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Chasing P0171 again

This is a discussion on Chasing P0171 again within the General Tech Discussion forums, part of the W Body Tech category; P0171 keeps popping up, done so far : changed air filter,gas filter. cleaned IAC and TB , checked for vacuum ...

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    Default Chasing P0171 again

    P0171 keeps popping up, done so far : changed air filter,gas filter.
    cleaned IAC and TB , checked for vacuum leaks nothing found.
    Just bought car a month ago, previous owner just did plugs, wires look new.
    Sometimes a P0441 - Purge flow code will also show . What should I do next :
    smoke test( Cost ? ),O2 sensor replacement,fuel pressure test. Car sumbles a slight bit at idle, but runs great any other time. Mileage seems good at 24 mpg mostly highway. Cold starts good, code usually occurs after 1-2 minutes upon cold start. Help
    1997 Red GTP 175000 miles stock

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    Default Re: Chasing P0171 again

    You win some, lose some and you wreck some. - Dale Earnhardt
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    Default Re: Chasing P0171 again

    Sorry : Forgot : I also changed the PVC valve.
    Looks like fuel pressure is next ?
    One other thing , gas gauge stays pegged most of the time, past FULL.
    Could that be confusing anything and throwing the code ?
    1997 Red GTP 175000 miles stock

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    Default Re: Chasing P0171 again

    Bad 02 sensor possibly since the o2 reads the afr in the exhaust which is producing this code.

    If you've done everything reccomended up to the fuel pressure, I would replace the o2 or do a fuel pressure test next.
    You win some, lose some and you wreck some. - Dale Earnhardt
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    Default Re: Chasing P0171 again

    Thanks, I Think I will run out in the morning and get a fuel pressure gauge.
    Any recommendations as to brand ,limited budget, trying to slowly outfit my garage.
    1997 Red GTP 175000 miles stock

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    Default Re: Chasing P0171 again

    I'd just rent one from Autozone. Pay for it, take it back and get your money back.
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    Default Re: Chasing P0171 again

    do you mean there tool loaner deal ?
    1997 Red GTP 175000 miles stock

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    Default Re: Chasing P0171 again

    I own this code.

    Search on my username and the code number. Also talk to falconJohn about the code.

    He was unable to do anything about it, and after replacing his corroded to another planet battery cable, things are getting better. Not 100%, but I've suggested the other cable as well.


    If Dave feels 60% throttle is 100%, what does he tell his wife.

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