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AutosRe: Toyota Corolla 2004 For Sale by AutoMoTech(m): 4:38pm On Feb 08, 2022
waleco2008:
Bbsebbebbebbeb
Tried messaging you via WhatsApp bt you're not there.
Where is the location of the car pls?
Car TalkRe: Mercedes Benz Thread by AutoMoTech(m): 12:10pm On Feb 03, 2022
salinson:
I intend going for c180 am soo naive about benz, pls kindly share your experience with me .
Replied yesterday. But I dont know why my reply was deleted
This C180 is a very solid ride you would enjoy
It comes with the ever reliable M111 engine.
So U have nothing to fear.
Just ensure you carry out your servicing as at when due.
AutosRe: Grade A, First User Toyota Corolla 2011 Model Sport Automatic & Custom Papers by AutoMoTech(m): 10:55pm On Feb 01, 2022
liprises:
Avai..lable
Available?
Car TalkRe: RX 300 Battery Drains Overnight by AutoMoTech(m): 9:53am On Jan 12, 2022
pejuakinab:
I had similar experience with my SUV, various rewires worked on it but yet couldn't get where the battery drain was coming from,
I went online to do more research and I was challenged by one report that says only the car owner can identify the fault at this frustrating period.
I went to my car in the night where there was no light, I monitored the inside from the outside to see it I will see any light that may be on, low and behold, I saw the driver's side power window button on, I discovered it was the number one parasite.
Further research made me get a digital meter commonly used by the electricians which I finally used to get the actual parasite draining my battery overnight and since then, I've had my peace.
The parasitic draw finally dropped from 0.96mA to 0.01mA.
GoogleSearch
How to Find and Fix a Parasitic Battery Drain
I love it when car owners take initiative...
Car TalkRe: Why Does My Toyota Camry 2005 Make A Screeching Noise by AutoMoTech(m): 1:47am On Jan 09, 2022
HacheNoire:
Change windshield wipers.
Ahn aaaaaaaaaaaahn
AutosRe: SOLD Neatly Used Matrix 2003 XRS in Lagos by AutoMoTech(m): 6:47pm On Jan 08, 2022
Av
AutosRe: SOLD Neatly Used Matrix 2003 XRS in Lagos by AutoMoTech(m): 9:03am On Jan 08, 2022
Available... Price is negotiable.
AutosRe: SOLD Neatly Used Matrix 2003 XRS in Lagos by AutoMoTech(m): 8:18pm On Jan 07, 2022
Available... Put a call through and schedule an inspection...
AutosRe: SOLD Neatly Used Matrix 2003 XRS in Lagos by AutoMoTech(m): 3:39pm On Jan 07, 2022
Personally endorsed by AutoMoTech Diagnostics...
Vehicle service and maintenance has been managed by me.
Car TalkRe: I Just Crashed My Car. How Do I Fix It by AutoMoTech(m): 3:34pm On Jan 07, 2022
Aaaaarghmed:
abeg you wise
Seconded
Car TalkRe: My A/C Not Cool As B4 And Changes Engine Sound by AutoMoTech(m): 3:30pm On Jan 07, 2022
izaac23:
My A/C in my Corolla 2003 was always top notch that at lowest, it freezes my hands when driving if I don't push the vent away from pouring directly on my hands,

But in recent months, if I engage it at that lowest, the breeze from the vent hardly blow to where I am sitting until I increase it and is not as cold as before atall, (although still manages to get cool)

When I engage the a/c, the engine sound changes when accelerating from a standstill or driving very slow. (It sounds like a spoilt farm truck) but when spead increases, it gets back to normal sound.

Some say it is normal that the engine is loaded, while some say that the sound is coming from the compressor and it needs attention.

Pls, my people help me, wat can I do to remedy this??
Your AC is not as cold as it used to.
Engine noise is more now when you turn on your "AC".
You have an issue with your AC system. You don't feel you need to find an AC person to help diagnose the system?
Car TalkRe: In Need Of A 2005- 2008 Nigerian Used Toyota Matrix by AutoMoTech(m): 3:20pm On Jan 07, 2022
Car TalkRe: My Corolla Vibrates On Quick Acceleration by AutoMoTech(m): 4:44pm On Jan 06, 2022
izaac23:
It was detected by a mechanic that it was wat they call camba and engine sitting that spoil, he changed them and everything is normal now, no bouncing, no vibration whatsoever.
That's great.
Thanks for providing a feedback.
Car TalkRe: REMOTE FAULT ASSESSMENT AND DIAGNOSIS GUIDE By AutoMoTech by AutoMoTech(op): 12:24pm On Jan 05, 2022
Happy new year fam!!!
Its another beautiful year ... Oya let's get this going.
Car TalkRe: Small Nyash... The Rebuild/restoration by AutoMoTech(m): 11:57pm On Dec 31, 2021
diportivo:
there's nothing to see

remember that if you are outside of maiduguri you will believe that there's no normal day to day activity going on there because boko haram is on rampage abi?

na so those wey no sabi area dey always jump into conclusion too.....so much so that you will think its bush path that enters the town sef grin
But its not a lie na.
No be bush enter your town? grin
Car TalkRe: Help Diagnose An Engine That Wont Start At Once by AutoMoTech(m): 1:18pm On Dec 28, 2021
xavuv:
You are right bro. The cold start sensor is the culprit, o also changed the 3rd ignition coil and the 4 spark plugs .

