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lawlified:


Hello boss. P0014 is one of the codes my car is displaying. I’m not sure I understand how you fixed it. Please help

oweniwe:

As stated above, it is usually due to a faulty actuator or camshaft gear in most cases.
If you have a good mechanic, it is simple to solve. I am not based in lagos so unfortunately i can't recommend any.
It is possible that the " new/ replaced" camshaft gear is also faulty.
You should also check that the timing chains are set appropriately. ( I observed that average mechanics get the 2ZR timing wrongly set easily).


Other things that can cause the code to appear....

Incorrect Camshaft Timing
Faulty camshaft timing control solenoid
Failed VVT or VCT solenoid
Clogged oil lines( from oil sludge) to the VVT or VCT solenoid
Low Engine Oil
Low oil pressure
A faulty camshaft position sensor
Faulty crankshaft positions sensor
Damaged wirings
Faulty Timing Chain or Timing Belt
Faulty Timing Tensioner


My suggestion.

Get a good mechanic that understands 2ZR engines.
In case cant achieve the above or you want to try DIY then :

*Check and see if the timing chain is set appropriately ( There are coloured marks on the chain that are used to set this)

*Do active test with techstream software ( if you have one) to check the camshaft gear functions or simply replace the camshaft gears with a good one.
*For sludged engines... Don't forget to clean the oil strainer.

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Thanks

Please is the covid test or card still compulsory in 2022?

Any suggestion on how to go about getting a sim card ?
@biggtt76
And others that have knowledge of it please help.

bigtt76:
Depends on your living tastes though. $100 = GhS 570 and for context,

1. From the airport to your hotel or AirBnB may cost between Ghs20 - 40 via Uber/Bolt depending on the time of the day. It would cost more using the airport taxis.

2. A bottle of 50cl pet coke cost like GhS 5 at the airport or GhS 4 outside

3. A decent KFC (or other posh eateries) meal may set you back like GhS 40 - 60 They have local eateries but beware of food poisoning and ensure you also get your preventive medications like Imodium, activated charcoal tablets etc Malaria tablets and mosquito repellant.

4. Hotel or AirBnB may cost you like $100 a night or less

I will advise you do this on arrival

1. After sorting out your airport tests (if you can pay online better for you), change very little dollars for your first day expense. Airport rates might be exploitive.

2. Get a SIM Card - MTN is popular but wahala too much, Vodafone is good but may have coverage issue depending on your location, Airtel is good too but coverage area may be an issue.

3. Request they enable Mobile money on your line whichever network you chose - might come handy later on. It's a very secure and reliable payment mode here and it's called MoMo

4. Get data on your line to enable you do your Uber searches etc. Try not to use your Nigeria sim card to receive calls or browse. Veery expensive.

5. Your hotel room or AirBnB may come with Internet

Again depending on your location and itinerary in the city, not every where you use Uber /Bolt to, sometimes it might be cheaper to use Trotro (more decent than our danfo buses but very similar). Always ask for directions and how to use the bus before embarking on your local run around.

Avoid exploitive people looking to latch on tourists and protect your mobile phone. Avoid showing off too much. Robberies are now a thing here.

Thanks for the reply

Please does anyone knows if covid test is still required for boarding flight to Ghana? I heard that some countries no longer ask for it.

Help pls

luminouz:

Good one bro. Thanks

Thegamingorca:



Anyway since dem don wave covid test on return you no suppose get problem


Just hold like 500k sha.

Hmm

Yikeem:


All games sold bro

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Eyah! I am too late

You can whatsapp me using the number attached to my profile signature below this post. Alternatively you can drop your whatsapp number i will you.

nurey:


yes the V6 RAV4 moves I can attest to that

yes there is a difference in gear box cost i4 is 4spd while V6 is 5spd but I have never known rav4 to have gear problem.

the only special problem you will face is almost general to Toyota shock quality. but as advice focus on Fwd not 4wd

shalom

Thanks

radautoworks:


I would only get the v6. I don't want a sluggish 4 cylinder in my suv

Thanks

@nurey @heavenlybang, Rav4 owners and others , i would appreciate your views on any of number 1-3 below please.( Number 4 has been duly clarified)

I want to know if i should be worried about getting a V6 RAV4 as opposed to the 4 cylinder variant.

com1234:
Please, since the 2AZ engine in RAV4 2006-2008 series is said to be having oil consumption issues,
1. would picking the v6 version with 2GR engine be a good choice?
2.Is there huge difference in the cost of the gear box for the i4 and v6 RAV4 2006-2008?
3. Are there any other special problems with the 2007-2008 V6 RAV4 apart from more fuel consumption?( E.g the automatic transmissions etc)


@gazzuzz @nurey @heavenlybang, @ radautoworks and car experts abeg make una help boy here o.

