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Old Nov 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 ?
 
Old Nov 29, 2006 | 11:48 PM
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Not likely, do you have/use a oil filled filter?
 
Old Nov 29, 2006 | 11:50 PM
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what you said doesnt make sense lol
 
Old Nov 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?
 
Old Nov 29, 2006 | 11:54 PM
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could be vac leak, ECTS, MAF sensor, fuel delivery issue. Probably MAF though... Check this
 
Old Nov 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
 
Old Nov 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
 
Old Nov 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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