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An interesting thread!

curiousmugu:
I'm a data science aspirant but lately I have been getting discouraged because it seems like nothing is going on in the country as regards data science.

I type a search query on google with different variations of 'data science in nigeria' and I get absolutely nothing. The highest I see is about a boot camp that was held in January. It appears that learning data science in Nigeria would be a waste of time - I stand to be corrected. I can't see firms doing stuff with it and if I see Individuals doing it, they do it as side projects.


Enough with my ranting.
So, I need help. Is Nigeria not yet ripe for data science or I am not search right?

I see blogs talking about how data science would change the country.. Bla, bla bla and bla., yeah, right?

All talk and no work


PS-Whatever the replies may be, I don't have plans of quitting, I just want to act smart.

Thanks

Seun, mods.

Please do something. This can go a long way to help me and people having same issue

I will advise you NEVER quite no matter what! The reason data science is still seemingly embryonic in the country is because we are backward technologically. We will get there sooner than you expect. But before you get into the statistics, algebra, coding and pattern communication, I will advise you understand data itself. Most trainings will jump straight to R, Python, Tableau, etc, but without understanding how the data interconnect - quantity, relevance, correctness, sources, you will become a surfer with great muscles and physic, but face problems catching the wave and staying safe.

One major challenge I have seen apart from data management skills - analyst, analytics, scientist et al, is very limited data. Business are not gathering enough data to work with yet, and they don't know how to. That is an area they should focus on, if properly directed!

Inception:
Hi guys,

3 weeks ago I recently purchased a Toks 2008 Lexus ES 350 from Lagos.
Upon arrival I noticed a slightly harsh 1-2 shift ( which was quite unusual for a U660E transmission, as I have driven many) amongst other minor nuances.

But my current worry now is that on a typical cold start, I noticed a quite serious 2-3 shift flare and 4-5 shift flare( which is even worse than the 2-3 flare), accompanied by the occasional 1-2 harsh shift. But after like 7 minutes of driving, the shift flare is gone( but the 1-2 harsh shift is still there).
Also noticeable is a harsh engagement into reverse from Neutral or park. Shifting from Drive to reverse and vice versa is quite smooth

So far I have not done anything to the transmission ( nothing has been touched)

No transmission code is present.

Pls help advise me on what to do because it is becoming a source of worry that the transmission may pack up soon

Gurus in the House:

Kashif
Kingreign
KINGreignn
Radautoworks
Honmusa
Autologic
Gazzuzz
Cardoctor

Phew!!! Its been a long while....

Could be anything from VB to solenoid to strainer to ECU. It needs a detailed check.

I'm taking a walk from trannies though.....

NB: Inception, you seem to have something with trannies...

okwuiagada:
I am looking for embedded system engineers comfortable with RAspBerry Pi, Arduino and comfortable with linux, python and c programming. Contact me if interested

Same here. Arduino especially, with their iot platform launch

Peeps, I am yet to receive my Fidelity 2018 dividend. Seems I'm the only one in the boat?

invectives:
Hello Everyone. I have a problem with my 02 Civic car transmission. Its stuck in gear 3.It can't transmit to 4 or drop to 2 and lower.I have changed the Torque Solenoid but it gets worse,revving without changing and if you disconnect the solenoid, it will drive but only the 3rd gear.any one with a solution?? @luvinhubby,GAZZUZZ were y'all at? Mbok save a brother

Car in safe mode. Scan it.

Mpeace:
don't mind those people, them no want make I re enter at good price

So na you dey spoil market for me?!!! You dey aim for 1.2?

DeRuggedProf:
Not yet!

It was; shame I didn't screen grab before one offer entered...

Fide on full bid! Whats going on?

@OP, your problem is most likely electrical. Don't waste your money on gear replacement yet

Looks like Fide was waiting for me to get in @ 1.8 to just drop like a new album

For more than three weeks, I have been bidding to buy Fide at 1.8....and today......

oluseyioba:
Could you expanciate the purposes of 13pin

This is akin to asking the purpose of 2007 Camry, against 2002 Camry.

