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1998 Honda Accord Repair Question


Topics covered: Fuel pressure, Sensor, Fuel injector.
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
Avatar Asked by hari v

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.

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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