NuvioProcure:
thank you i doubt if that is the problem, i think i know the ball joint sound moreover i changed it last month.

Conner44:


Most scanners can scan only the engine and few can scan the gearbox. Make sure you use a good scan tool that can read codes from both the engine and gearbox of your car

nas00:


If he truly has a low level of transmission fluid, he could have the symptoms described, without any diagnostic trouble codes.

Let him address the low transmission fluid first rather than scam first. Otherwise, there might be permanent damage to the transmission (gearbox). I guess he is still driving the car.

If the gear continues to malfunction with a correct fluid level, you may scan. Generally, faulty transmission pressure sensors or shift solenoids would throw trouble codes.

SmooshCHN:
Hello Guys, I have a Honds Accord 03. It has been home for a while because of its issues. My sister drives it 80% of the time because I'm hardly around but I try to keep up with it's maintenance.

The problem started when I took it for servicing and they noticed the gear oil was almost empty. It was replaced with a Abro ATF oil. Same oil was used for power steering.

After going through this thread I checked the car this morning. For sale of history has gone three trips to the mechanic while having all these issues.

Structuralman:


Your mechanic needs to be shot!! How dare him use abro ATF as your gear fluid. People are wicked ohhh.

Structuralman:


Your mechanic needs to be shot!! How dare him use abro ATF as your gear fluid. People are wicked ohhh.

kingreign:

Do NOT have to crucify the mechanic just yet.
Have you asked the car owner why he allowed such on this car?

Fact its, most car owners prefer cutting corners than to do the right thing. It takes very stubborn unweilding hardened upright determined mindset to do the right thing for most car owners.

Structuralman:

Your mechanic needs to be shot!! How dare him use abro ATF as your gear fluid. People are wicked ohhh.

SmooshCHN:
I'm sorry it's not about cutting corners. I didn't complain about cost of maintaining a car. Money is not the problem. I explained I hardly spend time with the car and hardly drive it. I only pay for maintenance or run errands on weekend. Not everyone has hours to spend at a mechanic workshop. Anyways, it's Nigeria. I've learnt the hard way that I'm supposed to be a mechanic myself and then embark on a search for a honest mechanic that knows his stuff. Lack of knowledge is why I'm here sha. If you have any advice for me concerning the car issue, I will appreciate it.

SmooshCHN:
I'm sorry it's not about cutting corners. I didn't complain about cost of maintaining a car. Money is not the problem. I explained I hardly spend time with the car and hardly drive it. I only pay for maintenance or run errands on weekend. Not everyone has hours to spend at a mechanic workshop. Anyways, it's Nigeria. I've learnt the hard way that I'm supposed to be a mechanic myself and then embark on a search for a honest mechanic that knows his stuff. Lack of knowledge is why I'm here sha. If you have any advice for me concerning the car issue, I will appreciate it.



Please correct me if I'm wrong. The right oil to use is the Honda ATF DW-1 transmission fluid right? I'm planning to drop it off at this new mechanic tomorrow but sadly I won't be chances to stay there with him. Do you have any suggestions as to what's happening?

SmooshCHN:

Please correct me if I'm wrong. The right oil to use is the Honda ATF DW-1 transmission fluid right? I'm planning to drop it off at this new mechanic tomorrow but sadly I won't be chances to stay there with him. Do you have any suggestions as to what's happening?

Structuralman:


Specification for Honda Accord 1999 V6
City Driving - 18mpg ie 7.61km per litre
Highway - 26mpg ie 11km per litre
Combined - 21 mpg ie 8.88 km per litre

Structuralman:


Overgauge of your ATF is also not good. Below are the right fluids for your car:
ATF - Genuine Honda DW1
Engine Oil 5W 30.

