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Psalmy2cute:
Thank you very much for the advice 🙏🏽

you're welcome.

Psalmy2cute:
My central control screen on my Mercedes E350 2010 suddenly went blank after the car was parked for 2 weeks.. I’m being told I need to locate the fuse in the fuse box


does anyone have an idea where I can find this fuse in my car… there’s a fuse box in the engine compartment of the car and the back storage of the car.. where do I locate this fuse?? …

How do I find the right fuse amongst other fuse
What color? Number ??

technicians in the house please help 🙏🏽

@bolded baba everything no be fuse always.
Sometimes you can be lucky its just a fuse. Other times its more than that.
The comand system of the Mercedes na bery werey something.
We have fixed some that was just fuse, some others na the comand don spoil. Other times rat fit don chop wire somewhere.

My advice? Find a competent Merc technician to help you check it.

If you wanna do it yourself then search for COMAND fuse and your model. You should be able to get something online.
Youtube can also help too.

Piyke:
One other thing to keep in mind on sludge is that, a clogged PCV valve is a major contributor. I don't know that many Naija mechanics change this.
That said, more cars are sludge prone even when you've done everything you should. Still not sure why I've seen more sludge on Toyota in my little experience. My basic comparison is Toyota vs Honda. I don't run a shop, so my this observation may not stand to statistical reasoning.
People like Gazzuzz et al who have a large pool of cars they service would be in a better position to comment.

you are very correct on this. most mechanics don't replace it as a serviceable part. they dont even know the function.
and yes it is a very high cause for sludge formation.
most pcv systems are non-functional causing by-pass gases to remain in the crankcase instead of it being recycled into the combustion chamber.

Piyke:
I agree. But the other car 9icetoo was referring to (my friend's car) is a 2002 Camry V6 which is on the list.

yes true... i saw that.

sooperrescue:
It seems like you are fixated on something. Folks here once accused Dru23 of destroying his Kia Rio with his extended performance oil. Mobil 1 for Toyota Honda and Nissan was made for a reason. It is like a Toyota Corolla 06 using premium unleaded fuel. A lot of people were using Castrol edge extended performance 5w30 on a Toyota 06 when the same oil is recommended for a 2018 range Rover Evoque. Oil na oil team

but the guy never mentioned if the vehicles in question here used the extended performance.
Itsrm will you be kind to shed more light on the exact oil used here.

9icetoo:
I will go with the e-hailing reason.
It was used in 'a severe manner'.

Short trips, long idling times etc.
Oil changes should have been sooner. The change to 2500 OCI has seemingly solved the problem.

Thanks for your contribution.

on point...

chris81964:
I normally do an engine flush on any car that I purchase. This gives me a baseline. You might need to change your oil more frequently. I use Shell Rotella T6. It has more detergents in it. It should help with your sludge issues too. Bolt is a more punishing duty cycle than your privately driven car.

true... because the more hot and cool cycle the oil goes through also adds to the possible formation of sludge.

sooperrescue:
The oil were way above what was recommended for Toyota. I remember that I told them that Toyota never recommended extended performance Mobil 1 but they were swayed away by the guys. So the reason was that the owners were using the wrong oil and it caused sludge

I'm sorry but this doesn't add up to me. If the oils exceeded what was recommended by Toyota as you mentioned, then it is only expected that the oil should perform better.
considering the fact the oils have good detergent and additives to prevent the formation of sludge due to oxidation.
Also consider the fact that the oil change interval was religiously kept at 5,000 miles.

My thought.

Itsrm:
I've had direct experiences with two different vehicles I imported myself using the same 1ZZ-FE. Vehicle engine came in clean as a whistle. Mobil 1 Oil was bought from two of nairalands biggest importers, the oil was religiously changed every 5k miles but to my greatest surprise, both vehicles developed sludge after a while.

I have to also add that both vehicles were used on bolt. I don't know if that was a factor. Thermostat was intact and there was no abuse.

