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Azmanaty:
Hello sir, pls I called in three mechanics to check the car. They all said its engine knock.
Two said it can be fixed and one said I should go and buy half and top engine instead of trying to fix it.

My question is this: can I go ahead and fix the car? I have heard stories that Honda engines are not advised to be repaired. Do I have any chance that it will work fine if its fixed?

I dont have money on me. I will draw my conclusion based on your advice. The two options I have now is to rally round and get money to fix the engine or wait till God knows when i'll get money to buy half and top engine. If its fixed and doesn't work fine, then I will loose the entire sum I may have spent fixing it.

What do u suggest sir based on ur wealth of experience with Honda cars

toksade203:
Which bank? Access?

toksade203:
Which bank? Access?

akashi01:
So I ordered a phone case from AliExpress with their "New User sale offer" that reduces item price to NGN 3.63.

Since 24th of August no update on the order.

It was shipped with Yauwen Economic Air Mail. Any idea how to go about it?

Cc:
Jboixxx
Nani667

toksade203:
Howfar Guys, I ordered stuffs since Nov 12, my order got closed but aliexpress never refund me up till now ...Anyone in the same boat?

GAZZUZZ:
The death of a VDC compressor in Nigeria.

VDC compressors are very sensitive to contamination and incorrect installation or refill proceedure. Also very sensitive to excessive heat from condenser area (fan failure)

Major reasons for failure.

1. Self destruction . Kia/Hyundai made in nigeria From 2012 till 2016 had very bad designs and would usually packup without any external interference between the 30-50k km mark. Replacing just the compressor and eliminating the low speed cooling fan setting to high has worked out perfectly.

The Honda Accord 2008-2012 have an issue with the air-conditioning electronics, in most cases the compressor never cuts off, this causes the evaporator to freeze over and short term the evaporator will leak.

2. Fixing a leak and refilling without vacuuming.

99per of all failure starts here especially with foreign used vehicles. Compressor will develop black death and the strainer inside the solenoid that controls the swash plate gets clogged, the solenoid is able to actuate but flow stops. Symptoms of this failure in early stages is an AC system that stops working after running for a while, but resumes when turned off and on again.

3. Cooling fan failure. Cooling fan failure will destroy your VDC compressor prematurely irrespective of being brand new or used.

4. A blocked condenser. Going back to my title I mentioned NIGERIA not USA . You will notice that most car users in the Akure/Lambe/Ogun State region usually have more compressor failure than those in Ikoyi . The reason is mud getting stuck in condenser fins. This causes the high side of the air-conditioning system to spike and short term damage to compressor .

5. Contamination from the system itself .



. A/C components are not designed to work forever (except the Camry 2000 used by dr Olorundare and dare ) The pipes do wear out after long term use and gradually compromise the dryer and compressor. The fins on condenser gradually wear out due to age and become less effective at dissipating heat.

After prolonged use of air-conditioning possibly 10-15 years, if there is failure it's probably best to replace most parts of the system.

Damage due to substandard parts: Substandard parts like compressors have been know to grind to a halt after short term use, also some after market condensers have been know to leak prematurely from joints and weldings. Always best to get original parts and brand names.

6. The use of no gauges. This year I have had over 50 clients that came in for a/c fixes. Usual complain was no cooling especially when the sun was really hot. Hooking up our equipment etc see 240-270psi on the high side sadly their technician had no tools to regulate the refill of refrigerant and put too much. In most cases all we had to do was release a little gas and system would go back to normal.


7. Electrical glitches misdiagnosed. In a lot of cases there is nothing wrong with the a/c system and the technician working with no tools and no scanner goes around fixing what was never bad.

Let me give an example here. The Toyota or Lexus with dual vvti on both banks will instruct the air-conditioning module to halt if for any reason it notices a DTC related to timing inefficiency . Meaning of car threw a p0018 the AC would work for a minute or two then stop. In a situation like this vehicle might end up butchered if in the wrong hands.

Low rpm would cause a VDC system to remain dysfunctional, so cleaning the throttle body to ensure 750~850 rpm before diagnosis is important .

Faulty or wrong charging systems. Alternator voltage above 15v or below 11v would mess up the air-conditioning system or damage the module, it could also cause errors to be found on the module that do not exist. Always good to confirm charging voltage before working.

I'm getting late for work so let me just roundup with this.


The choice between a manual compressor and an automatic is usually due to financial capacity , available parts, technical know how and reliability.

Replacing the condenser to switch from VDC to manual is not really necessary and a waste of money.

Are manual compressors reliable YES. They can swim in a lot of dirt and still function if that is what you want to hear.

There are engine designs that would never accommodate a switch, usually the engine sizes from 1.2- 1.8liter variants. It would come with a lot of shuddering and vibration.

So when you can if you can, just do the right thing.

Modified. An a/c technician cannot work on modern day cars without working with Modern day tools and perfect understanding of the workings of the drivetrain.


Gazzuzz
Air-conditioning consultant

radautoworks:
Agree to disagree. You might do it as preference but majority are doing it for the exact reason I stated. When we were doing initial inventory for the store we used advance/Carquest part performance data in the USA and well as Glen's 30+ years of anecdotal evidence. The result, a buttload of compressors and a handful of condensers. Simply put, they are not changed in the USA.

