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niyi2u:
Good Day,
House, Kindly help me on this issue that is driving me crazy.
I drive a 2002 Honda Accord V.Tech Engine.
My right wheel tire wobbles when I speed up to about 40 or 60. When I take off my feet from the pedal it stops wobbling. A number of times my mech
told me to change both up and down bolts and the arm. Whenever I do that I only notice the changes for about 2weeks and it wil become obvious again.
Changed the hub, did wheel balancing and aligement but same thing still keep occurring.
A mech complained that my right back tire was bad and its the one causing the front right wheel tire to wobble . My Vulganizer checked it and said the tire is not in a bad state to cause the front right wheel to wobble. I changed that tire and replaced it with my extra tire after changing the bolts again. After about 2weeks I started feeling the right front wheel wobbling again. All this has been going on for about 4 months now back and forth.
I am extremely disturbed now. Someone should kindly assist me on what can be happening.

What exactly do you mean by 'wobbling'?

Does your steering wheel jerk from side to side in your hand while driving at top speed and your car vibrates at the same time?


Do you hear some noise from your front wheels, especially when turning?

Wheel hub cap= 'wheel cover'

Receiver-drier= 'side glass' or 'drier'

Spark plug= 'plug'

Crankshaft= 'crownshaft' or 'cranshaft'

Door lock actuator= 'lock engine'

Sun visor= 'sun protector'

Brake shoe= 'brake lining'

Key fob= 'remote'

DaCharis2016:
Honda 2001 model, Baby boy for sale Automatic with leather seat. Condition; Nigerian use, very clean.
Price; N500,000 call; 07081817162

Sir,

With due respect, there is a section on Nairaland where you can advertise this car, and you are more likely to get better audience.

This particular thread was created for a specific purpose. If you read the topic of the thread slowly and loudly to yourself, it may occur to you that what you have done is wrong.

If I don't point this out to you, very soon other individuals will follow suit and the purpose of this thread may become defeated.

I'd therefore humbly suggest you remove the post and take to the appropriate section.. and, if you're a gentleman, probably apologize for spamming this thread.

Cheers!

sicario1:
I have already scanned the car. Knock sensor is ok. No engine specific error apart from engine coolant temp p0428 or so. It rattles heavily when accelerating. Its mechanical.

Is it safe to replace crankshaft or new engine?

Ok.

Then replacing your engine is the better option. If you buy a very good engine, there should be no headache popping up.

sicario1:
I have an engine with a loud knocking noise most especially when accelerating.
Was considering getting a new engine at 250k so I can have peace of mind. My mech suggested it's fixable that I shouldn't spend that much. Came up with the quotes below:

Oil pump: 45k
Crankshaft: 75k
Oil filters: 8k
Roughly 150k for repairs.

Replacing the above will eliminate and return the engine to the best sound that's what he claims.
gurus I need your advise? The engine doesn't smoke or short oil. What's the best choice.

2008 Honda Accord

Run a diagnostic scan on the car to obtain objective clues.

For instance, a faulty knock sensor may be responsible, and replacing it should solve the problem.

Good luck.

otunbakolawole:
for two days now I have noticed that my coolant pours on the ground every morning. all the fans are working. yesterday I replaced the coolant. drove to work no problem. got back late. coolant all on the floor this morning. even the radiator looks empty. what could be wrong?

What are the specifications of your car?

Meanwhile, examine the following:

1) Water pump

2) Metallic pipe connecting water pump to engine block

3) Examine your idle air control valve (is it dry or stained with coolant?)

4) Drive the car unto a ramp and examine the engine bay from below. Generally, coolant stains the area of leakage most. Rarely, leakage may be from the engine block.

5) Examine the radiator and it's connecting pipes (one above and one below) for signs of leakage.


Report any any findings here.

Regards!

kinglee007:
@gmyguy, you really don't have to stress yourself over "this day kids". Sometimes, ignorance is the best answer for stupidity. And you know, up bringing matters a lot. You can imagine the seriousness in the issue being discussed and all he can think of is to get laid. SMH. @OP, it's well, she will be found in good health. She's in our prayers and God will surely answer. I work close to that vicinity, will use the pix here to show some guys around that canoe area and see what I can come up with. It is well. As for the "wannabe funny guy", the jokes on you. You'll see.

