Barbara007:
My xterra just had temperature rising issue and not like it's over heating just that the temperature goes up on dashboard but it doesn't over heat, all this rewires have finished me I have changed almost everything in this car and yet no positive result .

Pls I need good rewire that knows what to do pls I am begging someone should send me one pls.

Thank you 🙏

WhatsApp 09068188174

I guess you were the one that called me (07089030689) on phone.
Remote diagnosis from what you described would be very difficult considering the works done on the car.
If the car can make the trip to Abule Egba, then I can take a look at it and subsequently fix it.

fabulousmann:
I need help (new member of the lion club) the battery of my 206 doesn't hold charge; everything is fine but the battery. I've been told severally that battery is fine but I doubt it.

Do not change the battery hastily.
Do a parasitic draw test with a multimeter on the car, and also run a load test on the battery to be sure if it's battery or something else that's draining the battery.
Or better still, take out the battery when packed overnight or for long then connect the battery back when ready to start the car. If the car cranks fine and starts, then battery is fine, if not then battery is faulty.

sonofthunder:


Lol 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣


It's still working now. Wanted to get the market value first.

I try to maintain my gadgets well and I didn't use it aggressively.... Had a phone

Don't take my comment serious.
But on a serious note, do those brand of phones last that long and retain good market value?
5 years is a lot for an Android phone with the ever changing updates and upgrades, not to talk of a Chinese midrange phone.

sonofthunder:
How much can I sell my Tecno P904 for? 5 years used.

Dash it out

Mafuba:
My honda accord 2013 - when i am in traffic and i put on the ac when the gear is engaged, it vibrates serioiusly and the oil light blinks on the dashboard and when i try to accelerate the car wont move until i turn off the AC

Your compressor could be freezing up.
What's your repair history? Did you change AC compressor recently?

GAZZUZZ:
Still moving...

228.8miles/ 368.2km

That bus don suffer for Awe, na almost everytime the owner dey repair am.

mariobalotelli09:
good morning guys, please i need an urgent response. my honda crv 2007 steering suddenly became very stiff in turning, it loosens up when you press the throttle but as soon as you slow down it becomes very stiff . please what's the solution

Bad pump, or blockage in the line.
Usually bad pump.

FineUsername:
Hello!

My 013 Accord usually have this sound (like schrrrrrr) when my RPM is on 1,800. I have Googled and YouTubed and the closest issue to mine that I found is about Speedometer cable (not sure whether it same issue with mine).

Please I will like to know if anyone has experienced such or can point out the issue to me so I can fix it.

Car drives very well, no CEL. Did a scan too and nothing came up.

What's your location?
I'll need to test drive the car to know where the sound is coming from.
Kindly call 07089030689 if in Lagos.

Nice one.
How was the test drive after repairs?

nymphomaniac:
what could be wrong with my car? I have to top up coolant every three days else when in traffic and not moving my car temperature just keeps rising to red line. The moment I move, it comes down to the middle. When there is coolant, it doesn’t happen.

Car is a Camry 2003

So many things could be faulty.
1. Check your radiator cap to see if the rubber is bad, rusty or the spring no longer holds pressure.
2. Look out for leaks around the cooling lines, hoses and pipes. No matter how little the leak is, it will compromise your cooling system. Also look out for rust or whitish discoloration along same line as that is a tell tale sign of coolant leaking.
Those 2 could explain why you're loosing water with all things being fine mechanically with your car.
3. Inspect your radiator for blockage or absence of sufficient fins. It will make it difficult to cool your coolant (or water as the case may be) effectively.
Better still, ask your technician to run a pressure test if he has the kit.

GAZZUZZ:


Considering we live in temps averaging 25-40deg Celcius, I see no reason why there should be a problem sir.

Another true submission sir.
But from my personal experience, fuel economy gets affected mostly in the morning when temp is cold (that's when most people leave for work), fan running directly (possibly with aftermarket radiator aka double cell), and engine running on thicker oil.
I've seen cars running all day with the temp remaining close to the bottom.

GAZZUZZ:


Difference is very minimal, reason I didn't bring it up

True but makes more sense when most people drive off immediately after starting the car with fan running directly sir.

Using 20W50 oil viscosity will eat deep into your fuel because of additional efforts to move parts within the engine caused by friction from the oil

nymphomaniac:
Gazzuzz I need your anointed hands on my car. Organize free servicing for your fans nau 😩

With respect to the topic, my contribution is this:

1. Remove all those nonsense spoilers that you attach to the car yourself. They cause drag and make your engine work harder than normal.

2. If you use a manual car, learn to drive on neutral while going downhill.

Coasting downhill on neutral with a manual transmission will not save you fuel but work the other way round and it's equally not safe.
You need that boosted pressure from the engine for your brakes to work well, besides modern cars are designed with a fuel cut off system when coasting in gear.
It's advisable to just leave the car in the appropriate gear when coasting downhill.

nurey:


Original timing belt 10k workmanship no pass 5k

You wan buy old Peugeot with automatic b4, nh manual dey sweet puny engines nah. Buy buy buy

Una get mind ooO (@ bolded)

HenryWilliams:


There's nothing wrong with it.
It's the suspension design for more stability.
Same with CRV and MDX.
I'm not sure if anything can be done to it unless you want to rework the suspension system.

How would you call an abnormally excessive toe in suspension normal?

sarris:
Hello boss, very informative and educating thread. Please can you give your expert advice between buying Naija used and tokubo Toyota hiace bus 2006 to 2013 for transportation.

