Macmilla:

I am a medical doctor, but I think I enjoy working on cars more than working on humans. And I can boast I know 7th gen Honda Accord more than most kazeems.

i wanna be like u bro cos am planning on getting a honda next year....

Macmilla:
THE STORY OF BETTY
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Betty is my 2005 Honda Accord 4cyl.
I got her Nigerian used last year. When I got her, she was like a malnourished and physically abused woman.
-Her engine was smoking heavily and the old user deceived me by using very thick oil in addition to that evil thing called "stop smoking".
-There were crazy electrical abuse like the engine could start no matter where the gear stick is.
-The transmission was misbehaving mostly in cold mornings.
-Of course, the cat was way gone, but then some evil human decided to cut the wires of the 2 O2 sensors for reasons I still don't understand.
-Fuel economy was flushed down in the toilet.
-All steering buttons were not working, but somehow the horn was working.
-AC was working but not very powerful.
-SRS and Seatbelt light on the dashboard were on.
-Power steering was whining.
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With all these problems, the question now is why did I keep this car?
1. The price was good
2. This car was still good, first body and all. Engine looked neat. Abs was working fine. AC was working, though not optimal. So I told myself that the worst that could happen is a new engine and trans.
3. I wanted the challenge cos I love solving car problems.
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So, first thing I did was to change engine oil and filter with 5w30. Omo! My car became a smoke machine. I had to add the "stop smoking" to avoid the embarrassment while I thought of what to do.

I decided to try restoring the engine since it doesn't look bad from outside. When the engine was opened, the mechanic was amazed that the engine was completely in shape inside. The cylinder lining was perfect. Crank shaft, metals, pistons, all were in good shape. The top was also intact. The only thing that needed work was the rings. In two days, the engine was back together and running with 5w30 oil and no single smoke.
Then came the VTEC problem which was solved by replacing the filter screen in the VTEC solenoid.
Then came the VTC problem and that persky p0011 that dealt with me. After replacing VTC solenoid twice, the problem went away.
Then the transmission. After replacing the ATF twice without much improvement, I decided to rebuild it. Why would I throw something away without first trying to fix it? That is not me. Call me cheap, I don't care. After putting the tranny back in the car and filling with oil, first start, tranny no gree shift. Second start, car no gree enter drive. I was already sweating from my nyash. Infact, almost the whole day, tranny was severely acting up. But by some magic, after several tests, tranny started behaving. Now, 3mths later, tranny is still as smooth as butter. Victory!
Power steering pump was replaced with a tokunbo part and steering became smooth with absolutely no whine or vibration when turning.

About the electrical abuse, there was a strange wire running from the under dash fuse box all the way to the starter in the engine. I knew that wire was not put there by Honda, so I tore it out. As expected, car was no longer able to start. But I noticed the car will start occasionally after pressing the brake pedal randomly. So I looked at the brake pedal and noticed that the small plastic that presses on the brake switch was missing and a piece of paper was in place. It was pressing the switch enough to turn off the brake light but not enough to allow the car start. I removed the paper and constructed a good plastic in its place and care has started every single time since then.
- As for the cats, I had to change both O2 sensors. I didn't replace the cat. I simply bypassed it and removed the cat error code for good.
- So the steering wheel buttons. I told my electrician to bring out the steering flex reel and of course one of the two flex reel inside is completely cut. Someone diverted the horn signal through one of the intact cables. Once again, I decided to go the cheap route. I decided to solder the broken cables together. I didn't think this would work. My electrician told me I was wasting my time. But I gave him back the cable reel to install and 5mth later, all steering wheel buttons are still working.
- AC just needed gas and is still going 5mths later
-SRS and Seatbelt light was due to the driver's seatbelt buckle that was spoilt. Just changed it and all light went off.
Car is 100% functional now
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So next I want to change the side mirrors to txs side mirrors with signal light and if money enter, I'll upgrade the wheels, upgrade the bumper to DC bumper, and give it a good paint job.

I'M PROUD OF BETTY.

mehnnn u know so much

Make it 5m with ur full chest

Xxxylxxxx:

Don't stress yourself. Use MTN. When I'm collecting someone's number and you give me a number that's not MTN, I will not take you serious because there are tendencies that the number will most time, not reachable.

love u mann no homo ....had this opinion since like 5 years ago.... Wen it comes to calls, and u aint using mtn,, not so sure u are business minded. Wont take u serious

jabor4Naija:


Will it be free because they can't have be paying for it when the phone is less than six months old

i dont know about that.... Likely u might pay......but what u getting is an original follow come battery... The main reason am stucked with vivo. Their service centres

jabor4Naija:
I should have just bought an infinix or itel phone instead of this vivo y17s I bought in January that the battery can't even take me a full day

y not go to thier service centre close and get a replacement battery. New original one at that. Call for the availability of the battery b4 going

kpompey:
EOD 2million, you are not serious at #1100 to 1usd

this violence strong

U never ready to sell

Naspumpee:
you can add it up

made it 6million for you... Make i pluck leave come take pay you...... Nairaland one of d worse place to buy a 9ja used car.....swears!!!!

ravensckar:
Oga keep quiet there and stop sounding like a thief! You want to sell such a car with myriads of issue for 2.6m. Shey una think sey person dey pick money ni?

