Car Talk / Re: Grade A Used (tokunbo) Michelin Tyres Needed! by Populus: 9:23am On Jan 05, 2018 |
aieromon:
Contact Tolu on 08038112614 or 08171198188 Thank you. Will do that ASAP! |
Car Talk / Re: Grade A Used (tokunbo) Michelin Tyres Needed! by Populus: 8:45am On Jan 05, 2018 |
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Car Talk / Grade A Used (tokunbo) Michelin Tyres Needed! by Populus: 8:24am On Jan 05, 2018 |
Good Day everyone, Please can anyone here advise where I can get Grade A used (Tokunbo) Michelin tyres ? Preferably with very recent date of manufacture. Need it ASAP!
Thank you. |
Car Talk / Re: I Need Good Shocks Absorbers For My Solara by Populus: 2:58pm On Nov 17, 2017 |
CHISPAREPARTS:
The tokunbo ones go for 20k and the new ones go for 25k. We do home deliveries. The tokunbo ones come with a month guarantee while the new ones come with six months warranty. Do you mean 25k for a pair? Is it same price for front and rear? |
Car Talk / Re: I Need Good Shocks Absorbers For My Solara by Populus: 4:49pm On Nov 16, 2017 |
CHISPAREPARTS:
The shocks are 20k sir and we do deliveries. You could also check the other things that have been talked about by the other guy and if you can pinpoint the main problem we would supply you the parts. Please, what is the cost of the back shocks for a 2001 Toyota Camry? Both New & Tokunbo. |
Car Talk / Re: Tokunbo Shock Absorbers Vs New Shock Absorbers - Which Is Better In 9ja Context? by Populus: 2:13pm On Nov 13, 2017 |
NgcoboP: Buy new kyb OEM shocks Where can I get them and what is the guarantee? |
Car Talk / Re: Tokunbo Shock Absorbers Vs New Shock Absorbers - Which Is Better In 9ja Context? by Populus: 2:12pm On Nov 13, 2017 |
hisgrace090: There are so many mix up in tokunbo shocks this days.
Today they reforbish all condemn shocks and sell them as tokumbo.
So you have to be careful.
Apart from this tokumbo is good. Yea...But a mechanic who truly knows his onions should be able to spot the difference! 17 Likes |
Car Talk / Tokunbo Shock Absorbers Vs New Shock Absorbers - Which Is Better In 9ja Context? by Populus: 1:02pm On Nov 13, 2017 |
I have a Toyota Camry 2001 (Drop Light). I was advised to change the shock absorbers when I noticed some funny noises each time the car bumped into a gallop. I changed the four shock absorbers in March 2017 and didn't really get value for money because the noise only reduced rather than disapear. I complained to my mechanic and that I wanted a new shock absorber and he told me a tokunbo is far better because the new ones don't last. Now I changed the shock absorbers again last month (October 2017) and it's even worse off! PLEASE I need to know: 1. Is a tokunbo shock absorber truly better than a new one? (Although I think a new one should be better) 2. Where in Festac Town can I get a good mechanic? (Not the flambouyant autoshops that know next to nothing speaking grammer in their air conditioned office.) 3. Where can I get very good shock absorbers? (New or Tokunbo) Note:The ones fitted in my car where bought from Ladipo Market! 4. What is the price range for these Shock absorbers?
GAZZUZZ, CarDoctor et al. Your Input will be highly appreciated. 3 Likes |
Car Talk / Re: Swap Your Dead Or Weak Inverter Batteries For A New One! by Populus: 5:00pm On May 22, 2017 |
kingviny: All inverter users know that batteries (deep cycle) are the meat in your alternative power generation soup. If your batteries are dead or weak, you cannot enjoy your usual fueless and noiseless power generator, most especially at nights.
Good news!
You can now swap it with our brand new Mercury deep cycle inverter batteries. We will evaluate your dead/weak batteries and discount it from the cost of the brand new batteries.
For details or for complete inverter setup project, pls get in touch.
Momentum Vinay Technologies Lagos, Nigeria 07081516945 ;08109946200 I am about to buy GBM 200Ah/12v battery to add to the one (Optimum) I bought earlier in the year. Kindly advise on the durability/effectiveness of a GBM battery. I don't seem to hear much about it. Do you also refurbish batteries? Will love to refurbish two that are weak just to support the new one. |
Car Talk / Re: Where Can I Scan A 1996 Toyota Camry? by Populus: 3:37pm On May 19, 2017 |
OPUSDEI1: 1996 Toyota Camry is OBD 2 compliant if that's what you are asking for. I don't think so. The port is different from a much newer model I have. |
Car Talk / Re: Where Can I Scan A 1996 Toyota Camry? by Populus: 3:32pm On May 19, 2017 |
bigl: Camry 96 officially has obd 1 port and its located in the hood.
I used to av that same car. The way I usually do is use a jumper cable to bridge d te1 and e1 (if I remember correctly), switch the ignition on without crankinh the engine.
The check engin light comes on and flashes 10 times.
