@ McReggae,

Was about to take my car for diagnostics, but now am getting second thoughts. Your problem implies that computer diagnostics cannot pinpoint a problem at 100% accuracy...

Hey Digitali, I still got your number will keep in touch!!!!

@moreinfo: The error P0170 is a generic code which means that your fuel/air mixture has issues. There is need to analyse the output of the various sensors which could be the cause of wrong signals hence the burning rich situation in the car. In such a case you will realise high consumption fuel consumption. There is need to check all the the oxygen sensors if your car has two. Have their outputs measured using a scan tool before you change them. It is important also to check Mass airflow sensor ouputs to confirm that they are within range.

@Mjuaji Mkubwa oh Sorry! wa stock
Thanks for your querryies
1. We charge Kshs 3,000 for a complete diagnosis.

2. We check the engine, the gear box and body wiring depending with the car make and the year of manufacture. Newer cars have more subsystems which can be checked with the scanner.

3.Ciiiiikichikichikich ..ka.. dddd sounds like squeeking and pouding! 2 reasons No 1. shuma mbiri lazima zinakurana hence the squeeking!check the boot hinges could be touching the body. no. 2 something not tight hence the pounding! Check the lock whether it is tight or appropriate adjustments need to be done for it to be firm!

Am sorry the computer cannot detect any panel beating isues or defects! those can only be handled with anyundo.

the light in the dashboard can be fixed it could just be a wiring issue!

@Mjuaji wa Stocks

Your problem is simple if you just recently replace the pads then it seems that your mechanic did not do the bleeding properly
This problem is usually caused by air getting into the brake fluid area, usually from the master cylinder. As the brake pads wear, the caliper pistons ride farther out of the caliper, allowing more fluid to remain in the calipers. Over time this can add up to almost as much fluid as there is in the master cylinder reservoir. If neglected, this will allow the master cylinder to pump some air into the brake lines. Air is very compressable, whereas brake fluid is not, as long as there is a solid stream of brake fluid between the master cylinder piston and the caliper piston, the brake pedal will be nice and firm. If there is air in the system, the pedal will feel spongy and will go down almost all the way to the floor, maybe all the way, depending on how much air is in the system. So you need bleeding to be done.

The diagnosis machine can check the ABS system which prevents the wheels from locking up when breaking hence avoiding skeeding and improving drivers control of the vehicle.The ABS system also helps in improved stoping distance since it manages the hydraulic pressure applied on each wheel.