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Re: Tell Us Your Car Fault Lets Assess And Fix Them by AbelAbdul: 4:42am On Jun 21, 2023
kingreign:


Pls what is the make, model, year of production, engine type and type of transmission of your car?
Honda Civic 06, automatic transmission.
I took it to a mechanic. The problem has been solved. It was one of the engine sitting bolt that wasn't tight well that cause it.
Thank you so much. I appreciate sir

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Re: Tell Us Your Car Fault Lets Assess And Fix Them by jjcena(m): 9:47pm On Jun 21, 2023
azebay:
I need expert advice concerning the issue am facing with my Toyota Corolla 09 recently concerning the gear especially in the morning. About 2 months ago, I took the car toa mechanic with a complain about the braking system and after the check, he later checked the transmission fluid and said the fluid is low and even need outright replacement with new oil. He said I shld get 4 litre JohnHolt dexron 111 ATF, which I did.
Next morning, I noticed that the car won't move/engage when put on Drive unless after the engine runs for about 5mins whereas, if it is on Reverse, it instantly responds. However, once the drive engages after that early morning delay, it continues to perform throughout the day.
I later thought the dexron 111 fluid is the problem, I flush out again and replaced with Toyota ATF 1V fluid but the problem still persists. So every morning, I have to first run the engine for a while in idle for the Drive gear to engage. Pls what can be the cause and the solution to this as I am afraid of losing the gear completely? Thank you

In most newer vehicles, If transmission oil is changed when engine is still warm, it messes up the transmission. In your case I don't know the process of oil change. Did you try to find out if there was leakage somewhere that caused the oil level to be low
Re: Tell Us Your Car Fault Lets Assess And Fix Them by jjcena(m): 9:50pm On Jun 21, 2023
olaboyeh:
where can one get good Toyota parts in lagos.. any plug

for brand new and tokunbo
Re: Tell Us Your Car Fault Lets Assess And Fix Them by jjcena(m): 9:57pm On Jun 21, 2023
corisande:
First time car owner. I’m female too🙏
Got a foreign used 2007 camry 4plugs last year august. I have changed oil 3 times

I saw the previous service sticker it came with. Mobil 1 was used to service last.

First oil change i did i used mobil xhp 20w50, second oil change mechanic adviced to use Mobil 5w30 semi synthetic. I did another oil change in may and i used mobil 20w50.

Nord kappa
Car is barely driven though. i have done only around 2400km since i got.

I recently noticed blue smoke which disappears immediately after start up sometimes. The Smoke isn’t heavy.

My worry is which oil is best to use as I cannot find the recommended oil around me which is 5w20, if i can find 5w20, can i start using it?


Buy nordkapp
Re: Tell Us Your Car Fault Lets Assess And Fix Them by Ekenem123: 6:14pm On Jun 22, 2023
jjcena:


Buy nordkapp



Please I need advice oh...

Please can 2013/2014 Camry be a good car for a first timer?
Re: Tell Us Your Car Fault Lets Assess And Fix Them by kingreign(m): 6:32pm On Jun 22, 2023
Ekenem123:




Please I need advice oh...

Please can 2013/2014 Camry be a good car for a first timer?

Ita very good for a 1st timer
Re: Tell Us Your Car Fault Lets Assess And Fix Them by fbtowner(m): 8:46pm On Jun 22, 2023
Hi guys please I need help with Honda Accord 08

1) check engine is on, a scanned results shows bad o2 sensor

2) if I start the car and move close to the exhaust at the back of the car. It peppers my eye kind of

The car drives well but consumes fuel.

They said I should change o2 sensor but another person is saying nothing is wrong with o2 sensor that the scanner returned o2 sensor error because the catalyst is either bad or not present that I should go and service injector, I’m a little confused because the car drives well but just consumes fuel a little.

Note: the smoke doesn’t get inside the car. Everything is fine inside the car.

