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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by donuba61: 7:40am On Aug 21, 2020
Good day all.
Please help, the battery sign on my Honda civic 2008 come up, I took it to a rewire who check n said the alternator is good that may be it not communicating with the brain box again that he has to bypass the sign if I want it off. I was not satisfied with his recommendations and I took it to another rewire who recommended I change the alternator that the copper coil in d alternator has burnt. I change the alternator but the battery sign is still showing. Note the car drive well n does not do any hard starting. Please car experts here, what could be the problem?
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by nymphomaniac(m): 9:42am On Aug 21, 2020
Hi guys, my mechanic says my engine burns my plugs. Engine was recently changed prior to purchase. What is the solution to this...the last set of plugs are just 2months old. Car is Hyundai Accent 2008

Cc Gazzuzz, nurey, heavenlybang, kingreign
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by proclinician: 3:56pm On Aug 21, 2020
Hi peeps I own a Lexus es 300. Today I noticed that both the ABS and the BRAKE light are on. I checked the user manual and it says driving it at that condition is dangerous. The car moves and stops perfectly as usual and I have just traveled and returned from Benin to owerri with it and I just saw this lights today. What do I need to do so it can go off?
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Regex: 4:52pm On Aug 21, 2020
proclinician:
Hi peeps I own a Lexus es 300. Today I noticed that both the ABS and the BRAKE light are on. I checked the user manual and it says driving it at that condition is dangerous. The car moves and stops perfectly as usual and I have just traveled and returned from Benin to owerri with it and I just saw this lights today. What do I need to do so it can go off?

Check this mate.

https://itstillruns.com/reset-antilock-brake-light-5031944.html
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by proclinician: 6:40pm On Aug 21, 2020
Regex:


Check this mate.

https://itstillruns.com/reset-antilock-brake-light-5031944.html

Thanks so much. Very straight to the point.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by radautoworks: 6:55pm On Aug 21, 2020
oluwaleokey:
Hey senior men
I just discovered i need to change my gear oil. I have never changed the gear oil ever since i bought the car although the gear still selects perfectly well

Please which of the gear oil can you recommend for a 2004 toyota camry (big daddy).
Are there essential things i need change maybe oil or car components
I have only been changing engine oil n oil filter
Will appreciate your input
don't
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by radautoworks: 6:56pm On Aug 21, 2020
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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by mimicue(f): 9:19pm On Aug 21, 2020
Hi all

After washing my Toyota Matrix engine , the check engine light came on
Though car drives perfectly. It’s just the stable check engine light . Please who knows what I can do
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by double3(m): 2:33am On Aug 22, 2020
mimicue:
Hi all

After washing my Toyota Matrix engine , the check engine light came on
Though car drives perfectly. It’s just the stable check engine light . Please who knows what I can do
First step is to scan ur ECU for error code. Why do people still wash there engine BTW....
Cleaning with rag and solvent it the way to go, resist the urge to steam wash ur engine.

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Regex: 4:16am On Aug 22, 2020
proclinician:


Thanks so much. Very straight to the point.

If it actually works, gimme feedback. And if it doesn't, then you might wanna see a mechanic.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by kingreign(m): 6:06am On Aug 22, 2020
double3:

First step is to scan ur ECU for error code. Why do people still wash there engine BTW....
Cleaning with rag and solvent it the way to go, resist the urge to steam wash ur engine.
I steam wash the engines of all cars I've owned. Heck, I even pour a full bucket of water on the engine and there's no issue with it. I can't drive cars with very dirty engines. I'd be restless.

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Solarsmn: 7:35am On Aug 22, 2020
Good Morning Elders in the house: I just got a Toyota Camry 2015(2.5L 4cylinder) toks at 83,000milesthat (sometimes) refuses to enter into reverse gear especially when the car is warm(i.e after driving it for a while).Everything else drives and select fine,what could be the issue?please advice.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 8:14am On Aug 22, 2020
It's been a while I commented here.