Kazeem disconnected the cold start sensor plug and did some wiring voodoo and said i should use it like that.

On my way home, like i just drove 2miles, temp guage stays very low,not even up to the middle mark, i noticed that my AC lost it coolness a bit, and my feet was sweating too much, i parked and open up the bonnet.

Lo and behold, coolant is already boiling and has over spilled into the engine bay. How could it be ! Yet the temp guage stays very low.

Right there i removed all the wiring vodoo and connected my cold start sensor plug back to its rightful place. Immediately after i started the engine again, I noticed the temp guage started working as it should, I.E temp guage now in the middle, AC now super cold as before the wiring voodoo and no more absurd coolant boiling till i reached home.

If not due to my alertness i would have lost a good engine.
grin grin grin
Car TalkRe: My Corolla 05 Car Is Stalling. by AutoMoTech(m): 1:14pm On Dec 28, 2021
homeboy205:
They have swapped coils and he said the problem stopped. So I’d suggest he try the treating the lean code first
Ok got it ...
Car TalkRe: My Corolla 05 Car Is Stalling. by AutoMoTech(m): 1:01pm On Dec 28, 2021
homeboy205:
Treat the p0171, the lean code go Dey throw random or multiple cylinder misfire
This is another angle too. But having looked at the code there is no P0300/random cylinder misfire.
The error code P0353 is specific to cylinder 3 circuit/wiring fault and therefore P0303.
Meaning there is an existing fault in that circuit.

So my assumption is the misfire "might" have caused the lean code.
Car TalkRe: I Need Your Input On Buying An Infinity FX 35 2004 Car by AutoMoTech(m): 10:32pm On Dec 27, 2021
kingreign:
Lol. Nothing Musa no go see for gate.
You sure say Musa still dey gate so?
Car TalkRe: My Corolla 05 Car Is Stalling. by AutoMoTech(m): 10:31pm On Dec 27, 2021
Fedrams:
Thanks bro. The coil was swap and the problem stopped.


quote author=AutoMoTech post=108858664]

How did you confirm the coil, plugs and injectors (nosule) are ok?

For P0353 4 things are involved. Plugs, coils, wiring and brainbox.
You need to test and confirm each of these to narrow down where the problem is.
My suggestion, swap coil and plugs from another cylinder to cylinder 3. If the fault remains then you know the problem is either on the wiring or the brainbox itself.

I would suggest you fix this first then worry about the P0171 lean code.
All the best.
Alright that's good news
Car TalkRe: My Corolla Vibrates On Quick Acceleration by AutoMoTech(m): 10:29pm On Dec 27, 2021
izaac23:
I will do that tomorrow and get back to you.
But if it's not an engine problem, I doubt if the scan will show... Hence reason for this post to get ideas from experienced pple
If it not na engine problem definitely it wont show on scan data na.
Just consult a competent tech to help you narrow it down.
I gave the above response "solely based on" the response you provided above.
Car TalkRe: I Need Your Input On Buying An Infinity FX 35 2004 Car by AutoMoTech(m): 5:34pm On Dec 27, 2021
kingreign:
Füćk șhït! angry angry
As in bro i don dey laugh since.... Ahn ahn... I have never read anything madder than that. Hehehe
Car TalkRe: My Corolla Vibrates On Quick Acceleration by AutoMoTech(m): 5:20pm On Dec 27, 2021
jgbemson1:
I WOULD suggest you scan the car first
@OP follow this advice.
Since you stated clearly the vibration is from the engine. And also usually when you want to throttle or climb a hill.
I fixed a similar problem recently on an 03 corolla.
Problem was the spark plugs. I replaced with original tokunbo NGK spark plugs and movement was swift.
However in your case pls scan and diagnose the issue first to narrow down the cause.
Whatever is being suggested that it is are only guesses. No go touch wetin no spoil.
#Diagnose #Don'tThrowParts
Car TalkRe: My Corolla 05 Car Is Stalling. by AutoMoTech(m): 5:09pm On Dec 27, 2021
Fedrams:
Pls I need urgent help. The mechanic around me did not understand what to do. I have changed the fuel pump 2 times. The coil, plug and nosule is ok.
Car Scanner ELM OBD2
DTC report
Selected brand: Toyota
VIN: 2T1BR32E75C861147