Thank you Sir. God bless you.

damuseron:
Yes it get short

Sir,


While I agree with Gazzuzz that your engine already has some wear and tear, I don't believe the engine is 'spent' or 'gone', therefore needing a replacement (the replacement you will get in the market is not likely to be brand new anyway. It would also have some wear)... Especially if you are very sure it does not burn oil/ smoke.

What you need do is to switch to an engine oil which is more viscous and stable at sustained high temperature.

While several authorities would recommend a viscous mineral oil like the 20W-50 for a depreciating engine (like Gazzuzz has prescribed), [b]I would suggest a viscous synthetic blend like the Mobil1 0W-40 for your engine. [/b]It is more stable at sustained high temperatures for prolonged periods (seeing that you travel a lot), compared to mineral oil. It is far less likely to dry up when you travel long distances like Lagos to Katsina, and it lubricates better. Although, it's more expensive than the mineral oils.

Cheers!

worksmart:
OP it may be helpful to give some indication about what she was wearing, where she was last seen and with whom, where she was planning to go and how she planned to get there giving time lines if you know, so it may jog the memory of people that may have encountered her.

May the gods watch over her and protect her wherever she may be. I hope she would return safely.

Thank you.

We don't have that information on what she wore yet. However, she was on her way to her home. It is likely she would have taken a commercial bike to get home.

The location she was last seen is Canoe area of Ajao Estate, Isolo, Lagos.

sinceraconcept:
See as op nas00 just ignore Smellymouth's prayer for the lost sister,simply because it has Islamic prayers in it. Oga o. Some people fit do religious bigotry to ghost. Shey you know the person's prayer God go answer?

No Sir, you assumed. Actually, I didn't see his post. I say AMEN to all prayers said for my sister on this forum and anywhere.

Also, for the records, may I tell you that my grandfather was a prominent Imam. I also have cousins who are Muslims. We don't discriminate in my family, neither do I.

Thanks.

Dear sister,

Hoping you will be back, safe and secure in Jesus' name.

Amen.

akinwole21:
May God bring her home safely.

Amen.

Thanks a lot.

naughtynaughty:
I just said a silent prayer for her.
Op pls let us knw when u guys find her

Will be looking out for her in my street tho, will let u knw any development

Thank u

Ok. Thanks Ma'am.

KingRex1:
Lala FP o. Itsa civil duty.

OP stay put. shes prolly having a timeout somwhere

Thanks Sir. We pray so.

HateU2:
you are welcome bro.

I'm waiting for ur testimony here

Amen. You're such a blessing

HateU2:
Lalasticlala, help a brother out oooo.
Find ur way back home IJN amen!
Lemme call my ppastors!
Naughtynaughty
Smellymouth
Kkh2
Kingrex1
Donbenedict, let's pray ooo

Thank you so much dear. Gob bless you.

Thank you everyone helping on this.

#Grateful

My Sister Is Missing, has anyone seen her?- Urgent Please!!! (See photo)

The lady whose picture is attached is my sister, Bukola Ogundolie-Olowookere, a staff of Ecobank who was last seen on Thursday (5th of May, 2016) around Canoe Area of Ajao Estate, Isolo LAGOS, where she was dropped off by her colleague at work on her way home.

We urge any individual, group or body with vital information concerning her whereabouts to KINDLY contact ANY or ALL of the following people:

1) Her husband: 08039713626

2) Her elder brother: 08099743316

3) Remi: 08064546119

4) Kingsley: 07038859985

5) The nearest police station

We pray that God almighty in His might will be with her wherever she may be. May God also help and bless EVERYONE helping us on this cause. Amen.

Thank you.

Cc: OAM4J
Mynd44 (Kindly help move to front page as soon as possible, Sirs)

rofemiguwa:
See

Be calm Ma'am.

While you await a new gear knob, you can still drive the car in the meantime by following the following instructions:

1) Peep inside the hole where the gear knob used to occupy and remove all remaining plastic chips with a screwdriver (a torch may be of assistance).

2) You will see an upright metal rod inside, with a slanting top. Whenever you need to move the gear stick, you must stick in your index finger and feel for the slanted tip of the rod. Then, depress (press down) the rod. Once the rod is depressed, you can shift the gear.

**I hope you find this helpful.

Cheers!!

Flyingman:
Thanks for the response. Not at all. The engine was changed a couple of months ago. Maybe they forgot. Found a loose wire with no connector. We got a single pin and connected to the sensor. Tho issue persist.

