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Car TalkRe: Let's Encourage DIY: Operation Show Your DIY Tools. by Piyke: 7:53pm On Jun 13, 2020
MOTIONTECH:
wow.....i also got this too a month ago.
Nice! Must say it's a well built tool. Did some active tests today checking solenoids and all.
Car TalkRe: Let's Encourage DIY: Operation Show Your DIY Tools. by Piyke: 12:26am On Jun 13, 2020
Unbox done. Will do a review after some hands-on time...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMiGbdj3Tm0
Car TalkRe: Let's Encourage DIY: Operation Show Your DIY Tools. by Piyke:
It's bye bye to my Foxwell NT600 that served me for 8years. cry
The NT600 has access to Engine, Transmission, Airbag and ABS.
Car TalkRe: Let's Encourage DIY: Operation Show Your DIY Tools. by Piyke: 9:19pm On Jun 12, 2020
So I got me the Autel Maxipro MP808TS. Loving it so far...

Car TalkRe: Let's Encourage DIY: Operation Show Your DIY Tools. by Piyke: 2:48pm On Jun 12, 2020
Posted this in another thread but don't want to derail further. So moving here....
Piyke:
Unrelated, about to invest in my most expensive tool to date. My head is still struggling cheesy. Considering a bidirectional diagnostic tool...
Excited that the Eagle has landed!!! I shall do an unboxing video
Car TalkRe: If It Works, It Ain't Stupid by Piyke: 11:30am On Jun 03, 2020
kingreign:
You af broke the kazeemization way.
grin
Car TalkRe: If It Works, It Ain't Stupid by Piyke: 11:28am On Jun 03, 2020
thebigkendo:
After an overnight battery drain, found out my brake lights were permanently on

Only the wise ones can relate cheesy grin

Cc Gazzuzz Diportivo
Once the wise ones, spot this on the floormat, the culprit is clear, no need to run diagnosis. Funny enough, had this recently during this lockdown ish. With limited opening of car parts markets, I just stuck a small bolt there. All good. Will replace later.
Car TalkRe: I Am Considering DIY Car Painting, What Do You Think? by Piyke: 12:14pm On May 24, 2020
I really do not see why DIY car painting cannot be done. I agree it is difficult. The problem will be going into this without, passion, research, proper tools and practice. Passion is important, painting is really not my thing, thus, even though I love and do a lot of car DIY, I can't see myself painting a car.
It might be a good idea to take it small small; practice with a junk car or gate as already stated.
Even when failure happens, an intelligent person learns a lot from it and becomes better in the process.
Car TalkRe: I Am Considering DIY Car Painting, What Do You Think? by Piyke:
AutoElectNG:
J2534?

Best investment you would ever make

All makes and model or manufacturer specific?

You have my seal of approval on the investment!

Question is...will it be your toy or will you service clients? Whichever the use case, I repeat, best investment you would ever make

It would you apart from the I have a scan tool crowd, that would mean you have gone professional
Thanks Boss. It's the autel maxi pro Mp808TS for now. Not J2534 just yet.
I should commercialise in some limited fashion, but will not formally open shop for now.
Already, I have a car in the family that the TPMS capability will help resolve an age-long evil tpms warning light...
Car TalkRe: I Am Considering DIY Car Painting, What Do You Think? by Piyke: 4:34pm On May 19, 2020
adanny01:
While most painters use an air compressor, I don't see anyone renting out. Except for furniture makers. If successful with a DIY Electric spray gun, I am sure by the time i rent 3 times, the cost of the spray gun will be covered. That is the most expensive tool to buy.

I will certainly watch these videos before I make my conclusion and will share progress if I embark on the project.
Unrelated, about to invest in my most expensive tool to date. My head is still struggling cheesy. Considering a bidirectional diagnostic tool...
Car TalkRe: If It Works, It Ain't Stupid by Piyke: 5:30pm On May 17, 2020
Piyke:
My own kazeemy stuff...
I have never changed the washers on my oil or transmission drain plugs. None of them has leaked since this prolonged history of reuse...
So after years of this practice, I finally picked up a pack of oil drain plug washers. Got it just before the lockdown ish...

Technology MarketRe: I want To Buy Power Tools used or new by Piyke: 5:20pm On May 17, 2020
adanny01:
I am in the market for

1. Circular Saw or mini circular saw

2. Impact screwdriver/drill

3. Mini router/trimmer

I need them used or new and must be affordable. I have no brand preference but something practicable that will last.

Who has an idea where or how to get.

