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bisi16:
It's official, afraid is now catching me to buy Honda. Hoha!

Brother,

Don't be scared by the different honda issues we discuss here. That is part of the reason for the existence of this thread in the first place.

Whichever brand of car you buy, the major factor that determines if such vehicles would be problematic or not is your maintenance habit (assuming you bought a car in perfect condition from the word go). Good routine car maintenance dramatically keeps your car fit for years, that sometimes you will even wonder why your car has not given you problems when others are complaining about theirs.

You must have observed Nigerians like saying they want to buy 'rugged' cars. With time, I have come to understand that by 'rugged', most people mean cars that:

- They can keep using for 6 months or more without having to SPEND MONEY to service

- Cars they can drive anyhow without expecting something to spoil (e.g. Speeding through potholes, turning steering to the end for front wheel drives)

- Cars with 'submarine function' that they can drive through heavy flood, yet expect the car to work fine the next day.

- Cars with chassis so strong/ heavy that you can bash and scratch the body every now and then, with minimal impact showing on the body (why must you bash in the first place?)

- In summary, cars they can use to the maximum possible limits with the minimum possible efforts to keep the car in good condition (which involves spending).

The bottom line is that if you don't mind spending the little amounts for routine maintenance regularly, HONDA brand has one of the most efficient, reliable and rugged engine technology with aesthetic features that are not bad, for relatively affordable prices.

If well maintained, also has great second-hand resale value...and they are easy to maintain, with parts readily available if need be.

Cars, like humans, need to maintain their health..and there are ways your car communicates with you when a potential problem is beginning to crop up. We must all learn to listen to our cars.

Some other potential problems can be averted by your early observation, by paying attention to your car.

Don't be scared to buy one. However, buy a good one (preferably clean title toks or brand new). You will come back for thanksgiving

nobletay:
Maybe dats y its cheap (200k) but he should av told me d engine needs replacement.
Pls do u knw how much original bulldog engine is sold and whr to get it coz I dnt knw d problem I'll meet in another car and my cash no reach for tokunbo

I can't say how much a toks engine will cost, but luvinghubby will certainly know, cos he deals in Honda spares. You can reach him on 08029255299. Check the OP's signature to confirm.

nobletay:
I'm about to buy my 1st personal car wch is Honda bulldog (accord 95). Pls I need advice on wht to look out for b4 purchasing.
I already noticed a disgusting sound wen d throttle is raised but d owner said its alternator dat it will stop if i pour water on it
Also I found oil on d engine as if its leaking and he said it just need parking but I suspect maybe they've worked on d engine b4. I dnt knw maybe I should go ahead to purchase it or look for another.
Pls I need urgent advice, nas00 and others in d house. God bless

Good morning.

Pls, stay away from that car.

Pouring water on the alternator is hilarious. Never heard that before. Water damages alternator.

Thank God you found the oil leak. If the engine only needed packing, why haven't the previous owner packed it?
It's a sign of engine wear. If you buy that car, your engine oil level will continue to drop constantly due to the leaks + engine friction and you will have to keep topping off.

Look for another car, pls.

The videos below will guide you on what to look out for, purchasing a used car.

Cheers!




https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HpG7_J3hk7g


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rks40ng2C2Y


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-SKfw7XnWY

TomClancy:
Hello guys, thanks so much for sharing these ideas. I wanted to ask for some advice as a novice in car issues:
- I'm considering choosing between Accord 2005 v6 and Camry 2005 v6. I live and work in the Island, and this where 95% of my driving routes are likely to be. However, I am seriously considering the Accord 2005. This would also be my first personal car. Which would u recommend in terms of fuel consumption, availability of spare parts and cost of maintenance?
- what are the typical issues I should anticipate from the Accord?
- what specific areas should I ask my mechanic to check prior to the purchase?
Thanks in anticipation of your responses

Regarding availability of spare parts, honda accord parts are readily available at Oyingbo spare parts market in Lagos. That market is almost exclusively for honda parts. Just name it.

