inikamoze:
I need your advice. I have a corolla 2005 I bought last year(Nigerian Used), I put it up for Uber when I first bought it and had to take it back after 2months after seeing the deplorable state the guy had put the car in. Lately I decided to put it back on the road for Uber again and did some fixes and changes to make it Uber standard.
I did a full suspension change, changed the whole AC unit( compressor, condenser,evaporator) then had the mounts changed cause it has been vibrating, but even after the four mounts have been changed the car still vibrates. The plugs were recently changed(I cannot ascertain this coz my brother took the car out, it developed some problems and his mechanic claimed to have changed the plugs and a coil).
The car is now in shape but the Uber driver says the vibration still persists. What could be the cause if this annoying vibration? PLEASE HELP!!!

AutoMoTech:


kindly clarify what kind of vibration. is it at every RPM? or just at certain RPM? is it only when the vehicle changes gears? is it at a certain speed?
wen you rev the engine does it still vibrate?

HisSexcellency:

please, i am having similar issue with my corolla 2006, bought it earlier this year (9ja use). it vibrates (left front tire side) at times after been driving for awhile especially when in traffic. And also it seems there is something draining my bsttery when the car is packed for more than 2days without warming the engine.
what i normally do is to remove one of the battery head at night. It gives a little spark each time i connect it back, my electrician says it could be the car security alarm that's draining the battery.

radautoworks:


Has a rewire gotten their hands on your car before?

AutoMoTech:

whats the cost of the vehicle?

HisSexcellency:

yea, the AC was not working when i bought the car, he fixed the Ac but after that i noticed that the fan doesnt come on when i turn on the ignition, so i went back to him and he said its on termostat and will only come on when the engine is hot except i want him to connect it directly which he did.

radautoworks:


I'm going to assume you didn't do research on NL before this happened. Please return your car to factory with a competent tech

HisSexcellency:

ok, thanks

HisSexcellency:

yea, the AC was not working when i bought the car, he fixed the Ac but after that i noticed that the fan doesnt come on when i turn on the ignition, so i went back to him and he said its on termostat and will only come on when the engine is hot except i want him to connect it directly which he did.

HisSexcellency:

please, i am having similar issue with my corolla 2006, bought it earlier this year (9ja use). it vibrates (left front tire side) at times after been driving for awhile especially when in traffic. And also it seems there is something draining my battery when the car is packed for more than 2days without warming the engine.
what i normally do is to remove one of the battery head at night. It gives a little spark each time i connect it back, my electrician says it could be the car security alarm that's draining the battery.

AutoMoTech:
The aim of this thread is simple and that is to help resolve whatever electrical and engine performance issues you are currently experiencing with your car. Pls note that the idea is to help guide efficient diagnosis remotely so as to guide you in the fix wherever you are. In light of this no man is an island so I will be glad if other experienced techs, DIYers can help weigh in to advice and help provide solutions to issues tabled on this thread.

So pls if you have any questions or queries about your vehicle kindly drop them here lets help you resolve them together.
Pls while doing so kindly state details of the car in question like make, model, engine size etc. As this will help in more efficient remote diagnosis. Also state clearly the symptoms observed and if you have scanned pls provide DTCs.

Alright lets get those cars fixed

UcLloyd:
My car(Toyota Avalon 03)is having a hard start, and when it eventually starts, it will not fire well, and is bringing out too much white smokes. When I try to put it on Drive or Reverse, it will stop totally. I will start it again, fire it which will also not be smooth try putting it on drive or reverse, it will off. Please help. My mechanic says is Valve, I don't understand anything, help please

Rocice:
Good day bosses
My toyota camry 2003 model’s throttle recently stops working either when i am in motion or about to start the car
Initially the mechanic thought it was the fuel pump so I changed the pump still no solution!
I have even bought a new new throttle position sensor still the problem keeps occuring
What can i do pls?
Sorry for the grammar errors

UcLloyd:
My car(Toyota Avalon 03)is having a hard start, and when it eventually starts, it will not fire well, and is bringing out too much white smokes. When I try to put it on Drive or Reverse, it will stop totally. I will start it again, fire it which will also not be smooth try putting it on drive or reverse, it will off. Please help. My mechanic says is Valve, I don't understand anything, help please

row2ray:


First thing I’d advise you to look at is your plug and nozzles... do you have shooting sounds when revving the engine... then also check the vacuum hose routing and airflow..the valves is a last resort and changing it or grinding it would mean dropping your top cylinder.... was any work done on the car before that would involved them messing with the timing... they may have not tensioned the timing belt or chain and it skipped bending your valves

Lexusgs430:
Does anyone know what this error diagram is? And yes i have used my own Google, maybe yours might know......


I am thinking battery, but i might be wrong....... Possibly faulty positive terminal, but this is from my very limited knowledge.....

AutoMoTech:

All of a sudden i swear e be like say my Google too don kaput o
Abeg if you find the answer share biko.. i came across it once. I know it's not battery sha.. my mind dey tell me say na coolant something something..

Lexusgs430:



The diagram for the coolant is different.

So ẹ get problem wey our Google no sabi?

Maybe GAZZUZZ Google, go sabi am........

Lexusgs430:
Does anyone know what this error diagram is? And yes i have used my own Google, maybe yours might know......


I am thinking battery, but i might be wrong....... Possibly faulty positive terminal, but this is from my very limited knowledge.....


HeavenlyBang, erico2k2 and all other demeanours, is your Google up to date?......

Lexusgs430:
Does anyone know what this error diagram is? And yes i have used my own Google, maybe yours might know......


I am thinking battery, but i might be wrong....... Possibly faulty positive terminal, but this is from my very limited knowledge.....


HeavenlyBang, erico2k2 and all other demeanours, is your Google up to date?......

GAZZUZZ:


You activated the spoil button, kindly turn it off

GAZZUZZ:


Coolant low

AutoMoTech:

Sorry for the late reply. Pls have you scanned the car? We need to know if his is an electrical or mechanical fault. Kindly scan pls, lets see what the computer is seeing...

Lexusgs430:
Does anyone know what this error diagram is? And yes i have used my own Google, maybe yours might know......


I am thinking battery, but i might be wrong....... Possibly faulty positive terminal, but this is from my very limited knowledge.....


HeavenlyBang, erico2k2 and all other demeanours, is your Google up to date?......

AutoMoTech:

I appreciate the line of your thoughts. Faulty Plugs & injectors and also vacuum leaks can cause misfires and affect engine performance. However we need to be careful with thekind if direction we give so he wont waste money throwing parts at the vehicle. He need to diagnose this issue. Esp the cause of the white smoke. A jumped timing can also have such symptoms... So that is where scanning also comes into play