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Re: Tell Us Your Car Faults. Let's Assess And Fix Them by charliechyke(m):
kingreign:
Replace your PCV valve, if it doesn't stop, rebuild that engine or replac it.

If you're in Abuja, feel free to contact me.
I am in Lagos. Can you recommend someone?
Re: Tell Us Your Car Faults. Let's Assess And Fix Them by kingreign(op): 7:08pm On Jun 10, 2025
charliechyke:
I am in Lagos. Can you recommend someone?
DM 07034581213
Re: Tell Us Your Car Faults. Let's Assess And Fix Them by mickydroid: 3:46pm On Jun 11, 2025
Please guys, I just got a gs350 2007...it was misfiring on cylinder 6...I was getting 2 codes...p0206 and p0306...

I changed all spark plugs and it dint rectify...I moved the ignition coil and still got that same p0206 on cylinder 6...I finally serviced all 12 injectors...and discovered that one of the injectors at cylinder 6 had a loose wire....

I fixed the wire and the car is now very stable but now the new issue is that the injector on that cylinder is pouring excess fuel..and it is now affecting the starting of the car and a blue smoke now coming off the exhaust...I know it means burning oil too

So please I need a lexus mechanic in lagos...I stay at berger
Re: Tell Us Your Car Faults. Let's Assess And Fix Them by udosam(m): 1:11pm On Jun 13, 2025
I just discovered that my Toyota Camry 08 throttle plate actuator hose is not connected to the throttle at all.

One end of the hose is connected to the intake valve (I think) while the other end that is supposed to be connected to the throttle valve is not connected (they now use something to block the hose)

My car has been rough idling especially when the engine is hot. Could this be the cause?

My engineer in the house, pls help.
Re: Tell Us Your Car Faults. Let's Assess And Fix Them by 2cribz: 8:17pm On Jun 13, 2025
See how they wamr to spoil the engine. How can they bock vacuum air. Oh my gawd,tou went to school,called yourself a graduate,was there in their presence and still you allowed them do such....imagine what would happen if theu block your nostrils.
udosam:
I just discovered that my Toyota Camry 08 throttle plate actuator hose is not connected to the throttle at all.

One end of the hose is connected to the intake valve (I think) while the other end that is supposed to be connected to the throttle valve is not connected (they now use something to block the hose)

My car has been rough idling especially when the engine is hot. Could this be the cause?

My engineer in the house, pls help.
Re: Tell Us Your Car Faults. Let's Assess And Fix Them by curiobling: 7:02am On Jun 14, 2025
mickydroid:
Please guys, I just got a gs350 2007...it was misfiring on cylinder 6...I was getting 2 codes...p0206 and p0306...

I changed all spark plugs and it dint rectify...I moved the ignition coil and still got that same p0206 on cylinder 6...I finally serviced all 12 injectors...and discovered that one of the injectors at cylinder 6 had a loose wire....

I fixed the wire and the car is now very stable but now the new issue is that the injector on that cylinder is pouring excess fuel..and it is now affecting the starting of the car and a blue smoke now coming off the exhaust...I know it means burning oil too

So please I need a lexus mechanic in lagos...I stay at berger
Successful rate of servicing injector is 50/50, if you can afford complete new injector, try and give yourself peace of mind
Re: Tell Us Your Car Faults. Let's Assess And Fix Them by Louiscars: 8:35pm On Jun 14, 2025
mickydroid:
Please guys, I just got a gs350 2007...it was misfiring on cylinder 6...I was getting 2 codes...p0206 and p0306...

I changed all spark plugs and it dint rectify...I moved the ignition coil and still got that same p0206 on cylinder 6...I finally serviced all 12 injectors...and discovered that one of the injectors at cylinder 6 had a loose wire....

I fixed the wire and the car is now very stable but now the new issue is that the injector on that cylinder is pouring excess fuel..and it is now affecting the starting of the car and a blue smoke now coming off the exhaust...I know it means burning oil too

So please I need a lexus mechanic in lagos...I stay at berger
I’m In Opic estate which is like 10-15mins away from Berger.
How did you ascertain that the cylinder 6 injector was pouring fuel from the injectors. Is it through fuel trims data or there was still a misfire code for cylinder 6
Secondly, are you sure of the blue smoke cause with the car running rich you’ll most likely get black smoke from the exhaust.
Is the car check engine light still on
Lastly, was there any signs of smoke from the exhaust prior to the fix
Re: Tell Us Your Car Faults. Let's Assess And Fix Them by cardoctor(m): 9:38pm On Jun 15, 2025
mickydroid:
Please guys, I just got a gs350 2007...it was misfiring on cylinder 6...I was getting 2 codes...p0206 and p0306...

I changed all spark plugs and it dint rectify...I moved the ignition coil and still got that same p0206 on cylinder 6...I finally serviced all 12 injectors...and discovered that one of the injectors at cylinder 6 had a loose wire....