Let me go back as far as I can with the limited time available.



morinto:
My Toyota corolla refuse to start. After sometimes it started and later he refuse to start even though the car crank. Don't know if it is the fuel because the day I bought fuel treatment that was the day the refuse to start


There are lots of issues that can cause a no start condition . 1 faulty coil pack in a corolla cause a no start condition or limp mode. You can easily check fuel pressure and Run a scan to eliminate all other issues.


donuba61:
Good day all.
Please help, the battery sign on my Honda civic 2008 come up, I took it to a rewire who check n said the alternator is good that may be it not communicating with the brain box again that he has to bypass the sign if I want it off. I was not satisfied with his recommendations and I took it to another rewire who recommended I change the alternator that the copper coil in d alternator has burnt. I change the alternator but the battery sign is still showing. Note the car drive well n does not do any hard starting. Please car experts here, what could be the problem?

BCM fault. (Body control module) very common in civic.


nymphomaniac:
Hi guys, my mechanic says my engine burns my plugs. Engine was recently changed prior to purchase. What is the solution to this...the last set of plugs are just 2months old. Car is Hyundai Accent 2008

Cc Gazzuzz, nurey, heavenlybang, kingreign



Sparkplugs in an engine as basic as yours should not ba able to burn out, unless they are fake. Try using Tokumbor spark plugs (yes I said it. the way the dollar is now, it's more cost effective)

proclinician:
Hi peeps I own a Lexus es 300. Today I noticed that both the ABS and the BRAKE light are on. I checked the user manual and it says driving it at that condition is dangerous. The car moves and stops perfectly as usual and I have just traveled and returned from Benin to owerri with it and I just saw this lights today. What do I need to do so it can go off?

Simple scan will determine what wheel speed sensors are at fault.



mimicue:
Hi all

After washing my Toyota Matrix engine , the check engine light came on
Though car drives perfectly. It’s just the stable check engine light . Please who knows what I can do

Might be a misfire, take out the battery terminal, and clean out the ignition coils if wet.


Solarsmn:
Good Morning Elders in the house: I just got a Toyota Camry 2015(2.5L 4cylinder) toks at 83,000milesthat (sometimes) refuses to enter into reverse gear especially when the car is warm(i.e after driving it for a while).Everything else drives and select fine,what could be the issue?please advice.


This is delicate. Start with confirming if the shift cable is aligned properly, next confirm if you have the right amount of transmission oil, next try entering reverse without the transmission ecu connected. Give me feedback after all this.







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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Solarsmn: 8:43am On Aug 22, 2020
GAZZUZZ:
It's been a while I commented here.


Let me go back as far as I can with the limited time available.






There are lots of issues that can cause a no start condition . 1 faulty coil pack in a corolla cause a no start condition or limp mode. You can easily check fuel pressure and Run a scan to eliminate all other issues.




BCM fault. (Body control module) very common in civic.





Sparkplugs in an engine as basic as yours should not ba able to burn out, unless they are fake. Try using Tokumbor spark plugs (yes I said it. the way the dollar is now, it's more cost effective)



Simple scan will determine what wheel speed sensors are at fault.





Might be a misfire, take out the battery terminal, and clean out the ignition coils if wet.





This is delicate. Start with confirming if the shift cable is aligned properly, next confirm if you have the right amount of transmission oil, next try entering reverse without the transmission ecu connected. Give me feedback after all this.







Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Solarsmn: 8:44am On Aug 22, 2020
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Ok Sir will do as suggested and get back.Thanks
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by adesanyadotun: 8:36pm On Aug 22, 2020
Hello brilliants, my car Camry 2011 occasionally becomes sluggish when I engage the gear. Happened twice in the last 3 days. One at R and one at D. I had to rev higher than normal before it will just move. After shifting back at P and reengaging, it worked fine.
What should I be worry about.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by kingreign(m): 8:48pm On Aug 22, 2020
adesanyadotun:
Hello brilliants, my car Camry 2011 occasionally becomes sluggish when I engage the gear. Happened twice in the last 3 days. One at R and one at D. I had to rev higher than normal before it will just move. After shifting back at P and reengaging, it worked fine.
What should I be worry about.
Run a scan pls. Engine and transmission scan. Also a physical inspection should be carried out on the car by a competent technician.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by donuba61: 12:15pm On Aug 23, 2020
Good day all. My Honda civic 2008 is giving me serious issue. The battery sign on dashboard is showing when d car is running, the rewire here check n said that my alternator is bad. He bought another alternator for me but the battery sign is still showing and he said I should drive the car for sometime that the alternator will charge d battery. I drove it to work day on Friday a distance of 16km n d battery sign is still showing .it will always appear n disappear. I have to scan the car and it should P2185 code. Yesterday, the sign stop disappearing, it just stay stable, later in d evening that car stopped on motion, I have to use a friend battery to drive it home. The rewire is now saying that the brain box is faulty that why it kills alternator. I disagreed with him because I scanned the car n nothing of such appeared. Pls car gurus here, how do I fix the problem? Here is a pix of the scan result.
Cc Gazzuzu

Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by phemolala07(m): 1:05pm On Aug 23, 2020
donuba61:
Good day all. My Honda civic 2008 is giving me serious issue. The battery sign on dashboard is showing when d car is running, the rewire here check n said that my alternator is bad. He bought another alternator for me but the battery sign is still showing and he said I should drive the car for sometime that the alternator will charge d battery. I drove it to work day on Friday a distance of 16km n d battery sign is still showing .it will always appear n disappear. I have to scan the car and it should P2185 code. Yesterday, the sign stop disappearing, it just stay stable, later in d evening that car stopped on motion, I have to use a friend battery to drive it home. The rewire is now saying that the brain box is faulty that why it kills alternator. I disagreed with him because I scanned the car n nothing of such appeared. Pls car gurus here, how do I fix the problem? Here is a pix of the scan result.
Tel ur rewire to check the alternator replay or socket that is the culprit
Cc Gazzuzu
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Gallass(m): 4:16pm On Aug 23, 2020
GAZZUZZ:


You should never hear a his. Worst case are short pulses.


Stop self diagnosis and find a tech who understands the principles of how modern day vehicles work.

I did this. He fixed the problem 100% but refused to tell me what he did and what the problem was
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 4:42pm On Aug 23, 2020
Gallass:


I did this. He fixed the problem 100% but refused to tell me what he did and what the problem was

Well he's not a preacher of love tongue

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by seanfer(m): 5:55am On Aug 24, 2020
GAZZUZZ:


Well he's not a preacher of love tongue

Boss Toyota Camry 06. Making grinding noise when applying breaks. I’ve been ignoring it for sometime but it’s now so loud. What could be the cause.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 6:28am On Aug 24, 2020
seanfer:


Boss Toyota Camry 06. Making grinding noise when applying breaks. I’ve been ignoring it for sometime but it’s now so loud. What could be the cause.

Braking material worn out. Take out all 4 wheels, inspect and replace worn out parts

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Toyosienna: 6:54am On Aug 24, 2020
GAZZUZZ:


Braking material worn out. Take out all 4 wheels, inspect and replace worn out parts


Sir ,my car slightly jerk sometimes while driving ,possible cause. Sir
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 7:02am On Aug 24, 2020
Toyosienna:



Sir ,my car slightly jerk sometimes while driving ,possible cause. Sir

The MB CIS jetrtonic system needs servicing .

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Toyosienna: 7:31am On Aug 24, 2020
GAZZUZZ:


The MB CIS jetrtonic system needs servicing .


Thank you sir
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by seanfer(m): 7:40am On Aug 24, 2020
GAZZUZZ:


Braking material worn out. Take out all 4 wheels, inspect and replace worn out parts

Cc Mrford. This is our next project when I come to the workshop.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 7:43am On Aug 24, 2020
Toyosienna:



Thank you sir

Come back Jo.

Does this look like your vehicle type?

Kindly state your vehicle model and engine spec

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Mrford(m): 9:11am On Aug 24, 2020
seanfer:

Cc Mrford. This is our next project when I come to the workshop.
I'm always ready sir.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by ksmart027(m): 12:19pm On Aug 24, 2020
Mrford:

I'm always ready sir.
Oga mi, you are doing well.

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by BamBamK: 3:27pm On Aug 24, 2020
loool.... u didn't get d joke.

state your car details i.e, model, year of prod, drivetrain, engine

Toyosienna:



Thank you sir

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Toyosienna: 6:12pm On Aug 24, 2020
GAZZUZZ:


Come back Jo.

Does this look like your vehicle type?

Kindly state your vehicle model and engine spec

Lol Baba am here oooo,,it’s Mazda mpv 04 model and v6

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