Preliminary Inspection
- Check exhaust for corrosion, loose or missing components.
- Ensure oxygen sensor is installed properly and pigtail is not contacting hot exhaust or ignition wires.
- Check vacuum hoses for splits, kinks and proper routing and connections.
- Check for vacuum leaks at throttle body, intake manifold and EGR valve.
- Check for proper operation of IAC system.
- Check proper operation of PCV system.
- Check throttle body inlet screen for damage and/or foreign objects.
- Check fuel for excessive water, alcohol, or other contaminates.
- Ensure PCM and sensor grounds are clean and tight.NOTE: To complete a trip cycle for fuel trim diagnostic, fuel trim diagnostic test must be enabled and run according to conditions required to set Code P0171. A trip is not considered complete until fuel trim diagnostics have been run by PCM.