Hmmmm this is very interesting.
So wait... Engines came in looking clean no issues. But gets to Nigeria being used for e-hailing and boom the engine don crase again.
Shey na out weather ni abi wetin dey occur gan gan?
because I want to believe the oils used were imported Mobil 1 and they should have been good quality oils.
Would he interesting if we're able to narrow down the specific cause of this sludge build up.

kingreign:
Because of a Pajero talk one sex starved fellow start calling d*ck somewhere up there!


Yeeeeeee!
Who slap me?

Sha carry your toyota and be going ooo... Leave our Pajero alone. Make we dey enjoy our thing...

Oya thanks for coming... Bye bye

Piyke:
Thermostat was removed, but read this https://www.consumerreports.org/cro/cars/car-parts-and-accessories/engine-sludge/index.htm certain years of Toyota were sludge prone and Toyota paid compensation.

But the corolla in question here wasn't mentioned.

doggedfighter:
Wait , you have gone from golf 4 to Mazda 6 V6 ?

hehehehe you dey follow the guy threads abi?
that took only a second to make the jump...

khayce:
And another.. check

very clean ride you got. happy sales...

kingreign:
Just cruising by in my borrow-pose Landcruiser 200 series 5.7L V8

your tyre will soon burst

chris81964:
Yesterday, I drove to Epe from Oshodi. I went via Lagos Ibadan expressway.
The Pajero prior to being owned by me averages 500 km per month. The last 2 years as per the owner was spent on the island.
I have put over 500 km in the short time I owned it. The ride is smooth. Would get to 100 without an effort. Refused to go past 120. Lots of noise but no progress. Ride on the Sagamu Benin portion of the road was good. The new Epe road was smooth as butter.
The AC on these cars are good. I did not overheat. I set it to 25 and left it.
Tomorrow I will replace the torn boot, get new spark plugs and replace trans fluid.
Nice ride so far. The vehicle has présence. Black with tinted windows. The police officer that stopped me at a check point only said. Good morning sir. The last time I was driven there they asked for money.
The best stealth vehicle to own. Low cost of entry but a lot of bang for your buck.
Pictures are of my trip to Paradise and the torn boot that will be replaced.
Next time I will take fishing gear with me.

Thanks for these man..
I love reading these... Abeg carry us along during your repairs ooo

chccho:
U just had to bring the d*ck into the discussion

As Toyota fan boys wan come spoil our joy na . Abeg henceforth lets try keep the discussion within our subject matter. As much as possible let's ignore every argument from our noisy neighbors....

Piyke:
Still watching much content on sludge removal lol. Seems diesel works. I agree that that 1ZZ-FE engine seems more prone to sludge. A friend of mine who has always maintained a rigorous service schedule with 5w-30 is also facing sludge on his 2002 Camry. Generally, I've seen more sludge on Toyota than Honda cars.

Totally agree. do let me know what solutions you come across.
also i believe whatever option you decide to pick, it depends solely on the amount/extent of sludge build up.

wow!!! 2.9 for a naija used honda accord V6

Piyke:
Dealing with sludge in a 1ZZ-FE engine presently. Done first flush, but some sludge still remaining. Planning a more aggressive flush. I used liqui moly engine flush initially however I didn't follow up with a 2nd drain and fill. I may use diesel as part of the 2nd attempt. Still researching and planning!

haha...
Does the diesel trick work? used it once on my former Nissan Altima... wasn't sure if it worked tho.
Also I still wonder why the 1ZZ and ZR engines are notorious for building up sludge so much. Seen so much of it, it feels crazy. I personally believe there is only how far this sludge removers can work. e get the kind sludge wey dem no fit comot. those ones that are thick like icing...

Piyke:
This one will take a bit longer. I estimate to have the video in about a month or so because of the method I'm using this time around.

alright then... patiently waiting.

in the mean time can we talk about engine flush and if the work?
will be nice to hear from others to learn from their experiences...

Piyke:
I am of the same opinion. High levels of sulphur. That yellowish brown grey stuff

any update so far chief?

