Engine code P0171 on a 3400 V6

[Kilroy]

Well, the Alero (3400 V6) threw a "P0171" Engine code. If I remember right, it is "bank 1 running lean". Well, I went under the hood to check it out, and guess what I discovered?

Now, if anyone hasn't figured it out, I just want to see who will be the first to guess the correct problem I had.

:scpimp:

[guiguilandry]

LIMG ...
Exhaust leak of some sort...
Manifold cracked or gasket burnt ?????

[Alero4life]

running lean

[rustyballs_69]

Vacuum leak?

[Nate's Alero]

unplugged MAF

[cherrington17]

when mine did that... the MAF went bad. Replaced it and it stopped.

so... i'm gonna go with unplugged maf OR upstream O2 wires got cut somehow.

[Kilroy]

I guess "vacuum leak" was the closest. What was wrong, was the hose on the PCV valve popped off. A while ago I had troubles because the PCV elbow was cracked, and leaking. I got a universal one, and it worked good, untill a while ago. Seems the elbow was made of a silicone rubber, and when it got warm, softened up enough to pop off of the PCV valve. So, I just got a clamp, and now it don't pop off of the PCV valve. (Fits snug on the line running towards the windshield thank goodness.)

[cherrington17]

Sweet! i was right.

what do i win???

[Kilroy]

Sweet! i was right.

what do i win???

How are you right, it had nothing to do with the MAF, OR the O2 sensor??????

[cherrington17]

exactly. what'd i win?

[Kilroy]

A shiny orange street cone for you to wear as a hat. That, and a chair in the corner of the room.:lol::yahoo: :lol:

[cherrington17]

:yahoo:

[Kilroy]

Who the heck knew a CAR forum would cheer me up today? :)

[Nate's Alero]

lul....