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What does the code p0171 mean on stangnet?

What does the code p0171 mean on stangnet?

It cam up with P0171 and P0174. These codes mean: P0171 (O2 Bank 1, Sensor 1 Lean) and P0174 (O2 Bank 2, Sensor 1 Lean).

What does lean fault code p0171 mean on a car?

Your car or truck has either a P0171, P0174 lean fault code or both stored in the pc, these codes derive from Oxygen Sensor (O-2) readings. A lean code or codes suggest that there surely is too-much air in the exhaust.

What are the codes on my 1997 Mustang GT?

I bought my 1997 Mustang GT, 5 spd in May 2003. About a month later (no mods yet), the Check Engine Light (CEL) came on. I went to Autozone and had the codes read. It cam up with P0171 and P0174. These codes mean: P0171 (O2 Bank 1, Sensor 1 Lean) and P0174 (O2 Bank 2, Sensor 1 Lean).

When to use fault codes p0171 and P 0174?

When the adjustments become too large to maintain the proper mixture, the fault codes P0171 and P0174 are logged. They are logged together, since in V8 and V6 (and more rarely in some 4-cylinder and straight 6-cylinder cars) the cylinders are split into two separate groups, or banks. 1. Vacuum Leaks

What causes the p0174 code on a Ford Mustang?

Vacuum Leaks – With the Ford Mustang, the most common cause for the P0174 code to show is a vacuum leak. Take a look around and see if you can find the vacuum leak. Here’s a great YouTube video on how to find a vacuum leak. Mass Air Flow Sensor – The mass air flow sensor calculates the volume of air entering the engine.

It cam up with P0171 and P0174. These codes mean: P0171 (O2 Bank 1, Sensor 1 Lean) and P0174 (O2 Bank 2, Sensor 1 Lean).

I bought my 1997 Mustang GT, 5 spd in May 2003. About a month later (no mods yet), the Check Engine Light (CEL) came on. I went to Autozone and had the codes read. It cam up with P0171 and P0174. These codes mean: P0171 (O2 Bank 1, Sensor 1 Lean) and P0174 (O2 Bank 2, Sensor 1 Lean).

Your car or truck has either a P0171, P0174 lean fault code or both stored in the pc, these codes derive from Oxygen Sensor (O-2) readings. A lean code or codes suggest that there surely is too-much air in the exhaust.

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