Maintenance depends on the quality of car you buy ab-initio. So, assuming you buy a clean title car with good engine, the only thing you should be doing is routine maintenance:

- Changing engine oil and filter at regular intervals. Specified in owner's manual.
- Changing spark plugs at regular intervals (Honda specifies this in the owner's manual). Use recommended izfr6k-11 iridium spark plugs for better performance and longer plug life.
- Let the car idle for at least 5 mins every morning before you drive it out. It prevents engine wear, thereby prolonging engine life.
- Change tires when moderately worn.
- Avoid turning your steering completely to the last stop when making U-turns or sharp turns. This is your best bet to avoiding potentially embarrassing ball joint/ arm problems in future
- Avoid running into potholes as much as possible. You are better off slowly driving through potholes or irregular
- Do not fill your radiator with water. Use radiator coolant and do not dilute (most are already pre-diluted).
- Empty radiator coolant and change with fresh one every 2 years
- You must check your car fluids every morning before moving the car. At worst, every other day. These include your brake fluid, power steering fluid, engine oil level, radiator coolant level, clutch fluid (if manual transmission). You may need to top off once in a long while, but you never can tell if you don't check.
- Check transmission fluid (gear oil) once a while, say every 3-6 months...OR at every engine oil change. You may not need to replace this for years, but it's good practice. It helps you to know when to drain and refill, judging from fluid level, color, smell or consistency.
- Brake pads to be replaced at regular intervals, after noting the average duration it takes your brake pads to wear out (depends on how much you use the car and driving habits)

If you follow these tips, you'll be really glad you did.

All the best.

I rise!

Jiggyronnie:
Gud day all. I'm having a nagging prob with my car, plz I'll like input on possible solutions from d gurus here. It's a long read, bt I just want to explain in detail as much as I can.
I drive a 4-cyl honda accord (2005). Few weeks ago, I observed dat d ac suddenly trips off while in use, and kicks back on again after a little while. Note dat dis isn't d usual intermittent tripping off due to d thermostat, cos when it trips off, d car actually feels hot b4 it finally comes on again (just d fan blows), which means it stays off longer dan usual.
Also, when I turn on d ac sometimes, d compressor vibrates a lot while trying to come on. Also, when d ac trips off in motion, b4 it finally picks up again, d compressor will vibrate abnormally a few times, like it is havin some difficulty coming on, b4 it finally starts coolin again. I noticed dat when it's vibrating and tryin to come on, d rpm drops to about 0.5 or just a little above. Initially I thot d engine was too low to carry d compressor so d 'idle' of d engine was raised a little, still it didn't solve d problem.
A scan of d car showed d following results P2185, P0141. I've taken d car to supposed experienced hands, yet no solution. D ac mechanics always tell me dat d ac system is ok, and d mechanics say my engine 'idle' level is ok too.
Plz I need help here, d heat these days is terrible and it's very annoying when d ac trips off like dat. Note dat dis happens both when I'm on d expressway (@ over 100km/h) and when I'm stationary. I've used d car for over 2 years, bt dis problem startd over 1 month ago.
I startd experiencing dis problem after I changed my alternator few weeks ago (don't knw if it has anything to do with it).
Thanks a lot. Hope to get a solution here.

From the symptoms you described, your car's a/c compressor is about to give up. Most likely, if nothing is done, it will stop the intermittent cooling altogether anytime soon. I know this because a friend's 2007 Accord behaved exactly the same way recently.

There are 2 options:

1) You could have an experienced a/c technician remove the compressor and examine. The compressor clutch or armature could be partially burnt, and these could be replaced.

2) Change the compressor altogether.

My advice is to do 1, as the compressor may still serve you for years before warranting an outright replacement.

*Note: The recent alternator change is likely a coincidence.

TomClancy:
Hello guys, thanks so much for sharing these ideas. I wanted to ask for some advice as a novice in car issues:
- I'm considering choosing between Accord 2005 v6 and Camry 2005 v6. I live and work in the Island, and this where 95% of my driving routes are likely to be. However, I am seriously considering the Accord 2005. This would also be my first personal car. Which would u recommend in terms of fuel consumption, availability of spare parts and cost of maintenance?
- what are the typical issues I should anticipate from the Accord?
- what specific areas should I ask my mechanic to check prior to the purchase?
Thanks in anticipation of your responses

Why exactly are you considering a V6?

The V6 Accord is super when the engine and accessories are in top shape. To me, it has better aesthetics compared to the 2005 Camry, rides slightly lower (meaning better balance at top speed).

