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2006 Mazda codes P0455 P2198 P2189 P2187 P2196. Dont know where to start looking for problem. Bought a new gas cap. Trouble starting after I fill the tank but after I get it started the first time no problems after that

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P0455 Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (large leak) P2198 O2 Sensor Signal Stuck Rich (Bank 2 Sensor 1) P2189 System Too Lean at Idle (Bank 2) P2187 System Too Lean at Idle (Bank 1) P2196 O2 Sensor Signal Stuck Rich (Bank 1 Sensor 1) basically you need to replace either the air /fuel ratio sensor,, or,,the heater relay associated with that sensor,, these are very hard to diagnose without the hand held or scope that narrows it down ,, you can check a multitude of voltages on a number of electrical connections, as far as the P0455 ,, if you installed a new gas cap either have the code removed , or wait a couple of days and it should remove itself, as long as the cap is factory approved, Look for vacuum leaks in the evap system , cut hoses,, bad connections,

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Article byDon BowmanASE Certified Automotive TechSystem Too Lean at Idle (Bank 1)
What does that mean?
This diagnostic trouble code (DTC) is a generic powertrain code. It is considered generic because it applies to all makes and models of vehicles (1996-newer), although specific repair steps may be slightly different depending on the model.
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