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Re: Tell Us Your Car Fault Lets Assess And Fix Them by overdrive(m): 7:34am On Nov 03, 2023
TeamXola:



I did not change to manual gear o. Conversion is around 200k now. If you are in ilorin, I can take you to where I repaired mine for 20k only.

You will pay me consultation fee ooo. 😀

Please I dey Awka like this kindly give me the contact of ur mechanic let me hear what he has to say. I no get 200k for the conversion. I will surely grease ur palm boss cheesy
Re: Tell Us Your Car Fault Lets Assess And Fix Them by FellowZx: 10:23am On Nov 03, 2023
Hello Bosses

I need your help on

1) Understanding what the issue is

2) The right solution and best way to go about it.

The car is ML350 4matic. From my knowledge through research, here is how I can describe it.

Serpentine Belt sucked inside the engine. the belt was shredded to the extent some tangled around the roller holding one of the pullies and force open the engine as a result a chain got dislodged from its sprocket and the engine refuse to start.

What should I be expecting to fix ?
How much should I budget for this fix ?
Is this a serious that can lead to other complication or reoccurring issues after fix or a straight forward fix ?

The belt is something I mean if it means changing it every 4 months I'm okay. I just want to understand the issue and fix/manage it. as that belt is the one and only issue I faced.

Please I need your advise.

Re: Tell Us Your Car Fault Lets Assess And Fix Them by kingreign(m): 11:34am On Nov 03, 2023
FellowZx:
Hello Bosses

I need your help on

1) Understanding what the issue is

2) The right solution and best way to go about it.

The car is ML350 4matic. From my knowledge through research, here is how I can describe it.

Serpentine Belt sucked inside the engine. the belt was shredded to the extent some tangled around the roller holding one of the pullies and force open the engine as a result a chain got dislodged from its sprocket and the engine refuse to start.

What should I be expecting to fix ?
How much should I budget for this fix ?
Is this a serious that can lead to other complication or reoccurring issues after fix or a straight forward fix ?

The belt is something I mean if it means changing it every 4 months I'm okay. I just want to understand the issue and fix/manage it. as that belt is the one and only issue I faced.

Please I need your advise.


Check rollers, water pump, tensioner etc check for bad bearings and misalignment, if you notice any that's bad, replace it and replace with genuine belt.

Cheers!
Re: Tell Us Your Car Fault Lets Assess And Fix Them by jceesquare(m): 5:21pm On Nov 03, 2023
FellowZx:
Hello Bosses

I need your help on

1) Understanding what the issue is

2) The right solution and best way to go about it.

The car is ML350 4matic. From my knowledge through research, here is how I can describe it.

Serpentine Belt sucked inside the engine. the belt was shredded to the extent some tangled around the roller holding one of the pullies and force open the engine as a result a chain got dislodged from its sprocket and the engine refuse to start.

What should I be expecting to fix ?
How much should I budget for this fix ?
Is this a serious that can lead to other complication or reoccurring issues after fix or a straight forward fix ?

The belt is something I mean if it means changing it every 4 months I'm okay. I just want to understand the issue and fix/manage it. as that belt is the one and only issue I faced.

Please I need your advise.

I'm curious.
How did the belt got swallowed into the engine to dislodge your chain?

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Re: Tell Us Your Car Fault Lets Assess And Fix Them by TeamXola(m): 8:16pm On Nov 03, 2023
overdrive:


Please I dey Awka like this kindly give me the contact of ur mechanic let me hear what he has to say. I no get 200k for the conversion. I will surely grease ur palm boss cheesy

Chat me up on WhatsApp: zero eight zero six two one four zero five two three.

You don’t need to convert it and you be saving a lot of money but you need to get your vehicle to ilorin Kwara State.
Re: Tell Us Your Car Fault Lets Assess And Fix Them by McStaves: 4:01pm On Nov 05, 2023
People of God Abeg Make una help me o
My car developed one fault and i wanted to check if anyone has experienced and has an idea what it could be

Honda accord 2010

Na AC compressor i go do
After the man fix am, i go carry the car
I noticed on my way it wasn’t moving well and the gear wasn’t selecting well
(Note: i had not driven it much)
And was really entering reverse and drive with force like “ gbim”(a loud thud)
So i parked to check the gear oil because i know when they remove radiator some of the oil will leak
Lon and behold the dip stick didn’t have oil on it,
I sha bought a dextron 3 oil to top it up and drove home but it didn’t stop change much
The car was revving high and no selection or change in gear
But i didn’t speed
Was just going home jejely

