1998 Volkswagen Cabriolet P0171 Engine Code "ON"

1998 VOLKSWAGEN CABRIOLET
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DOGALINA
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What is the most probable cause for this OBD?

Replaced worn out rubber hoses, have not replaced O2 sensor or MAF sensor.

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Oct 9, 2014 at 6:19 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Possible causes

- Intake air leaks
- Faulty front heated oxygen sensor
- Ignition misfiring
- Faulty fuel injectors
- Exhaust gas leaks
- Incorrect fuel pressure
- Lack of fuel
- Faulty Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor
- Incorrect Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) hose connection



Oct 10, 2014 at 2:14 AM
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