1991 Dodge Spirit Code 51 lean fuel/air mixture

1991 DODGE SPIRIT
188,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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XLT236
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What would cause Code 51 lean fuel/air mixture? I have very little accelaration.
Jul 29, 2009 at 8:43 AM
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BUDDYCRAIGG
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Lots of things can be your problem.

clogged fuel filter
failing fuel pump
bad injectors
fuel pressure regulator
vacuum leak.

I'd start by doing a fuel pressure test.
Jul 29, 2009 at 10:00 AM
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