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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by kingreign(m): 7:00pm On Sep 05, 2021
Healthquest:
My boss.
God will help you as u help us all.
Pls anyone here even gazzusu gazzuzz. Pls what will be the solution for this light or can de be ignored? Corolla 2010 thumbs start south Africa model

Don't ignore any.
Check engine light
Airbag malfunction light
Abs malfunction light.


By the way, you need a scanner to scan all these components and then start fixing them.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Healthquest: 7:31pm On Sep 05, 2021
kingreign:


Don't ignore any.
Check engine light
Airbag malfunction light
Abs malfunction light.


By the way, you need a scanner to scan all these components and then start fixing them.
thanks man, All ds dealer decieving pple to leave lights and claims its nothing.
I think d Airbag is bad or something.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 7:35pm On Sep 05, 2021
odsniper2:
Goodday to all the geniuses and great people here..I drive a 2007 Honda civic and upon scamming with a ODB2 device, it came uoo with these codes, please I need advice on what to do further

Replace the First O2 sensor on the exhaust manifold

Also check and or replace the temperature sensor on the lower left side of the radiator
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by ibbkiddsx: 8:38pm On Sep 05, 2021
Hello Oga Gazzuzz

Toyota
4runner
2006
Automatic
V8
Petrol
Issues: I noticed for sometime now that when I am turning my steering wheel especially when driving I hear a humming sound. But the main issue is that when the vehicle is stationary and I tried to turn the steering wheel, it will be hard. I have to be using force to turn it especially when trying to park the vehicle. Kindly help me out.

Thank you
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by checkmatez: 9:11pm On Sep 05, 2021
Good evening house,
Please I have a question....after servicing my car as usual, it was going on smooth but suddenly it wasn't starting after a week.
So I called myechanic and after checking he said the fuel injector wasn't spraying fuel to ignite the plug( which I confirmed because he loosened it n when the car was cranked there wasn't any fuel being sprayed from the tip, so he said it's a rewire work because the injector wasn't recieving power. Then the rewire came and connected the fuel injector directly to the battery and on first crank the car came on, so he concluded the fuel injector I.C chip in the ECU was faulty but he can change it for 5k as he has been doing it for several people with only success rate. Please is it advisable to go ahead with his option because what he did started the car on just an attempt?
The car is a Peugeot 406
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by frebor(m): 9:29pm On Sep 05, 2021
checkmatez:
Good evening house,
Please I have a question....after servicing my car as usual, it was going on smooth but suddenly it wasn't starting after a week.
So I called myechanic and after checking he said the fuel injector wasn't spraying fuel to ignite the plug( which I confirmed because he loosened it n when the car was cranked there wasn't any fuel being sprayed from the tip, so he said it's a rewire work because the injector wasn't recieving power. Then the rewire came and connected the fuel injector directly to the battery and on first crank the car came on, so he concluded the fuel injector I.C chip in the ECU was faulty but he can change it for 5k as he has been doing it for several people with only success rate. Please is it advisable to go ahead with his option because what he did started the car on just an attempt?
The car is a Peugeot 406

Most likely a blown fuse on the ignition àbí EFI.

Except your rewire learn work for Computer Village, I no sabi when rewire start to dey use rework station commot IC.

For 5k sha, you'll pay rewire for brainwork. But fuse na ₦100
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Besto(m): 9:32pm On Sep 05, 2021
frebor:


Most likely a blown fuse on the ignition àbí EFI.

Except your rewire learn work for Computer Village, I no sabi when rewire start to dey use rework station commot IC.

For 5k sha, you'll pay rewire for brainwork. But fuse na ₦100


Rewire wan chop the guy 5k.

If it was actually brain box IC... E go charge am pass 5k sef
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by odsniper2(m): 9:42pm On Sep 05, 2021
[quote author=GAZZUZZ post=105523627]

Replace the First O2 sensor on the exhaust manifold

Also check and or replace the temperature sensor on the lower left side of the radiator
[/quote

Thanks a lot sir...I will do them tomorrow.]

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by BestvalueEnt(m): 11:08pm On Sep 05, 2021
Good evening house,
My 2003 matrix electrical part shutdown on my way from church today. (AC, foglight, power window, speedometer,fuel gauge, dashboard light etc) . The engine was running fine but gear was abit sluggish. P0500 code came out afterwards.

Please guide me on the solution and the likely cause of the issue .
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by KolaShangOne(m): 4:53am On Sep 06, 2021
GAZZUZZ:


Close the circuit or replace the wheel speed sensor

The sensor was replaced, codes have been cleared and now everything is fine.

Thanks @Gazzuzz @kingreign @autologic . I appreciate it.

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by ArticleBeast: 5:48am On Sep 06, 2021
MrAmaechi:
i have changed the calipers but same thing
It is your brake master cylinder, it is either fake or not properly installed. I experienced the same thing some months ago.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by t2sco: 6:15am On Sep 06, 2021
Morning good people. Pls hv been using total oil but my mechanic ask me to change it to HARDEX. PLS IS HARDEX BETTER THAN TOTAL OIL?
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by autologic: 6:51am On Sep 06, 2021
t2sco:
Morning good people. Pls hv been using total oil but my mechanic ask me to change it to HARDEX. PLS IS HARDEX BETTER THAN TOTAL OIL?
Total ,harder are brand name that produces many kind of oil ,what matter is the viscosity of oil u are changing to .Is that your vehicle a Keke marwa?

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Musabua: 7:03am On Sep 06, 2021
Oga Gazzuzz and other gurus in the house. Pls help. A friend of mine uses Camry 2007 and here are the codes after scanning.

Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by autologic: 7:10am On Sep 06, 2021
Musabua:
Oga Gazzuzz and other gurus in the house. Pls help. A friend of mine uses Camry 2007 and here are the codes after scanning.
What issues are u experiencing is what really matters

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by donuba61: 7:15am On Sep 06, 2021
GAZZUZZ:


Contaminated transmission during work. Replace transmission
OK thank you sir
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Musabua: 7:24am On Sep 06, 2021
autologic:

What issues are u experiencing is what really matters

No issues. I just decided to help him scan the car because I saw his check engine light & I have a scan tool I bought for my own car.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 8:11am On Sep 06, 2021
ibbkiddsx:
Hello Oga Gazzuzz

Toyota
4runner
2006
Automatic
V8
Petrol
Issues: I noticed for sometime now that when I am turning my steering wheel especially when driving I hear a humming sound. But the main issue is that when the vehicle is stationary and I tried to turn the steering wheel, it will be hard. I have to be using force to turn it especially when trying to park the vehicle. Kindly help me out.

Thank you
Might be steering pump giving up
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 8:15am On Sep 06, 2021
Musabua:
Oga Gazzuzz and other gurus in the house. Pls help. A friend of mine uses Camry 2007 and here are the codes after scanning.

The codes are cause and effect.

Between the intake manifold and the airbox is an air leak. Unmetered air entering into the system bypassing the airflowmeter causing a system too lean code.

Just check the intake side for a leaking vacuum hose , or hoses not plugged in properly , clear codes after that and rescan after a day or 2 of driving
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Ifebazz(m): 8:26am On Sep 06, 2021
Ooh, but when I was running the engine yesterday, I noticed that once the AC is on, the fan is on, but I thought the fan comes on automatically when the AC isn't on. But anyways, thanks for the heads up, I will see if I can change the fan or thermostat. You guys are very dependable. grin

GAZZUZZ:


A failing fan

A failing thermostat .


When. Next it happens , check of the fan stopped working


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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by autologic: 8:28am On Sep 06, 2021
GAZZUZZ:


The codes are cause and effect.

Between the intake manifold and the airbox is an air leak. Unmetered air entering into the system bypassing the airflowmeter causing a system too lean code.

Just check the intake side for a leaking vacuum hose , or hoses not plugged in properly , clear codes after that and rescan after a day or 2 of driving
Wrong sir. This assumption has been taken too far.

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by autologic: 8:39am On Sep 06, 2021
Ifebazz:
Ooh, but when I was running the engine yesterday, I noticed that once the AC is on, the fan is on, but I thought the fan comes on automatically when the AC isn't on. But anyways, thanks for the heads up, I will see if I can change the fan or thermostat. You guys are very dependable. grin

Your fan is normal that way, don't tamper with any yet .What u need to emphasis is to properly monitor the situation whenever the issue came up and try to confirm what is not working.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by autologic: 8:41am On Sep 06, 2021
Musabua:


No issues. I just decided to help him scan the car because I saw his check engine light & I have a scan tool I bought for my own car.
If no complain of any drivibility issue or high fuel mileage ,then erase the codes and check the fuel trims .
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 10:13am On Sep 06, 2021
autologic:

Wrong sir. This assumption has been taken too far.

Care to give a counter assumption?

You know you could open your own thread and give world class analysis on car issues.

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Shinanny: 12:59pm On Sep 06, 2021
donuba61:

OK thank you sir

Good morning boss, am one of ur followers on nairaland. Boss pls I have a nissan altima 2005, when driving this car suddenly the acceleration pedal will not move well on motion, I have to off the engine for some time and start again. I asked my mechanic who said I have to change the gearbox that the course is from the gearbox, pls hw true is this
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by BamBamK: 1:07pm On Sep 06, 2021
FBI

tuale

u sabi sniff out these kind folks


GAZZUZZ:


You keep wondering why I never give you an appointment?

Your vehicle is currently in his shop and you are rubbishing him online

Sad

Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Debosneh31(m): 6:26pm On Sep 06, 2021
Please is 340miles a good mpg in a full tank in? Camry 09 I4
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by ibbkiddsx: 7:38pm On Sep 06, 2021
GAZZUZZ:

Might be steering pump giving up
Thank you for your response.

How can I detect if the pump had packed up
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by seanfer(m): 8:41pm On Sep 06, 2021
Debosneh31:
Please is 340miles a good mpg in a full tank in? Camry 09 I4

If this is a city mileage, then your car has good fuel economy.
My wife’s 2006 Camry i4 does 320 miles in the city.

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 8:48pm On Sep 06, 2021
ibbkiddsx:

Thank you for your response.

How can I detect if the pump had packed up

start engine, with car in neutral or park, rev engine to about 2,000rpm at that steady engine speed turn the steering, if it's easier to turn at this engine speed when idle pump is defective

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Alphil: 9:19pm On Sep 06, 2021
Good evening housemates!
Here I am again with the complaint of my Honda City 2007 edition still vibrating like a mountain about to experience earthquake. Engine seats checked and changed, carburettor flushed, spark plugs and plug cables considered, engine oil changed, etc, but the problem continues. Getting fed up. I need help.
Thanks

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by autologic: 9:36pm On Sep 06, 2021
Shinanny:


Good morning boss, am one of ur followers on nairaland. Boss pls I have a nissan altima 2005, when driving this car suddenly the acceleration pedal will not move well on motion, I have to off the engine for some time and start again. I asked my mechanic who said I have to change the gearbox that the course is from the gearbox, pls hw true is this
If you have to switch off the vehicle on failure to for to regain better performance on motion then u don't have gearbox issue ,what u have is drivibility issue. Go for deep diagnostics (not mere scanning ).

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