I fixed the wire and the car is now very stable but now the new issue is that the injector on that cylinder is pouring excess fuel..and it is now affecting the starting of the car and a blue smoke now coming off the exhaust...I know it means burning oil too

So please I need a lexus mechanic in lagos...I stay at berger
Replace the nozzle. Simple. If the nozzle you replaced is a second hand one, make sure you bench test the nozzle spray, spray pattern and if it holds the fuel pressure when closed.

Those nozzles are very rare to find on the 2GR-FSE engines and also 25-30k a pop.
Re: Tell Us Your Car Faults. Let's Assess And Fix Them by cardoctor(m): 9:40pm On Jun 15, 2025
udosam:
I just discovered that my Toyota Camry 08 throttle plate actuator hose is not connected to the throttle at all.

One end of the hose is connected to the intake valve (I think) while the other end that is supposed to be connected to the throttle valve is not connected (they now use something to block the hose)

My car has been rough idling especially when the engine is hot. Could this be the cause?

My engineer in the house, pls help.
I left a message for you on the other post.
Re: Tell Us Your Car Faults. Let's Assess And Fix Them by jahrule: 2:47pm On Jun 17, 2025
House, I need help!

My 2006 Honda Accord doesn't engage in drive when you put it in D for 3 seconds if the engine has not warmed up. This does not happen when it's fully warmed up, even if it is put off and parked for about an hour, until it is cold again. This has happened to my reverse before, but it does not do that when engaged in reverse again.

We scanned the car, but nothing emerged from the gearbox.

What could be wrong, and what is the solution?
Re: Tell Us Your Car Faults. Let's Assess And Fix Them by kingreign(op): 6:49pm On Jun 17, 2025
jahrule:
House, I need help!

My 2006 Honda Accord doesn't engage in drive when you put it in D for 3 seconds if the engine has not warmed up. This does not happen when it's fully warmed up, even if it is put off and parked for about an hour, until it is cold again. This has happened to my reverse before, but it does not do that when engaged in reverse again.

We scanned the car, but nothing emerged from the gearbox.

What could be wrong, and what is the solution?
Check the ATF level via dip stick, if it's low, add some DW-1 ATF
Re: Tell Us Your Car Faults. Let's Assess And Fix Them by jahrule: 8:35am On Jun 19, 2025
I will try this and come back with result
kingreign:
Check the ATF level via dip stick, if it's low, add some DW-1 ATF
Re: Tell Us Your Car Faults. Let's Assess And Fix Them by crackcrack: 1:58pm On Jun 21, 2025
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Re: Tell Us Your Car Faults. Let's Assess And Fix Them by cardoctor(m): 3:03pm On Jun 22, 2025
jahrule:
House, I need help!

My 2006 Honda Accord doesn't engage in drive when you put it in D for 3 seconds if the engine has not warmed up. This does not happen when it's fully warmed up, even if it is put off and parked for about an hour, until it is cold again. This has happened to my reverse before, but it does not do that when engaged in reverse again.

We scanned the car, but nothing emerged from the gearbox.

What could be wrong, and what is the solution?
Typical situation such as this is a result of very high viscosity Automatic Transmission Fluid. There are no DTCs references for this so it wont appear as a fault code on a scanner.

Flush transmission fluid and replace with Original Honda ATF Z1 or DW1 and transmission filter and thank me later.
Re: Tell Us Your Car Faults. Let's Assess And Fix Them by khalids: 9:46pm On Jun 23, 2025
Hi AutoChiefs
Major problem is my 2008 Toyota camry v6 transmission is leaking.
This was detected after two different times of changing transmission oil by two diff mechanics...Then a 3rd observed that my transmission was leaking and said it was from the rubber seal between the shaft and gear box....This was changed and again we are still observing leaks ...now i am being told to replace the shaft....

Pls help...cos these fellows are just driving me crazy
Re: Tell Us Your Car Faults. Let's Assess And Fix Them by jceesquare(m): 10:34am On Jun 25, 2025
mickydroid:
Please guys, I just got a gs350 2007...it was misfiring on cylinder 6...I was getting 2 codes...p0206 and p0306...

I changed all spark plugs and it dint rectify...I moved the ignition coil and still got that same p0206 on cylinder 6...I finally serviced all 12 injectors...and discovered that one of the injectors at cylinder 6 had a loose wire....

I fixed the wire and the car is now very stable but now the new issue is that the injector on that cylinder is pouring excess fuel..and it is now affecting the starting of the car and a blue smoke now coming off the exhaust...I know it means burning oil too

So please I need a lexus mechanic in lagos...I stay at berger
How did you get to the conclusion that the injector is pouring excess fuel and that's what is responsible for starting issues?
Re: Tell Us Your Car Faults. Let's Assess And Fix Them by khalids: 5:05pm On Jun 26, 2025
khalids:
Hi AutoChiefs
Major problem is my 2008 Toyota camry v6 transmission is leaking.
This was detected after two different times of changing transmission oil by two diff mechanics...Then a 3rd observed that my transmission was leaking and said it was from the rubber seal between the shaft and gear box....This was changed and again we are still observing leaks ...now i am being told to replace the shaft....

