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Babatundehy:
Quite sad, I know how you feel, I have seen some stranger cry at a car stand and begging for refund even if not full refund, this was a bad honda civic.
Two codes could give you this pocket draining issue, the MAF and manifold code, I am leaning towards the MAF code though. Check the connectors/pins of your MAF sensor, also have an electrician check the wiring, try with a known to be working MAF sensor from another vehicle.
If the above fails, move on to the intake manifold sensor, check the wiring too, if that is fine, then you may need to replace the intake manifold, as a bad intake manifold could give you the MAF code.
If all else is fine with this vehicle, then surely this can be fixed, easier if it's the MAF, a little expensive if it's the intake manifold, I don't think car dealers here do refunds, they're mostly crooks and often have the backing of local law enforcement, you know how it goes.
Next time, do not skip the proper inspection process, mpg is what you see on the dashboard, how did you miss that? Good luck and do update the thread so people learn a thing or more about such issues.

Thank you so very much sir, I will do exactly as you've said, does the 2012 camry uses same maf sensor as a 2009 camry? I will try it right away as soon as I hear from you if they're the same sensor, thank you so very much sir, am anxiously waiting for your response.

GreyWolf01:
You bought a flooded vehicle.

Remember the floods in Nigeria last year and the damage they did to vehicles?

Well, most of those cars have been "worked on" and are now in the market as beautiful brides.

Always use a "powerful scanner" before buying any car, much more 9ja used.

Sorry for your travails.

At best, that car you bought 12m was 8.5

I haven't bought my scanned at the time that I bought this car, I would have gone with it to scan it, I saw that it was keyless and I was so anxious to get it, it's such a pity that my desperation landed me in such tragedy.

I will sell for 10m but I won't sell for 8.5, the car exterior is still new.

2cribz:
G boy,money miss road.i will buy the car for 1m. Engine has overheated,engine has been opened,and car is endless moneypit.1m is on the table.go and buy thinner of 1000 naira,1000 naira worth of thinner is about 35cl,like small maltina plastic size. Pour it into your fuel tank,buy fuel of 30k,take the car to express,and do Italian tune up. That is,u go dey match 130kph for at least 30mins,no braking,no stopping....do it and give feedback.make sure u down the 30k fuel till reserve light comes on. It would expell all carbon on your plugs,02 sensors,exhaust,catalysts. I've done it for about 5 diff people and till tmrw,they still regard me.

Thank you I will do exactly as you've said, please where can I buy the thinner?? Please am anxiously waiting for your response. Please

eteebanky1:
Nigeria used vehicle

Well, I'm not surprised

That was the major reason the owner sold it off to another unsuspecting innocent Nigerian.

12M is on the high side actually for a Nigeria used, you should have bought it around 8.5M

I'm very sure that vehicle history would be very ugly.

This is exactly what a mechanic told me, he said it is the reason the car was sold.

Go to any shop either by roadside or in your area,that are small.small shops that deals on lil building materials like shovel,tape,chains,paint thinner,brush,etc The colour is like la casera.ma ke sure u dont buy above 1000 worth.id have said lucas ,but that one too cost and if u buy am. U must use your camry reach ore before e go work cos ,e go too clean the whole engine,catalysts,02 sensors,oil screen,nozzles, injector mouth. Anywhere oil and carbon dey,e must melt am.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFkqPHSzEbg&pp=ygUgUGFpbnQgdGhpbm5lciB2cyBjYXJib24gYnVpbGQgdXDSBwkJsgkBhyohjO8%3D
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Iceking1:
Thank you I will do exactly as you've said, please where can I buy the thinner?? Please am anxiously waiting for your response. Please

If you have money, just replace the entire engine and the gearbox.. Pretty expensive but it would solve your problems. Do it and enjoy the car.

Iceking1:
Thank you I will do exactly as you've said, please where can I buy the thinner?? Please am anxiously waiting for your response. Please

You're too desperate, you're taking advise from someone who just insulted you., calling you Gboy, money miss road..

Be quiet.

achillesfoot:
You're too desperate, you're taking advise from someone who just insulted you., calling you Gboy, money miss road..

2cribz:
Go to any shop either by roadside or in your area,that are small.small shops that deals on lil building materials like shovel,tape,chains,paint thinner,brush,etc The colour is like la casera.ma ke sure u dont buy above 1000 worth.id have said lucas ,but that one too cost and if u buy am. U must use your camry reach ore before e go work cos ,e go too clean the whole engine,catalysts,02 sensors,oil screen,nozzles, injector mouth. Anywhere oil and carbon dey,e must melt am.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFkqPHSzEbg&pp=ygUgUGFpbnQgdGhpbm5lciB2cyBjYXJib24gYnVpbGQgdXDSBwkJsgkBhyohjO8%3D
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I will go for the Lucas since it's the best, where can I get the Lucas? Is it still at the building materials store or where can I get it?

Also, it seems there are different types of the Lucas, do you in anyway have a photo of the exact one to buy, I would be so grateful if you would, thanks sir.

Those are from abroad,even seafoam,but like i said buy the thinner 1st. Nope u cant see such at small shops. U can try ant big supermarket in your area that sells wholesale and retail,they must have auto lubricants section. But first try to buy thinner.its obvious the mechanic either spoilt your nozzles or they are leaking.buy thinner and fire the engine.it won't cost no harm. Thos3 seafoam,lucas bottle,it looks like all those spray starch kind of can bottles and its boldly written.it can be added to has tank,oil crankcase...