The knocking noise is quite intense only when accelerating. Someone suggested changing the top cylinder head will eliminate the noise completely that the knock sensor isn't the cause.

Ok Sir.

Instead of taking these 'suggestions' of replacing cylinder head etc, I suggest you run a diagnostic scan on the car first. You don't necessarily have to be trying out random maneuvers. It wastes time as well as resources, and more problems may be created in the process.

sicario1:
I have an 08 accord with engine knocking noise on cold start and when accelerating. When i take my leg off the pedal or normal idling. it sounds great and quiet. scanning throws a knock sensor code. Had a peep at the sensor and found no wire connection/connector to it. Will locating the cable and connecting fix this knocking sound or is there other things to look out for.

Did someone work on your engine (say your kick starter) recently?

There should be a wire plugged into the socket on the knock sensor, and that socket has a key that keeps the wire in place. It is easy to forget to re-connect the wire if not observant.

Plug that wire into the socket and observe if that solves the problem.. I expect it to solve it, if sensor good. Ideally, you should clear the code and re-scan after driving for the day. If the code still pops up, then sensor may be bad.

Acceptance4:
Acceptance4 :
Good evening to all in the house,please I need your help badly, my 2003 ACURA TL when idling bouncing up and down or surges and it get worst when you drive the car upto 30min plus on dead stop reach between 1000rpm and 2000rpm..

I did scan and I get. ....
1[p0113)-IAT SENSOR high voltage
2[p0453)--EVAP FTP SENSOR HIGH INPUT

please my mechanic has done all he can yet no solution insight still, but the scan guy said that I need to change fuel tank pressure sensor and that if it doesn't still solve it that my brainbox will need to be change. ..I'm so tired of the car. please help, advice from pros and any other person experiencing such issues please please please.

Possible culprit:

**Dirty/ faulty idle air control valve AND/OR dirty throttle body.

Have a sensible 'mecho' remove these, clean thoroughly and do an idle relearn procedure.

Cheers!

JayZ55:
Please assist me, I drove through water which wasn't deep enough to cover my bumper but was deep enough to touch it and a few minutes later, turned off the car. The following morning it refused to start. My mechanic isn't close and i know what inexperienced mechanics can do to a honda accord, please what could be wrong with the car so I can tell a mechanic what to check for before he starts putting his fingers everywhere. Its a 2007 honda accord V6. There was no strange noises in the car after passing through the water besides the belts which I guess must have been sand or something, now it only cranks but wont start and no water got into the cabin.
Thanks

Hope you haven't sucked up a bit of fluid into your combustion chamber via your air intake hose.
Remove your spark plugs and crank engine. If you observe some fluid pushed out of one or more of the orifices, there goes your problem.

Replace the spark plugs, then start the car normally.

Lesson: Always avoid driving through flood. It could wreck your engine instantly.

The order in which the cars go depends on the traffic laws of the country. This could be anywhere in the world.

Assuming this situation is in Nigeria, the 'highway code' (a mandatory handbook for all drivers, produced by the FRSC) states that at an intersection, give way to traffic on the LEFT.

That implies 2-1-3 is the correct order in Nigeria.

Kemizee:
Thanks man for the response but am still very much interested to know if the ATF DW1 is the only oil I can use.Does every Honda Accord user use this oil?Am considering it's price.Are other oil brands incompatible with the transmission?I know there is a recommended oil for Honda Engines but it's expensive and so majority of people use regular oils like Mobil;Forte,Conoil etc.Is it the same with the transmission?Wat are d good alternatives to the DW1?

When it comes to transmission matters, it saves you cost in the long run to follow manufacturer specifications. Honda now recommends ATF-DW1 for their engines, not Dexron II, flying horse, Mobil or whatever all those alternatives are.

Just think of the cost of replacing your gearbox by the time you get it damaged by using 'alternative' transmission fluids. You'd probably realize it is safer to use ATF-DW1, even though expensive.

I suggest you use ATF-DW1. I'm sure you don't want your transmission destroyed any time soon.

@ Gazzuzz @luvinghubby

Concerning my rear view mirror issue, I haven't been able to find OGBUTA. I was told it's no longer being produced.

The other alternative Gazzuzz mentioned, OGUAWA, seems absolutely unheard of here in Ib.

