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Inception:
What modules if I may ask? The issue here is the car not starting, strongly implying a powertrain issue. This localizes the problem to the only one module: the ECU and everything it controls/manages(since we are talking Toyota here and not BMW). There are therefore 3 possibilities here: Bad Ecu fuse, Bad Alternator fuse or bad ECU. Following the explanation of the OP, (where there is a short of that kind, It is very likely that the Alternator fuse will go out first, then the Ecu fuse before such wahala gets to the ECU itself. It is called 'Failsafe'

Another possiblilty could be the immobilizer if the car is equipped with one.

Inception:
Scanning won't solve this oga. The ECU cannot be accessed for codes in this kind of situation.

NgcoboP:
He has refused to clearly outline his problems. And like the Honda hooked at ladipo he's been asking in piecemeal. Now that I told him that he should narrate his problems from the beginning he's gloating over some YouTube video.

indigene:
Recently i had plugs change, one of the plugs,counting right to left facing the engine the second plug has a some what black soot,the mechanic informed me that the airflow meter needs a rest, or a change.What are other negative impacts do an assumed airflow meter have?

Cumboss:
Hello I know this post is old but this is the only tread i could find with useful info, my issue is this I changed my gasket which my mechanic advised we use the paper type instead of the steel type that came with the car now after 4 days I noticed my oil shorts faster than it used to. Has my engine gone bad? It runs fine and it doesn't smoke...its a Camry 2008.

Rahym001:
pls help @GAZZUZZ, HONMUSA

WHEN EVER I START MY HONDA BABYBOY IN THE MORNING IT VIBRATES FOR ABOUT 1MINUTE AND THEN IT STABILIZES SAME THING HAPPEN WHEN YOU PARK THE CAR FOR ABOUT SIX HOURS AFTER DRVING.

PLS HELP

will2lead:
Hello,

I would appreciate if anyone can recommend a Honda Workshop he or she has used in Lagos that are very reliable and affordable, that proffer services as diagnostics and repairs.

Thanks a lot

OriEyeLe:
Good morning bosses in the house, I notice that my car is consuming more than what a normal Corolla should. I bought #1000 fuel when the gas sign came out on the dashboard and I only got 17miles on it judging by the time the gas sign came on again. I thought of opening the air filter housing and I found out that the air filter is torn and it was sew with wool, I never check the air filter housing ever since I got the car. Could this be the cause?

keleto:
I went to see an auto scanner this morning,. At first he asked me to disconnect the ABS socket inside the bonnet, then he told me to drive it and check if the gear will select. This I did and the gear was selecting well. He then said there is no need to scan, that I should go and replace the ABS MODULE. now am confused.

keleto:
Thanks. I will have to look for good scanner in portharcourt

keleto:
Thanks. I did a scan before now. And it was shown ABS. The ABS LIGHT still showing up till now. But the electrician I took the car to said ABS showing up on the dashboard is not a problem.
So do you thinks this problem with my car could be ABS WHEEL SPEED SENSOR. or I should do a scan again

20pence:
Hello Gurus in the house.

My 1998 Toyota Camry has the ABS light on. I was able to manually get the code by jumping the DLC1 diagnostic connector. The code is 39 (Open Circuit - Left Rear Speed Sensor or Circuit).

I have changed the Left Rear ABS Sensor and cleared the code manually, but it comes right back with the same code. Has anyone handled this issue on this model before or you know the solution to it? Kindly share to assist a fellow in need.

Oga GAZZUZZ, Ikenna and other gurus in the house, please help!

Samad805:
Dont give any confused roadside mechanic your car to fix without discovering the fault..Buzz me and let wipe off dos funny light away

palamo:
What are my options if the cylinder block is cracked? Can it be fixed?

Whynow:
I have been experiencing something strange on my 07 Lexus Rx350.
From CEL caused by misfires codes jumping from 1 cylinder to 3 to 5 to 6 e.t.c.
I have changed up to 4 coils in space of 1 month
This morning cylinder 6 misfire popped up...... Not again I said.
Now I no longer believe its my coils acting up, but something else triggers the misfires

Other observations
Shakes whenever I start it in morning and smoothens
Whenever i rev the car ver high, its shakes /shudders and shuts off.
Trying to start it, it delays and cranks like i have a bad battery, which is not.
Then I perceive a carbon like smell.

