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Re: Tell Us Your Car Faults. Let's Assess And Fix Them by Abbeyismo(m): 5:39am On Mar 06, 2025
Kingdolla:
Good evening house. Gas for my AC just dey disappear like air. It wasn't cooling enough and I top up with one gas which it start cooling, I didn't use AC for few days, just for me to ON AC today and it was only fan that was blowing, the gas has finished again. Pls what should I do
Continuously toping the gas will damage ur compressor very soon. There's a leak in the system find the leakage stop it before adding gas.
Re: Tell Us Your Car Faults. Let's Assess And Fix Them by Kingdolla: 10:30am On Mar 06, 2025
curiobling:
You have a serious evaporated leakage, it can be easily fixed
okay thanks is it something that requires changing the pipe hoses?
Re: Tell Us Your Car Faults. Let's Assess And Fix Them by jceesquare(m): 7:35pm On Mar 06, 2025
Kingdolla:
okay thanks is it something that requires changing the pipe hoses?
Remote diagnosis is impossible in your case.
Take your car to a shop to confirm where the leak is.
Re: Tell Us Your Car Faults. Let's Assess And Fix Them by Kingdolla: 9:42pm On Mar 06, 2025
Abbeyismo:
Continuously toping the gas will damage ur compressor very soon. There's a leak in the system find the leakage stop it before adding gas.
okay thanks well noted. Compressor that I just changed recently
Re: Tell Us Your Car Faults. Let's Assess And Fix Them by Kingdolla: 9:43pm On Mar 06, 2025
jceesquare:
Remote diagnosis is impossible in your case.
Take your car to a shop to confirm where the leak is.
thanks
Re: Tell Us Your Car Faults. Let's Assess And Fix Them by HamsterBillonai: 4:16pm On Mar 07, 2025
Alaye u have leak in either the H pipe or L pipe. Or your ac thermostat is bad. Condenser hardly leaks ,unless quacks did not align it well back to its clip.a professional quack flushed and installed my ac gas last year feb,i did not turn the ac one more than 6times.after that the pipe started to block,ac vents started blowing from under seats,under steering,i sha dismantled the glove box and gave a had tap,the middle vents started blowing cold. After a week,the ac begin blow heat. I did not bother to top gas.i had a leakage in the pipes all from the same day the quack parading himself as a pro installed it.on top 60k,anytime i see him.i always embarass him.i dont mind his age
Kingdolla:
okay thanks well noted. Compressor that I just changed recently
Re: Tell Us Your Car Faults. Let's Assess And Fix Them by Kingdolla: 7:16pm On Mar 07, 2025
HamsterBillonai:
Alaye u have leak in either the H pipe or L pipe. Or your ac thermostat is bad. Condenser hardly leaks ,unless quacks did not align it well back to its clip.a professional quack flushed and installed my ac gas last year feb,i did not turn the ac one more than 6times.after that the pipe started to block,ac vents started blowing from under seats,under steering,i sha dismantled the glove box and gave a had tap,the middle vents started blowing cold. After a week,the ac begin blow heat. I did not bother to top gas.i had a leakage in the pipes all from the same day the quack parading himself as a pro installed it.on top 60k,anytime i see him.i always embarass him.i dont mind his age
yes my thermostat get issue and ac man do some things and said I should change it wen I get money but I no know that it can cause leakage. I will do thorough check up sha
Re: Tell Us Your Car Faults. Let's Assess And Fix Them by HamsterBillonai: 11:56pm On Mar 07, 2025
Ok,because ac engineers are wicked. Some of them can puncture your pipes purposely,so u will come back again after a month.
Kingdolla:
yes my thermostat get issue and ac man do some things and said I should change it wen I get money but I no know that it can cause leakage. I will do thorough check up sha
Re: Tell Us Your Car Faults. Let's Assess And Fix Them by Bright2(m): 9:19pm On Mar 08, 2025
Good evening house, pls I really need help in identifying the correct transmission box for my 2007 Honda pilot Ex-L 4wd , I bought the first gear box and after installing it the key starter couldn't rotate the engine while the previous one work as we remount it , now I've sent the gear box back to the dealer and how to select the correct gear box now is an issue. Pls I need assistance.
Re: Tell Us Your Car Faults. Let's Assess And Fix Them by Enoughpull: 9:10pm On Mar 09, 2025
Please what does the sign mean in my car.. It's a kia

Re: Tell Us Your Car Faults. Let's Assess And Fix Them by Wannabenz: 11:33pm On Mar 09, 2025
When traveling to my village last two weeks,I started seeing AT on my Mazda 3 dashboard, showed my mechanic and he seemed not to know about it as well. The AT sign has been there since then. How do I go about it?