The little research I did says that there is too much fuel getting into the engine and the engine can’t burn all the fuel at a stroke so the fuel get out to the exhaust, not sure if this makes any sense

Please what can I do in this case and please if I’m to replace o2 sensor, how much is it.

Thanks in advance.
Re: Tell Us Your Car Fault Lets Assess And Fix Them by kingreign(m): 8:51pm On Jun 22, 2023
fbtowner:

Hi guys please I need help with Honda Accord 08

1) check engine is on, a scanned results shows bad o2 sensor

2) if I start the car and move close to the exhaust at the back of the car. It peppers my eye kind of

The car drives well but consumes fuel.

They said I should change o2 sensor but another person is saying nothing is wrong with o2 sensor that the scanner returned o2 sensor error because the catalyst is either bad or not present that I should go and service injector, I’m a little confused because the car drives well but just consumes fuel a little.

Note: the smoke doesn’t get inside the car. Everything is fine inside the car.

The little research I did says that there is too much fuel getting into the engine and the engine can’t burn all the fuel at a stroke so the fuel get out to the exhaust, not sure if this makes any sense

Please what can I do in this case and please if I’m to replace o2 sensor, how much is it.

Thanks in advance.

You didn't specify the exact O2 sensor that is faulty. If you are in Abuja, feel free to contact me for proper diagnosis and repairs.
Re: Tell Us Your Car Fault Lets Assess And Fix Them by fbtowner(m): 10:38pm On Jun 22, 2023
kingreign:


You didn't specify the exact O2 sensor that is faulty. If you are in Abuja, feel free to contact me for proper diagnosis and repairs.

Unfortunately I’m in Lagos. I will take the car for another proper scan, This time I will collect all the codes from the scanner and present here. Thanks alot

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Re: Tell Us Your Car Fault Lets Assess And Fix Them by azebay: 1:05am On Jun 23, 2023
jjcena:
Actually I didn't asked if there was any leakage as I never have cause to doubt his judgement. I only learnt later that oil change/replacement supposed to be done when the engine is cold. Be that as it may, is there any suggestion of a way out. When it was scanned, no transmission error codes came up.

In most newer vehicles, If transmission oil is changed when engine is still warm, it messes up the transmission. In your case I don't know the process of oil change. Did you try to find out if there was leakage somewhere that caused the oil level to be low
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Re: Tell Us Your Car Fault Lets Assess And Fix Them by Inyang1987: 6:05pm On Jun 23, 2023
Pls sir I use camry fish eye, anytime I start my car I will brake on d dash board, and my break don't catch well until I pump it sir. Pls urgent reply sir
Re: Tell Us Your Car Fault Lets Assess And Fix Them by Dozieson(m): 8:11am On Jun 24, 2023
Inyang1987:
Pls sir I use camry fish eye, anytime I start my car I will brake on d dash board, and my break don't catch well until I pump it sir. Pls urgent reply sir

Check brake fluid level. Top up if it has dropped
Re: Tell Us Your Car Fault Lets Assess And Fix Them by kingreign(m): 8:46am On Jun 24, 2023
Inyang1987:
Pls sir I use camry fish eye, anytime I start my car I will brake on d dash board, and my break don't catch well until I pump it sir. Pls urgent reply sir

Bleed brake, check size and measurement of brake discs and pad for wear, if worn out, or out of specs, replace with genuine parts. Check brake master if leaking or internal seals are worn out, pls replace or rebuild with genuine kits.
Re: Tell Us Your Car Fault Lets Assess And Fix Them by 9icetoo(m): 10:05am On Jun 24, 2023
jjcena:


In most newer vehicles, If transmission oil is changed when engine is still warm, it messes up the transmission. In your case I don't know the process of oil change. Did you try to find out if there was leakage somewhere that caused the oil level to be low

Really?

cheesy
Re: Tell Us Your Car Fault Lets Assess And Fix Them by kingreign(m): 11:00am On Jun 24, 2023
9icetoo:


Really?

cheesy

He dan't know, comrade, do we tell him? 😆
Re: Tell Us Your Car Fault Lets Assess And Fix Them by MissingBudget: 12:41pm On Jun 24, 2023
The new gearbox I bought for my 04 Corolla developed a fault in less than 2 weeks. It would move for some seconds and stop. I found out fibre was burnt (as the engineer said). It was fixed and the vehicle started moving, but the reverse became stiff.

