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Re: Tell Us Your Car Fault Lets Assess And Fix Them by ndego1993: 9:29am On Feb 24, 2023
It is white smoke. Does not smell.

Thank you for your prompt response.

kingreign:


Bluish or white smoke?

Your valve stem seals are culprit. Have it checked by a competent technician
Re: Tell Us Your Car Fault Lets Assess And Fix Them by Ukiadepoju(m): 11:08pm On Feb 24, 2023
My car jerks and shudders when I press down on the accelerator , it vibrates when I am on hold up pressing the break but stops when I take my foot off the pedal.
Re: Tell Us Your Car Fault Lets Assess And Fix Them by kingreign(m): 11:52pm On Feb 24, 2023
Ukiadepoju:
My car jerks and shudders when I press down on the accelerator , it vibrates when I am on hold up pressing the break but stops when I take my foot off the pedal.
visit a competent technician to diagnose and fix the car problem.
Re: Tell Us Your Car Fault Lets Assess And Fix Them by jceesquare(m): 5:00pm On Feb 25, 2023
Ukiadepoju:
My car jerks and shudders when I press down on the accelerator , it vibrates when I am on hold up pressing the break but stops when I take my foot off the pedal.
What kind of car?
And also what's your repair history?
Re: Tell Us Your Car Fault Lets Assess And Fix Them by 1Salaam: 10:45am On Feb 26, 2023
kingreign:


Scan and post codes so we can remotely assist you

Got them. Please review

Re: Tell Us Your Car Fault Lets Assess And Fix Them by kingreign(m): 11:08am On Feb 26, 2023
1Salaam:


Got them. Please review

The cause of your jerky action around 3000 rpm’s is due to failed VTC system.

Have a competent technician do the following:

1. Replace the oil with the correct grade.
2. Replace the oil filter with a genuine part replacement.
3. Replace the oil pressure sensor with good quality or higher quality aftermarket part (as good as Honda, if not better).
4. Remove the Vtec solenoid and clean the the valve unit or replace with genuine Honda brand new part and fitted a new gasket filter (genuine Honda).
Re: Tell Us Your Car Fault Lets Assess And Fix Them by 1Salaam: 11:43am On Feb 26, 2023
Thank you so much. All that’s left now is to get a competent technician in osun

kingreign:


The cause of your jerky action around 3000 rpm’s is due to failed VTC system.

Have a competent technician do the following:

1. Replace the oil with the correct grade.
2. Replace the oil filter with a genuine part replacement.
3. Replace the oil pressure sensor with good quality or higher quality aftermarket part (as good as Honda, if not better).
4. Remove the Vtec solenoid and clean the the valve unit or replace with genuine Honda brand new part and fitted a new gasket filter (genuine Honda).

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Re: Tell Us Your Car Fault Lets Assess And Fix Them by Sirchiboy: 1:11pm On Feb 26, 2023
kingreign:
This is a thread created for people to tell us their vehicle faults and we on our part can give solutions to their car faults. Where applicable, we may make references using pictures, videos and others to provide answers and solutions.

Please, state the name, model and year of your car, type of transmission and engine, and the location of the car to enable quicker response.


Happy motoring!!
..
Corrolla 211.
The tyre pressure sign refused to go after correct gauge.
Bought 4 tyres this January and still displaying.
Re: Tell Us Your Car Fault Lets Assess And Fix Them by kingreign(m): 1:22pm On Feb 26, 2023
Sirchiboy:
..
Corrolla 211.
The tyre pressure sign refused to go after correct gauge.
Bought 4 tyres this January and still displaying.
Does the spare tyre have a tpms sensor?
If no, one or more of your tpms sensor’s inbuilt battery may have failed and caused it to stop transmitting signals.

Scan the tpms system to ensure you know what’s wrong and then let us know what the codes are. We will guide you accordingly.
Re: Tell Us Your Car Fault Lets Assess And Fix Them by ibinaboonline: 9:49am On Feb 27, 2023
A car seller, 2009 Saturn aura sedan precisely, said the car has a hole in the engine block that prevents it from running. What exactly does that mean and what would be the way to fix it without replacing the engine entirely?
Re: Tell Us Your Car Fault Lets Assess And Fix Them by kingreign(m): 11:46am On Feb 27, 2023
ibinaboonline:
A car seller, 2009 Saturn aura sedan precisely, said the car has a hole in the engine block that prevents it from running. What exactly does that mean and what would be the way to fix it without replacing the engine entirely?

