ok, i had my trac light flashing and the check engine light on, so i take it down to autozone and have them scan for the code problem. came up with po171 and po174. anyways, after he does this i start my car up and leave and the lights go out. should i still be concerned about the code problems even though the lights went off?
po171 and po174. anyways, after he does this i start my car up and leave and the lights go out. should i still be concerned about the code problems even though the lights went off?
OK quick question are you using a K&N air filter??
P0171 = lean 1st bank
P0174 = lean 2nd bank
and FYI this is common if your MAF sensor is dirty and the burn off wire is contanimated. At work we get alot of these codes after people clean their K&N filter due to over oiling it and the oil covering the MAF sensor OR they dont change their air filter frequently.
Okay, from experience, when my check engine light comes on with trac flashing, it was caused because my gas cap was loose. So all i did was tighten it and everything went back to normal. Hope this helps.
Okay, from experience, when my check engine light comes on with trac flashing, it was caused because my gas cap was loose. So all i did was tighten it and everything went back to normal. Hope this helps.
This has happened to me before as well. I had a CEL and blinking TRAC light, and then it just suddenly went away. I didn't think too much of it though because it never came back :lol:
yeah i had that happen to me to... it went away the next day.. but it came on again and has been on for about three weeks.. im guessing its a heat sensor
OK here's how OBD II works.. the computer remembers the speed, RPM ect when the code was created and the light turned on.. Now if it sees the same information 3 times but it did not commanded a error then the light turns off.. BUT given your P0171 My bet is that its going to come back here soon.. you still need to answer if you have a K & N filter.
Just a reminder, Auto Zone, PEP Boys and etc use a universal scan tools to pull check engine light codes. The trouble code you get will still have to be verified by the dealers scan tool to get a accurate reading of your troubled code.
are you sure you installed all the vaccume lines correctly? a vaccume leak AFTER the mass airflow sensor would allow unmetered air into the engine, causing it to run lean, thus causeing the computer to richen the mixture, and set a code. Or in your case two codes. A dirty mass airflow sensor can also cause this type of code.
its not running rich, its running too lean. or what about the tube that goes from the intake manifold to the crankcase. i recently took it off and put it back on for some stupid reason, could that be a problem?
its not running rich, its running too lean. or what about the tube that goes from the intake manifold to the crankcase. i recently took it off and put it back on for some stupid reason, could that be a problem?
Oh that did it I bet.. when it runs lean is when there is air that is bypassed the MAF sensor so the computer doesnt put enough fuel to compensate.. So if your PCV tube was disconnected then yes it will run lean.. Its common on toyotas esp when a hose breaks off or gets disconnected to see those Lean codes
Bump....i had this problem tonight. My check engine light came on and the trac off is blinking. I am going to take it to lexus, if it is something to do with the air filter and mafs, will it still be covered under warranty if I have an aftermarket short ram intake?
P0171 = System too lean, A/F lean malfunction, long or short term fuel trim. TROUBLE AREA: air induction system, gas leakage on exhaust, maf sensor, injector blockage, O2 sensor (bank 1, sensor 2), fuel pressure, open or short in circuit in O2 sensor (bank 1, sensor 2), lastly ECM. Have it checked out.
i'd return the intake to stock before taking it for warranty on an intake related problem. is the MAF sensor too sensitve or what? does the lexus ecu have that much of an issue dealing with the larger airflow?
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