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Car Talk › Re: Insearch Of Diagnostic Tool With ECU Programming(J2534 Flashing)capability In PH by Kashif(m): 4:24pm On Jul 04, 2018

Inception:
Hi

Please i would like to have someone who offers this service in PH....

CC. Kashif, Chukel, Gazzuzz, MotorGuru, AutoElectNg

I don't know anyone. This service is embryonic in this part of the world, with people not even knowing what it is. The demand is very low. You will reckon that 98% of vehicles on our roads are running stock calibration.

Has the transmission been replaced?

Autos › Re: Milex & Carquest, 2nd Largest USA Parts & Repair NOW OPEN In Lekki Phase 2 by Kashif(m): 4:17pm On Jul 04, 2018

radautoworks:
So how did it turn out

It was replaced.

Car Talk › Re: Automatic Gearbox Problems by Kashif(m): 9:00am On Jul 02, 2018

ccwizard:
It does not shift more than the 3rd gear and down shift is even worse. It delays for about 5 to 10 secs for it to engage the 1st gear when the car comes to a stop when driving.

The replacement pump is most likely not delivering adequate pressure. Have this confirmed ASAP so you don't toast your clutches.

Car Talk › Re: Please Help With My 2010 Corolla P0500 Issue by Kashif(m): 8:57am On Jul 02, 2018

AutoElectNG:
OP, these are my final words on this thread, you asked for advice but have consistently ignored well meaning advice.

I will only reopen communication when I see (please see picture below).

Now for the benefit of anyone else who has a 2010 Corolla with P0500:

This is what you need to know.

First, take note that repairs will require access to factory information.

Second, the factory diagnostic information is different depending on the engine installed in your Corolla.

Third, it is not sufficient to search for hits in the open internet, the information therein is incomplete at best and irrelevant/outdated at worst.

Fourth, P0500 is a generic code and implementation varies from manufacturer to manufacturer, and consequently testing and fault isolation procedures can never be the same.

Fifth, due to copyright concerns and indeed respect for copyright, I can only provide highlights....

These are the highlights:

41 documents were responsive to the search.

4 of which are super relevant, the rest address the issue of looking at symptoms not individually but as part of a system, repairing cars today requires that the automotive technician deploy systems thinking and not symptoms thinking.

The information was last modified/updated on: 4-17-2018, that was just 3 months ago for a 2010 car! Those of us with PDFs gotten off the internet would most definitely miss the update!, the update is not even in PDF format but HTTP.

There are 3 other related codes.

The factory manual lists 4 areas to check to resolve this issue and the transmission is not one of them!

From Day 1, I have always made the point that if you bring your repair to me, I will do it exactly the same way as the manufacturer would or a dealer would, I would play by the book, I cannot imagine any other way to fix a car aright.

And that is why my brand specific threads are aptly titled Dealer-Level Diagnostics.

By the way, I am cheaper than the average dealer but costlier than the average shade tree mechanic, but I stand behind my work!

May I respectfully bow out of here.

cc: Uboma

Don't apply everything you read from manuals. That is the reason many Dealerships are not able to fix many problems. With time, you will realise that you apply what the manual says in a particular issue, and still not resolve it. Experience thought me!

Car Talk › Re: Help My RX330 (battery) by Kashif(m): 12:12pm On Jun 30, 2018

For me, na grammar I just dey learn for this thread. shocked

Editorial-class submissions. Make the thing no end biko, am enjoying it!

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Celebrities › Re: SARS Officers Mistake Charles Okacha & His Hypeman For Yahoo Boys, Harass Them by Kashif(m): 10:55am On Jun 30, 2018

What has SARS got to do with Yahoo boys in the first place huh

Is it their job?

Are they not supposed to be called in to combat robbery?? Are Yahoo boys robbers? What happened to EFCC?

Everywhere you turn these days, it's SARS this, SARS that angry

Very annoying bunch of oppressors!

Car Talk › Re: Automatic Gearbox Problems by Kashif(m): 7:33am On Jun 30, 2018

ccwizard:
Please i need help with my 2008 camry 13pin transmission. I had oil leakage and i was told my transmission oil pump was the issue. The oil stopped leaking after the change but the gear is not shifting properly. Please is it possible to change the seals on my previous oil pump and refix it.

The did is done already I think. Going back to your old pump is not likely to fix it.

How is it shifting now?

Travel › Re: Sinmisola Ajibola Decorated As Air Peace First Female Captain by Kashif(m): 4:11pm On Jun 28, 2018

But this lady flew me to Abuja last month. She was not a full captain then? huh

Car Talk › Don't Change Your Gear While Vehicle Is Still Moving; Protect Your Gear! by Kashif(op): 8:24am On Jun 27, 2018

This morning, I watched my colleague park his car, and the way he drove got me concerned. While he was parking, he had to go back and forth a couple of times, and each time, engaging the drive or reverse gear before the car came to a complete stop.

When he was done, I called him and explained the implication of his driving habit, which is premature wear of the gear, especially the clutches.

