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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by abiolag(m): 10:16pm On Jan 26, 2022
Good day great engineers
My camry 2004 won't start. I parked the car and d next morning I try to start it but the car won't start or cranck. The security light keep flashing even when the key is in ignition. We've checked with system by 2 different rewire guys but seems they are not getting it since last week thursday. I've asked someone to read d key for possible signal error but I was told the key is perfectly okay. Another person checked it today with system after lot of trial and told me is the immobilizer that may be faulty. Pls what could be the issue with the car
Oga GAZZUZZ pls I need ur assistance on this
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by MrAmaechi(m): 10:21pm On Jan 26, 2022
GAZZUZZ:


Fragile suspension. Put larger tyres and end it there
The right back coil spring is broken
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 10:34pm On Jan 26, 2022
abiolag:
Good day great engineers
My camry 2004 won't start. I parked the car and d next morning I try to start it but the car won't start or cranck . The security light keep flashing even when the key is in ignition. We've checked with system by 2 different rewire guys but seems they are not getting it since last week thursday. I've asked someone to read d key for possible signal error but I was told the key is perfectly okay. Another person checked it today with system after lot of trial and told me is the immobilizer that may be faulty. Pls what could be the issue with the car
Oga GAZZUZZ pls I need ur assistance on this

not a very complex machine. It should crank if it meets minimal requirements. The immobiliser is not required for it to crank .

Check

Battery
Starter motor
Range switch
Ignition lock/switch.

Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by oluwaseunadebay(m): 11:09pm On Jan 26, 2022
Good evening Gurus in the house, I drive 2007 Honda Accord 6 cylinder engine. I noticed some days back if i start the Car, the engine off immediately, it went on for like 5 mins then it started and Later that day
stopped on the road. Call my rewire and he said its fuel pump.

Bought a new fuel pump but the problems persist, Mr. Rewire said its the nozzles and he bought the 6 nozzles. He also changed the Cold start. Alas, the car started working well and after 2 days, the problem came back. Its now that i have to start like 10 times before the engine would be able move without the engine been off.
If i parked the car for like 3 hours, it would take constant ignition rolling for like 10 times before the engine would stop to off...

Please help a brother, i have also scanned but and nothing spectacular was seen. I stay at Ibadan
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by abiolag(m): 11:20pm On Jan 26, 2022
GAZZUZZ:


not a very complex machine. It should crank if it meets minimal requirements. The immobiliser is not required for it to crank .

Check

Battery
Starter motor
Range switch
Ignition lock/switch.


Thanks boss
I'll get back
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Qasak(m): 11:32pm On Jan 26, 2022
GAZZUZZ:


Check harness sir.



Good evening sir thank you for your response. Please what do you mean by harness?? Part of what I am experiencing is that the car does not move smart as before and the fuel consumption is a bit on the high side.
Looking forward to your reply.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by olumzzz(m): 5:37am On Jan 27, 2022
proclinician:
Hi so i have a lexus es 300, got it toks, car no get issues at all and i service regularly with recommended oil from mobil. Recently [b] after very long long drives in very dusty sand [/b]y areas i noticed my care de loose speed when driving in highway. Now i noticed this when i was trying to overtake korope on the highway it was harder than normal i asked the person i was traveling with if korope is fast like this. I knew there was an issue in my car drive power. Then i can overtake normal with high speed oo say i am doing 100 then approach a truck i can easily swerve if there is space and continue. now if i approach a mack and slow down behind for it to make space, if i try overtake it it is no longer easy again as before i have to try upto 3 times. it feels slow uphill especially when i slow down before ascending now i have to be removing my feet from the gas pedal after i step on it to force it into gear change i dont nw if this helps anything. Other than these there s no jerking, no shaking, the rpm is stable in idling with AC, though i de notice some kind intermittent shake when idling. then the car is smoother when in park than when in drive while idling i dont know if this is normal.

now i think my fan is noisy i dont know if its true. again when i turn on AC in the morning i hear a whyning sound that lasst for about 2 mins and stops. I have scanned the car and only got my usual knock sensor and catalyst codes it has had from day 1. What do i do to regain power pls and be dusting all the corolla boys on the highway
Check ya engine air filter
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Kassiny(m): 1:14pm On Jan 27, 2022
Camry 2008
V6 2Gr Fe

Cel , Check VSC and traction control on instrument cluster.

The following code seen when I scanned

PO456 Evaporative Emission control system leak detected ( Very small leak)

PO420 Catalyst system effeciency below Threshold (Bank 1)

C1201 Engine /EV control system malfunction

C1333 Open Circuit in left rear speed circuit

U0126 Lost communication with steering angle sensor module.

