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X3
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Lean
fuel mix lean?
2013 BMW X3
1,700,000 MILES • 2.0L • 4 CYL • TURBO • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
ASHOK SAINI
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I have sealed the hoses no leak but cannot figure out this error.
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Apr 20, 2023 at 6:28 AM
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This is usually caused by one of two things, either the fuel filter is clogged up or the MAF needs to be replaced.
Here is a guide to help as well and I have added the filter and sensor locations in the diagrams below:
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/repair-lean-mixture-codes-p0171-or-p0174-on-some-manufacturers
Clear the codes once the job is complete to recheck the system. Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.
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Apr 21, 2023 at 5:31 AM
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