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mayor2013:
That's a topic for another day.

This guy is a demeanour. �

mayor2013:
What makes it difficult sir. Explain sir.

Which mechanic workshop does that in Nigeria right now? Do well to tell us if your workshop has these capabilities. What are the cost implication? So owners can make informed decision's.

Then, other intending owners who may like to replace theirs might contact you. More so, information is power.

mayor2013:
This ain't an argument. Clearing of crash data on airbag module can been done in Naija When you meet techs with equipment and invest heavily on tools

Of course, I agree with every bit of your submission but getting that in Nigeria at the moment is difficult.

@Readonee35L & @Mayor2013, you are both saying the same thing albeit differently & there's no need to quarrel.

The essence of the thread is actually to inform vehicle owners with deployed airbags that they can get their cats back to factory specs.

Although there are other sundry expenses in addition to the major cost of purchase of equipment.

Readonee35L:
Bravolad
How much did you purchase the airbags each and the module.?

If you were in America your module could be wiped and cleared of the crash codes.

The driver & knee airbags cost 55k while the airbag module was 35k

Resetting the airbag module would been my choice if the service is available here as some shops in the USA offer this service for $65 with slight variation in price depending on which part of the USA.

The major challenge was getting the airbag module as most of the cars that come into Nigeria had deployed airbags. This also makes it easier for them to inflate price.

Mcmanuel:
hows ur ride now?

we met at kingreigns

Great.

Hope ur trip back to Lagos was a good experience.

U need to properly check the sway bar (stabiliser lineake) bushings. That’s likely to be the culprit as @ earthrealm pointed out.

davit:
Hello everyone. I happened to disconnect the battery of my Lexus RX 330 more than a week to start another vehicle. One thing I discovered after reconnecting my battery is that all the buttons at the steering control like volume up.down and MODE not responding again. They show light but not controlling my radio anymore. About a week has gone by now, and no change.

Has anyone had this issue before? Any one with a solution?
Thanks.

cc: kingreign, gazzuzz, mayor, ikenna, autologic

It’s also possible that the control button socket underneath the steering airbag is disconnected. It also needs to be inspected if there are no blown fuses.

More pictures.

The instrument cluster is now very clean.

Picked up the airbag module the following day. It’s important to point out that the clock spring was equally replaced. After replacing the module, the airbag light disappeared. And the car is back to normal with the airbag light coming up when the ignition is turned on and disappears after the vehicle starts.

I bought my RX330 with a deployed driver's airbag which also incudes knee airbag and had driven the vehicle for close to 3 years with no incident or major repair. The very has been very faithful although with proper preventive maintenance. Servicing of engine oil and tranny fluid have been routinely as at when it's due.

My wife mostly drives this vehicle just to the office & back of less than 5 miles daily. Recently, I became seriously concerned about the airbag though I have always wanted to refit the airbag to functional state. Since its better to air on the side of caution, I made up my mind to fix it. More so, Xmas is around the corner & my family will be travelling to the east in the ride, I decided to contact kingreign about the possibility of replacing the deployed airbag.

A scan revealed 3 major codes of the steel wheel airbag, driver's knee airbag and the driver's seat belt. While diagnosing as I had anticipated, he discovered that the vehicle seller had concealed the airbag light with a black masking tape behind the instrument cluster. This ensures that the airbag light never came up when the ignition is turned on. While buying the car, my immediate major concern was to ensure that the frame and chassis were not impacted during the accident as this will guarantee my tyres are not always out of alignment & unnecessary uneven wear. More so, vin report indicated it was a lone accident meaning there's no multiple airbag deployment. So I went ahead to pay for the vehicle.

So fast forward to last week, my greatest fear was hoping that the dealer who sold the vehicle to me didnt delete the airbag & removed the airbag module. So the moment he discovered the black masking tape, I heaped a sigh of relief. With this relief, we placed an order for the 3 items. Items arrived after 3 days and was installed. After the installation, all the codes evaporated but the srs light remained lit on the instrument cluster.

