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Anonymous Posted on Jan 18, 2012

2000 silverado 1500 4.8 bank 1 and bank 2 to lean how can i fix

I have changed MAF sencer, map sencer, purge silinoide, fuel pressure regulater , bank 1 up stream o2 sencer, bank 2 downstream o2 sencer

  • Anonymous Jan 22, 2012

    i changed the intake gaskets and the light went off

  • Anonymous Mar 12, 2014

    low fuel pressure in bank 2

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I have a 2001 Silverado 1500 with the 4.8 that had the same error codes. It turned out to be intake manifold gaskets were bad. With the engine running spray some carb cleaner on the intake where it bolts up to the heads and listen for the engine to speed up. If it does you've got a leak. With mine I couldn't find the leak with the carb cleaner but after I replaced the gaskets the problem was solved. Hope this helps.

  • Anonymous Jan 19, 2012

    i checked for the vacume leak around the intake and all the vacume lines and havent had any luck i even did this while the engine was cold

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JOHN LAPIER

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  • Posted on Nov 16, 2010

SOURCE: engine code P0174 lean bank

Itys upstream its the one in front of the cataylic convertor not y pipe or behind the convertor

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jul 27, 2009

SOURCE: right and left bank running to lean

Things to check:

The air filter element for being restricted. An Airhog type air filter can be a problem if too much oil is sprayed on it.

MAF sensor for being installed in the proper direction and for foreign objects blocking the inlet screen.

For fuel in the pressure regulator hose. Also the fuel pressure should be tested. If its low the engine will run lean.

For excessive fuel in the crankcase. A bad injector(s) causes this.

As jaa278 said the 02 sensor(s) can be bad.

The catalytic converters should also be checked.


Anonymous

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  • Posted on Mar 26, 2009

SOURCE: lean bank 1

Check for a lower intake leak somewhere air is getting in on 1,2,3. Check for leaking vaccum hoses also.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jan 20, 2009

SOURCE: check engine light on

There are only 2 banks in the engine. That means that if it has 2 O2 sensors they may both need replaced. .....More than likeley it has 2 or more O2 sensors. They shouldn't be hard to locate.

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What does code po171 mean.

System too lean, bank 1.
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What does obd 1 code 25 and 26 mean?

EOBD II Error Code: 25
Description:
System too Lean, Bank 1
Possible Causes:
- Intake/exhaust leak.
- Secondary air injection (AIR) system.
- Manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor.
- Mass air flow (MAF) sensor.
- Fuel pressure/pump.
- Injector(s).
- Evaporation emission (EVAP) canister purge valve.
- Heated oxygen sensor (HO2S).
- Contaminated fuel.

EOBD II Error Code: 26
Fault Location:
System too Rich, Bank 1
Description:
- Evaporation emission (EVAP) canister purge valve .
- Fuel pressure.
- Injector(s).
- Heated oxygen sensor (HO2S).
- Contaminated fuel.
Hope that works.
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Type p0171

It is a generic OBD2 power train Code. The same solution could be applied to all other vehicles as well.
Error Code: P0171
Description:
Fuel Trim (FT), System too Lean, Bank 1
Possible Causes:
- Fuel pump pressure too high or regulating valve stuck closed.
- Intake/ exhaust leak.
- Secondary air injection (AIR) system.
- Manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor.
- Mass air flow (MAF) sensor.
- Fuel pressure/pump.
- Fuel Injector(s).
- Evaporative emission (EVAP) canister purge valve.
- Heated oxygen sensor (HO2S).
Solutions:
-Usually, simply cleaning the Mass air flow (MAF) sensor helps solve the problem.
- It is best to take MAF off and spray it with electronics cleaner or high flash point solvent.
- Inspect all vacuum and PCV hoses, replace if necessary.
- Check for a dirty fuel filter and proper fuel pressure.
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Running lean on bank 1 and bank 2 codes 171 174 runs great when codes are off once they come on loss of power not much but you can feel it

P0171 - System Too Lean (Bank 1)

Basically this means that an oxygen sensor in bank 1 detected a lean condition (too much oxygen in the exhaust). On V6/V8/V10 engines, Bank 1 is the side of the engine that has cylinder #1.