In addition, the 2005 Accord V6 comes with a 3.0L engine which generates more horsepower (240hp), compared to the 2005 Camry V6 which generates 210hp for the 3.0L engine and 225hp for the 3.3L engine respectively. This means if you are a performance freak, the Accord is your better bet.

The Accord V6 and Camry V6 have similar fuel economy for city driving. However, on the highway, the Accord has slightly better fuel economy compared to the Camry.

That said, I would personally advise you to buy a very good 2005 Accord, but either the 2.4L EX OR 2.4L LX.

As a first car, the V6 may be a bit too much to handle for you when old age sets in. Except you plan to use the V6 heavily for a short while, say 2-4 years and sell. It's a great car.

If you plan to use the car for longer, go for the 2.4L I-4 engine.

Hope this helps.

Cheers!

ajaniade004:
Some people should use their senses now. This is the president of Nigeria, at least for now.

Of course, they know he is the president of Nigeria. This is what you get when people are fed up.

In case you don't know, it also happened in 1993, when IBB's 'coffin' was taken around in mock processions during protests against his military regime.

I think the important thing is to get the message these people are passing across, which is #GEJout

I don't believe they really want him dead.

Not surprised, but it's a huge shame.

Such is the inordinate degree of 'beef' these JOHESU folks harbor against unsuspecting doctors. However, the moment they have a sick relative needing medical care, you see them acting like 'we are one team' to the doctor, so they can jump the queue of waiting patients and get preferential treatment.

Yet, because of gains not worth their integrity and honour, they are destroying a supposed brotherhood.

How could any normal person attack these gallant doctors who have been running clinics and attending to emergencies in spite of JOHESU's strike, which is now about 3 months long? For what reason? When did doctors become FG or Ministry of Health?

Cahill scored.

Header from Oscar's Corner Kick.

Gaddemit!

Brake failure along the mambilla steeps is the worst fear of anybody who ever traversed that dangerous route.

I've heard stories in Gembu that even with an intact brake and good car, not many drivers (especially first timers) would make it to Mambilla and back to Gashaka alive.

Looking at the bottomless gorges by the long, winding, slender road is enough to make the lily-livered pass out.

I am especially happy for the survivors. I am sure their vehicle did not plunge into the valley.

RIP to the dead.

Hullo Luvinghubby.

How much will I get clean and perfectly functioning TOKUNBO shock absorbers for a 2003 Honda Accord LX at Oyingbo?

I need all four (front and rear).

Kindly reply ASAP. Thanks.

RIP Sir. May God grant your soul eternal rest.

Deltagiant:
It is a systemic issue, my friend; one fault affects the rest. Damaged kidneys affects adversely how the body metabolizes sugar, in turn slows insulin sensitivity - pancreas.

You are a prime suspect. Quack!!

Someone is trying to correct your blasphemy, you are saying one fault affects the rest. How? You couldn't explain.

Human life is not mechanical stuff like engines where you can afford to do 'trial by error' man! .. Don't do this to yourself. Who knows if you are killing people out there already, parading yourself as a doctor a la some johesu peeps

Go to medical school and learn the proper thing. If you don't understand the physiology, how can you appreciate the pathophysiology?

Na wah

Chisos!!

Errm.. @Madamé Onila my Lady.

I must confess, I just weak as I dey see these mesmerizing Akwa Ibom dishes.

Seeing these, my mind dey tell me say na substandard Edikangikong, White soup and Afang be the ones wey I bin taste since

I dey beg, you go fit arrange me? .. I nor go mind to dey come ur side hail you every weekend or even buy ingredients come

I swear, anybody wey see these kind soup chop steady no fit sick lailai. Chaii

Flets:
Buhari's family are somewhere in the UK and france spending humungous amounts of money on education and expensive Gucci & Channel shopping
Buhari is here in Nigeria claiming to borrow 27million naira for his nomination form

And for the people who would say that normal Nigerian's kids live and school abroad, they should also note that this is an issue just because Buhari put up a front of a poor Nigerian who cannot afford his nomination form. The Subject remains the height of deception by Mr anti-corruption who has all corrupt politicians as his support base.

