obinnanelson04:
where is your location sir?

Do you have a plug?

jceesquare:

Is the noise a constant one and more pronounced when steering is turned?
If yes, pump is on it's way out.

Please how much is the Belgium steering pump?

alaricsaltzman:

Do you have a plug?

yes sir I do but you and I are far apart. Am in the North(Kaduna).

lawmanlala:

Please how much is the Belgium steering pump?

I don't recommend used pumps sir and don't know how much it's sold for.

Rex123:



Mine is a 6 cylinder and the mechanic told me it was the valve which he assured me he replaced but I’m still seeing oil stains

buy a new pcv valve

chukel:
buy a new pcv valve

His complain was for oil leaks presumably from the valve cover.
Has nothing to do with PCV.

McStaves:
I drive a 2010 Honda Accord and it recently developed an issue.When I engage the gear in reverse or drive it makes a 'kpoom' sound and the engine vibrates for a split second.When moving it takes a while for the car to pick up speed and climbing a hill is now difficult.Someone suggested I check the engine seating, which I did.The engine seating is intact.What could be the problem?
Code is p1658
Car also shakes a lot when engaged and worsens with AC on

Your throttle relay is bad. If you have a multimeter you can check it yourself but if you can't call a rewire to help you check for the bad relay and change it. That's all

jceesquare:

Tell your technician to inspect your throttle body and electrical side of it and replace if bad.

Nope it's not the throttle body issue that's a code for throttle bad relay. Or malfunction relay.
Bad throttle body code is p2108

Tycyborg:


Nope it's not the throttle body issue that's a code for throttle bad relay. Or malfunction relay.
Bad throttle body code is p2108

Kindly read my response again sir.

How can I solve a P0135 code for Honda Civic 2008

Xileef:
I have been a fan of Honda for quite a while now and I intend getting one but my mechanics have been discouraging me from getting one. Can anyone kindly recommend any honda vehicle, my budget is 2.5M. Thank you.

2010 Honda Civic. America model

jceesquare:

His complain was for oil leaks presumably from the valve cover.
Has nothing to do with PCV.

clogged pcv valve will lead to oil leaks from valve cover. And since it's a Honda, o yes, he needs to change that pcv valve.

First time car owner. Honda EOD 2003. Any advice please. Tell me what I need to know.

DolbyDigital:
First time car owner. Honda EOD 2003. Any advice please. Tell me what I need to know.

First things first. Have a way to check your fault codes whenever they should pop up (cause they will) and at that time if you're lacking basic information about your accords problem your mechanic might unknowingly make your problem worse.

Buy a scan tool that can check and read your accords engine and gearbox malfunction codes. Most people buy the mostly seen cheap Bluetooth types that can't read gearbox codes, don't be like them.

If you're very DIY inclined and feel adventurous then you can speak with your accords brainbox for all its fault codes without spending a dime on scanners of any sort.

This in my opinion is the first thing you should do to make the life you'd spend with your accord better.

Conner44:


First things first. Have a way to check your fault codes whenever they should pop up (cause they will) and at that time if you're lacking basic information about your accords problem your mechanic might unknowingly make your problem worse.

Buy a scan tool that can check and read your accords engine and gearbox malfunction codes. Most people buy the mostly seen cheap Bluetooth types that can't read gearbox codes, don't be like them.

If you're very DIY inclined and feel adventurous then you can speak with your accords brainbox for all its fault codes without spending a dime on scanners of any sort.

This in my opinion is the first thing you should do to make the life you'd spend with your accord better.

Well said.

But please do you mind recommending a scanner (Not the advanced industrial type) that can read both engine & gear faults especially for EOD.

I'll really appreciate this.

McStaves:
I drive a 2010 Honda Accord and it recently developed an issue.When I engage the gear in reverse or drive it makes a 'kpoom' sound and the engine vibrates for a split second.When moving it takes a while for the car to pick up speed and climbing a hill is now difficult.Someone suggested I check the engine seating, which I did.The engine seating is intact.What could be the problem?
Code is p1658
Car also shakes a lot when engaged and worsens with AC on

Check your exhaust system especially the catalytic converter side .

Cryomancer:


Well said.

But please do you mind recommending a scanner (Not the advanced industrial type) that can read both engine & gear faults especially for EOD.

I'll really appreciate this.

Find and buy the Autel AP200 bluetooth scanner as it is the cheapest unit I know that has the most useful functions for the maintenance of your vehicle. It can scan the engine, gearbox, ABS and SRS systems plus you can use it to clone your lost car keys if or whenever the unfortunate event occurs.

DolbyDigital:
First time car owner. Honda EOD 2003. Any advice please. Tell me what I need to know.