Next morning i took it to gear guy and he settled down and opened it and said gear is gone and that fiber is burnt but i didn’t smell anything burnt
All i could smell was hot gear oil normally
He said he will try his best that it should work. He sha bought abro cleaner, he loosened some of the solenoid on the gear and cleaned it and fixed them
And Coupled everything
Lo and behold
We took it for a test drive and it worked ok

The issue came back again on my way home when i parked to get something
I wanted to reverse and it engaged but loudly and drive same thing and gear didn’t change
I called the guy, he now said i should disconnect battery head and connect it back after 5 minutes and check
Lo and behold it stopped and it drive smoothly and selected gears appropriately
But anytime i off car and i want to start it again and i don’t disconnect battery for few seconds and plug it back
The problem comes
But if i disconnect battery
It works fine until i of the car again..

I didn’t believe the burnt gear thing
When i called the gear guy back and told him i need to disconnect battery to always reset
He said i will buy gear and that it’s gone
But i don’t seem to buy this because i took it to someone else that does gear (mechanical) (first guy was gear electrician) the person said nothing burnt
And that if gear is truly burnt, and scattered as he said , why does it work when i disconnect battery and plug back?
That it’s probably something electrical
Although i go go scan am tomorrow sha
But has anyone experienced anything of such ??
Re: Tell Us Your Car Fault Lets Assess And Fix Them by kingreign(m): 4:13pm On Nov 05, 2023
McStaves:
People of God Abeg Make una help me o
My car developed one fault and i wanted to check if anyone has experienced and has an idea what it could be

Honda accord 2010

Na AC compressor i go do
After the man fix am, i go carry the car
I noticed on my way it wasn’t moving well and the gear wasn’t selecting well
(Note: i had not driven it much)
And was really entering reverse and drive with force like “ gbim”(a loud thud)
So i parked to check the gear oil because i know when they remove radiator some of the oil will leak
Lon and behold the dip stick didn’t have oil on it,
I sha bought a dextron 3 oil to top it up and drove home but it didn’t stop change much
The car was revving high and no selection or change in gear
But i didn’t speed
Was just going home jejely

Next morning i took it to gear guy and he settled down and opened it and said gear is gone and that fiber is burnt but i didn’t smell anything burnt
All i could smell was hot gear oil normally
He said he will try his best that it should work. He sha bought abro cleaner, he loosened some of the solenoid on the gear and cleaned it and fixed them
And Coupled everything
Lo and behold
We took it for a test drive and it worked ok

The issue came back again on my way home when i parked to get something
I wanted to reverse and it engaged but loudly and drive same thing and gear didn’t change
I called the guy, he now said i should disconnect battery head and connect it back after 5 minutes and check
Lo and behold it stopped and it drive smoothly and selected gears appropriately
But anytime i off car and i want to start it again and i don’t disconnect battery for few seconds and plug it back
The problem comes
But if i disconnect battery
It works fine until i of the car again..

I didn’t believe the burnt gear thing
When i called the gear guy back and told him i need to disconnect battery to always reset
He said i will buy gear and that it’s gone
But i don’t seem to buy this because i took it to someone else that does gear (mechanical) (first guy was gear electrician) the person said nothing burnt
And that if gear is truly burnt, and scattered as he said , why does it work when i disconnect battery and plug back?
That it’s probably something electrical
Although i go go scan am tomorrow sha
But has anyone experienced anything of such ??

Do this, post codes and let's know what's happening so we can advise better

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Re: Tell Us Your Car Fault Lets Assess And Fix Them by KillIgbohoN0W: 9:27pm On Nov 05, 2023
What Pilot years to avoid and why?
Anyone?
Re: Tell Us Your Car Fault Lets Assess And Fix Them by kingreign(m): 9:34pm On Nov 05, 2023
KillIgbohoN0W:
What Pilot years to avoid and why?
Anyone?

None, bar the 2006-13 with the VCM engine type.
Re: Tell Us Your Car Fault Lets Assess And Fix Them by KillIgbohoN0W: 9:58pm On Nov 05, 2023
kingreign:


None, bar the 2006-13 with the VCM engine type.

Thought they said its a fuel guzzler + transmission issues??
Re: Tell Us Your Car Fault Lets Assess And Fix Them by candygebsslim: 3:42pm On Nov 06, 2023
If u solve this issue please tell me, cos it is making me hate my spider
Milestogo:
Good evening everyone, I am having issues with my Camry 2002 v4.
I have been going from one rewire to another. The complain I gave to them is that when I accelerate, sometimes it moves smooth and sometimes it's sluggish.
Coil has been changed, plug changed, engine oil replaced, gear oil replaced, air flow metre replace. But the issue still persists.
Now one of the rewire told me it's not fuel pump, that i will need to change the brain box.