Why are Nigerians very daft? especially the APC numb skulls

Hello Sir.

You are an interesting fellow, innit?

A glimpse into your Nairaland history shouts it to the skies:

You registered on nairaland on December 3, 2014 (41 days ago, or just over a month)...

All threads you've created ever since were invariably aimed at either promoting GEJ OR trying to paint Buhari/ APC in bad light.

What's more? All your 457 posts were based on the same sentiments!!

Clearly, you are on a special assignment. I hope your employers pay well.

Well done.


**Btw, just my humble observation. As far as the February elections are concerned, I am a neutral. Before you tag me a stooge of your master's rival camp

seunayantokun:
Johesu members are professionals and they should be treated so. They are not in competition with anyone. The health sector does not belong to those guys in medicine only. There is need to treat a doc as a doc and a nurse as a nurse, etc. They all make decisions to help the patient. This is part of what is obtainable in advanced countries where our political leaders run to for health care services.

One of those infuriating situation is that which makes even a yet+to-be-fully qualified (resident doc) to lord it over other professionals in a hospital on issues he/she knows next to nothing about. Why on earth should a doc head the nursing department? Why can't nurses who are qualified to be consultants be so recongnised. Don't we have communication, accountant, language, etc consultants in those various fields? Why is it only those in medicine that can become consultants in Nigeria's health sector?

In the US that most of us are quick to cite as an example, there have been surgeon general office for quite a long time. However, the question is how many medical doctors have ever occupied it? I don't think there have even been more than one if any. The way Yayale's report want to package it under the name special health adviser won't work. If it is packaged in such a way that professionals who are knowledgeable in the field of public health and others can occupy it, then it won't be seen as medical doctors' advantage to further put other professionals down under them.

A hospital where docs are almighty won't help anyone. That is why those who have the wherewithal flee abroad for care.

So, my prayer is that the government should do it the way it is done in the US, Canada, Britain, etc for permanent peace.

It irritates one to see ignorant folks like you, yet making bogus claims like one armed with facts and a sound knowledge base. Sorry bro, you sounded like a complete eedi.ot to me there.

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surgeon_General_of_the_United_States

^^Open that link and patiently read about each of the past Surgeon-Generals of the United States. By the time you are half-way through, the classical nature of your idiocy should begin to dawn on you.

At least, you have the means of learning to cure your ignorance in the internet. Rather, you refuse to learn, but jump on Nairaland at the slightest opportunity to cause confusion with your illiterate guts.

When you are done learning this one thing, kindly educate as many of your JOHESU people as possible. This is one of your many lies.

Cheers!

It is very unfortunate that some cynics are trying to play politics with a sad occurence here: "JOHESU strike claims Nigeria's only neuropathologist".
To what end? For JOHESU folks to collect their 2-cent-each increase in renumeration, and have other requests granted, only for them to find out their country is not there to help them out when they one day suffer a cardiac/ cardiopulmonary emergency?

The way I see it, JOHESU strike or no JOHESU strike, there are certain conditions that the nation's health system is not adequately equipped to handle effectively. One of such is cardiac/ cardiopulmunoary events which often present as emergencies, as in this case, and if nothing definitive is done within a short time frame, the patient invariably dies!

Whether you like it or not, in our present day nigeria where non-communicable conditions like hypertension, diabetes, obesity are on the rise, there will certainly be a corresponding rise in the incidence of complications, such as stroke, visual impairment, cardio- respiratory insufficiency (eventually leading to cardio-pulmonary arrest), pulmonary thrombosis-embolism, kidney failure, amongst others.

The question is: Is the Nigerian government aware of these possibilities, and has the health ministry (via support from the FG, State govt and LGAs) made adequate and evenly distributed provision of necessary EQUIPMENT, TRAINED MEDICAL PERSONNEL & ESSENTIAL DRUGS needed to manage various possible emergencies? My friends, the answer is NO.

In case our thieving leaders don't know. If any of them, say a very prominent politician in Nigeria, suffers a cardiac or cardiopulmonary emergency, with all his/ her private jets, the truth is that he/ she will die within minutes to, at most, a couple of hours. Meaning before he/ she reaches their usual USA, Great Britain, Germany, India or wherever, where they go for medical tourism, the deed is already done. That is why we must stop this default Nigerian mentality of embezzling public funds, once in positions of power. We should channel the nation's resources towards establishing a health system that is solid by all standards and accessible to all Nigerians, whether poor, average or rich by socio-economic standing.