Further troubleshooting revealed that the airbag module needs to be replaced. Now, this is the deal breaker as the module was hidden under the gear selector, which requires that you must remove a significant part of the dashboard in other to access it including the center console which coincidently is a channel through which aircon circulates to the rear seat. It also requires some level of caution & expertise because the Lexus dash facial is a delicate one and could easily get scratched or damaged. We searched all over Apo & Zuba spare part markets in Abuja with no success. Since I have a reliable brother & friend at Ladipo, I contacted him to make an enquiry. Within few minutes of search in Ladipo, the module was found. The following day, I paid and item was shipped to Abuja.

Stay tuned...

[quote author=wwwkaycom post=61894739]I just arrived home 40 minutes ago. I was driving from Challenge in Ibadan to Akure this evening, I took off by 6 pm thinking that I'll get to my destination latest by 8.30-9.00pm because of the bad road from Ibadan to Ile-Ife. Just about to negotiate the bend that linked the Iwo Road -Oyo Expressway with Ibadan-Ife-Ilesa-Akure road at Iwo Road, I met 3 police officers who stopped me. I didn't really bother since I have all my papers intact. Having checked the papers, I thought it was time to zoom off only for the inspector among them to tell me I am driving a stolen vehicle, he pointed out to me that the VIN number on the paper is different from the one on the vehicle. The error was actually that instead of writing number 1, a small letter 'i' was written. All effort I made to convince them it was an error made at licensing office fell on deaf ears, they said I must drive the car to their station at Iwo Road or I pay 5k, all I had on me was N1200, and I wasn't willing to part with everything since I don't know where I'll see ATM machine. The ones at Iwo Road were filled up with people on long queues. I begged them to collect N500 they refused, I had to drive to their station. On getting there they asked me to write a report which I did, I called a lawyer friend who resides in Ibadan, this really infuriated the officer on duty and the one who followed me from where I was arrested. I think it's a minor issue but they really made a serious case out of it. My lawyer friend had to call a senior police officer who also called the station's DPO, they told the DPO on phone right in my presence that I argued with their inspector, drive a car with fake papers and tried to bribe an officer, please what type of country is this? The DPO later came and I explained myself to him, he look like a gentleman. He listened to me and told me I ought not to argue with them, he later asked them to release my car to me after about 10 minutes. I wanted to drive off only to discover that one of the front tyre had been deflated, I had to spend another 15 minutes changing to spare tyre. I left that station by 9.30 pm and got to Akure 12.15am. Again what manner of country is this?[/quote]Very sad. That's the nature of the country we live in. This is becoming a routine by police officers to level all manner of alligations on motorists in order to fleece them. This incidents of extortion by police officers on duty is one case too many especially those ones at that Iwo road junction, they specialise in these kinds of situations.

mayor2013:
Use your biro to change alter the mistake made. Again whenever an issue like this arises do not follow them down to the station. Settle your matter on the spot

From the story above, & considering that he had only 1200, I don't think he would have been able to settle it there.

Promxy94:
I believe it can if there is an enacted law made for it, and there is a good.law enforcement agency to enforce the, law, and a stable and fast judicial system,to interpret the law and punish offenders....

Even if we have the enabling laws for immediate adjudication and deserving punishments, uniform organisations like the Army, Police, Navy etc including law makers & political appointees will abuse it thereby weakening the system.

Provided some individuals are stronger than the system, it would never work. Until such a time our laws, no matter how trivial, applies to all, and in all circumstances, it will never work.

If laws are used in the perspective for which they exist and people can’t operate with impunity irrespective of political or social standing, then, it can.

Provided people are respected by virtue of their wealth & riches, political associations, social status and so on, it will never work.

And finally, until such a time when an average Nigerian respects constituted authority by obeying traffic lights, parking in designated areas, disposing wastes appropriately, falling in line to obtain services and using pedestrian bridges where they are available without the need for coercion; only then can it work.

evergold:
Hey guys kindly help me to look for a trustworthy driver to help me drive a car from Abuja to Calabar on the 26/27 of this month. Below is the logistics I can afford.

Driver pay : 20,000
Fuel : 10, 000

He is free to carry passengers as long as the car get to Calabar on the 27th.

If you have, kindly post the numbers in the comment or send it to bytenaija@gmail.com

Thanks in advance.

How would the Driver return to Abuja? Is he spending from the ₦20,000? What about accommodation in Calabar?

