P0171 System Too Lean (bank 1)

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May 6, 2012 | 11:29 PM
  #1  
While driving today i get a cel so i stoped at the autozone to scan it and see what up with that so i get P0171 System Too Lean (bank 1) car runs fine no problems. I checked tho hose to see any crack but i dont see anything. Any advise where should i start? also i did do research on this.
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May 6, 2012 | 11:47 PM
  #2  
Most likely a MAF, primary O2 sensor, or vacuum leak issue.
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May 7, 2012 | 01:43 PM
  #3  
Quote: Most likely a MAF, primary O2 sensor, or vacuum leak issue.
when its MAF or O2 sensor it does not show which one is it?
I did check it again reset the Cel Light but still came up.
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Jun 8, 2012 | 02:02 AM
  #4  
I'm having the exact same issue on my 02 1.8tqm. Runs fine, new PCV, new fuel filter. No detectable vac leaks and no change when I disconnected the MAF and took it for a run.
It idles flawlessly and doesn't seem to be down any power at all.
I'm lost.
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Jun 8, 2012 | 10:39 AM
  #5  
you can welcome another P0171 member here.
had 2 codes so I replaced PRV and now only P0171 is left. I have no boost gauge yet so cant see if its vac or maf or o2
car seem to run ok for now but I feel that its somewhat underpowered and gas milage could be better.
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Jun 8, 2012 | 11:58 AM
  #6  
have u looked at the check valves. Alot of times those get corrided letting out interminting leaks. I think there is 5 or 6 on the 1.8 Should be a diagram floating around this site.
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Jun 8, 2012 | 12:10 PM
  #7  
i glanced around and found nothing corroded. My engine is pretty clean to be honest for 60k
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Aug 20, 2012 | 06:52 PM
  #8  
you ever figure out what it was? I'm having the same issue
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Aug 20, 2012 | 08:50 PM
  #9  
Yes i did, i was getting air in the system from the maf, my intake silicone had pop out which was causing the problem. i did a vacuum test and found air coming in.
Do check all your vacuum lines vic_13 just to make sure is not that and then check maf and o2 sensor
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Aug 27, 2012 | 03:02 AM
  #10  
how would one go about doing a vacuum check
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