In saner climes like the USA, emergency centres are distributed in states such that any American in need of emergency, after placing a phone call, is picked by an ambulance as fast as possible and transported to the nearest emergency centre. This usually takes 5-10 minutes, because there is always a dedicated traffic lane reserved for ambulances and the police exclusively, unlike in Nigeria where the first obstacle you encounter is lawless traffic. Most Nigerian emergencies never make it to the hospital, anyway. No thanks to our poorly laid down traffic regulations.
The emergency centres should be adequately equipped and staffed. I once observed that an emergency centre in the USA had snake anti-venin available, in apparent anticipation of a snake bite event. I recalled a patient who died due to snake bite in the emergency unit of a major teaching hospital in Nigeria some years back, with JOHESU and the doctors working at full capacity, but no snake anti-venin to treat the patient. Snake bites are commoner in the tropics where we are, so there is no reason a responsible health system should not have snake anti-venin available in our very few emergency centres in Nigeria. You can only work within the limits of resources at you disposal.

The snake anti venin is just an example. Cardio-pulmonary emergencies require even better-organized and EVER READY emergency care. Certain essential drugs, defibrillators, trained interventional radiologists/ cardiologists/ pulmonologists, cardio-pulmonary catheterization labs etc are needed in rapid, systematic sequence to manage successfully. The good thing is that these days, people no longer necessarily die of strokes and cardiac events in the western world...and even in India, a developing country like Nigeria...but corruption is the bane of Nigeria, and yes, these conditions still kill people like flies in Nigeria. We could have it better.

So, rather than say JOHESU strike claimed this noble Professor, I would rather the country wasted the finest it had to offer in Professor E.E.U. Akang. Rather than using this as a blackmail tool, it should be a wake-up call to every sane Nigerian and our leaders. There is a lot of rot needing to be sanitized in health care delivery all over Nigeria.

Shame on those trying to score cheap points for a certain JOHESU strike, citing this sad event. And for anybody that insists JOHESU strike claimed him, may YOU or YOUR RELATIVES develop a cardiac/ cardio-respiratory emergency when JOHESU and the doctors are working full-fledged, so that JOHESU can save you. Nonsense.

We are talking of a moribund health system, courtesy of chronic corruption and neglect!

May the gentle soul of the departed rest in peace.

Amen.

chuka5000:
Op doesn't know the difference between auto transmission oil, gear oil and engine oil and he's at the point of insulting the other guy who adviced him.

Bros eeeh!

Like the poster above me tried to point out, Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) is simply GEAR OIL meant for automatic gears. You didn't need to separate it from gear oil, as that broadly covers transmission fluid for both manual and automatic transmissions.

@gmyguy: Reduction of engine oil levels is a fairly common problem reported on most Honda Accord forums, with varying degrees of severity.
The ideal solution is to have your engine replaced by an OEM with warranty. This may be expensive, depending on your budget.
On the other hand, there is no harm in topping of your engine oil at regular intervals for the time being.

May God provide you the means for a 2014 or 2015 Accord this year

Mayour11:
http://www.punchng.com/news/osinbajo-cant-win-south-west-for-apc-pdp/

With due respect, this man is blabbing. Since he said Osinbajo has not contributed anything to the South-West, I expected him to mention at least a few of what GEJ has done. He mentioned nothing!

Just baseless rants. That was quite disappointing, coming from a self-acclaimed politician.

Stoke needs to introduce Charlie Adam in the second half to do the damage.

Greetings to the house.

Please I need advice on how I can download music files and movies on the BB Q5.

In spite of having a memory card installed, I've been unable to carry out this task, unlike I easily do with my former Bold4.

Thanks in anticipation of a way out

RIP.

Sad news.

Samgreguc:
hmmm! Have u heard of the clause Patient history?

My Chief, 'Patient history' is NOT a clause. Although, I understand what you're driving at, please try not to use English words carelessly.