I suggest you ask a competent technician who knows those cars to check the car. From my experience, an engine block that is broken won’t run. The only remedy is to replace the engine.

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Re: Tell Us Your Car Fault Lets Assess And Fix Them by Originakalokalo(m): 8:30pm On Feb 27, 2023
How do I get fuel for my generator from my car?

.I tried using hose, it didn't work.

How can I get fuel from my fuel line in the engine?
Is it safe?

Petrol stations are not selling into Jerry cans.

.... Black market is also very expensive.
Re: Tell Us Your Car Fault Lets Assess And Fix Them by justdollars: 8:34pm On Feb 27, 2023
Save ur sanity, take ur generator to the fuel station and refill. Don't tamper with any fuel line. My 2 cents

Originakalokalo:
How do I get fuel for my generator from my car?

.I tried using hose, it didn't work.

How can I get fuel from my fuel line in the engine?
Is it safe?

Petrol stations are not selling into Jerry cans.

.... Black market is also very expensive.

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Re: Tell Us Your Car Fault Lets Assess And Fix Them by kingreign(m): 6:29am On Feb 28, 2023
Originakalokalo:
How do I get fuel for my generator from my car?

.I tried using hose, it didn't work.

How can I get fuel from my fuel line in the engine?
Is it safe?

Petrol stations are not selling into Jerry cans.

.... Black market is also very expensive.

If your car is a millennial model car, it’s most likely fitted with one-way valve (anti-siphoning valve) at the fuel filler pipe leading to the tank and you can not draw out fuel from that car.

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Re: Tell Us Your Car Fault Lets Assess And Fix Them by equity2genesis(m): 8:59am On Feb 28, 2023
Gurus in the house. Thank you for all the good work.

I intend to take my new 2012 accord to a rewire to fix a security to it, the one that turns off the engine after 5 minutes when the security is not pressed. I had such in my old 2003 Camry and it worked fine.

kindly advice if this is okay with no consequence for this type of accord, please.
Re: Tell Us Your Car Fault Lets Assess And Fix Them by Meksbig(m): 11:01am On Feb 28, 2023
Good morning engineers in the house, please my corolla altis does this thing where it suddenly reduces speed when I try to accelerate (as if something is holding the car back), the rpm meter drops and there is a tsk tsk sound. To overcome this, I have to press the accelerator gradually till I get to 100km/hr.
I've changed the oil, oil filter and plugs and the transmission fluid is above the gauge level but the problem persists.
Re: Tell Us Your Car Fault Lets Assess And Fix Them by Blackbishop(m): 12:18pm On Mar 01, 2023
1Salaam:
Thank you so much. All that’s left now is to get a competent technician in osun


There is +234 802 241 4322 he is a product of Automedics

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Re: Tell Us Your Car Fault Lets Assess And Fix Them by kingreign(m): 2:54pm On Mar 01, 2023
equity2genesis:
Gurus in the house. Thank you for all the good work.

I intend to take my new 2012 accord to a rewire to fix a security to it, the one that turns off the engine after 5 minutes when the security is not pressed. I had such in my old 2003 Camry and it worked fine.

kindly advice if this is okay with no consequence for this type of accord, please.

Get a proper tracking device and a comprehensive insurance rather than those cut and join wirings.
But alas! It’s your car and decision which is left for you to ultimately decide upon.

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Re: Tell Us Your Car Fault Lets Assess And Fix Them by kingreign(m): 2:54pm On Mar 01, 2023
Meksbig:
Good morning engineers in the house, please my corolla altis does this thing where it suddenly reduces speed when I try to accelerate (as if something is holding the car back), the rpm meter drops and there is a tsk tsk sound. To overcome this, I have to press the accelerator gradually till I get to 100km/hr.
I've changed the oil, oil filter and plugs and the transmission fluid is above the gauge level but the problem persists.
Scan that car and have a competent technician have it diagnosed properly.
Re: Tell Us Your Car Fault Lets Assess And Fix Them by equity2genesis(m): 4:21pm On Mar 01, 2023
kingreign:


Get a proper tracking device and a comprehensive insurance rather than those cut and join wirings.
But alas! It’s your car and decision which is left for you to ultimately decide upon.

Thanks boss.

I am not financial buoyant to get a comprehensive insurance and a tracker for now, thus, the reason I am thinking of getting a rewire to fix a security.

