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GAZZUZZ:
because that gear is a weyrey. Go and google it.

GAZZUZZ:
C.V joints inner side worn out.

Warning: before working on C.V joints.

1. Ensure vehicle has cooled for 12hr minimum.

2. Ensure replacement parts have been washed properly especially the tiny hole at the center.

jordanbusly:
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edoyad:
Just like magic, it will open doors and boot but not turn the ignition anymore. Is it a Honda civic security feature or something?

kingreign:
What were the criteria used in determining the outcome?
After everything, I still consider Peugeots engineers as 'Lazy engineers' and their cars I feel are lazily engineered. Na only Nigeria and France and Britain (3 awkward counties) that votes Peugeot as car of the year. In more serious and straight thinking countries, they know a Honda civic and even a hyundai Elantra is a seriously engineered and better car by miles.
Small economy cars have shifted from traditional autos to CVT, I guess na now Peugeot dey enter Auto gearbox.

kton:
Hello gurus in the house! Pls help in identifying the issue with my ford escape radiator fan.
I just discovered that the radiator fan refuse to pick up after sometime that the engine had been working but will pick up immediately the Ac is on and stop working few minute after putting off the Ac.
note: thermostat has not been tampered with.
Pls,what could be possible cause of this and what could be done to rectify this problem.
Thanks.

mrayosexy:
What's d point then.....it dosent make any sense to start with two hands. The point is to start ur car without using any key like the lexus and all....but if u still have to switch d engine on with a key bfor starting...then it's pointless.

Solozzo:
United States of America ; Range Rover, jeep Cherokee
India Tata
FRANCE; Peugeot
Sweden Volvo
Australia ; Holden

debsty:
Hello all
Thanks to those that made comments.it is well appreciated.
Just thought to update this post with some answers we obtained so far. Based on what we read, we observed that the 4runner 's key indeed required programming to get a new one.
We did some reading on some toyota forums on how they dealt with this issue, i.e getting a new programmed key and it came out surprisingly that we actually can programme a key cut by the local locksmith ourselves.
This would involve some kinda weired process of inserting the original keys into the ignition 5 times, opening the driver's side door about 6 times before inserting a new cut key.....(summarised)
Has anybody had any experience doing this? Kindly share your knowledge.
Also for the new cut key, must it be a blank key with a programmable chip, or any key can be used for this process.

Thanks

MarkAfoo:
I bought and installed a new engine in my 2006 RAV4 sometimes last June when I had a problem with the old engine and I later discovered that the engine oil always found its way to the bottom of coil 'A' (the first coil from the left if you are standing at the front of the bonnet). I noticed this when my Mechanic did a servicing of the car last month and I tried to gauge the engine oil two weeks after. I went back to him to complain and he opened the engine cover and tried to clean the old gum and put new one around the cover and told me that it will not happen again, I now bought a one litre engine oil to top up the oil and I started checking to discovered that the same thing happened after four days. So I took the car to another workshop and I was told that they will have to buy another engine cover 'rubber' and sealant. I stood with this man and I believed he did a thorough cleaning of the engine cover and fixing of the rubber and the sealant and we also allowed the gum to cure for four hours but the same thing happened after four days. Please I need your help on how the problem could be fixed.

Afolabisemiu:
Good afternoon, please can anybody assist me here. I have a ToyotaCamry 1999. I observed since over five months i have bought it that it consumes a lot of fuel. Inititally I was comparing the fuel consuming rate to the informatiion I haeard about camry on its fuel economy. However I was able to substantiate that it consumes more fuel when me and my brother travel to Ibadan. We both allow our gas to reach red at fuel guage and we make sure the guage is at the same place. We bought exactly N3000 fuel in each car. Alas! when we reached Ibadan from Lagos My own fuel guage is already giving me red while that of my brother remain about 2/3 of what we bought bough. I have changed the plug and the airflow meter is good. The car is not smoking and it doesnt give any sound that signifies the exhaust is faulty. But at time When I warm it in the morning I percieved a mild foul smell from the exhaust but with no black smoke. In fact it drops water and this cold engine white smoke. I also feel tht whenever I fire is when the fuel goes down and few times when i accelerate the level of fire is more than the real movement of thje car

youngice:
Gbam
You can learn manual in 4 days
But it will take a while to master manual
Double shifting
Rev matching
Engine braking
Clutchless shifting
Down and Upshifting
Arrhhh manual is not sweet it is delicious

BestySam:
I drove for over 4 hours there was no sign of overheating. If I put on the AC and drive for just 20mins the overheating starts. I've accepted my fate I think I'll have to do without the AC for now.

Meanwhile, I just noticed that the starring is getting free. The mechanic I was referred to said there's nothing wrong it's only air and the starring problem would vanish in some days.

So far, my problem is the overheating. Everyone seems to love the car so selling is not an option.

kingreign:
Is the ABS light on?
Scan the ABS.
Does the brake stop the car when pressed normally or unless its pressed hard?
I maybe forced to believe the brake pedal assy has been tampered with and its return spring isn't in place.