I need help!!
Re: Tell Us Your Car Fault Lets Assess And Fix Them by kingreign(m): 3:52pm On Nov 06, 2023
candygebsslim:

If u solve this issue please tell me, cos it is making me hate my spider

So you don't know how to scan your car?

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Re: Tell Us Your Car Fault Lets Assess And Fix Them by tripoli007(m): 12:10pm On Nov 07, 2023
Pls help my car coil keeps failing , after like 2months . The mechanic is saying something about loosing the engine to work on the gasket
Re: Tell Us Your Car Fault Lets Assess And Fix Them by Milestogo(m): 5:45pm On Nov 07, 2023
vivalavida:


Have you scanned this car?

I just scanned it today and the rewire said it's the knock sensor that I should change it.
Meanwhile, I have taken the car to gear repairer and he said nothing wrong with my gear that I should change knock sensor and brain box.. I just pray it's works.

E gbami oooo
Re: Tell Us Your Car Fault Lets Assess And Fix Them by alaricsaltzman: 8:39pm On Nov 07, 2023
Hello house

My 2010 honda crv temperature gauge rises to almost high whenever I'm on the express.

But whenever I'm within the streets or inner roads, it doesn't go past the middle.

The fans are connected directly and it runs with water (plan to revert to factory setting as soon as I figure out what the problem is)

So the temperature shouldn't go beyond the halfway mark at all but it does and happens when I'm only on the express

Some are saying water pump, others are saying radiator.

Don't want to do trial and error

Please what could be the problem?

Cc: kingreign
Re: Tell Us Your Car Fault Lets Assess And Fix Them by alaricsaltzman: 8:51pm On Nov 07, 2023
Milestogo:


I just scanned it today and the rewire said it's the knock sensor that I should change it.
Meanwhile, I have taken the car to gear repairer and he said nothing wrong with my gear that I should change knock sensor and brain box.. I just pray it's works.

E gbami oooo
Just change the knock sensor.

I don't think it has anything to do with the brainbox.

Had a similar experience and changing the knock sensor solved it
Re: Tell Us Your Car Fault Lets Assess And Fix Them by jceesquare(m): 4:05am On Nov 08, 2023
alaricsaltzman:
Hello house

My 2010 honda crv temperature gauge rises to almost high whenever I'm on the express.

But whenever I'm within the streets or inner roads, it doesn't go past the middle.

The fans are connected directly and it runs with water (plan to revert to factory setting as soon as I figure out what the problem is)

So the temperature shouldn't go beyond the halfway mark at all but it does and happens when I'm only on the express

Some are saying water pump, others are saying radiator.

Don't want to do trial and error

Please what could be the problem?
Remote diagnosis would be difficult.
Your temperature shouldn't even get to the middle with your current setup.
You'll need a technician to physically inspect your cooling system and fix what's wrong.
Re: Tell Us Your Car Fault Lets Assess And Fix Them by alaricsaltzman: 5:43am On Nov 08, 2023
jceesquare:

Remote diagnosis would be difficult.
Your temperature shouldn't even get to the middle with your current setup.
You'll need a technician to physically inspect your cooling system and fix what's wrong.
Exactly. I've taken it for pressure test.
They said its the radiator cap. Changed it and same thing is still happening.

Do you have any technician you can recommend in Lagos?
Re: Tell Us Your Car Fault Lets Assess And Fix Them by nurey(m): 7:44am On Nov 08, 2023
alaricsaltzman:

Exactly. I've taken it for pressure test.
They said its the radiator cap. Changed it and same thing is still happening.

Do you have any technician you can recommend in Lagos?

It is either radiator or water pump. Once the temp has risen above the middle mark, switch on your heater, if the temp reduces, definitely your radiator is faulty.

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Re: Tell Us Your Car Fault Lets Assess And Fix Them by alaricsaltzman: 8:25am On Nov 08, 2023
nurey:


It is either radiator or water pump. Once the temp has risen above the middle mark, switch on your heater, if the temp reduces, definitely your radiator is faulty.
Okay. I'll try this. Thank you.

Do you advice buying double cell radiator?

Cos that's what these guys are advertising
Re: Tell Us Your Car Fault Lets Assess And Fix Them by jceesquare(m): 8:51am On Nov 08, 2023
alaricsaltzman:

Exactly. I've taken it for pressure test.
They said its the radiator cap. Changed it and same thing is still happening.