Dear Gazzuzz, pls come to my aid.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 6:48am On Jan 28, 2022
proclinician:
Hi so i have a lexus es 300, got it toks, car no get issues at all and i service regularly with recommended oil from mobil. Recently after very long long drives in very dusty sandy areas i noticed my care de loose speed when driving in highway. Now i noticed this when i was trying to overtake korope on the highway it was harder than normal i asked the person i was traveling with if korope is fast like this. I knew there was an issue in my car drive power. Then i can overtake normal with high speed oo say i am doing 100 then approach a truck i can easily swerve if there is space and continue. now if i approach a mack and slow down behind for it to make space, if i try overtake it it is no longer easy again as before i have to try upto 3 times. it feels slow uphill especially when i slow down before ascending now i have to be removing my feet from the gas pedal after i step on it to force it into gear change i dont nw if this helps anything. Other than these there s no jerking, no shaking, the rpm is stable in idling with AC, though i de notice some kind intermittent shake when idling. then the car is smoother when in park than when in drive while idling i dont know if this is normal.

now i think my fan is noisy i dont know if its true. again when i turn on AC in the morning i hear a whyning sound that lasst for about 2 mins and stops. I have scanned the car and only got my usual knock sensor and catalyst codes it has had from day 1. What do i do to regain power pls and be dusting all the corolla boys on the highway

Solution looking you in the face.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 6:50am On Jan 28, 2022
olumzzz:

Check ya engine air filter

Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Leviticuscreed: 7:47am On Jan 28, 2022
Hello good morning sir, the recommended engine oil for my car is very expensive, can I use other cheaper oil?
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Conner44: 9:38am On Jan 28, 2022
Leviticuscreed:
Hello good morning sir, the recommended engine oil for my car is very expensive, can I use other cheaper oil?

Last time i checked palm oil is N100 for one ‘kom-kom‘

Very very cheap wink

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Leviticuscreed: 9:49am On Jan 28, 2022
Conner44:


Last time i checked palm oil is N100 for one ‘kom-kom‘

Very very cheap wink

Bro.... Warisdis undecided
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Conner44: 10:02am On Jan 28, 2022
Leviticuscreed:


Bro.... Warisdis undecided

yes naw undecided

Aren’t you the guy that drives 2019 bajaj keke napep , V6 Diesel engine with power steering and factory fitted ac? The one that uses palm kernel oil and factory said to change it out after 10,000 miles or 5 years whichever comes first?

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by calculation(m): 11:23am On Jan 28, 2022
Leviticuscreed:


Bro.... Warisdis undecided
It means SOMETHING GOOD DOES NOT COME CHEAP
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Conner44: 4:41pm On Jan 28, 2022
calculation:

It means SOMETHING GOOD DOES NOT COME CHEAP

Plus he didn’t give one single detail about the type of vehicle or engine that he’d want to buy oil for
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by melviniyke2002(m): 7:24pm On Jan 28, 2022
GAZZUZZ:


You have been swimming in great waters wink

It's an electronic steering and Currently has a fault with the steering angle sensor which is a component on the inside of the steering rack.
grin river niger......
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by abiolag(m): 7:43pm On Jan 28, 2022
GAZZUZZ:


not a very complex machine. It should crank if it meets minimal requirements. The immobiliser is not required for it to crank .

Check

Battery
Starter motor
Range switch
Ignition lock/switch.

I told my rewire to check all the above mentioned for possible culprit but he's still saying the fault is not coming from any of it. He called a guy who says he will bring machine for reprogramming of the vehicle which I'm not cool with. I wonder why a car I parked overnight without any issue could develop a fault so fast that will require reprogramming and to think is just ordinary camry 2004

Pls sir what else can I do?
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Structuralman: 8:31pm On Jan 28, 2022
abiolag:
Good day great engineers
My camry 2004 won't start. I parked the car and d next morning I try to start it but the car won't start or cranck. The security light keep flashing even when the key is in ignition. We've checked with system by 2 different rewire guys but seems they are not getting it since last week thursday. I've asked someone to read d key for possible signal error but I was told the key is perfectly okay. Another person checked it today with system after lot of trial and told me is the immobilizer that may be faulty. Pls what could be the issue with the car

Physically inspect the key for any sign of being loose/shaking/having small crack.
Some keys come with sensors inside.

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Structuralman: 8:32pm On Jan 28, 2022
abiolag:
Good day great engineers
My camry 2004 won't start. I parked the car and d next morning I try to start it but the car won't start or cranck. The security light keep flashing even when the key is in ignition. We've checked with system by 2 different rewire guys but seems they are not getting it since last week thursday. I've asked someone to read d key for possible signal error but I was told the key is perfectly okay. Another person checked it today with system after lot of trial and told me is the immobilizer that may be faulty. Pls what could be the issue with the car

If you have a duplicate car key, please try it.

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by adetunjioludami(m): 11:56pm On Jan 28, 2022
adetunjioludami:
Car gurus. Pls why is my Scion xA still bringing idle control system code despite having adjusted the screw control?
Last question, I can see alot of Honda pilot naija used SUV available at ridiculously low prices, what's up with that vehicle?
Oga Gazzuzz epp me oh.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 11:57pm On Jan 28, 2022
adetunjioludami:

Oga Gazzuzz epp me oh.