If I engage the reverse, it engages but won't move, and makes a kind of slight grinding sound. What could be wrong?

The new gearbox is less than two weeks. I'm considering selling the car like that.
Re: Tell Us Your Car Fault Lets Assess And Fix Them by Bluecurtain: 2:11pm On Jun 24, 2023
Good day gurus,
Pls I need your help with my camry 04, about 3 months ago, I notice it jerks,, hesitates and drags whenever it's about to change to gear 3 while on motion.

I complained to my mechanic,, he said it's the brain box that has issue,, said I need to get another brain box,, Rewire said same thing,, about 2 other people said same thing.

But just to be on the safer side,, I went to Elizade,,, they ran a scan and the technician said it's the clutch leather, said all we need to do is gear servicing.

We did the gear servicing quite alright,, infact he change the gear filter but this same issue still persists.

What do you think pls??
Re: Tell Us Your Car Fault Lets Assess And Fix Them by jjcena(m): 2:48pm On Jun 24, 2023
kingreign:


He dan't know, comrade, do we tell him? 😆

Tell am but no use mic loud am
Re: Tell Us Your Car Fault Lets Assess And Fix Them by jjcena(m): 2:50pm On Jun 24, 2023
MissingBudget:
The new gearbox I bought for my 04 Corolla developed a fault in less than 2 weeks. It would move for some seconds and stop. I found out fibre was burnt (as the engineer said). It was fixed and the vehicle started moving, but the reverse became stiff.

If I engage the reverse, it engages but won't move, and makes a kind of slight grinding sound. What could be wrong?

The new gearbox is less than two weeks. I'm considering selling the car like that.


Tokunbo parts like gear and engine de get warranty of at least 2 weeks from buyer. No let them run you street.
Re: Tell Us Your Car Fault Lets Assess And Fix Them by jjcena(m): 2:56pm On Jun 24, 2023
Bluecurtain:
Good day gurus,
Pls I need your help with my camry 04, about 3 months ago, I notice it jerks,, hesitates and drags whenever it's about to change to gear 3 while on motion.

I complained to my mechanic,, he said it's the brain box that has issue,, said I need to get another brain box,, Rewire said same thing,, about 2 other people said same thing.

But just to be on the safer side,, I went to Elizade,,, they ran a scan and the technician said it's the clutch leather, said all we need to do is gear servicing.

We did the gear servicing quite alright,, infact he change the gear filter but this same issue still persists.

What do you think pls??

Discuss with the electrician, to be on a safer side that you will give him part payment to get the brain Box and fix. When everything checks out you balance him. Meanwhile make them no go bring a brain Box that will solve the problem and create another problem. Some of these brain Box have hidden issues that you won't know about until you drive for some time
Re: Tell Us Your Car Fault Lets Assess And Fix Them by kingreign(m): 3:16pm On Jun 24, 2023
MissingBudget:
The new gearbox I bought for my 04 Corolla developed a fault in less than 2 weeks. It would move for some seconds and stop. I found out fibre was burnt (as the engineer said). It was fixed and the vehicle started moving, but the reverse became stiff.

If I engage the reverse, it engages but won't move, and makes a kind of slight grinding sound. What could be wrong?

The new gearbox is less than two weeks. I'm considering selling the car like that.

Buy another gearbox.

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Re: Tell Us Your Car Fault Lets Assess And Fix Them by kingreign(m): 3:18pm On Jun 24, 2023
Bluecurtain:
Good day gurus,
Pls I need your help with my camry 04, about 3 months ago, I notice it jerks,, hesitates and drags whenever it's about to change to gear 3 while on motion.

I complained to my mechanic,, he said it's the brain box that has issue,, said I need to get another brain box,, Rewire said same thing,, about 2 other people said same thing.