GAZZUZZ:


Build quality of the transaxle system is very poor. Stick with front wheel drive

Thanks

Please, since the 2AZ engine in RAV4 2006-2008 series is said to be having oil consumption issues,
1. would picking the v6 version with 2GR engine be a better choice?
2.Is there huge difference in the cost of the gear box for the i4 and v6 RAV4 2006-2008?
3. Are there any other special problems with the 2007-2008 V6 RAV4 apart from more fuel consumption?( E.g the automatic transmissions etc)

4. Kazeems here are telling me that the 4x4 version is plagued with "auxillary" issues, is this true?


@gazzuzz @nurey @heavenlybang, @ radautoworks and car experts abeg make una help boy here o.

.

GAZZUZZ:


Don't start. I repeat, don't start. You will not make your capital back, drivers will frustrate you and you will end up selling the car at a great loss or keeping it with you.

Wow

Please can i have you . I need your opinion in smth related to your post. Thanks.

radautoworks:


It applies to you too! Get parts discount and we ship to you. Free shipping over 45k

Good

radautoworks:
November "SHOCK & AIR" Specials

25% off AC parts (we will not do this again any time soon so time to get that AC compressor)

And

15% off shocks/struts repairs

*THIS MAY CHANGE BASED ON INTEREST BUT BASED ON WHAT'S BEEN COMING INTO THE SHOP, THIS SEEMS LIKE IT WILL BENEFIT A LOT OF PEOPLE

In the future, monitor our deals thread or our website.

https://nairaland.unblockandhide.com/4595469/carquest-milex-deals-specials-thread

https://www.mrtransmissionmilexnigeria.com/coupons

You should also that you have fans outside lagos o (as in very far from lagos), some of us benefited from the oil- tober because of the 5l +3l offer. So pls always factor that in. Thanks

Borntorule2018:
the image..

Ok thanks

Borntorule2018:



He rearranged the vacuum lines connected to the intake manifold and instantly... The smoke was reducing until it finally stopped and the fuel economy light ( green) came back to life.
Now I feel relieved.

Please can you share the pics or describe how it was done?

sooperrescue:

They have it at the one close to Sheraton and old toll gate in Ikeja 15500 a gallon of 5 litres

Thumbs up. !!!

sooperrescue:
Finally saw the new Total 5w30 engine oil. Good initiative from Total though late but better than never. Another good thing is that they have dexron 6 transmission fluid that's is ideal for a lot of our modern cars. Dw1 s have a better choice now and Toyota, Nissan, Peugeot and many others. The gear oil is 3500 per liter, so no more deadly fluide iid. I will wait for the spec sheet from them before I can comment but the engine oil has a lot of approvals especially the elusive Peugeot B71 series.

Great! Thanks a lot. Was it at their filling station? Do u have idea of the price?

sooperrescue:

I will not say that . I will be checking the new oil from Total at the station near Sheraton and will speak more about this oil

Ok , thanks

radautoworks:
yes, thanks. Enjoying her so much so not really paying attention to much else

Thumbs up!

sooperrescue:

It is not from Total. Like it's stated on Jumia, it is an American market

So you think it is realiable.
Thanks

Remain personal experience from anyone with history of with the seller in the past.To know if he is smone trust worthy.

sooperrescue:
So the 5w30 you posted was on the website and not at the Total Station in Osun. When you go to their website for Nigeria, they claim that they sell the oil locslly and you go to their outlets and they will be looking at you like dundee utd. The Q9000 5w40 was not full synthetic, it was a synthetic blend. Let us hope they are bringing the new generation oils this time around

@sooperrescue please any comment on Total 5-30 ,0-20 etc on jumia?


Has any one used any of the total oils being sold on jumia before?
Just want to be sure it is the real thing and not fake. Thanks all.

radautoworks:


Lol. Standard. It says:

Nice deal but as usual those of us(#Radu fans) far from lagos are at disadvantage.
Can i get the offer of 5w30 with free shipping to kaduna state please? Atleast make i enjoy our Baby Radu celebration small.

Cool

Congrats to Aunty Radu nd the family

UPDATE: the problem was solved using :
the factory repair manual,
the inputs here
and DIY guide by other notable car talk gurus.

The Camshaft gears were kazeemed to be fixed so they were unable to reta. rd and advance when necessary. I replaced them and the problem vanished.

I waited several months because i wanted to be very very sure.

Thank you all for your inputs.

thebigkendo:


You DM me??

I needed your advice on engine replacement related issue but i got smone to help out.
Thanks