After that, u get a pause, then it flashes the no of time to indicate the fault code.
For instance, for a code of say 52 (which is knock sensor problem), it will flash 5 times, pause, then flash 2 times.
That's how it goes round till all d code signals are flashed. Then it repeats itself.
Just note down the codes and check with the code chat below:
Toyota OBD1 Codes Retrieval For Pre-1996 Vehicles
Toyota 1990-1995 vehicles obd1 code retrieval
When the check engine light shows up in your 1990-95 Toyota vehicle, the quickest way to get the code is to access the diagnostic connector in the engine compartment ( usually sitting in the fender) or by the kick panel under the dash board in the passenger side.
Connect a jumper wire between terminals TE1 and E1 terminals and by turning the key on, it will start flashing the codes in your dash. On Tercel and MR2, use the jumper wire between terminals T and E1 instead.
If there are no codes, the check engine light will flash 2 times per second CONSTANTLY with no patterns or pauses. If there are any codes, it will be shown in 2 digits codes. Example: code 24 is shown as 2 flashes, a pause followed by 4 flashes. If there are mode codes, the next one will transmitted after 2.5 seconds. (One some models, codes are displayed in one digit code only and the difference is the codes are displayed with 4.5 seconds delay between codes). When finished reading the codes, turn the key off and remove the jumper wire.
Shown above is an example of the location of the diagnostic connector.
Here are the common codes for Toyota vehicles 1988-95:
Code 11 Momentary interruption in power supply to ECU (electronic control unit or computer) up to 1991
Code 12 Engine revolution signal missing
Code 13 Rpm signal to ecu missing above 1000 rpm
Code 14 Igniter signal to ecu missing
Code 16 A/T control signal missing from ecu
Code 21 Main oxygen sensor signal fault
Code 22 Water temperature sensor circuit fault
Code 23 and 24 Intake air temperature signal fault
Code 25 Air/fuel ratio LEAN
Code 26 Air/fuel ratio RICH
Code 27 Sub-oxygen sensor signal or heater circuit fault
Code 28 No.2 oxygen sensor/heater signal fault
Code 31 and 32 Air flow meter circuit or Vacuum sensor signal fault
Code 34 and 36 Turbo-charging pressure signal fault
Code 35 Altitude compensation sensor signal fault
Code 41 Throttle position circuit fault
Code 42 Vehicle speed sensor circuit
Code 43 No starter signal to the ecu
Code 51 AC signal on; DL contact off (in trany shifter with diagnostic connector jumped)
Code 52, 53 and 55 Knock sensor fault
Code 71 EGR system malfunction
Code 72 Fuel cut solenoid signal fault
Code 78 Fuel pump control signal fault
Code 81, 83, 84 and 85 TCM communication fault
After getting the above OBD1 fault codes, reset it by disconnecting the battery negative terminal for 1-2 minutes and reconnect.
Get the code again when the engine is warmed up. The next bunch of codes are the ones you will fix.
Knowing this Toyota 1983-1985 OBD1 Decoder along with the knowledge of common vehicle fixes for your Toyota model will help you fix the problem quick.
When you buy the suspected defective Toyota parts, the dealer can usually tell the common fixes.
Another way some Toyota get hold of the common fixes is by getting a repair estimate from a garage. If the total repair cost is reasonable, go ahead and tell them to fix it. Otherwise, if the defective part is quoted in the estimate is expensive, you can tow the vehicle home and do it yourself especially if the labor cost is around $100 an hour and they cannot give you the exact labor time estimate. Quite Revealing...Thanks a lot. 1 Like |
Car Talk / Re: Where Can I Scan A 1996 Toyota Camry? by Populus: 4:12pm On May 18, 2017 |
HsLBroker: They will help u Thanks. I appreciate. |
Car Talk / Re: Where Can I Scan A 1996 Toyota Camry? by Populus: 4:10pm On May 18, 2017 |
NwaObinkita: Go to National Orthopedic Hospital, Igbobi...you can even do a good x-ray on the car.
Is the price of a scan not more expensive than a '96 Camry![](/faces/huh.png) Really? That I asked to scan a '96 Camry doesn't mean I don't know how much it costs to scan newer models. |
Car Talk / Where Can I Scan A 1996 Toyota Camry? by Populus: 3:52pm On May 18, 2017 |
Please can anyone recommend an Autoshop (preferably around Festac Town) where I can scan a 1996 Toyota Camry. I understand it's not OBD II compliant. Most shops only have devices for scanning OBD II compliant vehicles. I need to scan it ASAP. Seems like the Catalyst is faulty/bad. Thanks. |
Car Talk / Re: Car Talk Chat Room by Populus: 2:26pm On May 17, 2017 |
Please can anyone recommend an Autoshop(preferably around Festac Town) where I can scan a 1996 Toyota Camry. I understand it's not OBD II. Most shops only have devices for scanning OBD II compliant vehicles. I need to scan it ASAP. Seems like the Catalyst is faulty/bad. Thanks. |