But just to be on the safer side,, I went to Elizade ,,, they ran a scan and the technician said it's the clutch leather, said all we need to do is gear servicing.

We did the gear servicing quite alright,, infact he change the gear filter but this same issue still persists.

What do you think pls??

Hmmmm.

Pls remote assistance declined. Get a competent person independent of the three individuals/shop you've visited to check and resolve this issue.
Re: Tell Us Your Car Fault Lets Assess And Fix Them by kingreign(m): 3:20pm On Jun 24, 2023
jjcena:


Discuss with the electrician, to be on a safer side that you will give him part payment to get the brain Box and fix. When everything checks out you balance him. Meanwhile make them no go bring a brain Box that will solve the problem and create another problem. Some of these brain Box have hidden issues that you won't know about until you drive for some time

I doubt any electrician will give him an ecu with part payment. It's not their property, it's a part seller's property unless the part seller and electrician reaches an agreement

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Re: Tell Us Your Car Fault Lets Assess And Fix Them by Chacha2022: 3:44pm On Jun 24, 2023
Chacha2022:
I use a Mitsubishi Outlander 2019 model.

Once at 80km/hr and above, it makes an unusual "humm' humm" sound. Just did major service. All oils chnaged. Changed all tires and did alignment. Sound is still there. I now suspect wheel bearing.

What do u think guys ??




No answer for me guys ??
Re: Tell Us Your Car Fault Lets Assess And Fix Them by kingreign(m): 4:06pm On Jun 24, 2023
Chacha2022:
I use a Mitsubishi Outlander 2019 model.

Once at 80km/hr and above, it makes an unusual "humm' humm" sound. Just did major service. All oils chnaged. Changed all tires and did alignment. Sound is still there. I now suspect wheel bearing.

What do u think guys ??

Location of the car?
Did you pass thru flood recently or bad roads frequently?
Re: Tell Us Your Car Fault Lets Assess And Fix Them by jjcena(m): 4:09pm On Jun 24, 2023
Chacha2022:





No answer for me guys ??

If your new tires aren't off road tires that looks rough then your have to go check the bearings.
Re: Tell Us Your Car Fault Lets Assess And Fix Them by hello66: 2:32pm On Jun 25, 2023
Chacha2022:





No answer for me guys ??

Ur hub is bad sir

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Re: Tell Us Your Car Fault Lets Assess And Fix Them by kingreign(m): 4:16pm On Jun 25, 2023
hello66:


Ur hub is bad sir

You don't just conclude or assume yet pls. It's a 4 year old vehicle, also, in this thread, I try to ensure the right steps are taken to ensure the car owner don't spend needlessly by doing guess work. The right step is to get the vehicle properly checked then narrow the issue to the faulty part.

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Re: Tell Us Your Car Fault Lets Assess And Fix Them by MissingBudget: 6:04pm On Jun 25, 2023
kingreign:


Buy another gearbox.

That's 2 new gearboxes in a month? Thanks. I'll sell off the car like that.
Re: Tell Us Your Car Fault Lets Assess And Fix Them by kingreign(m): 6:08pm On Jun 25, 2023
MissingBudget:


That's 2 new gearboxes in a month? Thanks. I'll sell off the car like that.

What transmission fluid did you use to service them during replacement?
Change your spareparts merchant and you mechanic

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Re: Tell Us Your Car Fault Lets Assess And Fix Them by jimts(m): 7:38pm On Jun 25, 2023
kingreign:


I doubt any electrician will give him an ecu with part payment. It's not their property, it's a part seller's property unless the part seller and electrician reaches an agreement

See eehn chief, in addition to this point, an ECU seller will ask you that what if there's wiring problem with the car and it fries the the new ecu too or cause it to have the same problem that the damaged one has.

I once gave someone this kind of advice remotely for this same type of problem, the part seller gave me this excuse. I just told the car owner to hold on until I returned. I did an adaptation reset and it fixed the problem las las.

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