Post exact code.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by adetunjioludami(m): 11:58pm On Jan 28, 2022
GAZZUZZ:


Post exact code.
P0505
Idle control system
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by abiolag(m): 12:04am On Jan 29, 2022
Structuralman:


Physically inspect the key for any sign of being loose/shaking/having small crack.
Some keys come with sensors inside.

I thought about it also and even gave it to key duplicate guys to check if d sensor is intact for both keys and it was confirmed both are in good shape. The previous key got bend sometimes last year and I started using the other key. I've made a new key and move d sensor in d old key to the new one but the problem still remain d same. Mind you the security light keep blinking if when the ignition is turn ON

Pls I need help on this cos is over a week my car has not moved from its position
GAZZUZZ pls help me
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 7:36am On Jan 29, 2022
adetunjioludami:

P0505
Idle control system

Have you checked the Idle control valve?
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by adetunjioludami(m): 8:50am On Jan 29, 2022
GAZZUZZ:


Have you checked the Idle control valve?

No Sir. I'm not sure I and my mechanic knows what this is.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by mashnino(m): 9:16am On Jan 29, 2022
adetunjioludami:


No Sir. I'm not sure I and my mechanic knows what this is.

LMAO grin grin grin grin grin grin

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by adetunjioludami(m): 9:29am On Jan 29, 2022
GAZZUZZ:


Have you checked the Idle control valve?

I have searched to see what it is and No, we have not touched it. What are we to check Sir? Do you know someone in Ibadan that can help?
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by equity2genesis(m): 10:08am On Jan 29, 2022
Dear gurus in the house.

My 2004 accord shorts oil and the engine is not smoking, I have been driving the car for about 4 years now.

It started mid last year and I upgraded the oil from 'Honda oil 5w 20" to "Mobil 5w 30"
This did not solve the problem.

I serviced the engine on January 3rd with the mobil 5w 30, I checked the oil level yesterday, it has dried up, you can hardly see the oil on the dipstick.

I had to manage it to a Mobil station and toped it up with a 20w 50.

I called my Mech and he stated the issue is peculiar with Accord and some Camry models.

Dear experts, I need your advice and what to do, please.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Conner44: 10:29am On Jan 29, 2022
equity2genesis:
Dear gurus in the house.

My 2004 accord shorts oil and the engine is not smoking, I have been driving the car for about 4 years now.

It started mid last year and I upgraded the oil from 'Honda oil 5w 20" to "Mobil 5w 30"
This did not solve the problem.

I serviced the engine on January 3rd with the mobil 5w 30, I checked the oil level yesterday, it has dried up, you can hardly see the oil on the dipstick.

I had to manage it to a Mobil station and toped it up with a 20w 50.

I called my Mech and he stated the issue is peculiar with Accord and some Camry models.

Dear experts, I need your advice and what to do, please.

Either you have a leakage , bad pcv valve or your engine is actually smoking


To check For leaks park overnight after a long drive and place newspapers on the floor held with stones under the engine

For pcv valve just change it because it’s relatively cheap

For smoking let someone drive behind you while you’re driving in front and let the person observe your exhaust pipe as you’re both cruising on the road

Is this a 4 or 6 plug engine?
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by equity2genesis(m): 10:52am On Jan 29, 2022
Conner44:


Either you have a leakage , bad pcv valve or your engine is actually smoking


To check For leaks park overnight after a long drive and place newspapers on the floor held with stones under the engine

For pcv valve just change it because it’s relatively cheap

For smoking let someone drive behind you while you’re driving in front and let the person observe your exhaust pipe as you’re both cruising on the road

Is this a 4 or 6 plug engine?


Thank you boss.

It's a 4 plug engine.

No leakage, I have checked severally for this.

For the smokin, I have checked for this also, I can confirmed it's not leaking.

As adviced, I will change the PCV valve and see what happens.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Conner44: 11:31am On Jan 29, 2022
equity2genesis:



Thank you boss.

It's a 4 plug engine.

No leakage, I have checked severally for this.

For the smokin, I have checked for this also, I can confirmed it's not leaking.

As adviced, I will change the PCV valve and see what happens.

I once had a problem like yours on the same type of vehicle and engine. I later found out it was a leakage from my engine oil sump.

One of the bolts broke in half and i would have had to bring down the engine from the car to remove the broken bolt so I drove it like that for two years. That time i would be topping up a liter of oil every two weeks lol i used to use the 5w20 oil that time and even after switching to 5w30 and 5w40 the leakage persisted

I didn’t want to bring out my engine and pay the exorbitant workmanship just because of one broken bolt So what did I do?

I bought 5w30 synthetic oil from petrocam(5 liters) and a can of liquimoly mos2 engine friction modifier from oyingbo and mixed them together and poured into my engine. I used it for just under 1,000kms and it plugged the leakage completely grin I ran the oil for 3,500kms without topping it up with a single drop of oil because the level on the dipstick didn’t reduce one bit

Today I’m using Mobil 0w20 oils for more than 5,000kms without any shortage. I even used the remainder of the petrocam oil in my generator wink

So change your pcv valve first and if your shortage continues you could try my method if you find out that you indeed have a leakage

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