The amount you budgeted for fuel is too poor at ₦10,000.

ray48:
Got a car with the mileage of 102 plus in the dashboard. When I checked d VIN history, I realized dat d mileage was 234plus before it was shipped to Nigeria. I asked d dealer and he told me they didn’t adjust d mileage here. I don’t know what to believe again.

And you honestly expect a Nigerian car dealer to tell you the truth? You must still be wallowing in your nightlong sleep.

They would feign ignorance about the mileage rollback. But truth be told, most buyers are the architect of their problem by looking to by a low mileage at a reasonably low price. In the USA, low mileage cars are expensive.

To answer op’s question; yes, dealers tamper with a car’s mileage here in Nigeria. The earlier you understand this the better for you so you don’t expect to buy a low mileage car at a ridiculously low price. Don’t fall for it.

However, not all dealers engage in this act.

Car scanner

autojosh:
If you love the Toyota Crown, I am sure your answer will be a Yes. This is more like a Toyota Rolls Royce as you can even see from the side profile of the car.

The 2018 Toyota Century gets a 5.0-liter V8 hybrid engine under the hood...  while the interior gets adjustable rear seats with massage function and power leg rest for first-class comfort and a sophisticated riding experience. 

Although the seat in the pictures look like just fabric but it it is actually made of high-quality materials, including 100% wool that is extremely flexible and soft. There is also a leather option.
The captain seats in the back are cool with a large entertainment screen, writing table, reading lights, premium audio system and many more. 

Despite all the interior and safety features that comes with this car, what I love most is its retro look.. looking like 1983 Toyota Crown. Tell us what you love about this ride.. Is it the brand, interior, exterior or the engine capacity?

This car will cost you nothing less than N55 million in Nigeria.. Would you buy it for that price?

See more photos and don't forget to like, rate and share.

https://autojosh.com/2018-toyota-century/

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Seun

Those who didn't work hard for their money (Nigerian politicians) will. But those who earned every dime they have got will not buy it.

Your choice of car is somewhat dependent on your status as a single or married person. The Camry will serve you better if you are married. But the Matrix will have a better mpg because of engine displacement & car size.

But your budget will not get a clean Camry except you buy a Nigerian used or salvage tittle. Again, even a clean tittle Nigerian used will be hard to get at that price. Mind you, people have bought salvage cars & used them for years without major repairs. The choice is yours.

The Matrix is not a bad option in this regard. But decide what you want so u can focus your energy in getting it.

However, the Camry will be more expensive to keep in the long run but has a better resale value. Whichever you are buying, be patient & do your due diligence.

bravolad@yahoo.com

Egji:
No the coolant level doesn't reduce. I don't allow the car to boil over. Once I notice that it's over heating I turn off the a/c and the temperature returns to normal (i.e. mid way up the gauge)

The fan has been set to always be on the highest speed, because the manual compressor doesn't have the sensor to control the fan when the a/c comes on.

Check the wiring system that connects to the fan. It's possible one of the wires is chopped of by rats or heat. You need to take your time to observe this.

diportivo:
anoda moniker has started looking for parts already


lets know how it all goes

I'm also wondering why the change of moniker. Here is the link to the parts looking thread;

https://www.nairaland.com/4085397/need-ford-edge-booth-bumper


Just hoping she does not make a mistake & lose much more than she ought to.

elijah101:
I use Mobil 1
replaced with new oil and new filter
there is sign of oil leaking around the engine area and on the floor where its parked
The level was normal .. the normal 4 litres plus half of the 1 litre
been using it for 2 years now .. this is happening for the first time after servicing

Obviousl, it's either the mechanic didn't tight the filter housing or the drain plug properly.

What weight of Mobil 1 are u using? I guess you are using the wrong oil. The recommended engine oil for your car is 0w-20. The fact that you are using Mobil 1 does not make it right. The recommended engine oil is written on the engine cap cover through which oil is poured into the engine.

So goes the saying "different strokes for different folks". It always feels different to be unique rather than blend with the bandwagons.

