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2004 Chevrolet Epica Repair Question


Topics covered: Coolant, Frame, Dent.
Mileage: 42,000 miles.

Asked on June 12, 2011

Check engine light

My chevy epica will not pass emissions testing due to po171/174 error codes many people have suggested a vacuum leak could be the cause the frame by frame report showed 11.25 hg at the map is this normal

Avatar Asked by promethius

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Replied on June 12, 2011

No, that should be up around 16 to 18. It appears to be losing vacuum somewhere.

Tiny Answered by Wrenchtech (expert)
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Replied on June 12, 2011

i have replaced the pcv valve,ihave tested the vacuum with a gauge and read in the green, ihave also sprayed maf sensor cleaner everywhere with no change in rpm,i did a second scan today and the coolant temp read 107.60f identical to the previous scan and i made sure that the engine got up to temperatureanc the coolant was circulating

Tiny Response from promethius
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Replied on June 12, 2011

Sounds like you need some professional help.

Tiny Answered by Wrenchtech (expert)
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