PS: scanning of ABS doesn't mean it fixes the problem, it only tells you what th problem is.

BestySam:
I recently bought a used Audi A4 from a nairalander.

The seller told me that the only thing I need to fix is the Shock and every other thing is sound. I went with a mechanic to inspect the car and the mechanic observed the shock weren't working.

After transacting, we left to a workshop to fix the shock. I observed the car overheats whenever I use the AC. I repaired and tested it worked. Few hours later the overheating started after using the AC again.

Also, the starring is strong, I have changed the starring pump it worked very good. After some hours, it started again.

Please I need help as I don't know what to do and I am not ready to spend more money without positive result.

So far I have spent close to 50k without result.

And this is my first car.

Asegzy:
Sir OP ,if u don't want to regret driving a car pls I advise u to run away from the Volvo s40.
I know its a very nice looking car with a superb nterior and wonderful audio system But dats it bro.
1.It has a very compact engine which is not adapted to the Nigerian tropical weather so it overheats a lot.
2.when the car overheats the engine knocks immediately. (So in essense ,u must buy a new engine ,no matter how good ur maintenance culture is)
3.the spare parts are very scarce and very expensive
4. The mechanics and electricals of the car are very complex so even experienced mechanics will wreck the car.
Seems ure a man of class and style so u can go for a bimmer e46 model or Benz eclass2004 model
In short any car is better than the s40.I'm saying this based on experience from myself ,my friends ,and others who have used d car
To be forewarned is to be forearmed.
Its attractive but its looks are highly deceiving.
RUN FOR YOUR LIFE!!!!

kulee:
Hello friends, can I get three different colour options to paint my car into urgently. Toyota big light currently colour is silver. Please I need a colour that will come out really clean as if am buying a new toks.

feelme3:
Hello experts in the house.
Two days ago my Nissan maxima overheated for the first time. After flushing the radiator, my mechanic asked me to go buy two cans of coolant (greenish).

The issue now is that he has been having a running argument with a fellow mechanic on where to add the coolant. While my mechanic wants to pour it directly into the radiator, this other guy insists that coolant are poured into the radiator reservoir tank. I just had to fill my radiator with water and left for a meeting.

So na why I bring am to the council of elders. So please what is the right way: the radiator or the reservoir tank?

queencyboutik:
WHICH NUMBERS ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT PLS ?

thaqib:
I recently changed my radiator to double cell after the single cell got bad. It's a camry 2000 . Have since noticed I pay more visits to the petrol station. D mechanic, I think also connected D ignition to D fan directly, so my fan comes on immediately I ignite now. Now which is causing increased fuel consumption, the double cell or D new connection. Abeg, fuel na, 145 naira o...

queencyboutik:
PLEASE HELP MY TOYOTA CAMRY 2001 MODEL CONSUMES FUEL ALLOT.

GAZZUZZ:
if your mechanic truly knows how to check for defects, the only culprit left is the abs pump

Goodplace:
My car engine oil seems to be black and due for an over haul the price of packaged oil is expensive so am thinking of buying the normal roadside oil to do its overhaul. Will there be any implication? its a Volkswagen passat. please advice.

kellystech:
Please I need a solution to this problem, my Honda baby boy doesn't steem fine in the morning. I took it to my mechanic he told me we need to change the 6 plugs which I did and the problem is still there. Nw his saying I will need to service my nozzle but I don't know if that will be the solution. After the engine gets hot it steems very fine

GAZZUZZ:
in an emergency, you will be unable to respond appropriately. I can imagine you pressing both pedals at the same time to bring the vehicle to a halt

kingreign:
You know the best advice you can give yourself. I am not in the best position to give such advice based on the bolded criteria. Besides, its your cash, and ultimately, your car, not mine, so follow your heart, but take your brain along when doing so. ( No offences pls)

kayceekleans:
Good day Car gurus,

I've noticed for a while now that sometimes when I throttle I hear some sounds initially before the car picks up... Someone said I need to change my stabilizer silencer...

Please let me know your opinion on this...

If I am to change the stabilizer silencer what could be the cost...

I anticipate your feedbacks...

qwertygeni:
I drive a 2002 ford escape. I have been battling with a case of excessive hotness of my front right rim to a point that I feel a forcel drag affecting my acceleration and smell of a burning brake pad. My mechanic has checked the calipers and the hub, saying they are OK. He suspected the abs system, to which we temporary disconnected the abs wire but the front wheel still heats up with the drag and burning brake pad odour. We afterwards changed the brake bad to which the wheel still heats up and not as terrible as it was before the pad was replaced. Also, the drag is close to nil but the smell of the burning brake pad still persists. My mechanic is still suspecting the abs system.

Your opinions and advices are welcome sirs!

PS: No check engine light showed when the problem started till now except when we temporarily disconnected the abs when abs and hand brake light showed up. Also, after the brake pad replacement on both front wheels, the left side heats up to but not as excessive as that of the right wheel where the problem has been.