But, if you feels it's not the best way to go, so be it.
Re: Tell Us Your Car Fault Lets Assess And Fix Them by chrispapi11(m): 4:55pm On Mar 01, 2023
Hi Bosses,

In my toyota camry 2004, once I put on the ac the rpm drops and it makes the engine shales but once I put off the AC the engine stabilises, u was advised to install a vacuum
Re: Tell Us Your Car Fault Lets Assess And Fix Them by justdollars: 5:47pm On Mar 01, 2023
Hello Bosses,

I just dicovered this afternoon that when I turn on my AC it cools but it goes on and off. When the thermostat comes up, it pops out cool breeze from the vents and when the thermostat goes off, no cool air come out. It does so repeatedly. What should I do to correct it bosses.
Re: Tell Us Your Car Fault Lets Assess And Fix Them by kingreign(m): 7:57pm On Mar 01, 2023
chrispapi11:
Hi Bosses,

In my toyota camry 2004, once I put on the ac the rpm drops and it makes the engine shales but once I put off the AC the engine stabilises, u was advised to install a vacuum
Scan for codes, but I suspect it’s the throttle body.
Check the throttle body if it’s cable operated and the IACV is stuck, if it’s ETCS-I throttle body, still clean it.
Re: Tell Us Your Car Fault Lets Assess And Fix Them by chrispapi11(m): 2:15am On Mar 02, 2023
kingreign:

Scan for codes, but I suspect it’s the throttle body.
Check the throttle body if it’s cable operated and the IACV is stuck, if it’s ETCS-I throttle body, still clean it.

Thank you
Re: Tell Us Your Car Fault Lets Assess And Fix Them by empron(m): 6:10am On Mar 02, 2023
equity2genesis:


Thanks boss.

I am not financial buoyant to get a comprehensive insurance and a tracker for now, thus, the reason I am thinking of getting a rewire to fix a security.

But, if you feels it's not the best way to go, so be it.

A good tracker should be around 40,000naira, those after market security are not really reliable, after a while they will start misbehaving and stop the car in an unpleasant place.
Re: Tell Us Your Car Fault Lets Assess And Fix Them by equity2genesis(m): 8:38am On Mar 02, 2023
empron:

A good tracker should be around 40,000naira, those after market security are not really reliable, after a while they will start misbehaving and stop the car in an unpleasant place.

Thank you so much.
Re: Tell Us Your Car Fault Lets Assess And Fix Them by delan40(m): 12:10pm On Mar 02, 2023
Hi brothers, my car battery drain overnight. 2008 lexus GS 350. This has been happening for weeks now. Thanks in advance
Re: Tell Us Your Car Fault Lets Assess And Fix Them by Alienwarfare: 1:11pm On Mar 02, 2023
My rav4 gear can only enter reverse. The mechanic said he can work on the gearbox for #60k. I'm I getting scammed?
Re: Tell Us Your Car Fault Lets Assess And Fix Them by kingreign(m): 3:47pm On Mar 02, 2023
Alienwarfare:
My rav4 gear can only enter reverse. The mechanic said he can work on the gearbox for #60k. I'm I getting scammed?
Buy another gearbox and rest.

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Re: Tell Us Your Car Fault Lets Assess And Fix Them by kingreign(m): 3:50pm On Mar 02, 2023
delan40:
Hi brothers, my car battery drain overnight. 2008 lexus GS 350. This has been happening for weeks now. Thanks in advance
If the battery is weak it will discharge overtime. If the alternator is trickle charging, when you stop driving, overtime, the battery charge will deplete. If there are any breaches or leak of power supply, it can deplete battery charge too.
So, have a competent electrician check the cause of the battery drain.
Re: Tell Us Your Car Fault Lets Assess And Fix Them by delan40(m): 4:15pm On Mar 02, 2023
kingreign:

If the battery is weak it will discharge overtime. If the alternator is trickle charging, when you stop driving, overtime, the battery charge will deplete. If there are any breaches or leak of power supply, it can deplete battery charge too.
So, have a competent electrician check the cause of the battery drain.
Thanks so much for this bro, God bless you. Where can I get a good electrician? I'm presently in Abeokuta
Re: Tell Us Your Car Fault Lets Assess And Fix Them by Adaba0803(m): 4:59pm On Mar 02, 2023
Good afternoon my good people pls I'm having issue with my Honda Civic 06 after driving for like 1hour yesterday I parked the car and after like 30mins so I got to the car and it refused to start my rewire did everything ( changed the spark plugs,check the fuel pump,check the entire fuel line and said all is fine and that it should start we ran a scan and we got P2185 he suggested we get the sensor and also the shocking sensor which I did today and still the car doesn't start.. pls has anyone gone through this kind of issue on the same car or what do you think could be the issue. Pls help..

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