Re: Tell Us Your Car Faults. Let's Assess And Fix Them by jceesquare(m): 6:45am On Mar 10, 2025
Wannabenz:
When traveling to my village last two weeks,I started seeing AT on my Mazda 3 dashboard, showed my mechanic and he seemed not to know about it as well. The AT sign has been there since then. How do I go about it?
Your car would go into limp mode with that light on.
Scan to pull out code for remote diagnosis.
Re: Tell Us Your Car Faults. Let's Assess And Fix Them by Nomerci: 5:03pm On Mar 10, 2025
At 203k mileage,thats if it wasnt rolled back using a gadget from sharp scam practice by naija dealers. Well its a miracle the engine is still running. AT. To me is automatoc transmission(check the sensors,valve body etc. Seems its either low on fluid,fluid is almost dried out ,loose bolts from valve body,etc,or its leaking and almost dried out. Check your transmission oil,while gear is on Drive and handbrake is on. Guage it first.
Wannabenz:
When traveling to my village last two weeks,I started seeing AT on my Mazda 3 dashboard, showed my mechanic and he seemed not to know about it as well. The AT sign has been there since then. How do I go about it?
Re: Tell Us Your Car Faults. Let's Assess And Fix Them by olig(m): 5:21pm On Mar 10, 2025
Please how do one know if he odometer has been rolled back? Is there a way?


Nomerci:
At 203k mileage,thats if it wasnt rolled back using a gadget from sharp scam practice by naija dealers. Well its a miracle the engine is still running. AT. To me is automatoc transmission(check the sensors,valve body etc. Seems its either low on fluid,fluid is almost dried out ,loose bolts from valve body,etc,or its leaking and almost dried out. Check your transmission oil,while gear is on Drive and handbrake is on. Guage it first.
Re: Tell Us Your Car Faults. Let's Assess And Fix Them by Nomerci: 5:37pm On Mar 10, 2025
The VIN is like the NIN of the car.it tells u the cars mileage at the lot.so if its 350k by tracking and it suddenly dropped to 95k in nigeria. Run away fast from that dealer.
olig:
Please how do one know if he odometer has been rolled back? Is there a way?
Re: Tell Us Your Car Faults. Let's Assess And Fix Them by olig(m): 5:55pm On Mar 10, 2025
Thank you very much. What if one can not get any info at all on the millage by tracking?

Also, please, what is the difference in the design/layout of VIN for the same country. Please see the two images below for USA. Are they both valid? Why Canada in the "logo" of the first one?

Nomerci:
The VIN is like the NIN of the car.it tells u the cars mileage at the lot.so if its 350k by tracking and it suddenly dropped to 95k in nigeria. Run away fast from that dealer.

Re: Tell Us Your Car Faults. Let's Assess And Fix Them by Nomerci: 5:59pm On Mar 10, 2025
Google is there. Copy the VIN and search for it in multiple pages both free and paid.it will shownu history mileage country and if you are lucky it would transmit u to the lot page,whwre u can see rhe whole car in 360 degrees,b4 it left abroad. Not mandatory for registered nigerian used cars. Only for tokunbo cars.
olig:
Thank you very much. What if one can not get any info at all on the millage by tracking?

Also, please, what is the difference in the design/layout of VIN for the same country. Please see the two images below for USA. Are they both valid? Why Canada in the "logo" of the first one?
Re: Tell Us Your Car Faults. Let's Assess And Fix Them by olig(m): 7:33pm On Mar 10, 2025
I know sir. Asking for help doesn't mean someone is dull. No one knows it all.

I know google is there and by God's grace I know how to use it. But some things are better asked from those more experienced. As a matter of fact, I have paid foe VIN report. I asked because I can't really find anything on the odometer/milage.

This is not my first check. It is just strange and I want to know why. No Google can tell that.

Thanks.

Nomerci:
Google is there. Copy the VIN and search for it in multiple pages both free and paid.it will shownu history mileage country and if you are lucky it would transmit u to the lot page,whwre u can see rhe whole car in 360 degrees,b4 it left abroad. Not mandatory for registered nigerian used cars. Only for tokunbo cars.
Re: Tell Us Your Car Faults. Let's Assess And Fix Them by Nomerci: 7:36pm On Mar 10, 2025
Then its tampered with.
olig:
I know sir. Asking for help doesn't mean someone is dull. No one knows it all.

I know google is there and by God's grace I know how to use it. But some things are better asked from those more experienced. As a matter of fact, I have paid foe VIN report. I asked because I can't really find anything on the odometer/milage.

