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Re: The Misdiagnosed & The Weird At Milex/Carquest/Rad Auto Works by mammanbawa: 2:43pm On Oct 09, 2019
radautoworks:


It wasn't at once naa. You fix one thing, e no work, fix another, etc. Na Canadian woman and Nigerian man wey tey for Germany 25 years. When you start and you get to a certain point, easier to keep going than stop.

Dem journey don end with us Sha. We ordered the u joints and will fix the problem.


Fortunately they met you
Keep it up

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Re: The Misdiagnosed & The Weird At Milex/Carquest/Rad Auto Works by radautoworks: 9:29pm On Oct 09, 2019
radautoworks:
WE ARE HIRING!

ONLY techs with VERIFIABLE experience. Email CV to emajek@radautoworks.com.

Happy workplace with pleasant co-workers. Everyone helps everyone else.

If you are not strong in diagnosis please don't waste yours and our time. Pay dependent on experience but quite competitive. No limit on earnings if you can produce.

AC, electrical and/or dealership experience bumps you to the top. WE WILL TEST YOU AT THE INTERVIEW.

If you are an engineer without car repair experience, please that is not what we are looking for at this time.

Thank you!




we are still looking! We haven't found a match yet! Looking for 3 good techs ready to grow with us. Profit sharing is a part of package
Re: The Misdiagnosed & The Weird At Milex/Carquest/Rad Auto Works by radautoworks: 7:42pm On Oct 10, 2019
Mystery power drain in a Toyota RAV4

This customer had changed his alternator, gone through two brand new batteries in four months and still had a battery drain problem. Car came in yesterday and took about 7 hours to figure out the problem. We stop charging at 4 hours (20k).



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JPpRFnfSuu4

As part of the repair we are going to return the car to factory wiring and reinstall his original alternator. The diagnosis fee will be applied to the repair


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4hQZUNXBfck
Re: The Misdiagnosed & The Weird At Milex/Carquest/Rad Auto Works by radautoworks: 9:39am On Nov 23, 2019
If I see another automatic ac compressor converted to manual for "more power"... angry angry angry

Freaking hack jobs SMH

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Re: The Misdiagnosed & The Weird At Milex/Carquest/Rad Auto Works by radautoworks: 11:15am On Nov 25, 2019
Re: The Misdiagnosed & The Weird At Milex/Carquest/Rad Auto Works by radautoworks: 11:20am On Nov 25, 2019
Re: The Misdiagnosed & The Weird At Milex/Carquest/Rad Auto Works by GAZZUZZ(m): 4:40pm On Nov 25, 2019

Re: The Misdiagnosed & The Weird At Milex/Carquest/Rad Auto Works by radautoworks: 11:27am On Nov 26, 2019

Re: The Misdiagnosed & The Weird At Milex/Carquest/Rad Auto Works by radautoworks: 11:50am On Nov 26, 2019
radautoworks:
If I see another automatic ac compressor converted to manual for "more power"... angry angry angry

Freaking hack jobs SMH

Well that didn't take long...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGzlW8GzsDI
Re: The Misdiagnosed & The Weird At Milex/Carquest/Rad Auto Works by GAZZUZZ(m): 11:57am On Nov 26, 2019
Re: The Misdiagnosed & The Weird At Milex/Carquest/Rad Auto Works by thebigkendo(m): 1:07pm On Nov 26, 2019
radautoworks:


Well that didn't take long...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGzlW8GzsDI


A wise man once said grin

ibukunobi:
. Thanks for your observations, First AC compressor is better as Manual for so many reasons, it does not go bad, it uses magnetic clutch, while the Auto uses internal sensor, that is the difference., you can easily detect a fault on Manual, but in auto, you will have to buy every other thing, waste your gas before you detect the fault. Go and find out from good Togolese Engineers, Automatic Compressor does not last, it easily wear out. This is what Gazuzz will not tell you.

And them followed up with

ibukunobi:
I use to have highlander back then, the day I converted the AC to manual was the day I started enjoying my car. I used it two more years before I sold the jeep. The AC is chilling. Automatic AC is not the best for Corolla 2008 to 2010.
Re: The Misdiagnosed & The Weird At Milex/Carquest/Rad Auto Works by dannybrasky(m): 1:39pm On Nov 26, 2019
thebigkendo:



A wise man once said grin



And them followed up with

grin cheesy grin Thebigkendo.

