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Old 03-08-2007, 01:19 AM   #2
lincolnmaster80
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Re: Fuel Trim Malfunction

I'm guessing your mixture is too lean and it's possibly running a bit rough and there isn't enough fuel getting to the engine. A rich mixture is too much fuel, but that error is usually related to O2 sensors. It might be the O2, but 'trim malfunction,' you're looking at a vacuum leak. Check the oil seperator valve then the throttle body gasket and then the intakes. Most likely a vacuum leak and the throttle body, oil seperator and intake are the most likely. Run your hand around the bottom of the throttle body and oil seperator, if it's greasy/oily there, there's a leak.

If there is no leak, test the MAF sensors...they might need cleaning, and in a worst case senario, might need replacing.
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