Any further ideas Sirs?

Thanks!

Abrahamtaylour:
totally agreed. I graduated from AUN yola. My parents aren't rich I managed to pay fees every year. I can attest to the fact that my friends come to school from several states every morning. Including exam period

Some of them are flown in their parents' private jet to Yola nah.

Ppl get money for this country oo

Bro, better keep in touch with those friends of yours. The yams fit reach your side one day. Those connections matter.

Cheers!

Certainly, it's the American University of Nigeria in Yola.


I have met students of the institution several times aboard airlines from Abuja-Yola and Yola-Abuja.

That is the only institution in Nigeria where students take a #25,000 (at least) flight from Abuja to school (Yola) in the morning AND still take a flight back to Abuja in the evening after school, where their parents' driver would be waiting to pick them home.
That is how some university students go to school and back on a daily basis in this Nigeria! .. Just like taking a 25k taxi to and from school everyday.

These kids are so clean, rich and they speak good English with a sweet accent (most are northerners/ Fulani). Their girls are the most beautiful (natural beauty, no makeup or padding) i've seen anywhere in Nigeria.

I experienced all this first-hand, not that someone told me some fables.

Igbinedion University kids must be wretched when compared to these lot at Yola.

Ask any Arik or IRS air staff if you think say na wash

GAZZUZZ:
lubricate the ball bearing first, then try OGBUTA or oguawa. Works 10/10 times for me

Thanks Gazzuzz

I have no issues with the ball bearing, although i'll lubricate it as advised.

My problem is the flat metallic brace that is glued directly to the windscreen. It falls off mostly when I park the car in the sun. A few times at night though (esp with super glue).

The bulk of the mirror is usually mounted on that brace (Honda Accord 2003)

@luvinghubby @Gazzuzz @All


A happy easter to everyone.

Please, what is the permanent solution to securely sticking back my rear view mirror?

After a windscreen change years ago, it's been falling off every now and then. I've used blue gum, 4-minute set, super glue, all with no permanent effect.

Any evidence-based advice on way to go, pls?

gmyguy:
i just got invited to race a medium sized lexus car at the traffic light...i don't know the model off-hand , but i think it shud be 06 upward model. I was in a 2006 2.5ltr 5cyl jetta. it was a drag race. anyway, i won, maybe cos i was only occupant n d other car had like 3 guys init.
So i'm bragging to my friend in Ib about it, and he's looking forward to smoking me with his 03, 4 cylinder accord.
I actually sold off my accord to buy this jetta and even though d accord is nice, i feel its a shitty car compared to the jetta, though the jetta has a shittier interior and annoying electrical problems when they crop up
My question is for those who may know these 2 cars, do u think the 03 2.4ltr accord can out-run an 06 5cyl jetta??

Hehehe!!

Una no de get respect eh!

The stock '06 2.5L VW Jetta will be utterly smoked by the '03 2.4L Accord. This is not even a case for the V6 accord. You will be thoroughly convinced with the I4, provided both (Jetta & Accord) engines are in top shape.

Who buys my ideas?

drobadebayo:
Ibadan boss.I done tire.someone said power steering fluid.its all confusing

PM me Sir.

anigbajumo:
I cnt just stop laughing wen I read some fabricated lies on each page....from iyamoye Ekiti (Ekiti state boundary) to Abaji does not reach 3hrs....

Their is no state in Nigeria u can spend 9hrs from one boundary to another except that stupid Niger state.....Let me break it down

From jebba bridge (Ilorin boundary) to mokwa...2hr30min

Mokwa to Bida formally 6hrs but special thanks to GEJ for total rehabilitation now 3hr30mins

Bida to Lapai 2hr30mins

Lapai to suleja 1hr...

Suleja to Abuja (u can even walk coz na only manadala bridge separate them)....

Sum the time up,is almost 10hrs.Even geographically Niger state has the Largest Land mass in Nigeria.....

Bro, be careful when you make categorical statements like "there is no state in Nigeria you can spend 9hrs from one boundary to another".

Do you know that a road journey from Jalingo to Gembu on Mambilla Plateau in Taraba State takes 9-10 hours? .. and Jalingo is not even a boundary town. That means if you really want to travel from Mambilla Plateau to, say the boundary of Taraba with Adamawa State, it will take you about 11-12 hours.

Obviously, u neva waka 9ja reach