Khalifa99:
The gear doesn't moves stall


I got another mech telling me the gear would cost 65k at ijebu ode

No need then. Concentrate on the gear

Joehigashi:
thank you for the response.kindly direct me to the solenoid connectors. I want to also believe it's electrical but why can't it be pushed on neutral? it's really confusing

I will check to be sure. I need to be sure if it uses internal or external TCM. But on the interim, look for wires entering the gear.

Khalifa99:
Is rebuilding the gear a Great idea?
And also I have been making researches on how much a 10 pin gear would cost,
It is around 80-90k

And also is it advisable to buy a used gear

A friend of mine dad sells spare part and his dad said he has a 10pin big daddy gear?

Or shd I just buy the toks

Buy toks

Khalifa99:
I purchase a 2003 totoya carmy toks popularly known as big daddy last year Oct 2018

Few days ago,I just noticed when the car is on motion
It would rev down
And also when it is about to change gear from 1 to 2

And den it was hard for it to move forward unless I floor the gas and also when I put it in Reverse it wont move unless I press the gas very well it would just keep acting slowing even of I press the gas self it would be very slow while reversing

It is so hard to the car to change

So I took the car to my mech
He told me it was my gear and my fuel pump

He change the oil to (Oando-Atf dexron II)

Still yet the car was having problems in changing the gear
So I told him
He said it was because of the oil is still yet to go around the gear
And then he told me I must change the fuel pump for it to be normal I told him I would come the next day
The next day I had the fuel pump changed and it
seems to normal,
The gear was selecting well and I was happy

Only for me to go out in the evening and the car starts revving not wanting to change gear
I managed it till I got to where I could park the car

And got down to check what was wrong

Only for me to start the car and engage it in gear
It wasn't moving forward or backward
I tried checking all the gears non was working

So I called the mech and he came to tow the car

He was then assuring me that it was going to be the gear filter

That all he had to do was to clean the fuel filter

It would go back to normal

Now the mech is telling me I have to change the gear
I don't trust the mech

Am sad and not happy because this is my first car

Please help what can I do

The problem is around your gear, but to take out engine, take car to a place where you have ample frontal space, and do the following with the engine running:

Put 'wedge' in front of tyres
Engage the parking brake
Press and hold down the brake firmly with your left foot.
Put the gear in D
Keep your eyes on the tachometer
Floor the throttle (with your right) for 3 second and let go immediately
Take note of what the tachometer reads during this test.

NOTE: This can only be done if the gear still moves.

oluseyioba:
I have a Toyota camry 2007 with 13pin gear that is spoilt.....I gave the mechanic money for the gear instead of putting 13pin he put in a 10pin gear....he then said the 10pin is better than the 13pin gear

While it is true that '10pin' is better than '13pin' (fewer parts, fewer problems), they serve different purposes. Install what your car needs.

oluseyioba:
Pls is it possible to buy a 13pin gear n change the wiring to a 10pin......because i dont understand what this mechanic is saying...he said that is the best way to do it that 13pins get spoilt easily....except I want to go buy it mysef
@gazzuzz
@kashif

The question confuse me sef.

Joehigashi:
As I got home few weeks ago,my 2011 Ford escape just developed a fault.reverse gear won't go back and drive gear would drag and reluctantly move the vehicle.the worst part is when it's on neutral, the car cannot even be pushed front or back.i don't know why it's stiff.now the car is just parked in the house and won't move at all except to the front on drive.
please note there is no check engine on the dash,I can hear hummings from the transmission when engaged,recently it stopped but car still won't move.scans reveal no error code.vehicle is still tokunbo,not registered.i imported from US personally.transmission oil is full and not dirty.the confusing part is why we can't push the vehicle even when it's on neutral.I need an expert who can take his time out to come check the car in Idimu area of lagos.kindly signify if you can be of help and I would contact you with further info.if only the car could move,I would have preferred to drive it to an expert but it doesn't move and neither can it be pushed.
cc gazzuzz
cc K.ashif
oluwaseunla
AutoElectNG
honmusa
radautoworks
nurey
anyone experience this kind of issue before?

