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Old 10-31-2002, 12:17 AM
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I have a 1998 ford f150 w/ a 5.4. Check engine light is on. I pulled the code . It said the number one bank is too lean. What doe that mean. Please reply A.S.A.P Thankyou
 
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Old 11-06-2002, 07:28 PM
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It means get it into a tech to diagnose the FI system. Computer, half hour, $150. No "Check Engine" priceles!

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Old 11-07-2002, 07:54 PM
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Question check engine light

I need a better information tha to send it to the dealer . My truck Has a Code P 171 . That means It is too lean on number one bank. What does that mean. I have replaced o2 sensors that does not fix the problem. Anyone that has repaired this problem before please let me know. I im Machanicaly inclined. Thankyou
 

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Old 11-07-2002, 11:26 PM
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Check for leaks in the pcv system. Usually a tear in the 90° boots. Real common problem.
 
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Old 11-17-2002, 11:10 AM
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Ther are no leaks in the pvc hoses.No vacumm leaks
 
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Old 11-17-2002, 12:27 PM
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a plugged or partially plugged injector??
 



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