In fact, with us or any parts store in the USA, you have no warranty unless you buy the compressor with the full kit and the kit does NOT include a condenser.

Push comes to shove, would you warranty the system you do your way for two years? Because we do -and we don't change the condenser unless it's damaged or blocked which it almost never is. As a matter of fact since we opened I don't think we've changed five. Have done at least 150 compressors though.

fineboynl:
what I means is air condition that use to freezes stop freezing when you refiled them done here. example is your air conditioner short of gas and you refill it in Nigeria it will not be so chilling as it use to before you short of gas. I have experience this with numerous cars and home ac.

jboixxx:
Store/Item dependent

SirNeroDee:
Is it after Dec 6 I can open dispute or 15 days before?

nwabuwa:
I meant exchange rate..

nwabuwa:
Same UBA charged me 360 or so

SoftP:
Oga, u mean all cars with check engine sign has faulty engine?

Citytrend:
Bros before u accuse people wrong I have worked with him for sometime now. So stop embarrassing yourself. If true then there could be another side of the story you didn't tell us

Brandstudio01:
And so. Are the normal government workers not corrupt?

samsard:
UBA charges me 500 for international dollar transactions. I recently noticed that.
I don't know about yours.

maxiuc:
you're right I also experienced that the moment I change the Alloy wheels that came with the car to another one with different design the check light came up immediately

Godspower35:
Low engine performance can mean serious and costly problems for your vehicle. It is essential to detect and address engine problems early, before they have devastating consequences. Fortunately, today's vehicles are equipped with warning lights, including an engine check light, to inform you if there is a problem. When the engine verification light comes on, you must schedule diagnostic services to identify the problem. If the light blinks, this indicates a more serious problem that should receive immediate attention.

In addition to the engine check light, here are some additional signs that your engine performance might be
in trouble:

1.
Loss of power

Internal combustion engines transforms fuel into the power required to move a vehicle. The operation of the combustion engine involves a four-stroke cycle: intake stroke, compression stroke, combustion stroke and exhaust stroke. Failure during any of these blows could result in a lack of engine power and compromise engine performance.

2.
Unusual or excessive noise

Problems in the combustion flow can lead to a wide variety of strange sounds, such as bumps, whistles, bursts or shots. Every time you hear strange noises when you start your vehicle, consider it a warning signal.

3.
Bad gas mileage

Having to fill your gas tank more often than usual could mean more than a blow to your budget. It could mean that there is a problem with the compression stroke of your engine. Fixing it can be as simple as having a fuel injection service or getting an adjustment. Your best course of action is to make a diagnosis to make sure it is not a more serious problem.

4.
Engine stops

When it comes to automatic transmission vehicles, engine blocking is very unusual and probably means there is a problem with the engine. The most common problem is that the intake stroke does not get the spark or the air / fuel mixture it needs. Here, the problem can be solved by an adjustment, but it could also be more serious and should be checked.

5.
Strange smells

Like sounds, anything persistent and unusual should not be ignored with smells. Problems with the escape run can cause strange odors to be perceived in the vehicle.

6.
Engine running

If your car continues to run after you turn it off, you should have it checked. This sign of problematic engine performance is more common in high performance vehicles. Causes of the problem may include incorrect octane gas for the vehicle, a defective solenoid or problems with the carburetor.

7.
Engine malfunctions

Obstructions in the system or old spark plugs can cause a bad engine, as well as an improper octane in gasoline or a low battery. Like the other problems mentioned, a simple adjustment could be all that is needed to remedy a bad engine.
As with any vehicle problem you may encounter, the important thing is that problems or engine performance signals are addressed as soon as possible to avoid further costs and complications.

LAST WORDS
Low engine performance can mean serious problems for your vehicle. Pay attention to these signs and resolve as soon as possible.

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Source:
http://www.eliancars.com/2019/11/7-signs-that-your-cars-engine.html#more

SoftP:
Without Mixing words, 90% of cars in Nigeria has that Check indicator light on.

exhausted all options to check if my car was healthy, i was made to understand that though my car was in good condition and ok, but the reason my check light was still on is because I didn't get my parts directly from the manufacturer.
No matter how well u try to clear it off, it will still resurface.
So i totally don't agree with OP's idea that check light indicates an unhealthy engine

Piyke:
Here you go. https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B07T6GV32V?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title
Manual has some Chinese-English o But it works

Piyke:
Here you go. https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B07T6GV32V?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title
Manual has some Chinese-English o But it works

Piyke:
£20 on Amazon UK.

thebigkendo:
Aunty Radu we don't have unlimited Internet

Piyke:
2nd is a borescope/endoscope that works with Android devices

jboixxx:
Yanwen is trackable till it enters 9ja but note that once it arrives 9ja, delivery MIGHT be delayed. I've had such issue with them with at least 3 items prior the NIPOST strike. You might be lucky though.

AYOOLAAUTOCARE1:
160 pieces tool kit, it's just #30,500, make your order now @AYOOLA AUTOCARE SERVICE.

0905babatee:
Yanwen or singapore post

4Jean:
The status would change later. Happened to me on Monday

jboixxx:
You wait! Refund is automatic in case of cancelled order but it can take days sha.

Duration of refund seems to be on based on your account level/standing.