Your gear is NOT designed to stop the vehicle. When the vehicle is still moving (no matter how slowly), and you engage the reverse gear, the holding members responsible for that range kick in, and struggle to first overcome the opposite rotation before pulling in the desired direction. This comes with negligible wear, but mount if this abuse continues over time.

The gear is designed to ramp up pressure with throttle input - the more the engine load, the higher the internal pressure. This ensures that the holding members (clutches, brakes, bands) respond with corresponding pressure to avoid slip. With zero throttle input during this abusive switch, the gear's internal pressure is at its lowest so, it is not able to contain that sudden slip effectively.

While your vehicle is crawling, the gear's internal parts are moving at higher speeds!

Protect your gear by avoiding this habit. Nice day!

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Autos › Wrong Post. Should be in Car Talk by Kashif(op): 8:19am On Jun 27, 2018

Admin, please delete

Car Talk › Re: Please Help With My 2010 Corolla P0500 Issue by Kashif(m): 9:52am On Jun 25, 2018

AutoElectNG:
Oscilloscope?

Am I on the right path to sort out the electricals first?

Yes oscilloscope, and yes, you are on the right path. The problem is purely electrical. Once it is sorted, the car and owner are happy.

Oscilloscope will tell you if you are having a sine wave where you should be having a square wave, and vise versa. It will also tell you if your signal is distorted or not. It takes over from where digital meters stop.

Car Talk › Re: Please Help With My 2010 Corolla P0500 Issue by Kashif(m): 9:42am On Jun 25, 2018

HenriXI:
I'm sorry I've been off for some days now... I've actually been dealing with the money I've lost over the past 3 weeks trying to find solutions to my car issues...

I had the car checked by Mike and he confirmed it's a transmission issue...

Yes!!! I got a new transmission. It was carefully installed (with two gallons of original Toyota WS oil @17k each - that set my account about 150k backwards)

And the result was undesirably the same...

It shifts from 1-3 and stays there. Same P0500 code.

To respond to your questions, Yes the brake lights come up only when i step on the brakes.

Wow!

You need a good electrician who can scope signals. Automatics won't work well without a clean VS signal. The signal is generated, but it either doesn't get to your PCM, or gets there too weak for the PCM to make any meaning out of it.

To all technicians here, don't think of replacing any gear without establishing what the computer is commanding first. If there are no flares, you are most likely down with electrical issue(s).

Car Talk › Re: Pls Help: Car Engine Turns Off And Dies When Car Is Put In Drive Or Reverse. by Kashif(m): 8:54pm On Jun 24, 2018

onilanre:
Solved: the problem is from the gearbox. The car was scanned with error code: P0770 Shift Solenoid.

The gearbox was dropped, opened and the following was replaced

Solenoid
Some burnt fibre
Converter.

And the car is good to go now.

Congrats, though I feel a converter change alone could have solved the problem.

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Car Talk › Re: VIN Tampering: A Case Study /Imgdump by Kashif(m): 11:56am On Jun 24, 2018

Na wa o.

The first thing that caught my attention on the fake VIN plate is the fact that Venza never runs on a U151 transmission.

Investment › Re: Nigerian Stock Exchange Market Pick Alerts by Kashif(m): 2:34pm On Jun 22, 2018

From what I saw on Fidelity at the last minutes of trading today, it seems MM is at work there.

Car Talk › Re: Please Help With My 2010 Corolla P0500 Issue by Kashif(m): 8:39pm On Jun 18, 2018

You can check here

http://www.bbbind.com/tsb-wiring-diagrams/

Car Talk › Re: Pls Help: Car Engine Turns Off And Dies When Car Is Put In Drive Or Reverse. by Kashif(m): 2:22pm On Jun 17, 2018

GAZZUZZ:
reminds me of an avalon case that almost wrecked me.

I think he should take out the main harness also from the transmission and drive it in manual to rule out an ecu fault

You are correct. But another angle to it is determining if the solenoid is Normally Applied or Normally Vented. An open circuit will create the same effect, depending on the type, with or without the ECU.

Car Talk › Re: Uncle Heard I Now Fix Ford And This Happened by Kashif(m): 2:17pm On Jun 17, 2018

AutoElectNG:
Absolutely.

You have to experience it to know.

If the metal tank begins to corrode...fuel pump trouble...fuel filter trouble... run tank low trouble

Good call!

Correct! Metal tank forcing me to reload tank at half empty now,
after having to clean filter twice. I don't like it. Akin to always carrying an extra passenger.

Car Talk › Re: What Car Type Can A Family Man With An Income Of 110k Per Month Maintain? by Kashif(m): 10:10pm On Jun 11, 2018

Olumyyde:
Mr Kashif, Tnx for ur contribution. Let me be more detailed now. my wife works also as a nurse n earns between 40k to 70k/month depending on her P.P. my child is just 9 months old. we are less than 2 years in marriage. still, I'm talking about a small engine car, cheap to maintain, within my humble means sir. ur response sir.

You can do it.