Keeping detailed patient records is important for several reasons, and I guess that's what you mean, and I agree with you 110%. But you see, in a situation like this, giving care to patients needing it supersedes the fact that record-keeping staff are unavailable due to strike action. The consultation notes can be kept to be subsequently filed appropriately when the records staff suspend strike. Summarily, patients can still get treated (and do get treated) in spite of JOHESU strike.

Now, let's assume YOU are a medical doctor located in Borno State, say UMTH, and JOHESU is on strike. Boko haram strikes a neighboring village and you get some victims presenting at the hospital. What will you do? Turn them back because there is no record staff to open case notes? Or turn them back because there are no nurses to take the vital signs? What takes precedence?

haryhorku:
is anybody here working in any federal government hospital? I guess non. I work in a federal government hospital and whatam about to tell u its a reality, Doctors can never, I repeat can never attend to any patient without other JOHESU, if u know hospital set up very well, u will understand what am talking about, a new patient that want to see a medical doctor will pass thru this process: 1. a medical record officer will attend to you, they wil be yhe one that will bring out your case file or better still open a new case file for you, 2. its a Nurse that will take your vital signs, its after these procedure that u can not see a doctor, after seeing a doctor, a doctor.cannot diagnose u without 3. its now the medical lab scientist will now conduct a test or series of tests on you, as recommended by the doctor, after that u go to pharmacy to buy.ya drugs,. 4.go to physiotherapy, 5. dental clinic (as the case maybe,) 6. pay for their bills.
so pls my fellow nairalanders, tell me how can a doctor work effectively without JOHESU, I.never mention, the engineers that will power the clinics, wards, (hospital as whole) orderlies that will clean the hospital, accountant that will collect money, security that will secure li es and properties, my dear brothers and sister, there is no way government will be giving NMA a preferential treatment at the detriment of JOHES, we are both relevant in Health Sector. thank you.

Hullo dear.

With your statement, you gave yourself away as an ignoramus.

Even a brain-damaged 5 year old will be able to explain to you why a certain JOHESU strike cannot prevent medical doctors from seeing their patients. While the drawbacks of the strike may include poor patient record keeping, supporting investigations not available within hospitals and hospital dispensaries not open, doctors SURELY see their patients and have been doing so since JOHESU embarked on strike (because patients can yet complete their investigations and buy their prescribed medications at private centres outside the hospitals).

Come to think of it, if I were a doctor, I really don't need a case note to LISTEN to my patient or THINK of how best to treat my patient. All I need is a pair of ears, a functional brain and a knowledge + skill+ experience base to draw from. A nurse won't do that for me, neither would a cleaner, pharmacist, lab technologist or hospital administrator do that for me.

The division of labour effect may be lost, but you never make statements out of pure assumption. Go to UCH, for instance, during this JOHESU strike and do some fact-finding to correct your erroneous impression. Patients are being attended to.

Memory verse for you: Doctors are the ones, and ONLY ones at that, who can attend to the basic needs of patients even when all allied health workers withdraw their services.

This Truth is self-evident and ordinary common sense should have helped you realize it.

Cheers!

Ngutor:
I dont do that but I believe a car should naturally be able to do that? Even when moving I notice it gets to 140/hr easy but getting to 150/hr seems to be an impossible task

It's not that difficult to exceed the 140km/hr mark Sir. If your car is auto transmission, when you are around that speed limit, release the accelerator and depress it again just a little below it's previous position. If your engine and transmission are top notch, it will surprise you how your accord will respond. Be ready to 'fly' though, cos the movement becomes something else!!

I advise you stay below 140/hr though, no matter where you're driving. Life has no duplicate Sir

Good day pals.

My 2003 accord pulled a surprising one on me yesterday, when the central lock switches (on the front door panels) as well as the key-controlled central lock mechanism ceased to function. I observed this immediately after the car was cleaned up at a car wash!

On pressing the central lock buttons, there is a small clicking sound heard from somewhere under the dashboard on the driver's side.

Has anyone ever experienced this? What could be responsible?

How may I fix this?

Thanks.

@luvinghubby:

Hullo Sir. Pls, how much will I get these at Oyingbo:

1) Front pair of Tokunbo Shock Absorbers for a 2006 Honda Accord

2) A set of 4 NEW
brake discs/ rotors for the same car

Looking forward to your reply ASAP.
Thanks!

adanny01: A pix woulda turn eyes. Anyways, was it new or used?