Nigerian used Toyota Hiace vans are known to undergo several abuse from their owners, and most time the engine would have been rebuilt multiple times before repacking and placed for sale.
The Tokunbo variant would be the best option, but most of them come in as right hand drive and converted here. You might have electrical issues in the future which would be difficult to properly diagnose if the conversion is poorly done.
Your budget would determine which you should go for. My advice to you is for you to go with a good technician for proper prepurchase inspection.

ThatIgboBoy:


@jceesquare, this brother is close you

Thanks for the mention

Adaba0803:
Good morning my people, abeg help my life I don put 5 direct tokunbo (engine lose) alternator inside my Honda Civic 06 and everything dey do overcharging ( if it's working without loading it the battery light on dashboard will show,but if I load it with headlight,ac, harzad light and radio after 20 to25 mins the light go off) and my present one is going under charging in sense that it works normal during the day even with AC but once I on headlight plus the AC at night it stops charging . Pls what could be the problem and is the a rewire that can help me around Abule Egba axis. Pls help a brother.

If you've not fixed the car and don't mind, you can call 07089030689 so we can diagnose the car properly as I'm around Abule Egba.

JustSprung:
Thanks to everyone contributing to this thread. I'm an intending first time car buyer and my budget is a hard 5m.
Don't know how to drive yet sha but I go run am.

My options right now are the
Camry 2012 LE (Nigerian used)
Accord 2011/12 Toks


Speaking to friends I've been advised against getting a Nigerian used Honda that's why I didn't bother putting the 2013 there.

For more context, I work frm home and wouldn't really be putting a lot of miles on so I know the wear and tear would be minimal over time.

Which would you guys recommend? Are my friends being false alarmist for cancelling out a naija used 2013 accord?

Hoping to buy in a few months before costs rises again 🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️. Thanks all.

You might want to consider this 2013 Camry as it's well within your budget range.
https://www.nairaland.com/7667700/2013-camry-going-4m

It's obvious you know nothing about cars.

I only gave an harmless tip but I guess you're filled with bitterness and consider everyone with a contrary opinion an enemy.

Good luck in your quest and peace.

mrcoolautofix:

If you have bought a car, drive it and stop treking

Your response is dumb sir.

It's a good thing you're giving out possible repair tips, but I'd suggest you encourage a scan and comprehensive diagnosis before asking your audience to change parts

Nairaland used to be a cool place to catch fun and learn new things till it became really toxic with bullies, and small children with tribal bigotry flowing in their veins.
Now I'm stuck with YouTube when I'm free.

jahgogo:

Toyota Avalon 06 model
2gr Engine

Hope they know what they're doing sa.
It's easier dropping the engine to fix the timing (depending on what timing they intend setting)
Modified: Just saw the OP's response to your post. You need to put that into perspective as well.
Wish your valves well and hope they've not welded you cam sprocket.

FineUsername:
Good morning folks,
This is the 2nd car I noticed this white painting on the engine?
Does it signify changed engine or ?
Thanks.

Nurey, Gazzuzz, jceesquare et al

If you're familiar with Ladipo and their antics, then you must have heard that term appearance”.
It could mean different things depending on how you're looking at it.
If you want to buy a used car and the seller tells you he just bought tokunbo engine in it, it's either he's selling you rebuilt engine in the name of tokunbo or he actually did replaced the engine.

Androidking:
Hello Guys.

I checked for RX 300 4 x 4 engine on jiji

And am seeing Engine for sienna, highlander and Rx300 together.

Can these 3 cars use the same Engine.

Or is there a way to know the one suitable for Rx300 only.

I don't want to buy mixup Engine thanks

Go with a qualified mechanic to get the engine.
Most manufactures use same engine for different models with slight power output.
You vehicle uses a 1MZ engine and it was used in a lot of different Toyota and Lexus models.

jahgogo:
Car Scanner ELM OBD2
DTC report
Selected brand: Toyota

============1==============
P0022
Raw code: 0022
ECU: Engine control unit
Status: Confirmed
Camshaft position (CMP), intake/left/front, bank 2 - timing over-retarded
Camshaft Position Intake/Left/Front, Bank 2 Over-Retarded

============2==============
P0024
Raw code: 0024
ECU: Engine control unit
Status: Confirmed
Camshaft position (CMP), exhaust/right/rear, bank 2 - timing over-advanced/system performance
Camshaft Position Exhaust/Right/Rear, Bank 2 Over-Advanced or System Performance

============3==============
P0017
Raw code: 0017
ECU: Engine control unit
Status: Pending
Crankshaft position/camshaft position, bank 1 sensor B - correlation
Crankshaft Position / Camshaft Position Bank 1 Sensor B Correlation



Please what the solution to this

I was told I have to drop my engine so they we time it again .

Why dropping the engine again?
What's your car model and which engine do you have in it.

nurey:


Element

Because japanese vehicles are reliable and easy to maintain.

How is your rear suspension fairing?

Montaque:
Hi guys, the Car is a 2006 Corolla. The fault is that when I drive on an uneven road, or take a right turn, I will be hearing a consistent tapping sound from the rear side (the trunk). Sometimes it gets embarrassing when I am with people in the car. Also, when I speed up the vehicle on a good road surface, the car shakes. I complained to my mechanic and he changed the engine seat. Yet the problem persists. He said I should check the tires, but no visible lump on any of them. What could be the fault?

You need a competent technician to physically inspect the car

nurey:


As I don marry Honda, I no dey know engine price again

HONDA IS LIFE

Which of the Honda brand you switch to?
Why you choose to remain with Japanese brand?
From Nissan, to Toyota, now Honda.

kingreign:


I’ve not seen any in Abuja. I speak for only myself and from my experience with engine purchases in Abuja.

Okay.
I guess they sell according to demands.
Ladipo is more like the central hub for used vehicle parts in Nigeria that's why there are plethora of engine and parts there for most brands