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Old 11-29-2006, 11:39 PM
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today on my way home from work scanned it and it came up p0171 bank 1 system too lean

so as i was checkin for vaccum leaks i found my oil dipstick extension cracked in half anybody think this would cause the cel to come on ?
 
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Old 11-29-2006, 11:48 PM
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Not likely, do you have/use a oil filled filter?
 
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Old 11-29-2006, 11:50 PM
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what you said doesnt make sense lol
 
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Old 11-29-2006, 11:54 PM
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The dipstick wouldn't cause it, a bad mass air flow sensor could. Do you use a oil filled filter like K and N?
 
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Old 11-29-2006, 11:54 PM
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could be vac leak, ECTS, MAF sensor, fuel delivery issue. Probably MAF though... Check this
 
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Old 11-30-2006, 12:01 AM
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ill check that out tomoorw at lunch when im at work ill prob pull out the maf and spray it down wth contact cleaner thank's for the info onepoint8tee
 
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Old 11-30-2006, 02:38 AM
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my exact same problem/thread is a few topics above this one, there is a nice pic of what could be your problem....... hope it helps ya out.

https://www.audiforums.com/m_390216/tm.htm
 
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Old 11-30-2006, 07:50 PM
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funny you menton that cause i have the same problem in the same spot haha plus i found some loose clamps thanks guys problem solved !
 




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