I have installed new sets of NGK bought from amazon. So not plugs.

My mechanic says probably a bad injector or a fuel supply issue

Please I need advise

palamo:
My 2006 Nissan Xterra just got back from a mechanic workshop after having the top gasket changed. Now its smoking like hell from the exhaust. I've been told to change the rings or replace the engine. Does anyone out there know the cost of a 2006 Nissan Xterra engine? Or do you think that changing the rings is a cheaper and wiser option. Is there any other cause of smoking from the exhaust? Thanks for your anticipated advise.

Mazdaenginepart:
Lol have you forgotten me I'm not a mechanic I sell Mazda parts But its not advice to call some one a name

tuoyo9729:
I can't turn my steering its so hard pls what's the cause

AutoElectNG:
Not all engines are built the same.

some are sludge prone, some are not.

I restate that engine used in that particular does not have a sludge problem such as certain Toyotas are known to have

I did not do any extra tests, but no smoking, no shorting of oil, no discernable problem from a similar engine same vehicle

certainly your experiences do not define the upper or lower limits of possible human experience

I would advise OP study this site and ask the overqualified fellow that runs it any questions that you may have https://540ratblog./

by the way someone close to me is not synonymous with customer, close in this instance, means pretty close, related by blood a vehicle that I had extended and extensive access to

AutoElectNG:
Respectfully disagree.

That engine has no sludge problem.

change to 5w30 but carefully monitor oil consumption for the next 5,000 miles.

At every 500 miles interval, if that will determine if the decision is reasonable or not.

compare oil consumption with manufacturer specifications if within tolerances, continue using 5w30

shall I also add that someone close to me using the same engine switched from 20w50 to 5w30 after 5 years without issues to date some 4 years later

Alexgray:
Well,it wasnt as if it was not also safe,it was also cheaper.i was using a 1996 toyota previa at that time.but let me just say i would recommend replacement in that case for 2000 models and above..how about that?

seunoresco:
Good day Nairalanders, been using my v6 mazda millenia 2001 for 3+ years now and have been servicing the engine with mobil xhp(20w50) , but recently i stumbled on my car manual and saw in there that the recommended engine oil is 5w20 . Need advice if i can change the oil for the next service day or just continue with the (20w50). Thanks

MarkAfoo:
I have seeing cars overheating in traffic jam and hold-ups but my own case is special. My car overheats at 70-80 km/h and each time I stop to check what was wrong with the cooling system I discovered that the coolant/water level is normal. If I allow the engine to cool down and continue at 50-60 km/h, the temperature will be normal. The engine thermostat is intact. I even changed the thermostat on my way back to check whether it is bad, it still did the same thing after about 20 km. Please what can I do to get the cooling system back to normal.

ashiwajew:
I bought this Kia Rio in January and it has been working perfectly not until water keeps drying off from the radiator in April, especially when I increase the AC to 2. To cut the long story short, on Sunday I tried to start it but didn't start but after so much attempt it started but with bad sound and vibration so I called a mechanic who says the coils and plugs are bad and that it's due for servicing. On Monday we headed for Ladipo, we bought everything we needed inclusive of new Mobil oil to service and after we administered all of these, it's still not starting in the process of recheck in one of the plugs he discovered stain of water on the plug and realized that the engine oil as turned milky then he said the gasket is damaged. Please could damaged gasket cause a car not to start and what other things should we look out for. Please any advise to prevent engine from being affected

J0hnTrevolt:
honmusa abeg is cylinder 3 same thing as nuzzle 3?
Tns a lot

EbuteHaddow:
Please recommend where to carry out qualitative and honest car diagnostics in Lagos?

skedemi:
Do u have any idea how much that would cost?

skedemi:
Really? Nawa oo...It does not have a transponder on it, just key...but it has a separate transponder (remote).