I've said it countless times, Nairaland is the worst place to buy a car because of so many criminals like you who likes to inflate prices.

PS- below are the pictures of the same car I bought in November for 2.2m. Compare it to the rubbish you posted above. It was a nairalander (AUTOCONSULT) that came to inspect it for me.

how was the inspection Autoconsult did??

Y u afraid to make it 5million?

abidemidare:
I'm using this tokunbo Honda 2.9kva inverter to power 1.5HP LG dual inverter with Samsung side by side fidge over night with 6 security bulbs.

wtf

This is discussion continue braahh @op 06/07

The pi has alot of potential.... Saying it aint worth shit is sheer stupidity.... don't sell ur pi... It is going to be unpredictable

remi4ever:
I recently got a 120% raise at work, and I plan on changing my car.

I use an accord 2003 Euro, but I am thinking of going for 2008 Honda accord. I'm not a toyota fan, so it's out of the picture.

Aside from Honda what other car can one get for 2.5m.. I do not want to stretch too thin with the budget..

plan on selling d 03 accord?

Nice funny write up ...i enjoyed it

Y not fix first

2shure:
Don't waste your money.u will become a regular customer to mechanic.every 4dsys. Adjuster problem. From thr.fan belt problem.from thr ac problem. Why travel that far when Toyota dey everywhere.oh u r the type that boasts I no wan buy car wey common. Oya na.u no see volvo buy.u no see Isuzu.u no see pontiac...u no see mitsubishi..u no see opel.....madza....micra...golf..... suzuki....na Honda u wan buy.no p but when u wan resell.e no go pass 600k with many abeg na

stfu

The body is eod

Eod

adeniyiemmanuel:
lol mad ppl everywere lol...

u know how much u go spend for d car to look normal??

400k cash

700k

Bebetter:
As a first time car owner, this is the greatest mistake you will ever make! Even as much as i love honda, the 2008 Honda accord is voted the worst honda accord ever made, it comes with direct from factory problems, thats why the used one is so cheap. I guarantee say no be you go drive the car, na the car go drive you when problem start, if you like to get evil spirit honda go for 2011 or 2012 but your budget no fit carry am.

Guy use your money and buy big daddy or used pontiac vibe and thank me later.

LOL.....ur analysis dy funny shaa........ ur info no dy far from the truth shaa but the 2003 - 2004 and d accord discussion continue 06-07 are very ok vehecles..........but dat ur toyota big daddy get hin own problems too\

lawmanlala:
My honda accord 2007 steering pump is leaking fluid. Someone said it might be o ring in the pump, does anyone know what o ring is n where to get it?

some one told does not really mean thats d real problem.... Do ur findings

Lol small yansh dy shake

cucumbar:
Will be in the market to scout for a 2013/2014 Hyundai
Santafe. I want an SUV because of my terrain, and my budget is about 9-10m.
I presently drive a 2007 Honda Accord and I’m not familiar with Hyundai, and my budget might not be sufficient for a Toyota suv of the years I’m considering.

I don’t want to get a vehicle that will be a problem later.
Please, what engine type or trim should i avoid?

Are they easy to maintain and parts readily available?

Won’t mind if anyone has a good offer for me as well.

I will appreciate your input.

lemme know wen u want to sell ur accord

Normal levels naa.... Been seein Toyota breaking down back to back recently

1.6

lawmanlala:
Guys, my dc 07 was leaking power steering oil, I got a mechanic today to identify the source of the leakages n needed to replace the oil. I got this one called Virginoil power steering fluid n refilled after flushing the old oil. Does anyone know if this is a good oil.(pictured). I couldn't find the one labelled as Honda genuine power steering oil

honda vehecles are very sensitive to d type of oil used for servicing. Always get recommended oil type for your honda. Chat and buy honda oils from luvinhubby

Kingcid:

Teaching isn't my thing,brother

But I would advice you to pick a digital skill you are interested in,register for classes and from there.....you can start looking for jobs

And also making money from the internet isn't a get rich quick scheme and it takes time to fully get that money you are actually hoping but it will be to your own favour at the long run if you decide to learn a skill today

not cozza d money... Am a business man. I just wanna learn dont care how much it takes tho

Kingcid:

Mine is stressful due to the different time zone

But the pay is definitely worth it ($500 per week)

can u teach me?