₦airaland Forum

kton:
2001

GAZZUZZ:
Cc: honmusa, mayor2013, diportivo, kingreign.

kton:
Hello gurus in the house! Pls help in identifying the issue with my ford escape radiator fan.
I just discovered that the radiator fan refuse to pick up after sometime that the engine had been working but will pick up immediately the Ac is on and stop working few minute after putting off the Ac.
note: thermostat has not been tampered with.
Pls,what could be possible cause of this and what could be done to rectify this problem.
Thanks.

GAZZUZZ:
I see you have taken up a new hobby.

9icetoo:
gazzuzz, my Ac matter don tire me. like u rightly guessed, my compressor was weak. I changed it. while changing it, we discovered it has already started wearing itself out and had deposited the black fluid in the lines and condenser. while flushing the lines and condenser, plastic particles (apparently stripped from one of the Ac lines) was shooting out of the condenser. a decision was made to replace the condenser with a new one.
so a tokunbo compressor was installed, some suspect hoses replaced, all hoses flushed, evaporator flushed (in situ with expansion valve). the expansion valve and evaporator were not pulled out but were flushed with a vulcanizers machine while in place. (its a nightmare to loosen the dashboard of the Octavia to get to the evaporator).
however after this fix, Ac worked well for only three days and packed up again. I checked the low pressure line for gas and the black goo came out again. meaning the compressor has worn itself out again after 3 days!. its costing me a fortune to fix this Ac. what do you advise as the way forward?

BOUNTYDOG:
I think u need to find out 1st what fried the main ECU as the culprit might still fry the new one,
hardly see ECUs get fried without a cause.

micdipo:
My security red light stop blinking in my Accord instrument dashboard. What do I do to fix it

Ehido:
Hi Gazzuzz and all the experts in the house,

I use a 2005 toyota avensis, the ac works very well and cools well even in hot weather but anytime the compressor is working it makes a grinding noise. Should I be worried, is my compressor failing? other than this issue the ac is in good working condition.

klipse:
Where are u located in Lagos?

klipse:
I forgot to mention that when I get to speeds of 100km/hr and above, the fuel level drops really fast. I thought at highway speeds, the car is supposed to consume less fuel?

snipesdam:
Thats 25k oh I just priced that in ABA.

Thanks shaa

Bigsam7323:
Hello,

Please can anyone recommend me to any reputable Nissan part dealer in Lagos. I'm looking to buy replacement parts for my 2005 Nissan Xterra SUV.

Thanks in advance for your contribution.

matthew83:
@oga gazzuz and mayor2013,

Thanks.
Is it possible to buy the scan tool and what price pls?

matthew83:
Please what do you think can be wrong and recommended help.

My tinylight wont start easily until i press the throttle like 5 times.

If i press the throttle before turning on the ignition,it comew on once. After coming on,the car starts to vibrates until i move for like 20mins before it normalises.

if i put on the AC,the vibration is worse.

kindly help

biggiyke:
any house on how I can get abs sensor for my 2012 x3 f25?

I have scanned and the result is faulty abs sensor.

any help will be appreciated.

Harbb:
House I need your help. My Acura MDX 2002 emits black smoke even after changing air flow meter. A scan revealed some error which the mechanic said it's my 4 oxygen sensors that need to be changed. Please experts in the house help

ttts:
Hello Everyone,

Please I use a 2006 BMW X3 model, can anyone direct me to a reliable mechanic or one who is good on BMW Air conditioners?

Thanks in advance.

lonelydora:
Reason I don't fancy both Lagos and Cotonou. I order from US straight. It takes time to arrive and the risk involved (not for the faint hearted) but it's a sure bet.

lonelydora:
Lagos that sells Nigerian used cars as tokunbo atimes? I have seen someone do that before.

GAZZUZZ:
it's called Remix brother.





Is this even possible?!!

BestySam:
Sorry I am not in Lagos.

adanny01:
The season is here where automobile A/C which used to be an accessory transforms to a necessity. I got thinking of my AC problems and an idea crossed my mind.

Common problems associated with improper cooling is low Freon charge (AC gas) and dirty cabin air filter. Every average AC technician will point to these issues as first point of call. The next point of concern is usually dirt or bad fins on AC condenser and bad cooling fan. Average technicians will ask you to pressure wash the condenser for proper air flow.

It just hit me that there could be more to the list without suggesting expensive part replacement. This particular thought is one i have not heard from most Nigerian AC technicians.

The AC evaporator coil is one important AC component that suffers serious neglect from our AC technicians. Nigerian atmosphere is so polluted that cabin air filters cannot be said to be 100% effective which lets some dust settle on the evaporator coil. Also because of condensation, dust can stick and dry on the evaporator coil causing blockage. Mold growth is another factor which causes foul AC smell. It is worst when some Nigerian AC technicians decide to delete the presence of cabin air filter just like my car. This will send dust directly to the evaporator coil blocking its fins with time.

I bought my car Nigerian used and have been aware that the cabin filter had been removed. I was lazy in buying it and have always left my car on recycle to block off the system from dusty air, its obvious that is far for ideal. I recharged Freon on my car once but i have feeling like my 03 Accord AC could have been better for reasons i dont know. It actually chills very well but after some minutes have gone by unlike my friend's 08 accord which sends chill air from vents seconds after turning on the AC.

My research today has shown that mold formation and dust will actually drop the AC performance and cause foul smell. There are foam aerosol cans specifically for evaporator cleaning. Of course it will be a difficult thing to get in Nigeria. Since the evaporator usually has a condensation pipe, even spraying water on the evaporator will be of help if accessible. However the evaporator fins are very light and delicate so care should be taken on using pressurized water.

I have seen YouTube videos and still studying the possibility of doing this as a DIY project. This is one thing i have in mind that could optimize my AC performance this hot season.

After a review on my car's service manual, having access to the Evaporator involves removal of the blower motor unit and expansion valve cover from under the glove box compartment.

GAZZUZZ:
it takes 30mins to bring down the evaporator, and about 45 mins to reinstall it.

It is DIY if you are good with tools.

BestySam:
Where can I get the diagnostic tool?

vani86:
Just look at our so called graduates.

It says *BUY CAR FROM 30,000 TRUSTED SELLERS ........*


NOT FROM 30,000 NAIRA.

this is how you fail exam then blame the devil

princemillla:
I want to take this moment to appreciate all the gurus who contributed to this thread. My car is now up n running. Got someone from ladipo.

I eventually used V0 MEC 33
And all the sensors changed.

I already sold this car, but with faith I refunded the buyer and took this ladipo option.

Costee I appreciate your input so much sir, those airtime and sharing part of your busy time with me just to see the troublesome car up n running. I appreciate you sir.

Diportivo appreciate sir,
GAZZUZZ appreciate your input
Mayor2013 Bro thanks so much. Even tho I didn't make it up to your side again...appreciate

Other gurus in the house... Appreciate all of una

vpaymoney:
Pls is there any harm done to car that is parked with ac on for a long time? Say 1hr-2hrs?