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Re: ASK GAZZUZZ by Kingsdave(m): 9:21am On Apr 04, 2020
KINGreignn:


1. Guy, is your car v6 or 4 cylinder?
2. When last did you replace your transmission fluid?

V6... / bought the car 2 years plus but rarely drive it
Re: ASK GAZZUZZ by Kingsdave(m): 9:39am On Apr 04, 2020
KINGreignn:


1. Guy, is your car v6 or 4 cylinder?
2. When last did you replace your transmission fluid?

Haven't replaced it after I got it... Apart from the first servicing... And the 09 is sealed u can't check the fluid level
Re: ASK GAZZUZZ by SpeedRacer(m): 11:15am On Apr 04, 2020
MotorGuru:


Good.

Also check the VTC strainer.
to access this, you need to take off the power steering pump and (very likely ) the self-adjusting tensioner
the strainer looks like this:

Tried to do it today but my 12 socket was to large . Will look for a slimmer one and try again.
After taking out the PS pump ,theres space on top but not below to access the second 10mm bolt
Re: ASK GAZZUZZ by GAZZUZZ(m): 11:17am On Apr 04, 2020
somethinggood:
I noticed my sienna 2005 model doesn't move like before and felt like there is a blockage somewhere and vibrates on hold, also there was a sound as u crank the engine... Mechanic tonned camshaft and said its silencer touching the body of vehicle... He asked panel beater to check which the panel beater changed silencer net and work on silencer.. Still yet the problem is there... Engine mileage is 200788 as at this morning

I scanned and got this codes
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Fault log report generated by Torque for Android
=================================================

Vehicle VIN:
Vehicle Manufacturer:
Vehicle Calibration ID:

Current Fault Log
------------------
P0016: Crank-Cam position correlation
P0031: HO2S Heater Control Circuit Low (Bank 1 Sensor 1)
P0037: HO2S Heater Control Circuit Low (Bank 1 Sensor 2)

Pending Fault Log
------------------
P0300: Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
P0301: Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected
P0303: Cylinder 3 Misfire Detected
P0305: Cylinder 5 Misfire Detected

Historic Fault Log
------------------
ECU reports no historic faults
Other discovered fault codes
(possibly pending, current or manufacturer specific)
----------------------------------------------------

End of report.




I cleared the codes and and scanned... After rescanning, this one still came up below


Fault log report generated by Torque for Android
=================================================
Vehicle VIN: Not present
Vehicle Manufacturer: Unknown
Vehicle Calibration ID: Not present

Current Fault Log
------------------
P0031: HO2S Heater Control Circuit Low (Bank 1 Sensor 1)

Pending Fault Log
------------------
P0016: Crank-Cam position correlation

Historic Fault Log
------------------
ECU reports no historic faults
Other discovered fault codes
(possibly pending, current or manufacturer specific)
----------------------------------------------------

End of report.

Please what do I tell mechanic in layman's term to do. Thanks as I anticipate help from all....

That correlation, seems you have issues with the variable timing, or timing belt was installed wrong on the 3mz engine.

Start with checking for sludge and clogged vvti screen filters on both banks.

This link will guide you with locations of the filters.

https://www.nairaland.com/4004280/rx300-rattling-noise-cold-start


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysGZI06WAr4

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Re: ASK GAZZUZZ by ozoneymcm: 4:22pm On Apr 04, 2020
GAZZUZZ:


If you look carefully it's sitting in front of the engine easily accessible.
Thank you
Re: ASK GAZZUZZ by Nobody: 3:45am On Apr 05, 2020
Hello sir. A friend offered me his Nigeria used Nissan Xterra 2002 2,2L engine for N1,2m. Is it a good car? I am on a very tight budget of N1,5m and just want a reliable car that is low on maintenance. Will you advise which is the best option among Rav 4 , Honda CRV and Honda Accord. God bless you for your selfless efforts
Re: ASK GAZZUZZ by KINGreignn: 6:23am On Apr 05, 2020
Mosesm:
Hello sir. A friend offered me his Nigeria used Nissan Xterra 2002 2,2L engine for N1,2m. Is it a good car? I am on a vert tight of N1,5m and just want a reliable car that is low on maintenance. Will you advise which is the best option among Rav 4 , Honda CRV and Honda Accord. God bless you for your selfless efforts

Go for a civic or accord. A used xterra is no more than 800k.
Re: ASK GAZZUZZ by Nobody: 7:30am On Apr 05, 2020
KINGreignn:


Go for a civic or accord. A used xterra is no more than 800k.

Thank you a million times for the prompt response. So the much talked about k leg problem with Honda is a farce afterall? Or is there any Accord model (year) I must avoid?

Do you took out Rav 4 becos of the N1.5 m budget or becos it is not as good as Accord? Many apologies for my Oliver Twist .
Re: ASK GAZZUZZ by KINGreignn: 7:47am On Apr 05, 2020
Mosesm:


Thank you a million times for the prompt response. So the much talked about k leg problem with Honda is a farce afterall? Or is there any Accord model (year) I must avoid?