Hmmm,
Asides other Normal Car maintainance.
Stick to tokunbo or original ball joints, avoid Chinese aftermarket.
Stick to Honda ATF dw-1 for transmission fluid.
If it's V6, try and avoid racing from a full stop.
And like the other guy mentioned get a scan tool, to avoid guess work from mechanics, that may further damage the vehicle.
The best cost efficient scan tool is the ELM 327(not more than 5k), paired with the car scanner app.
Works well with Honda's, as long as the engine has a check engine light, it'll read the code(wether gear issues(solenoid shift, gear switch) or electricals).
You then search up the code for possible fix and then you intruct the mechanic on what you need him to do.

Thinking of buying Honda DC budget @1. 3-1.4. Please is it a good idea.

Onyeka90210:

The best cost efficient scan tool is the ELM 327(not more than 5k), paired with the car scanner app.
Works well with Honda's, as long as the engine has a check engine light, it'll read the code(wether gear issues(solenoid shift, gear switch) or electricals).

Does this elm 327 really scan the gearbox for fault codes? I had one before that was only useful for bringing out engine codes alone. How come yours can scan gearbox?

SeeWahala:


Does this elm 327 really scan the gearbox for fault codes? I had one before that was only useful for bringing out engine codes alone. How come yours can scan gearbox?

I use one and it can scan some transmission related codes.

SeeWahala:


Does this elm 327 really scan the gearbox for fault codes? I had one before that was only useful for bringing out engine codes alone. How come yours can scan gearbox?

As long as the “gear issue” triggers the check engine light, It’ll get the code.
Honda can not have proper gear issues and not have check engine light come on, the sensors and switches on the gearbox are not for decoration.
I don't know about other cars, I understand some have a different dashboard light for transmission issue.
The scanners job is just to get the codes from ECM, since the car’s ECM has already detected the issues for you, hence the check engine light.
Scanner does not communicate with engine or gearbox, it only communicates with ECM.
If the Engine or Gearbox sensors detect issues, it'll will relay to the ECM, not directly to scanner.
Except the person that sold the car for you found a way to stop the ECM and gearbox from communicating, so you won't know it's faulty.
You can’t have check engine light come on, and the scanner will return “no codes”.
I don’t know about other cheaper ones, but ELM does the work for me.
If your gear is giving issues but no Engine code, it can be a mechanical issue, probably a Bad CV axel/Driveshaft (scanner can’t reveal this), or Invalid transmission fluid which the ECM has not yet detected, it may later trigger the check engine light and if nothing is done about it on time, it can damage the gear example( wrong fluid, dirty fluid, burnt fluid, too low/high gauge ).
First step in diagnosing gear issue, but no engine code, is to drain, then fill and gauge with recommended fluid.

mattbass:
Thinking of buying Honda DC budget @1. 3-1.4. Please is it a good idea.

Just make sure you go with a competent mechanic to make sure it doesn’t have any major issue.
You can also go with your scan tool.
As long as Engine, Gear and electrical system are good, any other issue may not be hard to fix.
Just budget about 200k-400k to fix up the minor stuffs.
(Linkages, control arms, tie rods, shocks, brakepads, sensors, bad engine parts, fluids, service, balljoint, AC maybe, Powersteering maybe)
As long as the car can move without issues, you can be fixing up gradually (normal thing with getting Naija used). Just try and do the bolded first
Overall Honda accord DC is a very solid car.

Onyeka90210:

Just make sure you go with a competent mechanic to make sure it doesn’t have any major issue.
You can also go with your scan tool.
As long as Engine, Gear and electrical system are good, any other issue may not be hard to fix.
Just budget about 200k-400k to fix up the minor stuffs.
(Linkages, control arms, tie rods, shocks, brakepads, sensors, bad engine parts, fluids, service, balljoint, AC maybe, Powersteering maybe)
As long as the car can move without issues, you can be fixing up gradually (normal thing with getting Naija used). Just try and do the bolded first
Overall Honda accord DC is a very solid car.

Thank you so much.

Namzy:


I use one and it can scan some transmission related codes.

I wouldn't trust those cheap elm scanners for the any other system than the vehicle's engine. They only show generic gearbox codes.

Example if our human body was a vehicle's gearbox system and we were to scan it for problem codes the below is what it will show you . . .

If there is an issue with the smallest toe on your left leg and scan with that elm scanner it will only show you a code for LEG , it won't narrow it down to the specific leg or toe causing the issue.

If there is an issue with your ring finger it will only show you a code for HAND , it won't narrow it down to the specific arm or finger causing the issue.

