Cryomancer:

There's currently one Toyota matrix in my estate in the middle of the road since Sunday morning with a leg pull that the owner must have abandoned due frustration I guess.

I laugh each time I drive by..🤣🤣🤣🤣

Cryomancer:

There's currently one Toyota matrix in my estate in the middle of the road since Sunday morning with a leg pull that the owner must have abandoned due frustration I guess.

I laugh each time I drive by..🤣🤣🤣🤣

Cryomancer:


Very great car. I currently use EOD and since my purchase, I have never had any leg pull neither have I been stranded. Since I know that the double wishbone that the Honda leg uses is not as reliable as the MacPherson found in other vehicles, I give more attention to it by always checking it's condition every month and go for a replacement between 6-8months depending on my vehicle usage and road condition. All the replaced ones are in my toolbox and a very much in good condition as well but I still change them just to ensure I do due diligence.

Also, if your shock, lower/upper arm bushing, engine and gear mount isn't in good condition, it might also impact negatively on your ball joint.

The secret to all it for me is to have a very good maintenance culture and attention to details. If you wish to cut corners or you lack maintenance culture, Honda vehicles will deal with you terribly.

I hope this helps.

Cryomancer:


Glad you were very observant of your temperature gauge.

I don't know how tech savvy you are with vehicle components, but I'll advise you engage a professional with it if this is your first time, since you'll be installing a thermostat. One wrong move could cost dearly.

Maybe the elders in the house could guide you through.

DarkRider:
Also could a bad ect 2 sensor be the reason why my fans don't turn on at all?

Fans are good, fuses are good, relays are good. Scanned it and didn't get any cooling system related codes.

I removed the direct connection and allowed it warm up to 98°c and no signal from ecu to turn on the fans
What car is this, does it have a separate fan module on the fan area

jceesquare Conner44 Cryomancer Macmilla

DarkRider:
Also could a bad ect 2 sensor be the reason why my fans don't turn on at all?

Fans are good, fuses are good, relays are good. Scanned it and didn't get any cooling system related codes.

I removed the direct connection and allowed it warm up to 98°c and no signal from ecu to turn on the fans

jceesquare Conner44 Cryomancer Macmilla

ehmmy11:



Good day all

I’m very much interested in getting accord eod or dc
I4 engine.

My biggest concern with this car is the lower or upper arm failure, in country like ours, one won’t want to be be stranded at certain times or places

Please how best to maintain these parts and not experience this failure as I think Honda accord is very superior to its rival

Don’t have money for the 2013 upward model 😅 for now

Bola4boy:
pls how many kilometers per litre do you think eod should cover for city drive with ac considering it's 2.4l engine?

ehmmy11:


Thanks for your input,

I’m a very careful person paying attention to details won’t be a problem for me.

The parts you change brand new or toks ?

DarkRider:
Installing a thermostat?

Bola4boy:
Pls help me!


The thermostat I bought, after putting it in a hot water, the valve opened (it became longer) but when I removed it from hot water, it remained the same. It didn't close . Up till now it's still open. Is that how it used to be? Pls advice me on what to do

Cryomancer:

From my little knowledge, I think it was supposed to close back once the temperature becomes cool.

Bola4boy:
Thanks boss, I'll have to return it. That's why I keep looking for brand new thermostat. All these fake and bad parts don Taya me

Cryomancer:
I don't know where you're buying your parts from or your location but I've once gotten a new thermostat from Willoughby Street in Oyingbo, Lagos.

Macmilla:

I've been using Honda for more than 10yrs now and have never had a ball joint pull. Coincidentally, just 3days ago, I saw a 2006 Corolla on the middle of the road with one front leg forming rebel.
Point is, maintenance is key. Don't ignore any abnormal sound for long. Change your ball joint every one-two years depending on the quality of the one you have installed and how roughly you used the car. New OEM ones are quite expensive, so I use foreign used OEM ones and replace them every year depending on how I use the car. Just pay attention and you will never be stranded.

Cryomancer:
I don't know where you're buying your parts from or your location but I've once gotten a new thermostat from Willoughby Street in Oyingbo, Lagos.

Bola4boy:
Then someone said it only closes when in the engine. Can that be true

Bola4boy:
Boss, pls share me the number I can call. So they can weybill it to me in ibadan

Cryomancer:


Sunny 0701 785 1838

Bola4boy:
I was able to purchase a tokunbo radiator that has the etc sensor. I would have gone for a new one but I was told the new one doesn't have the sensor.

So, the ect sensor 2 code has disappeared and the engine performance is much better. I appreciate everyone for their contributions

Bola4boy:
Another challenge: I haven't installed thermostat. Won't the heat pressure too much for the single cell radiator I got? I dey fear overheating o

Bola4boy:
Another challenge: I haven't installed thermostat. Won't the heat pressure too much for the single cell radiator I got? I dey fear overheating o