How to read errors using OBD Scan Tool

PocketScan code reader enables the user to read OBD II DTCs from the on-board computers of 1996 and newer cars and light trucks. This gives the user the ability to quickly determine the cause of the Check Engine light coming on. Once repairs are made, the PocketScan allows the user to clear the DTCs and turn off the Check Engine Light.

Connecting the OBD Scan Tool to a Car
Switch the car's ignition key to the off position and then locate its Data Link Connector (DLC). The usual location for the DLC is under the dashboard below the steering wheel. If the connector is not in this location, look at the label there pointing to ... Read more

What should you do if somebody puts sugar in your gas tank?

If you feel as if you’ve fallen victim to the sugar in the gas tank prank, there is likely nothing to be concerned about, but you may wish still wish to exercise caution before attempting to start your car. As we said before, the symptom of having a car hard to start is not because of sugar mixing with gasoline and getting into the engine – it’s due to sugar turning into a mud-like-substance and clogging the fuel pump. If the fuel pump gets clogged, it can burn up or become damaged if it’s not cooled by liquid gasoline.

So, if you suspect that somebody has put gas in your tank, there’s likely nothin... Read more

Signs that you need new brake pads

Usually, you will be able to tell when your brake pads are worn due to the changes it brings about in your vehicle. Here are some of the signs that you may notice when it is time to get the your brake pads replaced:

A grinding or screeching noise when trying to come to a stop
The brake pedal is lower than usual
There is a vibration when trying to bring to stop the car
Lots of brake dust on the wheels of the car
Being able to bring a car to a complete stop in a hurry is important and an essential part of staying safe while on the road. Most drivers brake multiple times a day, but fail to realize just what it t... Read more

LASG Bans truck from Ojuelegba bridge following last accident

Following the deplorable accident that killed passengers at the Ojuelegba end of Lagos Territory on Tuesday, June 19, 2018, the Lagos State Government has requested trucks to halt from going through the bridge hereafter.

Remarking on the improvement, the Lagos State Chief for Transport, Mr. Ladi Lawanson, said the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) had been requested to send authorities in the Ojuelegba bridge territory to guarantee incite usage of the guideline.

Lawanson, who was with the CEO of LASTMA, Chris Olakpe, talked amid a visit to the mishap scene on yesterday, Wednesday, June 20, 2018.

I... Read more

5 students design an aerodynamically stable mini version formula one car

Notwithstanding all the various difficulties that Nigeria is looked with, there are still a considerable measure of explanations behind individuals to stay cheerful about the future, particularly with youthful innovators jumping up from each corner. as per a Twitter account, the young fellows who are students of Nnamdi Azikiwe College, Awka in Anambra state made an efficiently stable smaller than normal variant formula one auto.

The caption reads, "Meet Okoyenta Augustus, Okeke Chukwuebuka, Ofoegbu Kenechukwu, Ibekwe Ebenezer and Ezeani Chikeluba students of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria who designed an aerodynamicall... Read more

Look at the new buses set to take over danfo. (Black and yellow buses)

The Lagos state government has disclosed new present day transports it needs to use to supplant and eliminate yellow transports prevalently known as Danfo from the state. The new transports are relied upon to be less expensive and strong and the administration has exhorted danfo transport proprietors to enter into the venture now before it is past the point of no return. Danfo transports may soon progress toward becoming history as Ambode is determined to rolling out major rebuilding that will improvement the viewpoint of the mega-city. His explanations behind taking the yellow transports off Lagos streets are to offer route to a more p... Read more

30-year-old Samuel Karumbo develops solar based car

30-year-old Samuel Karumbo from Kitale polytechnic has developed small sun based controlled car at a small carport tucked in Langas Eldoret Town that can cover around 50 km in a day. 

Via Kenyan Traffic. 

New Buses That Will Replace Danfo In Lagos State Are Gradually Arriving

New Buses That Will Replace Danfo In Lagos State Are Gradually Arriving

Symptoms of a Bad or Failing Throttle/Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor

The days of having to constantly adjust the throttle cable due to a loose nut on the carburetor are long gone. Today's modern cars, trucks, and SUVs are all equipped with an electronic throttle control system that contains an accelerator pedal position (APP) sensor. This sensor's primary job is to monitor the position of the throttle pedal and send an electronic signal to open the throttle body as you depress the gas pedal. Although this device often lasts the entire lifespan of your vehicle, there are occasions when it will fail, wear out, and need to be replaced.

1. Engine response is inconsistent
When you press down on t... Read more

Symptoms of a Bad or Failing Engine Control Module (ECM)

The engine control module (ECM), also commonly referred to as the engine control unit (ECU) or powertrain control module (PCM), is one of the most important components found on virtually all modern vehicles. It essentially functions as the main computer for many of the vehicle’s engine performance and drivability functions. The ECM takes the information from the engine's various sensors, and uses that information to calculate and tune engine spark and fuel for maximum power and efficiency.

1. Check Engine Light comes on
An illuminated Check Engine Light is one possible symptom of a problem with the ECM. The Check Engi... Read more