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Re: The Misdiagnosed & The Weird At Milex/Carquest/Rad Auto Works by radautoworks: 1:44pm On Nov 26, 2019
GAZZUZZ:



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nkxFTf7MLcM

You obviously didn't get the point of the pictures posted but thank you for your contribution.
Re: The Misdiagnosed & The Weird At Milex/Carquest/Rad Auto Works by radautoworks: 1:45pm On Nov 26, 2019
thebigkendo:



A wise man once said grin



And them followed up with

grin Laugh will not kee me
Re: The Misdiagnosed & The Weird At Milex/Carquest/Rad Auto Works by thebigkendo(m): 4:36pm On Nov 26, 2019
radautoworks:

grin Laugh will not kee me

But TBT.. Majority of the 07 - 2011 camry driving around have manual compressor installed...

Some of our nairaland professional mekalics also do the conversion..
Iyam not calling names sha.. grin grin
Re: The Misdiagnosed & The Weird At Milex/Carquest/Rad Auto Works by LeJeun3: 4:56pm On Nov 26, 2019
radautoworks:


Well that didn't take long...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGzlW8GzsDI




A quick question, would you normally replace a compressor without replacing the condenser as well?!

Or otherwise put, when does a car require a condenser change?!

I watched the video...


Re: The Misdiagnosed & The Weird At Milex/Carquest/Rad Auto Works by LeJeun3: 4:57pm On Nov 26, 2019
thebigkendo:


But TBT.. Majority of the 07 - 2011 camry driving around have manual compressor installed...

Some of our nairaland professional mekalics also do the conversion..
Iyam not calling names sha.. grin grin




Majority of them aren't putting in new compressors tho....

Re: The Misdiagnosed & The Weird At Milex/Carquest/Rad Auto Works by Eddee(m): 5:19pm On Nov 26, 2019
LeJeun3:





Majority of them aren't putting in new compressors tho....


Oga Lejeun I greet you. I understand thebigkendo and Aunty Rad's concerns and the true position is replacing a bad automatic compressor in a luxury vehicle with an OEM/Genuine one will cost an average of 170—200k, minus the aftermarket Condenser/dryer and possible expansion valve, freon and workmanship.

Not many Nigerians can afford to spend that much at a go for a convenience feature that can be properly Kazeemed, I fall within this category.

Been there twice, went for the manual compressor with a relay twice. Will I do it again?

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Re: The Misdiagnosed & The Weird At Milex/Carquest/Rad Auto Works by dannybrasky(m): 5:21pm On Nov 26, 2019
Eddee:


Oga Lejeun I greet you. I understand thebigkendo and Aunty Rad's concerns and the true position is replacing a bad automatic compressor in a luxury vehicle with an OEM/Genuine one will cost an average of 170—200k, minus the aftermarket Condenser/dryer and possible expansion valve, freon and workmanship.

Not many Nigerians can afford to spend that much at a go for a convenience feature that can be properly Kazeemed, I fall within this category.

Been there twice, went for the manual compressor with a relay twice. Will I do it again?

??
Re: The Misdiagnosed & The Weird At Milex/Carquest/Rad Auto Works by Eddee(m): 5:22pm On Nov 26, 2019
dannybrasky:


??

You know the answer brotherly
Re: The Misdiagnosed & The Weird At Milex/Carquest/Rad Auto Works by dannybrasky(m): 5:23pm On Nov 26, 2019
Eddee:


You know the answer brotherly
Too smart grin
Re: The Misdiagnosed & The Weird At Milex/Carquest/Rad Auto Works by Eddee(m): 5:24pm On Nov 26, 2019
dannybrasky:

Too smart grin

These things aren't cast in stone. Spending over 250-300k on AC repairs in a Mercedes or Infiniti with shitty resale values? I'll pass.

On a Toyota or a Lexus, just maybe.

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Re: The Misdiagnosed & The Weird At Milex/Carquest/Rad Auto Works by dannybrasky(m): 5:27pm On Nov 26, 2019
Eddee:


These things aren't cast in stone. Spending over 250-300k on AC repairs in a Mercedes or Infiniti with shitty resale values? I'll pass.

