The truth about the code P0171..
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The truth about the code P0171..
I threw the Code P0171 a few times now, and iv seen a couple other on the forum who have thrown this code. P0171 is defined as (seeing OBDII code list) as System Too Lean Bank 1. But, what this really means is fuel pump = epic fail. mines gone now, and that's the reason.
The reason I think P0171 is a fuel pump code is because i was reading up on the parts catalog for our car in the maintenance section and it said when it comes time to mess w/ the fuel pump when removing it your car may throw Code P0171.
And this is not for installing a performance one this is simply for tinkering w/ the fuel pump.
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The reason I think P0171 is a fuel pump code is because i was reading up on the parts catalog for our car in the maintenance section and it said when it comes time to mess w/ the fuel pump when removing it your car may throw Code P0171.
And this is not for installing a performance one this is simply for tinkering w/ the fuel pump.
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No, it means system too lean. Fuel pressure issues can be one cause of this.
The codes dont pertain to cause, they pertain to effect. Multiple causes can cause one effect (sometimes many concurrent causes.. and sometimes because of the systems reaction to other codes).
The codes dont pertain to cause, they pertain to effect. Multiple causes can cause one effect (sometimes many concurrent causes.. and sometimes because of the systems reaction to other codes).
#5
I've had P0171 once.......it was because of a crap tune....adjusted my O2 map...everything's gravy.
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#6
Yep.. like I said, anything that can cause the car to run lean can set the code. The ECU has zero idea why it is lean.. only that it is lean and it continues to run lean when the ECU adjusts. The ECU in most cases only tells you what is out of spec.. kind of like telling the doctor what hurts. The good troubleshooting is what tells you why
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Originally Posted by engifineer
No, it means system too lean. Fuel pressure issues can be one cause of this.
The codes dont pertain to cause, they pertain to effect. Multiple causes can cause one effect (sometimes many concurrent causes.. and sometimes because of the systems reaction to other codes).
The codes dont pertain to cause, they pertain to effect. Multiple causes can cause one effect (sometimes many concurrent causes.. and sometimes because of the systems reaction to other codes).
#11
Never mind I'm wrong, I changed the fuel pump and the code returned.....it's O2 sensor fosho
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#16
I think that's right Crayola...if it is the O2 sensor it would be the Primary O2.......good luck brethren
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