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Old 09-03-2008, 07:01 PM
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Default I had my CEL scanned today.

The results were error code P0171

Definition
Fuel Trim Bank One Condition

Explanation
The powertrain control module uses the oxygen sensor to calculate the air/fuel ration of the engine. The computer has recognized a rich or lean condition on one engine bank only.

Probable Causes
1. -If bank one and two codes set together suspect fuel pressure or MAF sensor.

2.-Oxygen Sensor Defective

3. -Ignition misfire-repair.

4. Fuel injector problem.


That is exactly what the printout says; any advice as to what I should do?
 
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Old 09-04-2008, 02:41 AM
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Bump?

I guess if I get nothing ima start at the o2 sensor, I wanted them to get rid of the check engine light to see if it came on from having low fuel, but they wouldn't do it
 
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Old 09-04-2008, 05:38 PM
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That code from Bentley is a lean fault code, not rich.
If this is a 2.8L than you most likely have a vacuum leak on the passenger's side, or towards the back of the motor. Go over all your vacuum lines with a fine tooth comb then report back. Changing you O2 sensor shouldn't be changed until you fix the visual and most important thing "cheap" repairs first.
 
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Old 09-07-2008, 04:47 AM
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Doh, I always forget to post that I drive a 1.8t a4
 
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Old 09-07-2008, 08:31 AM
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Originally Posted by larrypzlast
Doh, I always forget to post that I drive a 1.8t a4
Add a signiture.
 
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