Do you took out Rav 4 becos of the N1.5 m budget or becos it is not as good as Accord? Many apologies for my Oliver Twist .
A locally rav4 06-08 may go for 1.5m but it would be abused. A Honda Civic 06-09 is okay, a locally used Honda accord 08-12 can also suffice

These two are your best bet.
Re: ASK GAZZUZZ by somethinggood(m): 11:28am On Apr 05, 2020
GAZZUZZ:


That correlation, seems you have issues with the variable timing, or timing belt was installed wrong on the 3mz engine.

Start with checking for sludge and clogged vvti screen filters on both banks.

This link will guide you with locations of the filters.

https://www.nairaland.com/4004280/rx300-rattling-noise-cold-start


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysGZI06WAr4

thanks boss. i appreciate
Re: ASK GAZZUZZ by dipoloti: 11:30am On Apr 05, 2020
Good morning, Am thinking of getting a 2005 Toyota Avalon.. Is it a durable car?
Re: ASK GAZZUZZ by Elknight(m): 11:57am On Apr 05, 2020
Pls how can I get a nice car form Cotonou without paper for a range of 400 to 500 k
Re: ASK GAZZUZZ by diportivo: 12:10pm On Apr 05, 2020
Elknight:
Pls how can I get a nice car form Cotonou without paper for a range of 400 to 500 k



me too I want to know

car has to be nice o pls

help us out
Re: ASK GAZZUZZ by diportivo: 12:13pm On Apr 05, 2020
Mosesm:
Hello sir. A friend offered me his Nigeria used Nissan Xterra 2002 2,2L engine for N1,2m. Is it a good car? I am on a very tight budget of N1,5m and just want a reliable car that is low on maintenance. Will you advise which is the best option among Rav 4 , Honda CRV and Honda Accord. God bless you for your selfless efforts


theres no 2.2l xterra

except he bought it in december,wanting to sell at 1.2 is rather high

seems u are more interested in SUVs.......xterra isnt expensive to maintain all things being equals sha
Re: ASK GAZZUZZ by Felakezman(m): 4:41pm On Apr 08, 2020
Good morning all.. Hope everyone is staying safe?? My honda accord 03 makes a grinding noice when my rpm is at 3000... What might be the problem house.. Also my car jerks at rpm 3000 as if it lost f fuel for a second.. Pls help all the GURUS in the house thanks
Re: ASK GAZZUZZ by Kingsdave(m): 4:16pm On Apr 09, 2020
KINGreignn:


1. Guy, is your car v6 or 4 cylinder?
2. When last did you replace your transmission fluid?

Thanks sir... I will go with Toyota WS..How many litres will I use , also tell me what is to be done at the mechanics , you know gear is delicate issue... Like how many hours will the car cool off before the mechanic commences ATF change
Re: ASK GAZZUZZ by Bizzyliss(m): 7:54pm On Apr 09, 2020
Kingsdave:


Thanks sir... I will go with Toyota WS..How many litres will I use , also tell me what is to be done at the mechanics , you know gear is delicate issue... Like how many hours will the car cool off before the mechanic commences ATF change
over night
Re: ASK GAZZUZZ by Kingsdave(m): 9:07pm On Apr 09, 2020
Bizzyliss:
over night

You mean I should leave the Car at his garage for a whole 24 hrs
Re: ASK GAZZUZZ by Nobody: 9:43pm On Apr 09, 2020
Hello ☺️
If you're in need of a driver partner for Uber or bolt, I'm available.
Kindly quote me and I'll respond as soon as possible.☺️



I'm really sorry sir GAZZUZZ if you're inconvenient with this. Kindly quote me telling me to stop if it's bothersome.
Thank you.☺️
Re: ASK GAZZUZZ by Bizzyliss(m): 11:50pm On Apr 09, 2020
Kingsdave:


You mean I should leave the Car at his garage for a whole 24 hrs
yes o or u keep in ur house and invite him. That was how I did mine
Re: ASK GAZZUZZ by GAZZUZZ(m): 12:01am On Apr 10, 2020
Kingsdave:


You mean I should leave the Car at his garage for a whole 24 hrs

It is a very complicated oil drain proceedure. Kindly watch a video for that specific model and get a scan tool to monitor transmission oil temp while draining and refilling .
Re: ASK GAZZUZZ by lexini: 8:25pm On Apr 10, 2020
Good evening Gazzuz

Trust you're staying safe

2 things please:

1. My 2003 highlander v6 awd starts up in the morning with a very low idling rpm, it even goes off at times. It eventually gets to the normal rpm after driving for a while.

How do I resolve this?