The shipping charges scared me from AliExpress. and Jumia is a little bit more expensive.
At bold, is this option even still available with all the border closures? Just scared to use the Jumia shipped from abroad option. Most cargo are moved on passenger flights...
Car TalkRe: Front & Rear Engine Mounts For 7th Gen Accord: New Or Used? by Piyke(op): 9:52pm On May 03, 2020
rationalmind:
I had vibrations at red lights when I installed aftermarket mounts. Went online and found the following threads on acurazine. Followed the recommendations, changed my rear to OEM and vibrations were gone.

https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-problems-fixes-114/aftermarket-motor-mounts-causing-vibration-966175/

https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-problems-fixes-114/heavy-vibration-after-changing-xlr8-mounts-922409/
I have OEM front, aftermarket rear and not having vibrations. But, I must say the view from the article is interesting. Thanks for sharing.
Car TalkRe: Front & Rear Engine Mounts For 7th Gen Accord: New Or Used? by Piyke(op): 8:47pm On May 03, 2020
rationalmind:
You should have gone OEM for the rear and aftermarket for the front. You most likely would not have experienced the vibrations at red lights.
This is wrong. The front mount is computer controlled and is the main one to keep OEM if you want to keep vibrations away.
Technology MarketRe: MAKE ORDER, WE SHIP 4 YOU, BUY FROM USA/CHINA ebay,amazon,$4/Ibs MAYORALL by Piyke:
@ Mayorall are you still able to ship with the whole covid issue? Do shipments still arrive on schedule?
Car TalkRe: Front & Rear Engine Mounts For 7th Gen Accord: New Or Used? by Piyke(op): 2:27pm On May 03, 2020
So I have just done a video on how to catch those dubious part sellers who try to sell APPEARANCE front engine mounts for the 2003 - 2007 Accord in the name of OEM.
Hope it helps someone.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7LKqj9_NqU
RomanceRe: She Dumped Me For Her Ex, Shattered Me Into Irredeemable Pieces by Piyke: 9:06pm On Apr 14, 2020
Descorts:
We started as friends. We were so close she could do anything for me and I could do anything for her.

She had a boyfriend who was a serial cheat and treated her like trash. It got to a point they broke up and he left. She was heartbroken.

I gave her my shoulders to lean on. I was there for her throughout those turbulent times and made sure she was never sad again.

She moved on. 2 months on we started dating. It was all fun and rosy. I'm not the type to fall deeply in love or should I say, women don't tickle my fantasy, I'd rather be with my goons than be with any girl.

But this girl came into my life and I don't know what she did to me to make me so in love with her. I loved her, she loved me. It was a heaven made match and a relationship anyone would wish for. On my birthday she got me a really expensive gift and I fell even more for her.

3 months on, her birthday was close and I was planning to make it special for her. Then I heard her ex came back in town, I wasn't troubled, "she loves me so much and she won't bat an eyelid for him anymore" I thought.

And then it happened. She left me for her ex who came back for her. I heard from a reliable source that before he came back, they'd been communicating online and the guy told her he's coming to take her back and he did take her from me.....

I am broken.....
I shall rise again in no time, and when I rise... I AM GOING TO BE A HEARTLESS MONSTER.
These hoes... non virgins or virgins, young or old, I shall toy with their emotions and break them....

GAME ON
Life is too short to spend it with such an ambition. A man's life is like a puff of smoke, only here for a while and gone the next. Pikin we say mama no go sleep, no go sleep too.

Jesus heals, saves and mends the broken hearted
AutosRe: Replacing Fuel Pump Assy On My Kawasaki Ninja 650 by Piyke: 9:09pm On Apr 12, 2020
Reporting for duty sire!
Car TalkRe: URGENT! My 2003 Accord Transmission Just Stalled. by Piyke: 3:38pm On Apr 12, 2020
adanny01:
I wrote an update but wasn't aware it didn't post before i went offline during the weekend.

My issue resurfaced after leaving the mechanic but the car moves well even though the lights flickered. The mechanic proposed to buy another and replace but since my favorite mechanic was 200km away, i risked it. I arrived safe and in the morning went to him.

He opened the the Park/neutral switch as shown in the picture shared by GAZZUZZ above. There was nothing strange as he had previously opened it during the last episode that gave rise to this thread. He sprayed the contacts with carb cleaner cleaning off all the grease. He then scratched the contact points with a flat screw driver and reapplied grease. He put back the screws and reinstalled. It worked like the new one the mechanic in Abj proposed. I appreciated him with N1,000 and he was very very grateful. It took about 20mins and could have been an easy DIY.

