Ask Xulfiqar - An Automotive Encyclopedia

[ehhaq]

talk to the user @syncview about it - he is in lahore.

Search ALL Motors on google maps. Workshop in kot lakhpat on peco road..

[Xulfiqar]

Sir.attached pic is of my Aqua hybrid coolant level, it's marginal over Low, car is 88000km driven manual says it's life is 150000km. pls. advice

Is this hot or cold?

[wasim625]

the avensis usually had the direct injection engine which sucks a lot of exhaust into it, which then makes a kg or two of sticky sludge in the intake manifold (every GDI engine is like that)

your santro does gum up the intake manifold - its a bad design which cannot be helped. I recall reading additional notes in the ATOS service manual that the intake manifold should be removed and cleaned periodically. Its not just the throttle in your car.

The reason I say do not mess with the throttle body is because mechanics perform ghusl-e-mayyat on it in Pakistan.

Bhai I still can't find service manual for ATOS

[zwk641]

Is this hot or cold?

Bhai this is inverter coolant

[aamirahsan89]

Bhai this is inverter coolant

He wants to know if the picture was taken when the car was hot or when it was cold

[zwk641]

Is this hot or cold?

Bhai engine was cold when took pic

[arzaam.bhatti]

@xulfiqar My Mercedes keys fob buttons have been cracked for sometime, i was wondering if moisture could get in overtime and damage the pcb?

i am aware that cases can be changed but does chainging a key care require a simple swap like changing the battery or does it require it to be forcefully taken apart and re soldered?

thanks

[Fahad.Ayub]

@xulfiqar Bhai are these shims or just the pads design ?






Also I can't get permatex brake calliper grease so what's the best alternative ?

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[Xulfiqar]

Bhai engine was cold when took pic

the level is perfectly OK

[zwk641]

Even it's on L

[Xulfiqar]

@Xulfiqar Bhai are these shims or just the pads design ?

Also I can't get permatex brake calliper grease so what's the best alternative ?

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these are shims - I see that you got pagid brake pads, please be wary that they will squeal very loud when newly installed, correct burnishing is a critical requirement of these pads. Once they set in they are fantastic.

for grease you will need to get some silicone grease, look for it in co-operative market saddar or on marriot rd market jodia bazar. Do not apply it to the pad back plate or shim, only a moly or copper antisieze is allowed here, that too only a dot or two.

the silicone grease goes on the ears of the pads where it slides in the carrier (tiny quantity), the silicone grease is also used to lubricate the caliper slide pins, use sparingly, using a lot can cause the caliper to lock.

make sure to remove the pad carrier and its clips then buff out the carrier to remove any rust, then clean the clips or replace them with new. The rust can cause the pads to sieze in the carrier and then cause vibration.

[Xulfiqar]

Even it's on L

yes,

you would need to add coolant to the unit if the system is hot and the level is at L

[Xulfiqar]

@Xulfiqar My Mercedes keys fob buttons have been cracked for sometime, i was wondering if moisture could get in overtime and damage the pcb?

i am aware that cases can be changed but does chainging a key care require a simple swap like changing the battery or does it require it to be forcefully taken apart and re soldered?

thanks

you can replace the case itself, make sure to get a nicely made case, some ebay or aliexpress stuff is really bad quality. Please look up a few how tos on it, its not too difficult but there is a way to remove the lock that holds the circuit board.

[arzaam.bhatti]

you can replace the case itself, make sure to get a nicely made case, some ebay or aliexpress stuff is really bad quality. Please look up a few how tos on it, its not too difficult but there is a way to remove the lock that holds the circuit board.

one more thing ever since i bought the car my cars RF seems to not work as i can only unlock the car if i hold the key next to the rear windshield or to the IR receiver in the door, the IR functions fine windows go up and down and i can see IR output form the key using a camera. The FM radio reception is also fine so is it a component in the key thats causing the long range not to work?

on both keys long range does not work

theres also a broken plain black wire in the panel in the roof where the rear view mirror is, i imagined it would be of the telephone system but can it be of the Keyless function? it runs down the side of the A pillar into the dashboard

[Xulfiqar]

the IR function only works when you are close to the car, e.g. key aimed at IR reciever on door handle. The RF function is a bit shabby on the older motorola keys, too shabby infact. the new NEC keys have longer range.

