Codes P0171 and P0172

Tiny
GEORGE VINNY
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  • 1998 ISUZU RODEO
  • V6
  • 4WD
  • 98,000 MILES
It started off with getting little hesitation when driving up hill. Was told that injectors was bad. After replacing the injectors and start, the problem was way worst. Took it to a local mechanic scanned it had error codes on my personal scanner p0171 and p0172. Mechanic had me replaced intake manifold, temperature sensor, canister purge solenoid, neutral backup switch, crankshaft position sensor. Still did not solve problem. I had the fuel pump spark plug replaced previous. However still did not solve problem. When vehicle starts it would just misfire/back fire and hesitate and stall. I told mechanic to put the old injectors back in for me to move the vehicle when that happen it started and worked way better than it was before. So before I took vehicle home he said he will clean injectors when he did it still hesitant on flat and worst up hill. Fuel filters also was changed. The mechanic had the vehicle run on e I had to buy gas and fill for it to start so I am not sure if somehow the dirt from bottom blocked back injectors as such. A fuel pressure test was done previously and it was fine according to mechanic. Please advice on what am I missing. I plan on fixing problem myself.
Thursday, November 28th, 2019 AT 6:59 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

The codes indicate a lean mixture. Have you checked for engine vacuum leaks? If fuel pressure is within spec, and you mentioned it was checked and good, I suspect a vacuum leak. Both banks are affected so it isn't one o2 sensor.

Do me a favor, first check through this link. It explains how to find a vacuum leak. Do this. Also, let me know if it is backfiring from the intake or exhaust.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-an-engine-vacuum-gauge

Let me know what you find. Also, if you have a live data scanner, plug it in and let me know what the short term fuel trims are.

Take care,
Joe
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Thursday, November 28th, 2019 AT 8:13 PM
Tiny
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Thank you so much for your advice. I woke up this morning put a scan on and this is my readout. I haven't checked for vacuum leak as yet but going to do now. Can I put smoke from air intake to detect vacuum leak?
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Friday, November 29th, 2019 AT 11:15 AM
Tiny
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This is the scan read:
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Friday, November 29th, 2019 AT 11:16 AM
Tiny
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Hi,

You can introduce fog or smoke into the system but that may or may not find this type of leak. However, I would try the technique indicated in the link above. Also, can you let me see the short term fuel trims?

Thanks,
Joe
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Friday, November 29th, 2019 AT 7:47 PM

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