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fbtowner:
Good deal

iPhone 11 Pro Max No FaceID Gold color

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Selling for just 195k

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Still available

Good deal

iPhone 11 Pro Max No FaceID Gold color

Neatly Used

256gb internal storage

Factory unlock

Battery Health 74%

Selling for just 195k

I'm available around

Alimosho, ikeja… depending on time


Whatsapp only. ‪‬ +234‪9044293297

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RyanAutomotive:
Good day sir,

Thank you for the detailed explanation and for the kind words. We truly appreciate it. 🙏
You’ve done the right thing by stopping further random repairs and seeking clarity.

Vehicle: Honda Accord 2008 (4-Cylinder)

From everything you’ve described, this is not a coincidence of many problems, but a few related issues triggering multiple fault codes. Let’s break it down properly and calmly.



🔧 Professional Diagnostic Insight — Honda Accord 2008

Reported Concerns:
• Persistent engine vibration (even after replacing all engine mounts)
• VSA + Triangle warning coming on after ~3 minutes of driving
• Warning clears after restart, then returns
• Passenger-side hub replaced, but VSA fault remains
• Multiple fault codes present

This tells us one key thing:

⚠️ The ECU is detecting system conflicts after the vehicle starts moving and enters closed-loop operation.



🧠 Understanding the Fault Codes

1️⃣ C1555 — VSA / Wheel Speed / Steering Angle Related

This is critical.

Very important to note:
• Replacing one hub alone does not guarantee VSA resolution
• VSA faults can be triggered by:
• Mismatched wheel speed signals
• Steering angle sensor out of calibration
• Brake switch or yaw sensor issues
• Voltage or ground instability

That explains why the light comes on only after driving, not immediately at startup.

➡️ VSA systems are extremely sensitive on Honda vehicles.



2️⃣ P0011 — Camshaft Timing Over-Advanced (VTC / VVT Issue)

This code alone can cause:
• Engine vibration at idle
• Poor drivability
• Chain-reaction sensor errors

Common causes on this Accord:
• Dirty or sticking VTC solenoid
• Sludge-restricted oil passages
• Incorrect oil viscosity or poor oil flow
• Timing reference drifting (not necessarily a full timing failure)

⚠️ This code must be addressed first — it affects everything else.


3️⃣ P0141 — O2 Sensor Heater Circuit (Bank 1 Sensor 2)

This does not always mean a bad sensor.

Possible causes:
• Heater circuit wiring issue
• Blown fuse or shared ground fault
• ECU detecting abnormal exhaust data due to timing/VVT issue

➡️ Very often a secondary code, not the root cause.

⸻

4️⃣ P0497 & P145C — EVAP / Purge Flow Abnormal

These indicate:
• Incorrect purge flow when commanded closed
• Vacuum or purge valve control issue

Common on Honda:
• Weak purge solenoid
• Cracked vacuum lines
• ECU confused by unstable engine operation

5️⃣ P2183 & P2184 — Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor (High Input / Correlation)

This is very important and often overlooked.

If the ECU reads incorrect engine temperature:
• Fuel mixture becomes unstable
• Idle quality suffers
• VSA and emission systems can malfunction
• Warning lights appear after warm-up (your exact symptom)

⚠️ This alone can explain the 3-minute delay before warnings appear.

🚨 Critical Observation

You are seeing:
• Vibration
• Timing-related code
• Temperature sensor errors
• Emission and VSA faults

This strongly suggests:
❌ A shared reference problem (sensor data integrity, grounding, or oil-controlled VVT issue)
❌ Not multiple unrelated failures


🚫 What This Is NOT
• Not just engine mounts
• Not solved by replacing hubs alone
• Not “too many problems”
• Not trial-and-error parts replacement

Your Accord needs structured Honda-specific diagnostics, not guesswork.

⚙️ Ryan Automotive Limited — Professional Take

At this stage, the correct approach is:

✔️ VTC / cam timing live-data analysis
✔️ Engine oil pressure & VTC solenoid inspection
✔️ ECT sensor plausibility test (cold vs hot data)
✔️ Full VSA system scan (steering angle, yaw, wheel speed correlation)
✔️ Wiring & ground integrity check
✔️ ECU data comparison — not just fault reading

Once the first incorrect signal is identified, several of these codes will disappear together.


📌 Recommended Next Step

Yes, you are welcome to bring the vehicle in.

We handle cases like this daily, and clients bring cars to us from different parts of Lagos and beyond because correct diagnosis saves money and time.

📍 Ryan Automotive Limited — LASU / Isheri Axis
Precision Diagnostics • Transparent Repairs • Excellence
Once inspected properly, we can tell you what truly needs fixing and what doesn’t — before you spend another naira.

You’re on the right path already. We’ll be glad to help you finish it correctly. 🚗⚙️

Thank you so much chief. I will DM you on whatsapp today and see if I can drive down on Saturday.

Thanks once again.

