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P0171 (M) 1/1 Fuel System Lean A lean air/fuel mixture has been indicated by an

Old Jan 13, 2007 | 06:11 PM
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this is wat code my car is throwing how can i fix this its got a cold air intake it sais abnormally rich correction factor
 
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Old Jan 13, 2007 | 06:21 PM
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that should happin with a cold, i see that code alot on turbos that have bad breathers
 
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Old Jan 13, 2007 | 08:24 PM
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but i was having problems with my intake then it kicked on
 
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Old Jan 13, 2007 | 08:38 PM
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i hate to say im alittle lost so explain the intake probs you was have
 
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well i had this other intake on it and it would run good then would totaly backfire and would barely run and i had to ease it all the way to my house and while it was running bad the engine light came on and i got the code but i just put a new intake on and i replaced that rubber acordian lookin thing it runs better but it does feel likes its runnin a lil rich and the check engine light is still on, i was thinkin take it o the dealership and have then retune the maf
 
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Old Jan 13, 2007 | 09:44 PM
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puttin on an intake should not have affected your ratio reset your pcm and drive it for a day, it may just be the pcm triing to adjust.
 
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Old Jan 13, 2007 | 11:18 PM
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how do i reset the pcm and where is it?
 
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pull the battery pos cable then tap your breaks or turn on your light, it will reset if the prob is still there the light will return after a few drives
 
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k thanx ill try that
 
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