2. How do I confirm if the catalytic converter is still in place ?

Thanks Gazzuz, as always
Re: ASK GAZZUZZ by GAZZUZZ(m): 8:44pm On Apr 10, 2020
lexini:
Good evening Gazzuz

Trust you're staying safe

2 things please:

1. My 2003 highlander v6 awd starts up in the morning with a very low idling rpm, it even goes off at times. It eventually gets to the normal rpm after driving for a while.

How do I resolve this?

2. How do I confirm if the catalytic converter is still in place ?

Thanks Gazzuz, as always


service/clean the IACV on the throttle body. Scan car and search for p0420/p0430 codes
Re: ASK GAZZUZZ by lexini: 11:20pm On Apr 10, 2020
Thanks, I'll work on the IACV

There are no error codes currently.

The p0016 cleared after resetting the timing belt

GAZZUZZ:


service/clean the IACV on the throttle body. Scan car and search for p0420/p0430 codes
Re: ASK GAZZUZZ by lexini: 8:32pm On Apr 13, 2020
Gazzuz

Good evening

Is there any common problem with the Acura mdx (2007-2010)?

How is the Car in terms or reliability and ease/cost of maintenance compared to a 2007-2009 rx350?

Thanks
Re: ASK GAZZUZZ by Nobody: 8:30am On Apr 17, 2020
Dr GAZZUZZ sir wink
I'm between a wall and a hard place right now.
I would like to know which of these two cars has good durability and is more expensive to maintain in Nigeria of course ☺️
Honda Civic 04 and Toyota camry 04
They are both toks
Re: ASK GAZZUZZ by GAZZUZZ(m): 8:45am On Apr 17, 2020
lexini:
Gazzuz

Good evening

Is there any common problem with the Acura mdx (2007-2010)?

How is the Car in terms or reliability and ease/cost of maintenance compared to a 2007-2009 rx350?

Thanks

I would take the rx350 over the MDX.

The suspension on the MDX is not designed for really bad roads here.

The catalytic converter on the MDX is not designed for our fuel.
Re: ASK GAZZUZZ by GAZZUZZ(m): 8:45am On Apr 17, 2020
coker007:
Dr GAZZUZZ sir wink
I'm between a wall and a hard place right now.
I would like to know which of these two cars has good durability and is more expensive to maintain in Nigeria of course ☺️
Honda Civic 04 and Toyota camry 04
They are both toks

responded
Re: ASK GAZZUZZ by mrblayze(m): 1:43pm On Apr 17, 2020
Hi all.. Budget of 2m, what good cars can I go for?
Re: ASK GAZZUZZ by lexini: 1:17am On Apr 18, 2020
Aii.

Thanks Gazzuz.

That said, any advice against rx400 (2009) or rx450 (2010)? Or hybrid vehicles in general


GAZZUZZ:


I would take the rx350 over the MDX.

The suspension on the MDX is not designed for really bad roads here.

The catalytic converter on the MDX is not designed for our fuel.
Re: ASK GAZZUZZ by decatalyst(m): 11:20pm On Apr 22, 2020
@Gazuzz thank you for helping nairalanders out.

I bought my BMW 525i on this forum but I haven't been enjoying that car as I expected.

Issue is 1. Battery drains and car wouldn't start if left for 24hrs of recent. Now sef I have to drive it in a day to get it started next day. Diagnostic scan picked 4 fault DME...Head not coded correctly appear on dashboard.

2. Full lights doesn't on per say...only one bulb on and fog lights. Mechanics here in Ibadan have proven to be incompetent.

Even considering of sell the car sef cuz I hate stress. Please help. I could share the diagnostic reports with you if you don't mind. Thank you. @Gazuzz
Re: ASK GAZZUZZ by tensazangetsu20(m): 11:59pm On Apr 22, 2020
decatalyst:
@Gazuzz thank you for helping nairalanders out.

I bought my BMW 525i on this forum but I haven't been enjoying that car as I expected.

Issue is 1. Battery drains and car wouldn't start if left for 24hrs of recent. Now sef I have to drive it in a day to get it started next day. Diagnostic scan picked 4 fault DME...Head not coded correctly appear on dashboard.

2. Full lights doesn't on per say...only one bulb on and fog lights. Mechanics here in Ibadan have proven to be incompetent.

Even considering of sell the car sef cuz I hate stress. Please help. I could share the diagnostic reports with you if you don't mind. Thank you. @Gazuzz

Why would you buy a BMW in a place like ibadan? I am afraid this is a car that you can't own in Nigeria without having DIY skills. The first issue is a parasitic drain. You need a wiring diagram to really solve this and a competent scan tool. As for the headlights, maybe one of the chargers have gone bad. They would have to be inspected.

The E60 aside from the M5 in my experience is really one of the best cars you can own. It's so sad you live in a place with a lot of useless mechanics.

You can get the E60 wiring diagram from all data and you can look up videos on troubleshooting parasitic drain from YouTube. Lemme see the codes gotten from the car.

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