Billiebaba:
Vehicle was not running smoothly and It takes it time to start(Hard-Starting), Problem was totally an Electrical problem, no any form of trial and error, no buying of unnecessary parts, Just strictly diagnosing and troubleshooting, with the right tools, resources and equipment. Vehicle is fixed and ready to rock and roll.

would love to hear more on your diagnosis process.
was any codes stored?
how did you narrow down the fault to being an electrical problem and not mechanical?

Piyke:
I have commenced my use of Liqui Moly as prior, with before and after footage of the combustion chamber.

Early findings suggest it may be more interesting than the Gumout!

very nice thread. quite informative.
awaiting your findings with the liqui Moly...

udemzyudex:
The truth is folio G1 doesn't use removable RAM,it comes with onboard RAM.

08064724259

Yes thats partially correct
It has a 4gig onboard RAM and another 4guf removable RAM.
I tested the latter.

jceesquare:
Try posting in this group bro https://www.nairaland.com/301179/post-computer-pc-troubles-here
You will have a larger view and possibly help there.

Thanks baba... Already done that

udemzyudex:
How did you test the RAM on the HP folio G1,I'm curious


Anyways if you're in Lagos I can fix it for you.

tested on a different laptop.
presently in Ogun state. can I have your number? so I can reach you via whatsapp.

Pls help.
HP folio Elitebook G1 wont come on.
Caps lock & Num lock blinks three times but the screen doesn't come on.
tested the RAM and SSD, they work. Seems the board is bad.

I need advice pls.

D9es anyone have an idea the cost of getting a replacement motherboard for this PC?

I NEED URGENT HELP IN FIXING MY LAPTOP.
I WAS COPYING SOME FILES WHEN SUDDENLY IT BROUGHT THE BLUE SCREEN OF DEATH. I FORCE SHUT IT DOWN AND SINCE THEN IT WILL NOT COME ON. THE NUM LOCK AND CAPS LOCK BLINK 3 TIMES WHEN YOU TURN IT ON.
BUT NOTHING ELSE HAPPENS.
I HAVE SPOKEN TO A REPAIR GUY IN COMPUTER VILLAGE, WE NARROWED DOWN THE PROBLEM TO A FAULTY BOARD.
PLS ANYONE HERE WHO SELLS THE BOARD?
HOW MUCH IS IT?
YOU CAN CONTACT ME VIA WHATSAPP ON 07062222998.
THANKS.

foonshur:
Thanks for the reply. Went on many car forums online, and it seems it a very common problem with the 2007-2009 Toyota Camry ABS module (not the whole pump). Symptoms is exactly how I described it; no/or intermittent tachometer, no speedometer, no temp gauge, no AC. Now the problem is fixing the module(as it is fixable). How much do you rekon a used one will be(make I no near new one yet)?? Thanks for your time once again.

Oh alright that's a good one.
You're one step closer to the solution.
I am not sure about "fixing" the faulty module. Na to replace sure pass. Also when replacing since it is a common problem Toyota might have released a TSB giving information on the part number of the updated pump. Kindly ensure you get an updated one.
Finally at the moment I don't know how much a replacement pump will cost.

foonshur:
Hello bro, pls I need your advice on something. I have a Toyota Camry 2007. My abs and brake light suddenly came on and my temperature guage, tachometer, speedometer and some other things too don't work. My ac too isn't working. I have tried scanning the abs module for fault codes but it's not even communicating with the scanner. Do I have to change the entire abs system.

When you tried to turn the ignition off and on, was there any difference?
When did the lights come on? While you ere driving or when parked?
While scanning what other modules apart from the ABS can you communicate with?

Now, if the ABS was down, you should have your temperature gauge and tachometer working because those ones get their signals from the engine control unit.

But in this case it seems like everything shut down. So I highly doubt the ABS being the problem here.
Check your fuses and relays first.

jceesquare:
Not bad.
Try dey pop in once in a while make we for tap from your knowledge too

no wahala baba mi...