RyanAutomotive:
Good day sir,

Thank you for taking time to explain the situation clearly. We understand your frustration — especially after multiple repairs with no resolution. You’re right to pause and reassess. 👍
Vehicle: Toyota Corolla 2010

Based on everything you’ve described, this is a classic case of repeated repairs without a confirmed root cause.

Let’s break this down properly.

⸻

🔧 Professional Diagnostic Insight — Toyota Corolla (2010) Hard Start

Reported Symptoms:

• Hard starting, especially cold
• Long cranking before engine fires
• Sometimes needs throttle input to start
• Inconsistent start — 1st, 2nd, or 3rd crank
• Multiple fault codes: misfire, timing, oxygen sensor
• Repeated parts replacement without improvement

This tells us one thing clearly:

⚠️ The problem is not random — it is systematic and unresolved.

⸻

🚨 Critical Observation (Very Important)

You have replaced or Service:
• Injectors
• Spark plugs (twice)
• Fuel pump (three times)
• Ignition coils
• Timing chain (initially mis-set, then reworked)

Yet the issue persists.

This strongly suggests:
❌ Parts are being changed without confirming why they are failing
❌ The base engine condition or reference signals are not being verified

⸻

🔍 Likely Root Causes (From Experience)

1️⃣ Timing Still Not Correct (Mechanical vs ECU Reference)

Even if the timing chain is “aligned”, problems occur when:
• Crankshaft & camshaft signals are out of correlation
• Timing marks are set but VVT position is incorrect
• Timing was done without locking tools or scan confirmation

This will cause:
• Hard start
• Misfire codes
• Timing correlation errors
• False oxygen sensor codes

➡️ This is extremely common on Corolla engines after timing work.

⸻

2️⃣ Weak or Incorrect Crankshaft / Camshaft Sensor Signal

Not just “bad” sensors — but:
• Wrong brand / aftermarket sensor
• Signal drop during cranking
• Poor sensor gap or wiring issue

If the ECU cannot read crank position properly:
• Engine will drag before starting
• ECU delays fuel & spark
• Multiple start attempts are needed

⸻

3️⃣ Fuel Pressure Bleed-Down (Not Pump Failure)

Changing fuel pumps repeatedly does not rule this out.

Possible issues:
• Faulty fuel pressure regulator
• Leaking injector(s) after shutdown
• Fuel pressure not holding overnight

This causes:
• Long crank in the morning
• Starts faster when throttle is applied

⸻

4️⃣ Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Error

Very overlooked.

If ECU reads wrong temperature:
• Cold engine gets wrong fuel mixture
• Hard cold start
• Driver needs to press accelerator

This can happen without a clear fault code.

⸻

5️⃣ ECU Learning / Adaptation Not Reset

After major engine work:
• Timing
• Injectors
• Sensors

If adaptations are not reset:
• ECU uses old data
• Cold start fueling becomes incorrect

⸻

🚫 What This Is NOT
• Not spark plug brand
• Not number of fuel pumps
• Not random misfire parts
• Not guesswork repair

Your car needs structured diagnostics, not more parts.

⸻

⚙️ Ryan Automotive Workshop — Professional Take

At this point, continuing with the same approach will only:
• Waste more money
• Damage engine confidence
• Increase risk of timing or valve damage

This Corolla needs:
✔️ Mechanical timing verification (not just marks)
✔️ Crank–cam correlation check with live data
✔️ Cold-start fuel pressure test (overnight hold)
✔️ Sensor data review during cranking
✔️ ECU adaptation reset & relearn

Only one or two of these will expose the real fault.

⸻

📌 What We Recommend (Next Steps)

Bring the vehicle in for:
• Full Toyota live-data diagnostic scan
• Cold-start monitoring (first crank analysis)
• Timing & VVT correlation check
• Fuel pressure retention test
• Sensor plausibility test (ECT, crank, cam, O2 logic)

Once this is done, the problem becomes clear and fixable — no trial-and-error.

⸻

📍 Distance is never a barrier — clients bring vehicles to Ryan Automotive Limited from different locations for accurate diagnosis and peace of mind.

If you want the issue solved once and correctly, feel free to reach out.

Ryan Automotive Limited
Precision • Transparency • Excellence
Premium Auto Diagnostics • Engine Timing • Driveability
📍 Lagos, Nigeria

We’re here to help you get your Corolla starting clean, confident, and reliable again 🚗⚙️

Hello chief Good afternoon. Thank you for the good work you do here always

I have a Honda Accord 2008 4 cylinder engine.
it kind of vibrates which I don’t like I have changed all 4 engine seats it didn’t stop, i think I have made peace with it

But recently sometimes once I drive for about 3 mins the VSA and the triangle and exclamation ⚠️ comes on, when I turn off the engine and on again it will be off until I drive for about 3 mins

I have replaced the passenger side hub complete but VSA light still persist

I bought a scanner and scanned so I got the following codes
C1555
P0141
P0011
P0497
P145C
P2184
P2183

I guess I have more problems than I thought

Please what can you advise about these codes.