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Iceking1:
I will go for the Lucas since it's the best, where can I get the Lucas? Is it still at the building materials store or where can I get it?

Also, it seems there are different types of the Lucas, do you in anyway have a photo of the exact one to buy, I would be so grateful if you would, thanks sir.

Big man big wahala!
Baba sell the devil & get urself a golf 2 wit rest of mind!

Chose among this list
1. Sell the car
2. Change the engine complete, some cars consume fuel from factory settings and no mechanic can fix it for you except you put different engine from the one it came with from the factory
3. Keep riding the car and spend all your money on fuel

All the codes you posted above points to oxygen sensor,the one after the catalyst. Thats the vause of tour problem.

your MAF is probably the culprit because that's what can make you have such poor mpg. Check if there's black smoke coming out of the tailpipe , sometimes you'll even perceive odour of petrol. Issues with MAF can cause these symptoms. Check the connections to the MAF too. Also make sure you air filter is clean

Iceking1:
Everything you made mentioned here are all working and intact, except the catalyst, which I bought separately as It wasn't intact when I got the car,I was advise by a mechanic to buy catalyst, I sent him the money he bought and inserted It, both on the front bonnet and on the bottom of the car.

Are u sure mechanic is not deceiving you...

Iceking1:
It's going down more.

I don't think the tank is leaking, there would have been fuel on the exact place I parked the car.

But you get mind ooooo.....u gather 12 million buy Nigerian used car.....

He was scammed cos he wanted to proof a point to someone. Ive told him what to do,but he no listen.so let me allow him breathe.me wey dey get 16mpg on top bad plugs and couls ,5litres with hard accelerationdey carry me then almost 40km b4 e go off.

advanceDNA:
But you get mind ooooo.....u gather 12 million buy Nigerian used car.....

advanceDNA:
Lol....it is expected?? .he may still have a chance to return it?? ........this is funny.....be like na abroad u dey speak from.....

Engine dey work, gear dey work, electrical dey work, AC dey work, alternator dey ok...catalyst dey dia...
...in a Nigerian car dealers dictionary ...that's the definition of a 100% okay Nigerian used car.... If he see refund, make I bend

Lol,
You have no idea that the law works in Nigeria sha oh

Iceking1:
Thank you so very much sir, I will do exactly as you've said, does the 2012 camry uses same maf sensor as a 2009 camry? I will try it right away as soon as I hear from you if they're the same sensor, thank you so very much sir, am anxiously waiting for your response.

Yes sir, should be the same.

stanvesco:
Lol,
You have no idea that the law works in Nigeria sha oh

Nigeria of all places??

Engine works...
AC works
Transmission works
Car moves....
Did he test drive?? Yes..
But he wants a refund Weeks later becos he has a subjective view of mpg??

.law in Nigeria will make buyer refund seller for any reason....okay oooo

Iceking1:
I have used 2012 corolla in the past, it's not a fuel guzzler like my present car, it normally goes 100km for 17 liter of fuel. I wanted to upgrade, I sold it and bought a camry, I rode the camry for 4 months, before deciding to upgrade again, which I got this Camry.

Mistakes people do. I did same and I know exactly what you are going through. I also do fill up my tank every 3 days then when petrol was still selling 200/litre. It’s up to you to throw away that money gulping machine.

There is nothing you do that will make it manage your fuel. The mechanics will keep taking money from you and deceiving you to change some stuffs but they know the truth and will never tell you to sell off.

Keep shut. What causes it is bad oil,bad coils,leakgae on exhaust,lack of catalyst, bad carbon filled coils,hard acceleration, short trips,steady use of AC.. if na me get the car,i don tidy am since.na small tin but the guy na novice for motor.

Mary95:
Mistakes people do. I did same and I know exactly what you are going through. I also do fill up my tank every 3 days then when petrol was still selling 200/litre. It’s up to you to throw away that money gulping machine.

There is nothing you do that will make it manage your fuel. The mechanics will keep taking money from you and deceiving you to change some stuffs but they know the truth and will never tell you to sell off.

advanceDNA:
Nigeria of all places??

Engine works...
AC works
Transmission works
Car moves....
Did he test drive?? Yes..
But he wants a refund Weeks later becos he has a subjective view of mpg??

.law in Nigeria will make buyer refund seller for any reason....okay oooo

The law works in Nigeria. Period!

stanvesco:
The law works in Nigeria. Period!

U are a comedian....u don't even know what your are saying ...

Check to see if the O2 sensor in the vehicle gets hot. If yes then it still works a bit but if not then it's bad.

Washing with choke cleaner has no effect. When it's bad it's bad and you have to change it. Check your plugs that they are very okay. Remove your battery terminal for about 5 minutes while pressing down your brake pedal and put it back

I use same vehicle

Beelzebub done sell this one vehicle 😏

Osasnice:
Check to see if the O2 sensor in the vehicle gets hot. If yes then it still works a bit but if not then it's bad.

Washing with choke cleaner has no effect. When it's bad it's bad and you have to change it. Check your plugs that they are very okay. Remove your battery terminal for about 5 minutes while pressing down your brake pedal and put it back

I use same vehicle

Wow, whooping 25 mpg

I dey suffer 😭😭😭

Dont mind that one that posted that mpg...maybe he bought the car direct tokunbo,not nigerian used.

Iceking1:
Wow, whooping 25 mpg

I dey suffer 😭😭😭

When I dey ride crv,my mpg na 17mpg,no catalyst,after I got catalyst,cleared code,serviced plugs, nozzles,na 25mpg I come dey get.i come dey fear say the car don spoil.