1998 Honda Accord Repair Question
Topics covered: Fuel pressure, Sensor, Fuel injector.
Mileage: 165,000 miles.
Mileage: 165,000 miles.
Asked on June 12, 2012
P0170, p0171 codes - shuggish at slow speeds. rough idle
Hi,
I have a 98 accord, 4cl, 2.3 LX with 165,000+ miles
These are the symptoms
- Getting error code P0171 - system too lean (Bank1)
- Getting error code P0170 - Fuel trim Malfunction (Bank1)
- Idle is not smooth - slight hiccups now and then. Looks like it is going to stall but does not stall
- Does not accelerate smoothly at low speeds. Revs up, but lags when going up an incline
- Poor fuel economy - used to be around 28-29mpg. Now it is close to 20-21mpg (past 3 months)
What I've checked / replaced recently
- Took apart and cleaned fuel injectors yesterday
- Replaced throttle intake tube and cleaned throttle body - 3 months back
- Replaced EVAP Control valve, EVAP Canister to clear different CEL code - 3 months back
- Replaced Catalytic converter and O2 sensor to clear different CEL code - 3 months back
- Replaced Plugs and wires 6 months back
Now I'm stuck. Searched for these issues and some of them say to replace the fuel pressure regulator. Is that the next step? Should go to a shop and check for correct fuel pressure or vacuum leaks etc?
Thanks
I have a 98 accord, 4cl, 2.3 LX with 165,000+ miles
These are the symptoms
- Getting error code P0171 - system too lean (Bank1)
- Getting error code P0170 - Fuel trim Malfunction (Bank1)
- Idle is not smooth - slight hiccups now and then. Looks like it is going to stall but does not stall
- Does not accelerate smoothly at low speeds. Revs up, but lags when going up an incline
- Poor fuel economy - used to be around 28-29mpg. Now it is close to 20-21mpg (past 3 months)
What I've checked / replaced recently
- Took apart and cleaned fuel injectors yesterday
- Replaced throttle intake tube and cleaned throttle body - 3 months back
- Replaced EVAP Control valve, EVAP Canister to clear different CEL code - 3 months back
- Replaced Catalytic converter and O2 sensor to clear different CEL code - 3 months back
- Replaced Plugs and wires 6 months back
Now I'm stuck. Searched for these issues and some of them say to replace the fuel pressure regulator. Is that the next step? Should go to a shop and check for correct fuel pressure or vacuum leaks etc?
Thanks
Answer
Replied on June 12, 2012
Lean fuel condition could be caused by one of the following below:
1.Vacuum leaks
2.EGR and PCV valve.
3.Low fuel pressure.
4.Dirty fuel injectors.
5.Mass Air Flow Sensor.
6.Oxygen Sensor.