On a Toyota or a Lexus, just maybe.
I once went to an ac technician for a compressor replacement,guess what? 95% of people who came there choose the Manual option. Not after hearing if e pick you can't return it after installation. Meaning OYO undecided
Re: The Misdiagnosed & The Weird At Milex/Carquest/Rad Auto Works by Eddee(m): 5:37pm On Nov 26, 2019
dannybrasky:

I once went to an ac technician for a compressor replacement,guess what? 95% of people who came there choose the Manual option. Not after hearing if e pick you can't return it after installation. Meaning OYO undecided

Haha, the second hand type. I will never in my life buy a toks automatic compressor (only guarantee na once e pump, and dem go clear u say dem no dey test am for ground).

Manual all the way
Re: The Misdiagnosed & The Weird At Milex/Carquest/Rad Auto Works by thebigkendo(m): 5:41pm On Nov 26, 2019
Eddee:


Oga Lejeun I greet you. I understand thebigkendo and Aunty Rad's concerns and the true position is replacing a bad automatic compressor in a luxury vehicle with an OEM/Genuine one will cost an average of 170—200k, minus the aftermarket Condenser/dryer and possible expansion valve, freon and workmanship.

Not many Nigerians can afford to spend that much at a go for a convenience feature that can be properly Kazeemed, I fall within this category.

Been there twice, went for the manual compressor with a relay twice. Will I do it again?

Why not.. If not?? grin grin
Re: The Misdiagnosed & The Weird At Milex/Carquest/Rad Auto Works by Eddee(m): 5:44pm On Nov 26, 2019
thebigkendo:


Why not.. If not?? grin grin

Senior man, you know say me I no dey shame for this matters dem
Re: The Misdiagnosed & The Weird At Milex/Carquest/Rad Auto Works by dannybrasky(m): 6:08pm On Nov 26, 2019
Eddee:


Haha, the second hand type. I will never in my life buy a toks automatic compressor (only guarantee na once e pump, and dem go clear u say dem no dey test am for ground).

Manual all the way

No time grin
Re: The Misdiagnosed & The Weird At Milex/Carquest/Rad Auto Works by radautoworks: 8:58pm On Nov 26, 2019
LeJeun3:





A quick question, would you normally replace a compressor without replacing the condenser as well?!

Or otherwise put, when does a car require a condenser change?!

I watched the video...



Yes, a condenser change is not necessary when doing a compressor except when there is blockage.

We hardly ever changed condensers in the USA and were puzzled when we got here. Now we know why SMH.
Re: The Misdiagnosed & The Weird At Milex/Carquest/Rad Auto Works by radautoworks: 8:59pm On Nov 26, 2019
LeJeun3:





Majority of them aren't putting in new compressors tho....


Yes, but they are putting in manual compressors used or new which will not work with the original condensers connections hence the recommendation
Re: The Misdiagnosed & The Weird At Milex/Carquest/Rad Auto Works by radautoworks: 9:03pm On Nov 26, 2019
Eddee:


Oga Lejeun I greet you. I understand thebigkendo and Aunty Rad's concerns and the true position is replacing a bad automatic compressor in a luxury vehicle with an OEM/Genuine one will cost an average of 170—200k, minus the aftermarket Condenser/dryer and possible expansion valve, freon and workmanship.

Not many Nigerians can afford to spend that much at a go for a convenience feature that can be properly Kazeemed, I fall within this category.

Been there twice, went for the manual compressor with a relay twice.
Will I do it again?

On the same car? And as previously mentioned, it's a myth created by kazeems that a condenser is necessary. All that's necessary is the expansion valve/orifice time tube and flushing the system. O-rings are recommended but not compulsory.

Edit: wow I had some typos first time around!
Re: The Misdiagnosed & The Weird At Milex/Carquest/Rad Auto Works by radautoworks: 9:04pm On Nov 26, 2019
dannybrasky:

I once went to an ac technician for a compressor replacement,guess what? 95% of people who came there choose the Manual option. Not after hearing if e pick you can't return it after installation. Meaning OYO undecided

Except that ours have warranties grin
Re: The Misdiagnosed & The Weird At Milex/Carquest/Rad Auto Works by radautoworks: 9:05pm On Nov 26, 2019
thebigkendo:


Why not.. If not?? grin grin

Because it messes up your electrical system and depending on how badly it was done, causes vibration and stress in the car.

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