System too lean?
roach2k2
02-20-2005, 11:54 AM
I have a 2002 Celica and lately my check engine light has come on. I took it to Autozone to get checked. The code came out to be P0171. Which means System Too Lean (Bank 1). I have no idea what this means what so ever. Can anyone help me out or think they know what this could me?
Brian R.
02-20-2005, 10:29 PM
Check the following:
Air induction system
Injector blockage
MAF meter
Engine coolant temperature sensor
Fuel pressure and flow
Exhaust leak
Open or short in A/F sensor circuit
A/F ratio sensor
Air induction system
Injector blockage
MAF meter
Engine coolant temperature sensor
Fuel pressure and flow
Exhaust leak
Open or short in A/F sensor circuit
A/F ratio sensor
siblue99
02-24-2005, 03:31 PM
po171 system too lean is caused by a faulty oxygen sensor, Bank 1 means that it is the first one closest to the motor on a four cyl. usually if something else it will come up with more than one code at the same time
Brian R.
02-24-2005, 03:52 PM
Don't limit yourself to the A/F ratio sensor. Any of the systems I listed could cause that code.
darthnefas
03-01-2005, 11:10 PM
Like he said, I had this same problem occur after a cold-air intake install.
The guy took it to a local repair shop that was doubling for parts changers and simply charged him $143 for an O2 sensor that he didn't need and used a Bosch Universal which made matters worse.
Do the research and you can save yourself some serious headaches later.
The guy took it to a local repair shop that was doubling for parts changers and simply charged him $143 for an O2 sensor that he didn't need and used a Bosch Universal which made matters worse.
Do the research and you can save yourself some serious headaches later.
Automotive Network, Inc., Copyright ©2026