IR is used to release the steering and allow to start the car when key is put into the electronic ignition switch, when upclose to the door or rear view mirror and held for a more than 2 seconds the car then starts to roll up/down the windows and lock/unlock the car.

anything more than 5 ft away, the RF function operates the door locks.

have you set the key to unlock only driver door or all doors?

[Fahad.Ayub]

these are shims - I see that you got pagid brake pads, please be wary that they will squeal very loud when newly installed, correct burnishing is a critical requirement of these pads. Once they set in they are fantastic.

for grease you will need to get some silicone grease, look for it in co-operative market saddar or on marriot rd market jodia bazar. Do not apply it to the pad back plate or shim, only a moly or copper antisieze is allowed here, that too only a dot or two.

the silicone grease goes on the ears of the pads where it slides in the carrier (tiny quantity), the silicone grease is also used to lubricate the caliper slide pins, use sparingly, using a lot can cause the caliper to lock.

make sure to remove the pad carrier and its clips then buff out the carrier to remove any rust, then clean the clips or replace them with new. The rust can cause the pads to sieze in the carrier and then cause vibration.

thanks for detailed reply (Y) these were the only brake pads my brother could find
will do a proper brake service this time so collecting all the required stuff first
i also have this anti sieze would this work ?

[arzaam.bhatti]

the IR function only works when you are close to the car, e.g. key aimed at IR reciever on door handle. The RF function is a bit shabby on the older motorola keys, too shabby infact. the new NEC keys have longer range.

IR is used to release the steering and allow to start the car when key is put into the electronic ignition switch, when upclose to the door or rear view mirror and held for a more than 2 seconds the car then starts to roll up/down the windows and lock/unlock the car.

anything more than 5 ft away, the RF function operates the door locks.

have you set the key to unlock only driver door or all doors?

One key is set to unlock all doors and one only the driver door, both dont unlock or lock from a distance.
shahnawaz said that its common for these cars to have a problem with the RF receiver which is in the rear windsheld, when it goes wrong the range is reduced however the rear heater works and so does the radio which is shared with the key so i can understand what else can be wrong. are shahnawaz right in saying the two are related or is just bad design on the early model keys

btw a friends 2008 w204 uk import all the keys stopped working in the ignition though they unlock the doors the steering lock will not go off nor the key will turn, they guy thought the battery was bad and tried to jump it and now its completely dead. Shahnawaz refused to entertain it saying its a uk car and theres also a recall out for 2008 w204 and they cant guarantee the repair. new EIS approx price is 1900$ plus 500$ per key if needed.

what can a person do in such a situation.

[Xulfiqar]

One key is set to unlock all doors and one only the driver door, both dont unlock or lock from a distance.
shahnawaz said that its common for these cars to have a problem with the RF receiver which is in the rear windsheld, when it goes wrong the range is reduced however the rear heater works and so does the radio which is shared with the key so i can understand what else can be wrong. are shahnawaz right in saying the two are related or is just bad design on the early model keys

btw a friends 2008 w204 uk import all the keys stopped working in the ignition though they unlock the doors the steering lock will not go off nor the key will turn, they guy thought the battery was bad and tried to jump it and now its completely dead. Shahnawaz refused to entertain it saying its a uk car and theres also a recall out for 2008 w204 and they cant guarantee the repair. new EIS approx price is 1900$ plus 500$ per key if needed.

what can a person do in such a situation.

the range on the old motorola keys is bad, the new NEC keys are far better. The old keys also kill their batteries quicker.

the starting function of the key does not require a battery, it is powered up inductively from the EIS itself, you can stick your key with battery removed and the car will start.

In your freind's case - he's on the losing side as his car is gray market import, whenever a car like this is bought expect such issues because the local dealers will flat out refuse.

Your freind has an EIS failure, what needs to be done is to replace the EIS with a new one or rebuilt one, there are some places who do it in EU and also in UK. the old keys will work when its done correctly. I have seen it done here. There are some testing tools to verify the inductive ring is sending power to the key - if that fails the EIS wont operate as the key never sends the IR signal to the EIS, while the keys will lock unlock doors etc.

ask your freind to try aiming a hair dryer on the EIS and retest - if this started happening on the onset of winter.

[Xulfiqar]

thanks for detailed reply (Y) these were the only brake pads my brother could find
will do a proper brake service this time so collecting all the required stuff first
i also have this anti sieze would this work ?

yep good stuff you have there.

[wasim625]

@xulfiqar
Bhai how to install new dust seal on brake piston? I tried and torn apart two of them