If there is an issue with your right eye and scan with that elm scanner it will only show you a code for HEAD , it won't narrow it down to tell you if its your eye, ear, nose or brain causing the issue.

So as you can see, using such a scanner for troubleshooting gearbox faults is going to be a very long thing except you're a specialised mechanic already.

cc. Onyeka90210

Conner44:


I wouldn't trust those cheap elm scanners for the any other system than the vehicle's engine. They only show generic gearbox codes.

Example if our human body was a vehicle's gearbox system and we were to scan it for problem codes the below is what it will show you . . .

If there is an issue with the smallest toe on your left leg and scan with that elm scanner it will only show you a code for LEG , it won't narrow it down to the specific leg or toe causing the issue.

If there is an issue with your ring finger it will only show you a code for HAND , it won't narrow it down to the specific arm or finger causing the issue.

If there is an issue with your right eye and scan with that elm scanner it will only show you a code for HEAD , it won't narrow it down to tell you if its your eye, ear, nose or brain causing the issue.

So as you can see, using such a scanner for troubleshooting gearbox faults is going to be a very long thing except you're a specialised mechanic already.

cc. Onyeka90210

That's the reason I said some gear codes. I changed my transmission last year but unfortunately my d light was flashing after the change. The car was moving well and no check engine light before and after the change. Because I used to believe the cheap elm scanner can't detect a faulty d flashing I went to scan the car at a friend with a better scanner and ut showed only one fault code. I can't remember said code again. After leaving his place I just connected the elm scanner and scanned the honda accord and behold it showed exact same code, we fixed the problem with an electronic contact cleaner and flashing d light went away. I've since bought an all system scanner but I was still impressed that the cheap elm was able to see that code. Also the cheap elm scanner does live reading as well and with some custom pids it can actually do a lot with some car brands. It's doesn't scan other system like abs etc but it's still better than nothing. And with its price you can afford to put it in every car you own

Conner44:


Find and buy the Autel AP200 bluetooth scanner as it is the cheapest unit I know that has the most useful functions for the maintenance of your vehicle. It can scan the engine, gearbox, ABS and SRS systems plus you can use it to clone your lost car keys if or whenever the unfortunate event occurs.

Thanks for the feedback Boss... its well appreciated.

Conner44:


I wouldn't trust those cheap elm scanners for the any other system than the vehicle's engine. They only show generic gearbox codes.

Example if our human body was a vehicle's gearbox system and we were to scan it for problem codes the below is what it will show you . . .

If there is an issue with the smallest toe on your left leg and scan with that elm scanner it will only show you a code for LEG , it won't narrow it down to the specific leg or toe causing the issue.

If there is an issue with your ring finger it will only show you a code for HAND , it won't narrow it down to the specific arm or finger causing the issue.

If there is an issue with your right eye and scan with that elm scanner it will only show you a code for HEAD , it won't narrow it down to tell you if its your eye, ear, nose or brain causing the issue.

So as you can see, using such a scanner for troubleshooting gearbox faults is going to be a very long thing except you're a specialised mechanic already.

cc. Onyeka90210

Hmmm
Like I said before, I understand some cars TCU(transmission controlling unit) does not communicate with the ECM, so the cheap scanner would not be able to pull TCU related codes.
But for that 7th gen Honda accord it’ll pull any transmission related code (p0700-p0999) cause ECM and TCU are connected.
Also understand that elm 327 has fakes as well.

Hi Nairalanders, please I need a honest advice from a professional on a good car for a starter (male) with classy design, easy maintenance and most importantly fuel economical. Budget between 2-3k usd (not in a hurry)

Onyeka90210:

Hmmm
Like I said before, I understand some cars TCU(transmission controlling unit) does not communicate with the ECM, so the cheap scanner would not be able to pull TCU related codes.
But for that 7th gen Honda accord it’ll pull any transmission related code (p0700-p0999) cause ECM and TCU are connected.
Also understand that elm 327 has fakes as well.

Makes sense. Maybe the ones I've come across are the fakes hence my reason for losing total faith in all of them

I don't know for other car brand but the elm scanner works perfectly with honda cars for both engine and gear codes, so much that I thought it was develop for Honda, once used it for Ford , no code, but works incredibly with my Honda, and had saved me like a million times ...pointing me to things to do or to tell my mech to do , so much those guys face used to be shrew anytime they see me cos I am telling them exactly what they are doing ,not the other way round

Guys, my dc 07 was leaking power steering oil, I got a mechanic today to identify the source of the leakages n needed to replace the oil. I got this one called Virginoil power steering fluid n refilled after flushing the old oil. Does anyone know if this is a good oil.(pictured). I couldn't find the one labelled as Honda genuine power steering oil