Do you have any technician you can recommend in Lagos?
Call 07089030689. He should be able able to sort you out
Re: Tell Us Your Car Fault Lets Assess And Fix Them by twinskenny(m): 12:04pm On Nov 08, 2023
I need pointer to where I can get rx 300 power steering pump brand new?
Re: Tell Us Your Car Fault Lets Assess And Fix Them by kingreign(m): 3:59pm On Nov 08, 2023
alaricsaltzman:
Hello house

My 2010 honda crv temperature gauge rises to almost high whenever I'm on the express.

But whenever I'm within the streets or inner roads, it doesn't go past the middle.

The fans are connected directly and it runs with water (plan to revert to factory setting as soon as I figure out what the problem is)

So the temperature shouldn't go beyond the halfway mark at all but it does and happens when I'm only on the express

Some are saying water pump, others are saying radiator.

Don't want to do trial and error

Please what could be the problem?

Cc: kingreign

Check radiator, fan, water pump. If any is bad, replace the part.
Re: Tell Us Your Car Fault Lets Assess And Fix Them by nurey(m): 4:11pm On Nov 08, 2023
alaricsaltzman:

Okay. I'll try this. Thank you.

Do you advice buying double cell radiator?

Cos that's what these guys are advertising

if thats what is available and is brand new then buy. but check the water pump and fan rotating direction and speed
Re: Tell Us Your Car Fault Lets Assess And Fix Them by alaricsaltzman: 5:10pm On Nov 08, 2023
nurey:


if thats what is available and is brand new then buy. but check the water pump and fan rotating direction and speed
Thank you.

The water pump and fans are working well.
Re: Tell Us Your Car Fault Lets Assess And Fix Them by alaricsaltzman: 5:11pm On Nov 08, 2023
kingreign:


Check radiator, fan, water pump. If any is bad, replace the part.
Thank you
Re: Tell Us Your Car Fault Lets Assess And Fix Them by Otunbaomoluabi2: 5:49pm On Nov 08, 2023
your gasket is gone.
kingreign:


Check radiator, fan, water pump. If any is bad, replace the part.
Re: Tell Us Your Car Fault Lets Assess And Fix Them by Milestogo(m): 8:09pm On Nov 08, 2023
alaricsaltzman:

Just change the knock sensor.

I don't think it has anything to do with the brainbox.

Had a similar experience and changing the knock sensor solved it


I changed the knock sensor today and it's working fine for now, still on testing mode...
Thanks for all your replies.

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Re: Tell Us Your Car Fault Lets Assess And Fix Them by alaricsaltzman: 8:40pm On Nov 08, 2023
Milestogo:



I changed the knock sensor today and it's working fine for now, still on testing mode...
Thanks for all your replies.
Good to know
Re: Tell Us Your Car Fault Lets Assess And Fix Them by AbelAbdul: 6:56am On Nov 10, 2023
Please can someone give me a permanent solution to this belt cutting in my Honda Civic 06. I have done everything I can. I have changed belt adjuster, change pulley buy Belgium belts yet no way.
Re: Tell Us Your Car Fault Lets Assess And Fix Them by kingreign(m): 7:15am On Nov 10, 2023
AbelAbdul:
Please can someone give me a permanent solution to this belt cutting in my Honda Civic 06. I have done everything I can. I have changed belt adjuster, change pulley buy Belgium belts yet no way.

Change Mechanic, get the right belt routing for that car, check ALL pulleys and their grooves to ensure they're straight, smooth, and are aligned.

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Re: Tell Us Your Car Fault Lets Assess And Fix Them by abiolag(m): 7:34am On Nov 10, 2023
Good morning
My car idle rpm fluctuates. Sometimes too high and after driving for some minutes it will go down. And most times it will go so low while driving which makes d car to off sometime (most especially in traffic). Sometime it will be difficult for the car to restart because the battery will appear so weak to restart the car. I’ve changed battery and also work on the alternator when I was informed it was doing slow charging.
Whenever throttle body is cleaned it will get better for like 2 days and start misbehaving again.
Base on my rewire suggestion to stop the slow charging issue, I decided to change the throttle body yesterday but surprisingly the RPM has remained above 1 since and even this morning when I start the car it was so high almost getting to 2000rpm at idle. The mechanic guy told me that it will normalise with Time which I don’t know how long it will take.
Please what could be the next thing I will do to get a normal rpm?
I drive Camry 2004

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