Circuit/System Testing For DTC P0171
IMPORTANT:
The Circuit/System Verification must be performed first or misdiagnosis may result.
- Allow the engine to reach operating temperature. With the engine running, observe the affected Long Term FT parameter with a scan tool. The value should be less than approximately 19.5 percent with the engine running at operating temperature.
- If the value is not less than 19.5 percent, inspect for the following:
- With the ignition ON and the engine OFF, observe the manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor parameter. The MAP sensor pressure should be within the range specified for your altitude. Refer to Altitude Versus Barometric Pressure
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- If the MAP sensor does not indicate the correct barometric pressure, refer to DTC P0106 .
- With the engine idling, observe the mass air flow (MAF) sensor parameter. The MAF sensor parameter should be within 3-10 g/s at idle.
- If the MAF sensor parameter is not within 3-10 g/s at idle, refer to DTC P0101 or P1101 or DTC P0102 or P0103 .
- Vacuum hoses for splits, kinks, and improper connections
- Insufficient fuel in the tank
- Low fuel pressure
- Fuel contamination
- Malfunctioning fuel injectors
- Missing, loose, or leaking exhaust components from the HO2S forward
- Vacuum leaks at the intake manifold, the throttle body, the brake booster hose, and the injector O-rings
- The air induction system and the air intake ducts for leaks or for a missing air filter element
- A cracked evaporative emission (EVAP) canister
- Evaporative pipes obstructed or leaking
- The crankcase ventilation system for leaks
- The HO2S sensor 1 for improper installation and for electrical wires or connectors that may have contacted the exhaust system
- The HO2S sensor 1 signal circuit open, shorted to ground, or shorted to the low reference circuit
- The HO2S sensor 1 low signal circuit for an open circuit or high resistance
- Malfunctioning engine components