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Raregem9000:
Good evening car gurus in the house, please my toyota corolla 2010 ABS light blinks for a while after starting up car and then stays on, what can i do to sort that out?

Scan the ABS it has a malfunction

autologic:
try to open a new thread for your question and we insightfully look at it together

No, you are free to respond to him here brother.

Airline:
I have scanned, no error code. Only that the car is running rich. No particular cause listed

How many litres of fuel do you buy and what’s the distance the car drive at that quantity of fuel?
Is your brake binding and is your alignment intact?

Piyke:
Final odometer count 265,893 miles (428k kilometers)

Dashboard still clean of warning lights

Boss!
You sold her and didn’t inform me?

I was low key looking for a city runabout.
She was indeed a very faithful partner to you. Hope the new owner keeps her well maintained just like you did.

ukandi1:
Acura MDX is also V6 user same with lexus RX 330.
I recommend the RX 330 for simple reasons.
1. Resale value is higher
2. Service personnel easily available
3. Engine type is either 1GR, 2GR or 3MZ. The 3MZ is very rugged and easily fixed in event of breakdown. Just avoid the GR grades. They are the strongest Toyota engines available but our Nigerian mechanics still struggle with them.

Good luck with that

No RX comes with 1GR, 2GR is a very rugged engine too

mariobalotelli09:
I drive a Honda crv 2008 model. Recently I discovered that the engine light blinks for about 3 seconds when I start the car and during that same period the car vibrates /jerks after that it normalises. What could be the issue?

Scan your car, post codes here. It has a misfire.

timenamoney:
lol I'm just this guy that use recommended fuse and knows the accessories and fans should not be connected to the battery directly to achieve 5 or six years usage, a rewire recently jumped wire to successfully run ac, am suspecting that connection is giving my ECU current all the time and may have damaged something, the ECU fuse is supposed blow in case of a voltage issue.

No need for plenty explanations, get a competent electrician to fix that car if it has any electrical issue.

Na PDP first start with the anti party agreement by not sticking to their gentleman’s agreement, the aggrieved (Wike) is only repaying them in their own coin. It’s tit for tat.
Also, Wike was the one who kept the party together and moving on when all chips were down.

Airline:
I drive honda end of discussion, my car consumes a lot of fuel and it emits a hardly noticed black smoke. I have done almost everything in fuel system to increase fuel efficiency but not working, could it be the absence of catalyst converter?

You are using a 2006/2007 car that is running rich and you can’t get an OBD2 device to scan it?

timenamoney:
Can a 12 volt power get to the obd port without a fuse or with blown fuse at the ECU fuse location in the fuse box under the bonet?

After removing the ECU (good) fuse I still get power, is that proper ?

Where does the ECU get power from?

Is the obd port not connected to the ECU and is the ECU not connected to a fuse in the box under the bonet?

What should I do concerning ECU not communicating with scanner anymore?

I can't drive my lovely car with a check engine light on, especially now ECU can't talk, because Im in love with this car, and can never hurt her because of the love she has shown me for never letting me down anytime

How very knowledgeable are you about your vehicle’s electrical systems?
On a scale of 1- 10 rate yourself.

timenamoney:
Can an obd Bluetooth scanner get power from obd port without ECU fuse in fuse box?

Just discovered my obd Bluetooth scanner can't connect to ECU any more but can connect to my android Bluetooth via torque app

Am trying diagnose the issue and get a lot tips online sayings blown ECU fuse can make obd Bluetooth scanner not to get power, but my obd Bluetooth scanner can get power without the fuse and can't connect with ECU

Obd Bluetooth scanner can connect with other cars ECU

What are my looking at?
Toyota Camry 1997 or 1999

As long as a 12v power goes into that OBD 2 port, any compatible device you plug in will be powered. But for the Obd2 scan tool to communicate with the vehicle is a different story.

funkeyuche:
Please also help me estimate the repair cost of these Toyota used for uber.

- Broken Wing Mirror
- Power Steering Fluid is leaking
- Engine Oil light is Permanantly on(Oil Strainer and Routine Service)
- No Spare Tyre
- Booth Lock is bad
- Broken Windscreen.
Thank you.

I guess this is a 1975 toyota crown

Ejebleje:
O.p , opening and closing your engine in the name of setting timing will do you no good.
To save costs, just change your top cylinder, but not before addressing the underlying causes of overheating.

