1990 Cadillac Deville wont pass smog. HELP!

Tiny
JOSEPH RUIZ
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  • 1990 CADILLAC DEVILLE
  • V8
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 156,000 MILES
My 1990 cadi sedan deville wont pass smog! Its running 1 & 1/2 times richer than the max allowed. Ive replaced the cad converter & all sensors that can possibly make it run too rich. The diognostic test shows everything is fine, "but" the smog test has it running way too rich! It allows for a max at 100 but its testing at 245 ! Ever heard of this? Please help.
Monday, March 31st, 2008 AT 2:06 PM

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Tiny
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P0172/0175 Rich codes-

Possible causes include a bad O2 sensor, excessive fuel pressure (bad fuel pressure regulator or plugged return line), leaky fuel injectors, dirty air filter or restricted air inlet, or a defective coolant sensor that prevents the engine management system from going into closed loop mode.
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Monday, March 31st, 2008 AT 2:45 PM
Tiny
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All you suggested has been checked, any further ideas would greatly be appriciated. Thank you very much!
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Monday, March 31st, 2008 AT 8:04 PM
Tiny
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The only thing we got left is the computer
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Tuesday, April 1st, 2008 AT 6:23 AM
Tiny
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Does it run rough or is it idleing fast?
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Friday, April 4th, 2008 AT 2:20 AM
Tiny
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It doesent run rouph at all it runs really great "but" it does idle a tiny bit, and I do mean a tiny bit rouph when I pull to a stop. Ive had a new computer put in & its still running way too rich!Have you heard of any recalls for this model?Does the computer need to be reset in any way?Help, its eating up lots of cash. Any new ideas would be greatly appriciated. Thank you !
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Friday, April 4th, 2008 AT 4:38 PM
Tiny
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No it dosent really idle high or fast but it does run a tiny bit rouph when I pull to a stop, not enouph to be concerned about though, ive had a new computer put in and still the same running very rich. Have you heard of any recalls with this model? Does the computer have to be reset in any way?Any new ideas would be appriciated. Thank you.
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Friday, April 4th, 2008 AT 10:01 PM
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Test your injectors with an ohm meter, they should be around 13 ohms
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Saturday, April 5th, 2008 AT 5:29 AM

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