₦airaland Forum

sookoo:
Thank you AutoMoTech. Thank you radautoworks. It was taken for a scan and a code said ADF-PO301. Cylinder 1 Misfire detected.
The Rewire said I'll change six plugs.The guy that did the scanning cleared the error though and the light is no longer on the dashboard.

I'm entirely new at this and don't know what to do.
The ABS light did not come on.

i think what you had was just a misfire for a short while. that was what triggered the check engine light and the VSC.
thank God its fixed now.

Smithsonian12:
Hi,
I'm new here, happened upon this forum searching for solutions online.

I need your help badly. I've got an 03 Pathfinder, runs great and does the heavy lifting for my work, to be honest it's almost the perfect ride/work horse I need.

I've been having the P0021 error code on my pathfinder for a while now, starting the car from cold, it runs fine and revs well for the first 20-30 minutes and seems to go into fail safe mode once the engine heats up. I've checked my oil levels, recently replaced all Cam and Crankshaft sensors, I've also removed and checked both IVTC solenoids for any debris or blockage, did the battery test and the screens are moving quite well I think but still no luck. Live data on both solenoids read about the same ⁰CA and percent.

Its driving me crazy and gets very frustrating when this happens, perhaps it's a false positive or I'm looking in the wrong places, I'd appreciate if anyone can share his/her experience with or opinion.

Gracias mucho

kindly give more details on the fail safe mode. what happens? what works? what doesn't work?
there is a possibility this is an electrical problem. check all your fuses, wiring and relays too. then we can move from there

Jpeter1990:
pls Gurus in the house help. scanned my matrix and got this error code P1780.
and a pending code P0440 with a check engine light. pls assist.

for P1780, check your park neutral switch, the wiring to the switch and any other associated component.
for P0440 TOYOTA - Evaporative Emission Control System Malfunction, the fault is around your EVAP system.

sookoo:
Good evening house. Please the Slip indicator and check engine light came on and stayed on the dashboard after the car was driven for like three hours. This has not happened before when the car travels shorter distances. The car is a Toyota Corolla 2011.What do I do please? Thank you.

sorry for the late reply. since the check engine light is on, pls kindly scan the vehicle and post the error codes here so we can assist further.

proclinician:
Lexus es 300 2003 pulled up these. Car was gotten toks in Feb. Gas milage is poor other than that it runs great. Any thoughts?

The description for the First error code P0300 is wrong. It shouldn't be knock sensor code.
It should be for random cylinder misfire.

The next 2 codes point to either your catalyst being bad or absent or your 02 sensors being faulty and causing a false catalyst fault code.

The last 3 codes point to your Evap system. There is a leak in the system and a wiring problem to your vent solenoid.

Check the above.
I will also advice you rescan with a more highend scanner to clarify that first code.

drmuchin:
God bless you. Where is thermostat located? Esp in a golf 4 2.0L engine? how do I know if it is working

for ease, search on google.
if you can find it, put it in water and boil. note the temperature it begins to open if it corresponds to the indicated temp for your vehicle

Can you identify what engine components are located at the lower end of the engine?
Obviously one of them is being affected negatively by water

weyreypey:
He can. He should talk to Morrisonautos

Ok

weyreypey:
Get a clean used VW Golf 3. Manual transmission... Don't dull yourself... forget any other sidetalks

I doubt he can get a clean Golf 3 for 300k o...

drmuchin:
what are the implications of radiator fan constantly on?

All things being equal the cooling system is as it should be i.e. coolant temp sensor good, hoses good, thermostat present, radiator not clogged inside etc only issue will be the fan being overworked since it is constantly working.

So just ensure every other thing is good.

Baba40:
Very educative thread...
How much will it cost me to return my car to factory setting? My thermostat is present but it was disconnected when my previous engine was having overheating problem

What car are we talking about here?

ocdeut:
Okay, I think I'll do just that.

So we can confirm or confidently rule it out...

Good afternoon

Dayolistic4u:
After the Cam sensor is changed, the engine still misfire and I told him am not ready for the brain box now, but to my surprise the following day when I drive the car to take my kids to clinic, the misfire stop the blinking stop too but the engine check light remain on the dashboard, so I will be going to rescan the car to be sure everything is fine and check all the thing you mention here.
Thank you

Ok good. I will.advuce you also clear the codes. Drive the car around and lets see what codes come back. Hopefully none does sha.
Probably the misfire was just a temporary issue due to bad fuel or whatever...

Just monitor the performance.... Enjoy

ocdeut:
I think the gas cap is still in good working condition.
Thanks for the advice. God bless you

To confirm can you find another one to use and test?

ocdeut:
Please, I called a technician to do a scan on my Avalon car just as you recommended and after the scan, the error code was P0455.
The tech said it is an Evap(evaporative) emission system leak detected(large leak). The Tech suggested it might be a gas cap issue but after proper covering of the gas cap, the issue remain unsolved. Please, what must be the possible cause and how can it be fix?

Most times when the ECU records a large leak it is usually as a result of the gas cap not tight enough or being faulty.
Ensure the gas cap is still in good working condition. Enough to hold the pressure within the fuel tank.
Next you will need to diagnose the EVAP system as a whole.
The hoses, solenoids, the pressure sensor, the fuel tank etc...

Dayolistic4u:
Am in Warri, Delta State

Very sorry i responding late.
I had actually typed the reply. Just checking the thread and i discovered I didnt post it.
Regardless. Keep am open mind.
Your Mechanic might be right or wrong.
Diagnosis is what will help point you in the right direction.
However i have some questions.
After changing the cam sensor, were you still having the misfires?
Also did you confirm the circuit integrity of the wiring from the ECU to the camshaft sensor?

