Topic: CODE P0171 HOW TO FIX?

[solstice-d]

Hi today I got code P0171, says BANK1 is running to LEAN? Is there something I can do? I don't want to go to the dealer and have them screw me over on some parts that are $40 and them charge me 300 for labor....so if anybody has a answer or anything. Thank you

[Sly Bob]

Have you changed anything on the car lately? I'm thinking exhaust leak.

[Mac]

sounds like a cat leak/exhaust, i had that after i used the wrong gasket on the cat after going to a high flow. my home made gasket of header material did not work to well, used a new gm o ring type and never looked back .

[DeepBlueGXP]

or it's a 02 Sensor going bad, they are easy to change. 

[solstice-d]

Thank you everbody, as soon as I get home from work I will check it out and keep you updated tonight. Great help here =)

[OnceBefore]

I think its your intake, the leak has to be somewhere after the maf. I had this happen to me on another car. I cleaned the tube and/ or tightened the pipe and cleared it. Its sucking more are in then the maf knows then when it gets through it thinks its running lean.

[Sly Bob]

You have the Solo shorty headers on your 2006. Are they the first version that Solo offered? The first version of the header that Jeff offered had a manufacturing defect  that caused them to crack and leak. If you do find a crack in your headers contact Jeff at Solo or Steve (Spicy3480) here for a free replacement. They have been updated and the new version is trouble free.

Keep us posted as I am curious as to what you find out.

[solstice-d]

ok i checked it out and it looks like a cracked header on the left side when the 2 tubes turn in to 1. it looks like 1/2in long, i thought it was something in the exhaust side not the intake cause i was getting a fluttering sound when i would only hit the gas. this is'nt my month if you guys see my other posts i also have things going on with focuztech.com its been over 2weeks with no parts in and my money taken.....jeez louiez.      

[DeepBlueGXP]

I think Solo will replace them for free, give Jeff a call. 

[Graywolf]

Sounds like you found the problem Here's a list of other problems that can set off po171 code- vacuumhoses for splits, kinks impropper connect-Insufficient fuel in tank,low fuel pressure, malfunctioning fuel injectors,vaccum leaks at intake manifold,throttle body and injector O rings, air induction system and the intake ducts for leaks or a missing air filter.  A cracked EVAP canister,Evaporation pipe obstructed or leaking,crankcase ventalation system leaks, HO2S electrical wires contacting exhaust/shorted /grounded to low reference circiut or a malfunctioning engine. Off the top of my head thats all I can think of that sets off codePO171  Special thanks to the GM service manual 2008M-car for Solstice/Sky for there input into my brain darn just got a brain malfunction light help! Now a bladder full light,methane alarm #@^@^


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