2001 Toyota Corolla P0171B OBDII code

2001 TOYOTA COROLLA
148,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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MONABNICE
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Hi, the P0171B code - Bank 1 system too lean has come up again on my corolla. I had a 420 code and changed cat. converter, then had the uptake 02 sensor changed, the engine light went off and then came back on a few times after fueling with gas and finally now it is back on again. I now have had the fuel filter replaced and still the engine light is on and it is still not accelerating good when given gas. I have put in a couple of fuel injection cleaners and it gives a week of performance. However, this along with the check engine light has me worried. I was told after diagnosis it was the 02 sensor but I filled up with gas after it was put on which made the light come on. It has been reset numerous times and still says the same code 171 before I had the 02 replaced. What gives?
Please, Please help!
Aug 1, 2010 at 11:12 AM
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MMPRINCE4000
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Upstream sensors measure air/fuel ratio, so a lean condition indicates a high oxygen content.

If your scanner has live data mode, scan in live data and see what sensor says, should read .1 to 1V, if it stays at one voltage, it indicates a bad sensor, lean fuel ( vacuum leak, weak injector).

What brand of sensor did you use?
Aug 2, 2010 at 8:54 AM
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MONABNICE
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Thanks for your reply. I used Bosch O2 sensor. The engine light has gone off now - the problem was that some technician pulled a hose loose that cause a vacuum leak. The technician that fixed it connected the hose after scanning the same code p0171. However, I now have stalling after trying to give gas by pressing the gas pedal. I believe it is either the spark plugs or its wires, a bad PCV valve, or a valve cover gasket.
Can you give me a link to show pictures or video on how to locate and check these things. I spent too much money on trying to fix the engine light all because some mechanic pulled a hose loose no one could seem to find/fix except one person in less than 10 minutes.
Thanks
Aug 15, 2010 at 3:31 PM
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MMPRINCE4000
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Try this link for info.

https://www.2carpros.com/how_to/index.htm
Aug 16, 2010 at 8:50 AM