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Car Talk › Re: Pls Help: Car Engine Turns Off And Dies When Car Is Put In Drive Or Reverse. by Kashif(m): 10:08pm On Jun 11, 2018

onilanre:
My Toyota Camry 2007 vehicle starts up fine, engine idles regularly, in neutral the engine can be revved up with no problem. When car is put into drive or reverse, the engine sputters and then seizes up and dies. Check engine light comes on after car engine dies. My car mileage is 118500k, automatic transmission.

Torque converter clutch is staying applied. Raise the two front tyres off the ground and see what happens. How did this start?

Car Talk › Re: What Car Type Can A Family Man With An Income Of 110k Per Month Maintain? by Kashif(m): 7:35am On Jun 10, 2018

OP, It won't be easy to own a car as a family of three that earn 110k/month. Rent, feeding, medicals, school fees, utility, extended family etc, are there too.

Cost of automobile ownership is not all about fuel and servicing. Be aware of engine and transmission cost as anything can happen. To avoid costly repairs, you must give it sublime care, which won't be cheap. Also remember you will need to replace tyres at some point.

Not discouraging you, just trying to expand your awareness. Best of luck.

Your choice of car is not bad though.

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Autos › Re: Milex & Carquest, 2nd Largest USA Parts & Repair NOW OPEN In Lekki Phase 2 by Kashif(m): 5:04pm On Jun 03, 2018

meetchandus:
Please can I have the contact...Thanks

The radiator turned out to be the wrong one. I want to see how they handle this issue, a small test...

Car Talk › Re: As A Car Mechanic, What Is The Most Strange Faults You Have Found On An Car? by Kashif(m): 5:01pm On Jun 03, 2018

I see many complaints about rodent attacks.

WD40 works in keeping them away. Spray on the wires periodically. I heard original Irish Spring soap works too. There is another powder, whose name I can't remember now. It's downside though is for the very next guy that works in the engine bay, and happens to get it to his eyes, or that precious tool between the legs! grin

Autos › Re: Milex & Carquest, 2nd Largest USA Parts & Repair NOW OPEN In Lekki Phase 2 by Kashif(m): 9:39pm On May 31, 2018

radautoworks:
Thanks for the positive vibes out of curiosity, how much did you end up paying for the radiator?

28K

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Car Talk › Re: 2GR-FE Oil Cooler Pipe Replacement (2008 Toyota Highlander) by Kashif(m): 6:40pm On May 31, 2018

GAZZUZZ:
Not a dirty MAF, try driving the Rav4 2GR, it's a sprinter without Lag. Clearly a Mapping issue.

I agree with you 100% It races just like a bat from hell! It is even more demonic if fitted with a low stall TC.

I have driven Siennas with same engine, and came to same conclusion - mapping! The first one even sent me chasing my tail, trying to figure out what could be wrong with its performance. grin

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Autos › Re: Milex & Carquest, 2nd Largest USA Parts & Repair NOW OPEN In Lekki Phase 2 by Kashif(m): 6:30pm On May 31, 2018

@radautoworks, With the way you guys are going, I have no doubt you will do well, especially in that axis.

Last Tuesday, I needed to buy a new radiator for a Toyota Sienna, and my mechanic directed me to a shop in Ladipo. Because I was not expecting such elegant building to be selling auto parts, I missed it twice!

Eventually called the owner and he told me that was indeed the building. I was ushered into a posh compound with security. These guys sell parts off standard PC inventory - Toyota only, and people were just coming in - mechanics, owners, resellers

Don't worry about patronage, because it will come. Just maintain good standard. Kudos!

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Investment › Re: Nigerian Stock Exchange Market Pick Alerts by Kashif(m): 2:23pm On May 30, 2018

GTB = Full Offer huh

Celebrities › Re: Michael Okon And Kosi Obialor Pre-Wedding Photos by Kashif(m): 12:42pm On May 30, 2018

Charming couple, but unprofessional pictures....

Investment › Re: Nigerian Stock Exchange Market Pick Alerts by Kashif(m): 11:35am On May 30, 2018

2zona:
The kind speed i go take bail out from this market tomorrow morning eeh....

A bear stimulant spotted grin

Investment › Re: Nigerian Stock Exchange Market Pick Alerts by Kashif(m): 11:21am On May 30, 2018

Stocks going full bid....hmmm...

Autos › Re: Reg 09 Elantra by Kashif(m): 7:05am On May 29, 2018

GAZZUZZ:
Fine looking car, I hope the engine is in prestine condition, because it costs over 600k to install a toks.

Happy sales

Car Talk › Re: 2GR-FE Oil Cooler Pipe Replacement (2008 Toyota Highlander) by Kashif(m): 7:02am On May 29, 2018

oluwaseunla:
Second pic shows a rubber and full metal vvt pipes. First pic shows location of vvt pipe (upper left of picture, from top cylinder to block), and oil cooler pipe (lower right of picture).

Thanks for the clarification. I will assume the vvt pipe has higher risk, due to higher pressure. It's the one that kills the engine most when it does happen.

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