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Old Feb 24, 2011 | 06:14 PM
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hey yall my truck is a 98 5.9 gas 1/2 ton with 176xxx miles. i has recently started taking forever to shift into 4th gear and ive been throw code0171 for running lean, what could the problem be?
 
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oh yea and the tranny isnt throwing any codes, just the one for running lean and ive already topped off my tranny fluid
 
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Old Feb 24, 2011 | 06:17 PM
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Low fuel pressure, or, bad O2 sensor....... Is that one original? If it is, replace it. (and reset the PCM.)

4th gear is controlled by a solenoid. However, if it is really cold out, your truck WON'T shift to O/D.......
 
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