Pls help...cos these fellows are just driving me crazy
Follow-up to this... the mechanic said there is an issue with the transmission oil pump and the gearbox seal.
Please what is your take on this gentlemen of the house
Re: Tell Us Your Car Faults. Let's Assess And Fix Them by jahrule: 3:22pm On Jun 30, 2025
Thank you.
cardoctor:
Typical situation such as this is a result of very high viscosity Automatic Transmission Fluid. There are no DTCs references for this so it wont appear as a fault code on a scanner.

Flush transmission fluid and replace with Original Honda ATF Z1 or DW1 and transmission filter and thank me later.
Re: Tell Us Your Car Faults. Let's Assess And Fix Them by Richhard(m): 8:29pm On Jul 02, 2025
Good day bosses, please where can I get a

Tyre Inflator
Digital Tyre Pressure Gauge
Obd scanner

Online/ on nairaland?
Re: Tell Us Your Car Faults. Let's Assess And Fix Them by uzoexcel(m): 5:46pm On Jul 05, 2025
My car radio says "enter code".

I also bought an android car play for my car and will need support to fix.

I'm based at ajah
Re: Tell Us Your Car Faults. Let's Assess And Fix Them by kingreign(op): 12:47pm On Jul 06, 2025
uzoexcel:
My car radio says "enter code".

I also bought an android car play for my car and will need support to fix.

I'm based at ajah
Is the car a Datsun 120Y?
Re: Tell Us Your Car Faults. Let's Assess And Fix Them by uzoexcel(m): 1:39pm On Jul 06, 2025
kingreign:
Is the car a Datsun 120Y?
Honda crosstour 2012
Re: Tell Us Your Car Faults. Let's Assess And Fix Them by kingreign(op): 2:08pm On Jul 06, 2025
uzoexcel:
Honda crosstour 2012
You need to input the code to unlock the radio. It is normally written and kept in the glove box, under the sun visors, or owners manual or particulars of the car. If you want find it, you'd need to pay for a radio code unlocker to give you the code.
Re: Tell Us Your Car Faults. Let's Assess And Fix Them by Kingofawesome: 1:40pm On Jul 07, 2025
My car a 2008 Camry starts up fine but as soon as I step on the accelerator the RPM drops and the car goes off. Sometimes the RPM would raise and the car would move but if I can get on a good highway and accelerate the car tends to move fine until I get into traffic and where there is no fast moving air coming into the car and then it starts again. I scanned the car and I got oxygen sensor bank 1 lean I got p0031 code.
Re: Tell Us Your Car Faults. Let's Assess And Fix Them by EllySteve: 2:39pm On Jul 07, 2025
Hello house,

I have a Camry big daddy that once I am in motion and turn on the AC if I apply the break maybe for a pothole or intersection, when I throttle it lags for few seconds before picking up. Have changed fuel pump and coil but still happens. Please any suggestions?
Re: Tell Us Your Car Faults. Let's Assess And Fix Them by kingreign(op): 4:22pm On Jul 07, 2025
Kingofawesome:
My car a 2008 Camry starts up fine but as soon as I step on the accelerator the RPM drops and the car goes off. Sometimes the RPM would raise and the car would move but if I can get on a good highway and accelerate the car tends to move fine until I get into traffic and where there is no fast moving air coming into the car and then it starts again. I scanned the car and I got oxygen sensor bank 1 lean I got p0031 code.
Get a proper scanner and scan the car. You may wish to check it's fuel pump or fuse in the fusebox. Something is tripping it off.
Re: Tell Us Your Car Faults. Let's Assess And Fix Them by kingreign(op): 4:23pm On Jul 07, 2025
EllySteve:
Hello house,

I have a Camry big daddy that once I am in motion and turn on the AC if I apply the break maybe for a pothole or intersection, when I throttle it lags for few seconds before picking up. Have changed fuel pump and coil but still happens. Please any suggestions?
Scan the car and post code. You should also check if the AC compressor is running freely or if the engine has adequate compression to run with the AC load.
Re: Tell Us Your Car Faults. Let's Assess And Fix Them by temi4fash(m): 6:49pm On Jul 08, 2025
Hello Sirs

My Honda Civic 2008, I noticed anytime I put in reverse, it has this very rough vibration for about 10 secs and drives smoothly.

Checked the oil and it is guaged..

What could be wrong?
Re: Tell Us Your Car Faults. Let's Assess And Fix Them by GVTAsiwaju(m): 12:50pm On Jul 10, 2025
Serpentine belts cut at intervals, Camry 04
Re: Tell Us Your Car Faults. Let's Assess And Fix Them by samshevy: 2:10pm On Jul 10, 2025
Good day all..please I just change my car gear box (infinity fx35)..the gearbox is working fine but the problem now is the car is not firing well..my auto electrician scan the car and said the brain box is bad..we have tried several brain box no results..please I need help
Re: Tell Us Your Car Faults. Let's Assess And Fix Them by kingreign(op): 9:38pm On Jul 10, 2025
samshevy:
Good day all..please I just change my car gear box (infinity fx35)..the gearbox is working fine but the problem now is the car is not firing well..my auto electrician scan the car and said the brain box is bad..we have tried several brain box no results..please I need help
Scan the car and post codes here let's assist. Where us the car located?
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