All cars are good & have areas of strength for which user enjoy over a long time. A car is also as good as it's owner's maintenance habits. The joy to any car ownership is maintenance, availability of spare parts, technical know how etc. One of the major reasons people stick with some of the popular brands is the above listed conditions.

If you live in the USA or Europe, the least of your worries would be parts of technical know how. Have u taken time to find out why those cars fail after a few years of usage in Nigeria? Sometimes, you can't even get the recommended fluid to buy because parts sellers don't stock them.

Having said that, I will pick the CX-7 over the Nissan Teana. It offers a better drive experience though at the expense of fuel economy.

Whichever you decide to buy, ensure you do your due diligence.

Headlaw:
Thanks for the response, that's why I needed guidance. What are the specifications of Toyota Spider?

Just type "Review of 2007 to 2011 Toyota Camry" in google and you will have numerous literature to review.

Headlaw:
Please I'm considering buying a Toyota Spider, but I don't know much about the car. Can anyone help.

Your quest is a vague one...What do you mean by Toyota Spider? You need to be clear with your question. You have neither mentioned the car model or the specific thing you want in a car. If my understanding serves me right - there are different year models in this category.

When looking at a car, what exactly are your concerns; maintenance, durability, availability of spare parts, technical know how, reliability, cost etc. The list is inexhaustible.

The two cars can't necessarily be compared as it's not an apple to apple comparison. This is also because the engine configurations differ.

It depends on your preference; performance or aesthetics, which you didn't state.

Both cars have a relative low maintenance cost & parts are readily available including competent mechanics.

lillyontop:
Good day nairaland i need your help on these issue I am looking forward in getting my self a new car so I stumbled on one cheap clean 09 Camry xle used so I decided to call the owner and the owner said he doesn't have or misplaced the custom papers to the car that why he's selling the car cheap so that the end user is going to get the custom paper done I need advise if I should go ahead to purchase the car and if there's any person that knows much about custom stuffs or a customer himself should let me know how much to get a custom paper for the car thanks

Be sure it's not a stolen vehicle before rushing to buy. Get a police report and pay a competent mechanic for a Pre-Purchase Inspection.

The owner is lying about the custom papers. He never did pay for it. If it's paid for initially, all that is required is the C- Number to reprint the papers at just 3k. Don't fall for it else, you will be pushing a wagon up a steep hill.

Vested:
Confam!

AXA Mansard even offers you a free tracking service when your premium goes above a 100k or so.
You even track the vehicle yourself. (I too don't work for Mansard)

When you value your vehicle, you will take good measure to protect it against theft and unforeseen circumstances.

You get free tracking service with AXA Mansard when the value of your car is ₦3,000,000 or more.

Check engine light. Run a scan for DTC. Some troubles with the car's ABS.

thebigkendo:
He asked oh.. but still went against all the advice given, Penny wise..Pound..............
https://www.nairaland.com/4029197/choice-gear-oil

I have discovered that most people seek advice but do not adhere to such advise. They are quick to abandon the same advise they sought. I wonder why coming to ask for help only to do exact same thing you are cautioned against.

A friend's thermostat was yanked off by the car killing mechanics (kazeem) and he asked me what I think he should do. I told him to replace thermostat with exact same specs & run coolant but he didn't listen; now top gasket is blown & he still needs my advise...SMH.

The Highlander is a mid-size Crossover SUV. Comparatively, the major difference between the 2013 & 2014 model is in the styling as the 2014 has a larger grille opening with headlamp and turn signal that takes up half of the front fender. They share the same engine but while the 2013 came with the 5 speed automatic and auto-manual, the 2014 has the 6 speed automatic & auto-manual gear. Both engines have the same output at 270 hp.

The 2014 has a slightly better (marginally) MPG at a negligible 1mpg better. Also, voice recognition is standard on the 2014 model. No so much of a difference in the interior. The 2014 model spare parts obviously would be much more expensive. In terms of reliability, they share similar ratings and would certainly serve the purpose with a good maintenance culture.

These vehicles are not designed with the Nigerian road in mind. Remember that the more deplorable your roads are, you are more likely to visit mechanics often. If you 've got very bad roads, then the 4runners and prado might better serve your purpose.

You must run away from kazeems and refrain from the all oil is the same mentality that most Nigerian car owners have.