Eyop: It's AKARA and not Ankara

specco:

Yea guys, I have finally replaced the stolen catalyst and my car is now rocking. I used half as much fuel to and fro work today in the same car that used to 'drink' fuel! The fuel economy is now performing excellently. I went to Ladipo with my mechanic and got it for N15,000 and paid N4,500 for labour. There should have been no need for all these stress if people were honest and less crooked in their deeds. Nevertheless, I am happy.
But pls car gurus, the check light on my dashboard is still on. Do you think there's any more problem and what can make this light to go off?

yusluvboy4real: nah wah ooo why always mechanics, but in our workshop my boss no dey allowed those things like selling another peoples properties, we dnt near catalyst coverter, bcuz we knw the functions, but not all mechanic knw this they think that it is just there my dear brothers plzz the first thing u do is that knw the workshop u go repair or maintain your venhincles status, before drive ur motor there for repairance, some even called it indomie when they dnt knw the advantage of being there, am a mechanic am proud of myself. We render our customers the best service.

olumide4christ:

Mr. Issyman, is this the sparkling Toyota Camry you bought through Jelad a few weeks ago

eugolanda: Good morning sir, I was actually impressed by professionally and well researched expose. unfortunately u did not leave ur number or contact. please, I actually will need to speak with or better still come to c u since ur in Abuja. u can contact me through any of the following media... 08098864802/ eugolanda@yahoo.co.uk. ... Thanks.

jp philips: @ car doctor;

When i bought my ride from an Agent here in Nigeria, the check engine light came on after a few days, so i used the VIN to track the ride to realize the CAT was removed in the States because it has already failed emission test from the carfax report.

Now, i wanted to replace it, then I connected my OBD2 scanner and drove a full tank twice, did same for my friends car, same model, same year and my fuel consumption was lower than his, till date i still drive around with the MLT light on.

Can you explain this unprecedented phenomenon?

jp philips: @ car doctor;

When i bought my ride from an Agent here in Nigeria, the check engine light came on after a few days, so i used the VIN to track the ride to realize the CAT was removed in the States because it has already failed emission test from the carfax report.

Now, i wanted to replace it, then I connected my OBD2 scanner and drove a full tank twice, did same for my friends car, same model, same year and my fuel consumption was lower than his, till date i still drive around with the MLT light on.

Can you explain this unprecedented phenomenon?

HRHGambino: Nice post @ car-doctor.

Please I got my car scanned and had the following results;

P0420 Catalyst system efficiency below threshold (bank 1)

P2716 pressure Control solenoid " D " electrical.

It's a 2007 Toyota Corolla. So far I've not had any issues as regards bad fuel consumption or noisy/smoky exhaust but I'd like an advise on how to fix these OBD errors before getting my car out for a fix.

Also the car vibrates when idling. It reduces a bit when moved into neutral. Having the engine mounts and cat converters inspected tomorrow. Is there a correlation between these issues? Would really appreciate your professional advice on how to get them fixed.

drealnamdy:
I first learnt about the catalyst on my former 406 car which was replaced with 35k cos it was guzzling fuel..and ever since the replacement..it camw with over heat and different electrical problems ...That car dealt with me..I changed it to Toyota Camry 2000 and enjoyed what it meant to have a car..for 4years...I recently changed changed the Camry now to Toyota matrix and discovered that the catalyst has been removed again..a so pained right now..cos I personally drove that car from Kaduna to zamfara with a silent noise..only to discover that my oil seal is leaking.. I took it my mechanic and he said the engine wld be dropped..I vehemently refused but after persuasion.. I heeded to their plan..after fixing the oil seal..the car engine sound changed..I called the mechanic..he said I shld bring it back..I did..he exclaimed and said ahhh..the indomie no dey.. Right now..as we speak.. [/b]He is cooling off at the police net and wld be there for a long time if he doesn't provide my catalyst.. Period!

I sold one this afternoon, its good business