CEL, code P0171

1998 TOYOTA TACOMA
160 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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YOTAKNOWS
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I have a 1998 toyota tacoma, 2wd manual transmission, 2.4L. the check engine light has been on a while now, and i have been trying many things to solve this problem. starting with the least expensive solves. so far the fuel filter has been replaced, both front and rear o2 sensors, ive run fuel injector cleaners through it, and i beleive we did something with the MAF sensor as well, but cannot remember. it has no driving issues, sometimes i hear a noise in second gear when its at about 3000 RPMs, just before i shift. no wierd smells. no wierd gas mileage. after replacing fuel filter and sensors the light went off, for about 3 miles, and came back on at accelerating to get on the highway.
Dec 3, 2010 at 1:36 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Lean fuel condition could be caused by one of the following below:

1.Vacuum leaks
2.EGR and PCV valve.
3.Low fuel pressure.
4.Dirty fuel injectors.
5.Mass Air Flow Sensor.
6.Oxygen Sensor.
Dec 3, 2010 at 4:23 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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You have a lean fuel trim issue. The two most likely possibilities are a vacuum leak or a problem with the HO2S circuit or the heated O2 sensor itself. (Bank one Sensor one.) The MAF could be the issue, so if you just cleaned it, you may want to actually check it. And my last guess is the temp sensor.

Check those things and let me know what you find.

Joe

Dec 3, 2010 at 4:29 AM
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YOTAKNOWS
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i looked at my records, we actually didnt do anything with the MAF sensor. both front and rear o2 have been replaced and fuel filter changed, and injectors cleaned. it went off after that but came right back on a few miles later. is there something that may need to be reset?
Dec 4, 2010 at 1:22 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Try cleaning the MAF. They make a special cleaner you can get at most parts stores. See if that helps.
Dec 6, 2010 at 5:17 AM