It was used but very clean and factory grade with honda rating label. Also came with the plug-in cables (Just in case they're needed, I guess).

Copy that! I'll take a pic of the recently installed alternator and upload tomorrow.

Meanwhile, attached is a pic of the former alternator that gave up. This was taken just before I replaced it. (hope u can locate it in the engine compartment)

luvinhubby: Budget 15k.

@luvinhubby: I must thank you openly for the impressive assistance you rendered by getting me a very neat OEM alternator and shipping it to me, same day, from Lagos.

The alternator works fine.

Respect Sire!!

Congrats to FG.. They have finally danced naked to the market square.

Ikenna351: The bolded above is the easiest way of frying injection ECU. Its a major killer of EFI systems, I mean playing with electrics in that manner. A small spark could easily harm your injection ECU which will gradually detoriate and would later send the ECU to grave the day you least expect. That you didnt notice any abnormal behaviour from the car after doing that doesnt mean harm has not been done. The second harm is all it may need to say farewell to you for good.

A Lion owner called me some days ago. He took his Lion to an auto electrician to revert the wrong radiator fan connection to factory. Unfortunately, the clown didnt disconnect the battery terminals. While at the work, a wire touched where it shouldnt touch and it generated a spark. Guess what? It fried the injection ECU straight ahead. Luckily for him, it spared his BSI, but the engine ECU was gone. I knew how much it cost him to get that car to start and run again.

Few months back, a Lion owner called me as well. What happened? A mechanic disconnected the battery terminals while leaving the key on the ignition switch (probably the ignition was on as well). It simply fried the BSI, no mercy!

My point is, those sparks you see while reconnecting battery terminals while engine is running is not good for any ECU.

The easiest and simplest method of diagnosing, troubleshooting or checking the state of Alternator or Battery is with DMM (Digital Multimeter). You can get a DMM as cheap as N200 (Two hundred naira only) and it will do the work perfectly. Get one, switch on the DMM, turn the knob to DC volts, start the vehicle, place the DMM red lead on battery positive terminal and DMM black lead on negative battery terminal. If you see on the DMM screen 11v, 12.4v or 12.5v, then the Alternator is gone. Also if you see anything between 12.5v - 12.8v, it means the Alternator is on its way out (failing gradually). I dont know about Honda, but for Peugeot, 13v - 14v means the Alternator is still intact.

To check the state of the battery. While engine is off, place the DMM leads as explained above. Anything less than 12.5v means the battery is drained or dying. It could still start the car, but could die soon, unless something is draining the battery.

Please, not that 12.5v also means 12.50v, depending on how the DMM is set up.


Ikenna

Thanks so much for this excellent teaching session. I really appreciate your time.

I guess I was lucky not to have fried my friend's ECU (Camry 2008). Never knew cars could be so unforgiving, especially Peugeot!

I'll certainly get myself a digital multimeter and do things right next time.

A million thanks bro!!

@Gazzuzz and Adanny01:

Thanks so much for your comments and correction. Your points are well taken and noted.

I ran a check on the car early yesterday and found out that my alternator was no longer working. I knew this because my car started normally when I replaced the battery with a friend's. However, while my friend's engine kept running when I removed his battery (then placed my flat battery in his car to charge), MY OWN ENGINE STOPPED immediately I removed the battery terminal after starting it.

@luvinghubby: Please, how much will I get an OEM alternator at oyingbo? .. Car is 2003 Accord, L4. Kindly reply asap. Thanks!

Good morning friends.

Something not funny is happening to my '03 Accord ignition.

It once happened in the past that the car refused to start when I turned the key. Instead, it made some 'sparking' sound around the steering column and the lights on the dashboard would immediately fade out, then spark would stop.

I thought my battery was getting flat, and I replaced it with a brand new one. To my surprise, the same thing happened with the new battery.

I called an electrician to see, who told me the problem is in my car ignition. He removed a component attached to the end of the keyhole and took it for repair. After this, car started without problems for some weeks... BUT that shyt happened again yesterday.

Please, does anyone in the house know what the exact problem is and how it may be permanently fixed?

Thanks.