I noticed your workshop is around Lasu- isheri. I won’t mind dropping by if need be.

Thanks.

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Chat me on whatsapp with what you want to pay I’ll give u. Don’t quote


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fbtowner:
I have checked today and it’s also well bolted

Picture below



however I found one wire laying around where the honk is, it caught my attention when it sparked on making contact with the iron behind the bumper, I traced it and I realize it came from around same place as the ground wire I checked earlier. I have attached the picture also. That’s the only free wire I was able to fine laying around

For anyone who might come across this. The wire I held in that picture was the culprit that was the ABS cable that wasn’t connected, after over a year of driving with D flashing, ABS light on, VSA light on. I watched up to 15 YouTube videos and I was able to trace the issue to the wire, I found where it was removed and plugged it back then all the warning lights went away immediately

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Been using this router for about 2-3 years and its been great until around 3-4 months ago when I noticed it stops browsing once it’s almost 10 days or 2 weeks until my subscription ends, the speed reduced drastically and becomes slow asf it’s always around 2mb until it finally expires this has been happening continuously btw.

This is my current situation. Mine is even worst, ones it’s 20 days like this, speeds drops to under 200kbps It’s a shame, i think they are doing this to sell their new outdoor router

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Please if you have experience in visiting Rwanda recently, please any information will be appreciated

Form things to do and not to do, cost and preparations.

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Samsung Galaxy S9 for sale 64gb

Perfectly working fine

125k

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fbtowner:
LG 1HP indoor unit A/C for sale
Comes with remote
Working perfectly well

Bought Tokunbo complete. Outdoor unit was stolen after 24hrs of installIng

I haven’t put price on it yet

If you need it. Make me a good offer.

It’s Around Alimosho Lagos

Whatsapp Contact in images

Still available….

fbtowner:
Samsung Galaxy S9
Very neat
All feature working perfectly
No single crack. Front and back

Check pictures for how to reach me. Whatsapp
135k slightly negotiable

Location Lagos - Alimosho

Still available. Slightly negotiable

fbtowner:
iPhone 11 Pro Max for sale. Giveaway price
64gb
BH 72%
iOS 15.5
Face ID working
Truetone present

Locked to at&t.
Selling with working chip (bonus)

Price 225k

Contact attached to picture

Still available… slightly negotiable

iPhone 11 Pro Max for sale. Giveaway price
64gb
BH 72%
iOS 15.5
Face ID working
Truetone present

Locked to at&t.
Selling with working chip (bonus)

Price 225k

Contact attached to picture

fbtowner:
LG 1HP indoor unit A/C for sale
Comes with remote
Working perfectly well

Bought Tokunbo complete. Outdoor unit was stolen after 24hrs of installIng

I haven’t put price on it yet

If you need it. Make me a good offer.

It’s Around Alimosho Lagos

Whatsapp Contact in images

Item still available for sale

Samsung Galaxy S9
Very neat
All feature working perfectly
No single crack. Front and back

Check pictures for how to reach me. Whatsapp
135k slightly negotiable

Location Lagos - Alimosho

fbtowner:
LG 1HP indoor unit A/C for sale
Comes with remote
Working perfectly well

Bought Tokunbo complete. Outdoor unit was stolen after 24hrs of installIng

I haven’t put price on it yet

If you need it. Make me a good offer.

It’s Around Alimosho Lagos

Whatsapp Contact in images

Available….

fbtowner:
I have this phone to sell.

Samsung Galaxy S9
Very neat
All feature working perfectly
No single crack. Front and back

Check pictures for how to reach me. Whatsapp
145k slightly negotiable

Location Lagos - Alimosho

Still available

sofiscatedmoron:
lol
which area be that, those thiefs have no joy

I suspect say na the guy wey install am run am

I have this phone to sell.

Samsung Galaxy S9
Very neat
All feature working perfectly
No single crack. Front and back

Check pictures for how to reach me. Whatsapp
145k slightly negotiable

Location Lagos - Alimosho

LG 1HP indoor unit A/C for sale
Comes with remote
Working perfectly well

Bought Tokunbo complete. Outdoor unit was stolen after 24hrs of installIng

I haven’t put price on it yet

If you need it. Make me a good offer.

It’s Around Alimosho Lagos

Whatsapp Contact in images

I have this phone to sell.

Samsung Galaxy S9
Very neat
All feature working perfectly
No single crack. Front and back

Check pictures for how to reach me. Whatsapp
145k

Location Lagos - Alimosho

Djdamian:
Okay, noted. But what’s the reason for the quote?

Sorry my bro. For months now Nairaland haven’t let me post here. Their bot ban me every time I post. And I always have nice stuffs to sell. I just said let me try quoting someone instead of posting directly

No vex for me abeg

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Djdamian:
Still selling

I have this phone to sell.

Samsung Galaxy S9
Very neat
All feature working perfectly
No single crack. Front and back

Check pictures for how to reach me. Whatsapp
145k

Location Lagos - Alimosho