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Anonymous Posted on Mar 02, 2010

Code PO 171

I currently changed fuel pump and fuel filter on my 98 gmc sonoma 2.2L and my engine light keeps coming on reading code "PO 171" it usually happens when im close to an empty tank and on an up hill. what could be my problem?

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PO 171 is a system to lean code. This link will explain why this is and how to fix it,

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It is quite possible that there is a fault with your fuel gauge sensor. I hope this helps please rate this thank you

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