============1==============
P0353
Raw code: 0353
ECU: 10
Status: Confirmed
OBDII: Ignition coil C, primary/secondary - circuit malfunction
Toyota: Ignition Coil C Primary / Secondary Circuit Malfunction

============2==============
P0353
Raw code: 0353
ECU: 10
Status: Pending
OBDII: Ignition coil C, primary/secondary - circuit malfunction
Toyota: Ignition Coil C Primary / Secondary Circuit Malfunction

============3==============
P0171
Raw code: 0171
ECU: 10
Status: Pending
OBDII: System too lean, bank 1
Toyota: Bank 1 System Too Lean

============4==============
P0303
Raw code: 0303
ECU: 10
Status: Pending
OBDII: Cylinder 3 - misfire detected
Toyota: Cylinder 3 Misfire Detected

============5==============
P0353
Raw code: 0353
ECU: 10
Status: Confirmed
OBDII: Ignition coil C, primary/secondary - circuit malfunction
Toyota: Ignition Coil C Primary / Secondary Circuit Malfunction
How did you confirm the coil, plugs and injectors (nosule) are ok?

For P0353 4 things are involved. Plugs, coils, wiring and brainbox.
You need to test and confirm each of these to narrow down where the problem is.
My suggestion, swap coil and plugs from another cylinder to cylinder 3. If the fault remains then you know the problem is either on the wiring or the brainbox itself.

I would suggest you fix this first then worry about the P0171 lean code.
All the best.
Car TalkRe: REMOTE FAULT ASSESSMENT AND DIAGNOSIS GUIDE By AutoMoTech by AutoMoTech(op): 2:52pm On Dec 06, 2021
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Car TalkRe: Is Opel Zafira A Good Car For A Transport Business by AutoMoTech(m): 1:30pm On Nov 13, 2021
33bandit:
Baba the opel zafira is not fast and its not stable on high speeds ...I've one
I can't argue that since that's your personal experience. Shey you know transporters that use it in the north will not aree with you sha grin
Car TalkRe: REMOTE FAULT ASSESSMENT AND DIAGNOSIS GUIDE By AutoMoTech by AutoMoTech(op): 10:16am On Nov 12, 2021
petrusevents:
Good morning
Please can anyone refer a competent Honda Gear specialist for me in Ibadan.
I believe Timifakay is in IB
Car TalkRe: REMOTE FAULT ASSESSMENT AND DIAGNOSIS GUIDE By AutoMoTech by AutoMoTech(op):
Jollos:
Thanks for your response sir.

I scanned today, the guy said the 3 sensor connecting to the engine are bad. He said that was the only thing that came up from the scanner.
I asked him if the scanner brought up anything about catalyst and he said no.
Maybe I should take it from there
I believe it would be wise if you could get the error codes and post here so we can help guide your repair.
As mentioned by autologic, the absence of catalyst is not the cause of your "presumed high fuel consumption"
Car TalkRe: REMOTE FAULT ASSESSMENT AND DIAGNOSIS GUIDE By AutoMoTech by AutoMoTech(op): 4:18pm On Nov 09, 2021
Jollos:
Good afternoon all ogas,

I travel to and fro Ife from Lagos with my newly acquired pathfinder, it was a smooth journey but I used 15k fuel to and fro. Although I was informed before buying the car there were no catalyst In the exhaust.

One thing I noticed about the car was it won't accelerate more than 120km/h once it is approaching 130 it will slow down by itself. Could this be a serious problem?

I priced catalyst and is above 100k which I can't afford now.

Do I have a remedy to catalyst that will save cost, and will it reduce fuel consumption? Pathfinder 2004 model

Thanks in anticipation.
Pls note this, *personally* I do not agree to catalyst causing a terribly high consumption. The function of the catalyst is to lower emission of poisonous gases. So my advice will be in line with my personal belief.
So I will advice you look elsewhere for the problem.
1. Have you tried to note how much distance you travel for certain amount of fuel and then compare with what the manufacturer stated?
Have you tried to scan the vehicle since you bought it?
Is the vehicle naija used or tokunbo?
Several things can cause that issue of the car not going beyond 130km/hr. It could be because of a speed limiter or engine performance problem.
Car TalkRe: Peugeot 206 by AutoMoTech(m): 8:05am On Nov 09, 2021
Westmins:
Hi
Im planning on buying a peugeot 206 and i dont know anything about it
Any advice for me please on what to look out for and i have a mechanice but i need to know if there is some issues in general with the car
Is your mechanic a Peugeot expert? Or atleast welk vast in Peugeot systems? Otherwise you will be paying for his using your car to learn.
Also try and search for Ikennas thread. Everyone knows he is the Peugeot expert here.

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