Note: This DTC is very similar to P0174, and in fact your vehicle may show both codes at the same time.

Symptoms: You will more than likely not notice any drivability problems, although there may be symptoms such as a lack of power, detonation (spark knock), and/or a hesitation/surge on acceleration.


Causes: A code P0171 may mean that one or more of the following has happened:
* The MAF (Mass Air Flow) Sensor is dirty or faulty. Note: The use of "oiled" air filters may cause the MAF to become dirty if the filter is over-oiled. There is also an issue with some vehicles where the MAF sensors leak the silicone potting material used to protect the circuitry.
* There could be a vacuum leak downstream of the MAF sensor.


Possible solutions include:
* In the vast majority of cases, simply cleaning the MAF sensor does the trick. Consult your service manual for it's location if you need help. I find it's best to take it off and spray it with electronics cleaner or brake cleaner. Make sure you are careful not to damage the MAF sensor, and make sure it's dry before reinstalling
* Inspect all vacuum and PCV hoses, replace if necessary
* Check for a dirty fuel filter and proper fuel pressure


Hope helps.
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My truck is showing codes 171 and 174. Can you help

P0174 Generic Definition

Fuel Trim Bank Two Condition
- The ECM has detected a rich or lean air/fuel ratio condition on engine bank two

Probable Cause[s]

  1. If bank one and two are set together suspect a fuel pressure condition or MAF sensor fault
  2. Failed HO2S21
  3. Ignition misfire condition
  4. Fuel injector problem
  5. Engine mechanical condition




    P0171 Generic Definition

    Fuel trim bank one condition
    - The powertrain control module uses the oxygen sensor to calculate the air/fuel ratio of the engine. The computer has recognized a rich or lean condition on one engine bank only.

    Probable Cause[s]

    1. If bank one and two codes set together suspect fuel pressure or MAF (Mass Air Flow) Sensor
    2. Oxygen sensor defective
    3. Ignition misfire-repair
    4. Fuel injector problem












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      Service engine light comes on. Code says lean bank one and two. Changed map sensor, and front o2 sensors. Did not fix problem. I have heard the same from other people and they have not gotten it fixed...

      besides the heated oxygen sensors being faulty, lean mixture codes also refer to intake/exhaust leaks ( cracked flex section of exhaust pipe at manifold , low fuel pressures /pump, faulty injectors , MAF/VAF,wiring and ECM
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      I have a 1997 chevy silverado putting out a code of p0174 what does this mean?

      Basically this means that an oxygen sensor in bank 2 detected a lean condition (too much oxygen in the exhaust). On V6/V8/V10 engines, Bank 2 is generally the side of the engine that doesn't have cylinder #1.

      A code P0174 may mean that one or more of the following has happened:

      •The MAF (Mass Air Flow) Sensor is dirty or faulty. Note: The use of "oiled" air filters can cause the MAF to become dirty if the filter is over-oiled. There is also an issue with some vehicles where the MAF sensors leak the silicone potting material used to protect the circuitry.
      •There could be a vacuum leak downstream of the MAF sensor.

      Possible solutions include:

      •In the vast majority of cases, simply cleaning the MAF sensor does the trick. Consult your service manual for its location if you need help. I find it's best to take it off and spray it with electronics cleaner or brake cleaner. Make sure you are careful not to damage the MAF sensor, and make sure it's dry before reinstalling
      •Inspect all vacuum and PCV hoses, replace if necessary
      •Check for a dirty fuel filter and proper fuel pressure
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      I cant find out what is causing these lean codes on bank 1 &2.

      vacuum leek,bad computer or you have a linkage out of adjustment on the throttle body
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