Try removing the solenoid connectors and driving again. If it moves, then I will be suspecting your electricals

kcbaba007:
Sir Kashif, kindly show me how to check/diagnose to know if the issue is coming from the computer?
i would also want to know how to test the VSS, ABS, and the WSS. i know i might be asking for too much, but pls shiw me cos i want to learn

Computer diag is not a DIY for most people.

kcbaba007:
Gear Gurus, while looking for the VSS on my car, i got these of the gear, which is the speed sensor, and what is the function of the other sensor?
how do i know if it's good or not?

Both are speed sensors. One is input, the other is output.

kamtrix:
it's to be paid yearly. comprehensive insurance. you can stop whichever year you wish

You did the better thing. I have comprehensive with excess buyback, and don't really care about tracker. What will tracker do in accident, fire, vandalism, third party etc.

Last week, I was going to work around 6am. Close to Ojuelegba, a lone biker lost control and fell just about 5-6 meters in front of me! Luckily, his small bike was between us, and I was barely able to stop with his bike under, and himself a few inches away!

It took out my bumper, fog light and windscreen washer reservoir. He got up and was apologising. What if it was more serious? What if I had killed him? You see why insurance a better? They picked the small repair bill

niyispage2017:
There is no mistake in code reading and it's those not mean he should not diagnosis first, in other to be sure of what is wrong and not to be wasting money.

With this, I'd rather not argue with you. You win sir!

osundu:
Good day my fellow nairalanders, am about buying a manual gear Toyota avensis 2005. The issue is that I intend to change the manual gearbox to automatic if it is possible. My people, is it possible to change the gear box?pls help me not to make a mistake. The dealer said a Toyota Corolla gearbox can fit in. Thanks in anticipation of your candid advice.

Don't do it. Just imagine how tough it is to convert a man to woman

niyispage2017:
Its will be great to help you sir, for your can to be diagnosis, I have to put the diagnosis machine on it in other to know what is the actual problem on that car . My diagnosis is at a cheaper price . So you can contact me on 09050523959

You mistake code reading for diagnosis. They are two different things

kcbaba007:
the speedometre flickers too when in motion, and it changes eratically when in motion, most especially when i hit 80km/hr and above, even when it's at a halt, with me stepping on the breaks, the speedometer flickers, and sometimes, it will want to change gears even in at standstill

You certainly have wrong feedback. Something is confusing the computer:

Throttle
MAF
ABS
MAP
VSS
ESS
Computer

I would start from the computer....

carsellerNG:
My Benz Gear is giving me problem. I have changed the filter, change Oil but the issue still there. The problem is that sometimes it will be difficult to transmit from Gear 1 to 2 and sometimes from 2 to 3. I can reserve and can drive but sometimes the acceleration will be high changing from 1 to 2 or 2 to 3. Sometimes the car will run smoothly without any issue. Moreover whenever I shift the Gear to R, there will be a noise in under and sometimes there wont be any. I am confused on what to do, either to buy a toks gear or change the firbe as someone told me that it's a firbe issue. Please I need a gear specialist to talk to.

IT IS NOT 'FIBRE'

High shift points indicate inaccurate load sensing. The computer is thinking the engine is running faster than it is. You need to check for the noise on reverse engagement. Is it a bang, clunk, whine etc?

olabanji88:
I noticed the car if I kick down suddenly the rpm just goes up the speed doesn't go up the transmission slips

But if I accelerate gradually
Or I use the cruise control speed selector the speed goes up
Thats my new observation

I have serviced the gears no effects

Wat are your suggestions

Which car is this?

GAZZUZZ:
let me help you resound it....

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kingreign:
Lemme help you resound it.

Come o, wetin these my two Ogas dey do for fashion section? Who una leave for production?

In fact, I don begin to dey fear una!

CruzJoe:
If you have money at hand,I can help you import any ladies shoes you want from China.. U import and sell to your buyers direct and make the whole gain for your self.

U will be in Nigeria and import it....within 2 weeks,Ur goods will land in Lagos.


Chat me on WhatsApp if my idea is OK for you.

Where are you based?