Tell the new mechanic to scan your car. He will understand what this means. Then post the codes from the scan here.

petrusevents:


i just did my calculations and i discovered the car did 5.8km/l for city driving which i think its very poor. bought 27 litre and all it could go was 98mph which i converted to kmh.
please is my calculation right?
what can i do to reduce the fuel consumption.
Thanks.

petrusevents:


please i notice my car gear was serviced with abro ATF as the remaining oil and gallon is still in the car boot, the oil is still clean and i have scan the vehicle , error shown has been corrected but the problem experience ( the car draws abit while changing from 1 to 2 and then suddenly jump and start moving normally until u apply brake.) still persist.
should i replace the oil ?and how much is ATF - Genuine Honda DW1 in the market.

Structuralman:


Your calculation is absolutely correct. You are a mathematical genius sir.

petrusevents:


thanks sir,
what can i do to reduce the fuel consumption.

berbs112:
Evening everyone.

I need advice about the headlamb of my car.

Honda Accord 03 4plugs.

I noticed while driving in the night, when the head lamb is dim, I struggle to see clearly especially other incoming traffic headlight will make one go blind lol. When I use the full light, I will enjoy the brightness for a while and within 5 minutes or thereabouts the full light will not be that bright anymore, I will need to switch between dim and full light to enable me maneuver and drive perfectly in the night.

I have changed the bulb couple of times with tokunbo as advised but still won't cut it, I have had the headlamb washed/cleaned its seem bright at first but still resorted to the same problem, I have try resetting the head lamb to know if it's facing upward but all to no avail.

I will be happy to get advise on what to do next, I am suspecting, although I don't know if there's anything like that but I am thinking maybe there's a sensor or something that works with the DRL and if changed it'll make the full light brighter and last longer while driving in the night.

Thank you.

Conner44:


there is a component in your under hood fuse box called an Electronic Load Detector (ELD) and this is what i believe is causing the issues with your ride. the bad news is that the ELD is very very difficult to change out of thefuse box by itself which willfinally require you to purchase a totally new or tokumbo fuse box to solve your problem.

Lee99:
Hello house pls my mechanic put oando dextron II in my 2005 Rod and since then the car has been jerking when it goes through gears and is slow to move on D
Please i need to know what to do

nas00:


If he truly has a low level of transmission fluid, he could have the symptoms described, without any diagnostic trouble codes.

Let him address the low transmission fluid first rather than scam first. Otherwise, there might be permanent damage to the transmission (gearbox). I guess he is still driving the car.

I have this codes

22-03 rocker arm oil pressure switch (a) circuit low voltage

70-20 A/T system malfunction

70-03 shift solenoid valve b stuck off

Pls help me as my gear takes about 6seconds to enter Drive forcefully in the morning

If the gear continues to malfunction with a correct fluid level, you may scan. Generally, faulty transmission pressure sensors or shift solenoids would throw trouble codes.

nas00:


If he truly has a low level of transmission fluid, he could have the symptoms described, without any diagnostic trouble codes.

Let him address the low transmission fluid first rather than scam first. Otherwise, there might be permanent damage to the transmission (gearbox). I guess he is still driving the car.

trouble codes.

Mdtoba:

Gurus in the house I need ur help .I just bought a Honda 07 DC and I discover that the whenever I try to accelerate the ignition will go off and when I press the gas Pedder the car vibrates heavily and makes a slow start .The first mech said it is the throttle and my 2 Mech said it is the fuel pump

Enano2baba:
Good morning house. My check engine light came on and I scanned it. I got this Code P0128. I’d need to enlightenment please. Thank you.

Felakezman:

I have this codes

22-03 rocker arm oil pressure switch (a) circuit low voltage

70-20 A/T system malfunction

70-03 shift solenoid valve b stuck off

Pls help me as my gear takes about 6seconds to enter Drive forcefully in the morning

If the gear continues to malfunction with a correct fluid level, you may scan. Generally, faulty transmission pressure sensors or shift solenoids would throw

nas00:


Check your transmission fluid level. A low level would cause all symptoms you listed.
If transmission fluid is not low. Scan for transmission codes. Lastly, the tyranny might be on its way to giving up.