Check engine light is on and code p0171

2007 CHEVROLET EQUINOX
150,000 MILES • 3.4L • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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DAN LUKER
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Engine check light is on. Running lean on bank one cylinder code PO171.
May 28, 2020 at 5:47 AM
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STRAILER
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Hello,

This code is caused by an engine misfire, bad injector. lets start with a tune up and while the spark plugs are out please check the condition of the plug you are looking for one plug that is different from the rest.

This guide will help walk you through the steps:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-tune-up-a-car-engine

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/repair-lean-mixture-codes-p0171-or-p0174-on-some-manufacturers

Please run down these guides and report back.

May 30, 2020 at 4:42 AM
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