Stuck PCV Valve

Tiny
RMOORE09
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  • 2004 PONTIAC GRAND AM
  • 167,000 MILES
Hello, the grand am had a pcv valve changed on it. The elbow hose with it was also replaced. It went perfect changing them out but about 300 miles later, the engine had trouble starting and the check engine light came on. The codes read pcv issues and bank 1 too lean. The PCV valve is stuck in the engine. What happened?
Friday, September 21st, 2012 AT 2:31 AM

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Tiny
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There is no code for the pcv.

Lean code could be a vacuum leak, mass air flow or low fuel pressure.

Have these checked first to verify before assuming anything.

Roy
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Friday, September 21st, 2012 AT 3:04 AM
Tiny
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The air sounds like its coming from the PCV, the valve is stuck too. What do I do with the stuck valve?
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Friday, September 21st, 2012 AT 3:24 AM
Tiny
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I assume it is a v6. Remove it from the valve cover and replace it.

Roy
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Friday, September 21st, 2012 AT 3:28 AM
Tiny
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I can't its stuck in the valve cover
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Friday, September 21st, 2012 AT 3:37 AM

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