I believe the ECU is probably limiting engine power to 3000 RPM due to the misfire it is recording.
Kindly do the following;
Scan again to ensure there are no other codes causing the misfire.
Try confirm the wiring to the Camshaft sensor.
Confirm the sensor itself is good.
Then check the ECU for any abnormailities.
If all is good then the cause of the misfire might just be mechanical....

Dayolistic4u:
Good morning all,
Please am having serious issues with my Honda Accord 2009 model, 2.4L, 4 Plug Engine......all of a sudden the check engine light started to blink anytime I try to accelerate and once it started blinking the car will not be able to fire up pass 3000 Rpm, I have diagnosed it and it say cylinder 2 and 3 random multiple misfire and also error code P0341 Cam sensor bank A misplaced error detect. I have change the sensor, service the valves, nossle, change the fuel pulp, replace the gasket, change the oil pressure switch and still yet the check engine light is still blinking, infact I have spend a lot and it has not been fix and now the mechanic is telling me that it has to be Brain box and I totally disagree with him.
Please at this junction I don't know what else to do about 3 different mechanics have work on it and couldn't fix it..
Please I urgently need your assistance here and I will be so glad if anyone who has experience anything of such can be of help to me with the solution.
Thank you
Waiting for your reply

Good morning.
Sorry about your ordeal. You need a very competent Technician to help handle this issue.
Where is your location?

martyns200:
Is it advisable to buy new original bearing to put inside hub than buying a tokunbo hub? Car is a 2005 corolla, the more I accelerate, the more the humming sound increases.

If the tokunbo is original and still in a very good condition. You can go for it.
My problem with brand new is most times their quality is very questionable...

adeoge86:
I have been using oando transmission oil and haven't changed it in 1year.....it doesn't blink while engaged. The oil also guages.....i didn't perform any repairs recently.....

Ok good.
So scan the transmission for stored codes.
If the problem is Electrical it will be scored.

adeoge86:
hello , my 2007 honda accord jerks forward while changing from gear 1 to gear 2 but smothly changes on other gears......however, if i remove leg from pedal when its just about to change from gear 1 to 2, it changes smoothly, what can i do to rectify this? or is it a manual gear 1? lol

Lol... Chief... Nothing like manual gear one.
First start with the basics.
Did you perform any repairs on the gear recently?
When last did you service the trans system?
Check the gear oil. Is it properly guaged?
When you drive does any of the gear lights on the dash blink?
Next scan the transmission. Lets see if there are any codes stored that can point us in the right direction.

I suspect there is a faulty solenoid in the valve body that might need to be replaced. However lets start with the basics.

mobolaji234:
Thanks. I'll do.
Your number please

Check my sig

mobolaji234:
The engine is smoking and killing spark plugs. This has affected the condition of the car and now consumes fuel a lot. The previous mech grooved the piston and used a Toyota ring without my knowledge as this made the cars performance worse. The new mech suggested I either change the engine or get another fairly used block and pistons.
Asides this I wish to restore the engine back to its original state with thermostat and every things work perfectly.
Thanks for your time

Kindly reach me via whatsapp lets discuss further.

mobolaji234:
Bros, weldone Sir.
Please I want to restore my golf 3 1.8L engine to factory spec. I intend
getting a tokunbo engine alongside. Sir I don't mind bringing it down to
your workshop. Please will you be chanced to work on it and how much
does the engine cost. Thank you

good afternoon chief. what happened to the vehicle initially?

drmuchin:
THE PART HAS BEEN REPLACED SIR. THE SLUDGE HAS STOPPED APPEARING IN THE RESERVOIR, THOUGH THE WATER IS STILL OILY. I WAS TOLD TO FLUSH THE RADIATOR AFTERWARDS TO CORRECT THAT. THANKS SO MUC FOR YOUR INSIGHT

You are welcome.
Ofcourse you are supposed to flush the radiator properly and also change the oil that was mixing with the water.
This is to avoid further damage to the part it lubricates.
Discuss with your Mechanic and pls ensure he uses original oil ooo...

drmuchin:
that device where the oil filter is attached? to which is connected 2 rubber pipes that transmit water.

Thats most likely the oil cooler. Its the samr thing we're talking about.
Most likely the faulty part

Since 9 has been added biko move me to 9 abeg... Thats 9 is the shitz

drmuchin:
VW GOLF 4 2.0L
OIL IN DIP STICK IS NORMAL CONSISTENCY
SOMEONE MENTIONED WATER CONVERTER

One thing is sure. Its either your engine oil or your gear oil is mixing.
You need to find out which is which.
Also try locate the oil cooler. Its a shinny part on the gear designed to cool the oil with coolant. I know they usually fail many times. Common to VWs. It might be the cause of your problem

drmuchin:
VW GOLF 4 2.0L
OIL IN DIP STICK IS NORMAL CONSISTENCY
SOMEONE MENTIONED WATER CONVERTER

Pls kindly ask the person what water converter is

1 or 5

drmuchin:
hello @ AutoMoTech i noticed oil mixed with water in my radiator resevoir. It also contained some slimy sludge. What could be the cause?

what car is this?
it could be engine oil or transmission oil mixing with water.
to confirm pull out the dip stick and observe the which on it is.
prepare to replace the radiator and also perform a thorough oil flush

diportivo:
waste of money

Is not your money