is more than his level of interest in you…

Understand the equation here? When you like him more than he likes you then it creates this imbalance. Since he isn’t as invested in you as you are into him…His side is heavier.

He knows that he is in control of the relationship as he can clearly see that you are completely into him. A relationship is joyful only when both the partners are equally invested into each other.

A relationship only works well when both the partners are making equal efforts. When one has to make more efforts the other one automatically gets the power. And consequently when one gets the power he starts to take the other partner for granted.

How to tackle this –

The best and the only good way to tackle this; is to stop being too invested in him. You should stop hanging out with him all the time. Don’t let him give you the average treatment. Make it absolutely clear to him that you deserve more than that and you aren’t settling for less.

Possible reason #2 – You have become too boring aka predictable…

Do you always stick to a certain routine around him? Does he almost know what your daily routine is? Do you always call him 3 times a day at fixed intervals?

If this is your case then you need to change all this right away. Predictability is a direct killer of attraction and when there is no attraction he will definitely take you for granted.

Possible reason #3 – You are a “YES” person…

Do you always agree with your boyfriend/husband just to keep him happy? Are you scared of disagreeing because you feel that he might get disappointed and consequently like you less?

Does he always get to decide where you two will go, what you guys will do for the day, and where you will eat etc?

If this is the case then you have gently handed the “power to control you” over to your boyfriend/husband. You have indirectly told your boyfriend/husband that you are okay with whatever he wants to do and you will never disagree with him even when you want to.

You see if your man is taking you for granted for this reason then it’s not his fault. It’s your fault! You have given him the permission to treat you like this.

Points to remember –

– Don’t invest into him too much unless he has already invested a great deal into you. Imbalance in this department can lead to a lot of frustration.

– Don’t be an open book and let him completely figure you out. A bit of mystery will always help in keeping the relationship alive.

– Don’t change yourself to match his preferences. Stick to your own opinion and point of views even if he disagrees with them. Learn to be your own person. What’s the point of gaining him when you have to lose yourself for it?

If anyone owns a BMW 5 Series E39 model they may have this fault. A fault in the headlights tends to appear somewhere within the model years of 1998 and 1999. It seems to be a problem with the offside main beam headlight permanently staying on whether you have the ignition on or off and the headlight switch in the totally off position.

When this fault happened to me, I had the lights on for a short while and when I pulled up and went to switch the lights off again I found the main beam just would not go off. I went into the house where I had to go and do a job, but when I returned to the car about 10 minutes later the battery was already flat. After calling the breakdown service out, the man restarted the car and after much tutting just said “yeah well its a BM mate it could be anything but its probably just a relay or something that’s stuck on”. As a quick measure I took the bulb out to get me home and mulled over the puzzle all night.

The next morning I decided it had to be a relay that was at fault so I hunted around the car looking for relays for the lights. I checked the handbook for the location of it. I took panels off here and there,I removed literally every fuse and relay I could find, pulled them all out and put them back in again. And guess what the light would still not go off. So I started looking on the web for answers. I visited most of the BMW forums I could find and found a few owners that seemed to have the same problem. Some of the answers that came back were quite similar, some people said it had to be a relay, someone suggested removing the battery for 10 minutes, then reconnecting it again and it should all reset itself again and everything should be Ok. I tried the battery idea but that didn’t work either. So over the next week or so I went back to the web again and finally someone said they had tried those things and then eventually gave up and took their car to a BMW dealer.After parting with a wad of cash to pay BMW for their services, BMW said there are no relays to control the lights and the lights are all controlled by the “LCM”.

Now the “LCM” is the light control module that controls all the lights. If this LCM fails you just have to replace it. Simple! Apart from the LCM is only a BMW main dealer part, and the cost, over £200. At that time £200 was not quite an option for my pocket, so I drove around the next few months with the bulb still disconnected. Then MOT day started to loom and there was still no pocket money to buy the LCM. So I rang my cousin in desperation to ask if he had any ideas of how to get the car through the MOT?

He said to me “why don’t you cut the positive wire from the offending light, then run a new wire from the other light that’s working to it so they both run off the same supply. What a good idea! So I did exactly what he suggested. The car sailed through the MOT and another further 6 months down the line it is still working to this day. Which is just as well because the £200 is still not there.