This is how it looks from the inside as shown below.

These are the symptoms of a transmission code related to the park/neutral switch or called transmission range switch in my case P0705;

- Car won't start, no sound or click when you turn the key
- P, R, N, D, D3, 2, 1 won't light up or some will not show or may flicker when shifter is at their position
- Key stays stuck in ignition switch and won't come to zero (0) position or come out at all.
- Shift lever stuck in Park even though brake switch tends to click
- may start only in neutral

Solution is either readjust switch, readjust shifter cable, clean corroded/dirty contacts and in worst case replacement of the switch.
I cleaned mine yesterday. Have a very occasional no-start in park position. Very infrequent. Will observe and see if it repeats...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYaNZSaGerg
Car TalkRe: How Good Is Morgas Motor Oil by Piyke: 8:26pm On Apr 10, 2020
Have seen this brand but never used it.

Since it's made in US and has the starburst, I'd say it should be okay.

Important: Each time I switch to a new oil brand, I check oil level more frequently just to ensure it doesn't burn off quickly or leave deposits.
Car TalkRe: Have You Heard About APPEARANCE? by Piyke(op): 7:28pm On Mar 30, 2020
uboma:
Its my first time to hear about this.

May God deliver us from the hands of dubious spare parts sellers.

Sourcing for smaller parts abroad seems to be the way to go.

Meanwhile, please do you have an expert technician on car AC in Abuja? I need to stop my gas from leaking and have my AC up to mortuary standard (like some car dealers do say).
Kingreign (Kingreignn), can you help with reputable AC place. Don't know one to recommend.
Car TalkRe: Have You Heard About APPEARANCE? by Piyke(op):
GAZZUZZ:
same term in Lagos. Appearance
Lol. Funny thing was, when I was first told that I would only find "Apperance" mounts, I thought it was a brand. cheesy
Car TalkRe: Have You Heard About APPEARANCE? by Piyke(op): 11:23am On Mar 29, 2020
This was in Abuja. Curious to learn if this is the same term used in Lagos.

What the local term for this in your area?
Car TalkHave You Heard About APPEARANCE? by Piyke(op):
So this is a term I picked up the last time I was in the market for a motor mount.

Apperance is a term used by car part sellers and simply means taking a cheap brand new chinese part and roughing it up to look like a toks part
Car TalkRe: Sulfation: Major Cause Of Early Car Battery Failure by Piyke(op): 9:49pm On Mar 02, 2020
Piyke:
Actually forgot to state that I have an extra 12v 5amp pulse charger (same in the picture) for sale.
Amazon mistakenly delivered 2 to me in separate shipments and decided to pay for the extra one.
Sold!!!
Car TalkRe: Sulfation: Major Cause Of Early Car Battery Failure by Piyke(op): 9:39pm On Mar 01, 2020
afoife:
Sent you a message
Replied
Car TalkRe: Sulfation: Major Cause Of Early Car Battery Failure by Piyke(op): 9:17pm On Mar 01, 2020
afoife:
How much is it. And please could you share your number.
Going for 8k. Send me a PM for number or email piyke(at)diyautoworksng(dot)com
Car TalkRe: 5 Top Lies 9ja Used Car Sellers Usually Tell Just To Scam You by Piyke: 9:15pm On Mar 01, 2020
buygala:
grin

This is exactly what my friend was told by a guy who sold him a Peugeot 307 cry

A year plus and numerous rewires and scans later, the car radio is still dead as a doornail grin
I fell for the same line when I was getting mine!
Car TalkRe: 5 Top Lies 9ja Used Car Sellers Usually Tell Just To Scam You by Piyke: 8:46pm On Mar 01, 2020
The radio just stopped working while I was driving down...
Car TalkRe: Sulfation: Major Cause Of Early Car Battery Failure by Piyke(op): 8:34pm On Mar 01, 2020
Can charge from 4AH - 100AH 12v batteries
Car TalkRe: Sulfation: Major Cause Of Early Car Battery Failure by Piyke(op): 8:33pm On Mar 01, 2020
Actually forgot to state that I have an extra 12v 5amp pulse charger (same in the picture) for sale.
Amazon mistakenly delivered 2 to me in separate shipments and decided to pay for the extra one.

PropertiesRe: DIY Construction Of My House In PH. by Piyke: 12:42pm On Feb 18, 2020
erico2k2:
Still
Congrats again on this. Still following.
I see you are using the concrete parapet. I plan to use the EPS stuff and see how it goes.

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