This is not my first check. It is just strange and I want to know why. No Google can tell that.

Thanks.
Re: Tell Us Your Car Faults. Let's Assess And Fix Them by olig(m): 8:57pm On Mar 10, 2025
Thanks

Nomerci:
Then its tampered with.
Re: Tell Us Your Car Faults. Let's Assess And Fix Them by PapaMama9ja(m): 10:03pm On Mar 10, 2025
265k
Kavo Shaft
FbcGrafix:
How much?
Re: Tell Us Your Car Faults. Let's Assess And Fix Them by Autobayng: 12:36am On Mar 11, 2025
Nomerci:
The VIN is like the NIN of the car.it tells u the cars mileage at the lot.so if its 350k by tracking and it suddenly dropped to 95k in nigeria. Run away fast from that dealer.
olig:
Please how do one know if he odometer has been rolled back? Is there a way?
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Re: Tell Us Your Car Faults. Let's Assess And Fix Them by kingreign(op): 7:39am On Mar 11, 2025
Nomerci:
At 203k mileage,thats if it wasnt rolled back using a gadget from sharp scam practice by naija dealers. Well its a miracle the engine is still running. AT. To me is automatoc transmission(check the sensors,valve body etc. Seems its either low on fluid,fluid is almost dried out ,loose bolts from valve body,etc,or its leaking and almost dried out. Check your transmission oil,while gear is on Drive and handbrake is on. Guage it first.
The OP asked a rather straightforward question, instead of you guys to answer him or ignore if you do not know the answer, you chose to dance around beating the bush.

Na wa o.
Re: Tell Us Your Car Faults. Let's Assess And Fix Them by kingreign(op): 7:41am On Mar 11, 2025
Wannabenz:
When traveling to my village last two weeks,I started seeing AT on my Mazda 3 dashboard, showed my mechanic and he seemed not to know about it as well. The AT sign has been there since then. How do I go about it?
AT light on your dash is an automatic transmission warning light. It shows your transmission has developed a fault, is overheating or low on transmission fluid. Have it scanned and also check the state of transmission fluid ASAP. It requires very urgent attention.

Pls ignore those talking about mileage/odometer roll back, it isn't necessary at this point in this car's health.
Re: Tell Us Your Car Faults. Let's Assess And Fix Them by kingreign(op): 7:43am On Mar 11, 2025
Enoughpull:
Please what does the sign mean in my car.. It's a kia
Pls take a proper picture of the dash and let's see the sign better.
Re: Tell Us Your Car Faults. Let's Assess And Fix Them by kingreign(op): 7:46am On Mar 11, 2025
Bright2:
Good evening house, pls I really need help in identifying the correct transmission box for my 2007 Honda pilot Ex-L 4wd , I bought the first gear box and after installing it the key starter couldn't rotate the engine while the previous one work as we remount it , now I've sent the gear box back to the dealer and how to select the correct gear box now is an issue. Pls I need assistance.
Your car uses H5 BVLA transmission.
Re: Tell Us Your Car Faults. Let's Assess And Fix Them by olig(m): 8:15am On Mar 11, 2025
Thank you very much for your help. I have to just let it slide. I have paid for comprehensive VIN report already; checked in many sites.


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Accident records
Nos of owners
Mileage rollbacks
odometer reading
Theft records
Safety recalls
Flood Check
Service & Maintenance history
Recorded images
Liens & more...



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Re: Tell Us Your Car Faults. Let's Assess And Fix Them by Bright2(m): 12:46pm On Mar 11, 2025
kingreign:
Your car uses H5 BVLA transmission.
Thank you thank you , most grateful.
Re: Tell Us Your Car Faults. Let's Assess And Fix Them by OmobaDe10th(m): 10:45pm On Mar 11, 2025
Hello kingreign,
What's your take on rekitting a power steering pump and steering rack.
The car is a 2006 honda accord V6
kingreign:
Your car uses H5 BVLA transmission.
Re: Tell Us Your Car Faults. Let's Assess And Fix Them by kingreign(op): 3:29am On Mar 12, 2025
OmobaDe10th:
Hello kingreign,
What's your take on rekitting a power steering pump and steering rack.
The car is a 2006 honda accord V6
Most times, it doesn't work properly. 90% of the time. You're better off buying a tokumbo part.
Re: Tell Us Your Car Faults. Let's Assess And Fix Them by kingreign(op): 3:30am On Mar 12, 2025
Bright2:
Thank you thank you , most grateful.
You're welcome.
Re: Tell Us Your Car Faults. Let's Assess And Fix Them by CarGuideNG: 5:02pm On Mar 13, 2025
olig:
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