96 sedandeville 4.6

Tiny
BROSCOFATZ101
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  • 1996 CADILLAC DEVILLE
  • V8
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 106,000 MILES
My service emission system is diplaing on dash engine light on trouble codes are p0171 & p0174 car Manuel definition is fuel trim system lean (bank 1) for both codes need help any sugestions on were to start pleas& thanks. Describe your problem. Mpix@match. Com
Saturday, February 5th, 2011 AT 11:28 AM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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The first thing to check for is a vacuum leak. The trouble codes are for both bank 1 and 2. That tells me it isn't one specific part for one bank. Check around the intake, vacuum hoses. Here are a list of items that should be checked:

Air induction system
PCV hose connection
PCV hose
Injector blockage (would only cause one of the codes)
Mass air flow meter
Engine coolant temp. Sensor
Fuel pressure (directions on our homepage under DIY)
Fuel leak
ECM
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Sunday, February 6th, 2011 AT 1:05 AM

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