Highly debatable sir!
If the technicians had very good knowledge of the engine it’s no big deal.

salbis:
After draining, i should just go ahead and use the 20W50 mineral oil? Thank you.

Yes pls.
Pls do not exceed 2500 miles

salbis:
Ok. I have to flush the engine using engine oil flush before the introduction the introduction of 20W50 mineral oil, right? Thanks a lot.

DO NOT flush anything

Ogbeniyoung4:
Hello, please I drive a 2011 Toyota Camry, I discovered recently that whenever I start my car the engine is always cool until I on the AC, then it clicked and changes sound, please is it normal

I have not seen or diagnose the car to know the type of sound it produces when you turn on your AC, so I can’t tell if it is normal or not.

HenryWilliams:
Gosh. You've been demystified
How the mighty fallen...

I don’t know you, I haven’t interacted with you before and I don’t think you have had business transaction with me to talk trash to me. I decided to apologize in that thread and move on not because I do not have my own side of the story but because I treat my customers with utmost respect. Now pls stick to what you know and do not put your busy body in what you do not know.


Thanks

salbis:
Yes, inside is black and having sludge.

Use 20W50 mineral oil and rest.

salbis:
. Nigerian used..

Open the engine oil filler cap and take a peep inside the engine. Is it black and having sludge?

salbis:
I bought a car without any clue as to the engine oil used in servicing the car. I now want to service the car, please I need a professional input from the automobile gurus. @ Engr. Gazzuzz and Co. Thank you.
The car is Toyota Avensis 2010..

Nigerian used car or you bought a foreign used car?

KingRex1:
Hi Mr Gazzuz and Conner44
I wanna purchase a Honda accord 2011-12. Pls I need a good specialist in Abuja who can inspect, diagnose, value and advise. Any recommendations?

07034581213

Conner44:
You can contact kingreign here. He’s based in abuja.

thank you for the referral.

Angrygoat:
Shut up, u shameless wako

K

Conner44:
This is the only reason I hate this 2gr engine. Little overheating and it’s curtain closed

You should have changed your timing belt and it’s adjuster at the same time. Whoever did the gasket job didn’t set your engine timing sequence correctly.

Your engine needs to be opened up again and the timing correctly set

Timing chain

Tagximum:
This number above is the person contact right?

I won’t post someone’s number without their knowledge or permission. This is my number sir.

Tagximum:
Hello,
Please what will cause the driver side AC of a 2007 ES350 to stop cooling while the passenger side is really cold?


Also any good and capable AC technician for this car in Abuja?

A lot of things can cause it. It could be a leak or a partial blockage of your AC system. I’m in Abuja, I don’t do AC system repairs but could link you up to someone who’s diagnose and fix it for you if it’s okay by you.

07034581213

hoyinmide:
010

Run a scan on the brake/ABS/VSA system and post the code here, I will tell you what to do to solve it.

AsoRockDe1st:
If the VSA System Indicator lights up and stays on, it means there’s a problem with the system itself. If you see it, pull over when it’s safe to do so, and turn the engine off and then back on. If the light returns, then arrange a service inspection to diagnose the fault.

In the meantime, it’s perfectly safe to drive your car, but the VSA system won’t be there to protect you in difficult conditions, so it’s a good idea to drive with extra care until the problem is fixed..

Lol, I’m not the one with the issue of VSA sir.

hoyinmide:
Good afternoon
Please I am having an issue with my Acura TL
The vsa check light keeps coming on!!!

Is it safe to drive that way and what may be the cause??

Your VSA means Vehicle Stability Assist. It’s part of your traction system and it’s tied to a few components in your car. Scan your Brake/ABS/VSA and post the codes here we shall assist you resolve it remotely. By the way, what year is the Acura TL?

AsoRockDe1st:
Is not safe, ur engine is in danger, try to me ur mechanic or a very automobile electrian for diagnosis.

Many things can cause the check light to come up.

Faulty Plugs
Bad Oil pump
Dirt in bottom plate oil filter etc

Please this is totally incorrect

Olusanya827:
My Toyota Corolla spot bend on the driver side but showing on the dashboard with tire sign and come yo a stay few seconds but working

I don’t understand pls

octoberman:
I drive a2006 Toyota Highlander, the steering is usually very stiff,I complained to my mechanic,he asked me to change the power steering pump, which I did ,yet the problem persisted.What could be the cause

Check rack, check pressure pipe and filter, and ensure your pump is good.