check engine light help
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check engine light help
have code P1491 & P0171 per the check at autozone. I have a 96 honda accord ex, 4cylinder, 4 door. I had a new fuel filter and pump put on ( as that was suggested) and also made sure the gas cap was on correctly and the check engine light is still on. Is there a sure way of knowing what needs to be replaced before I just start replacing things that don't need to be replaced? [align=right]
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#2
RE: check engine light help
since you've done the replacements have you cleared the codes to see if they came back? I believe a P1491 is an egr issue... do you have any sort of "stumble" or hesitation around 2500-3000 rpms? As for the P0171 do you by chance have an aftermarket intake or anything not stock on the vehicle?
#3
RE: check engine light help
P0171 = system too lean
P1491 = EGR valve lift insufficient
I don't know why a fuel PUMP was suggested... Seems pretty expensive to replace that just based on those codes. Did anybody measure your fuel pressure? Any other tests besides reading the codes?
P1491 = EGR valve lift insufficient
I don't know why a fuel PUMP was suggested... Seems pretty expensive to replace that just based on those codes. Did anybody measure your fuel pressure? Any other tests besides reading the codes?
#4
RE: check engine light help
The system to lean code can be caused by a vacuum leak or improperly installed aftermarket intake or not hooking up a MAF sensor if you have one... Anyway, just let us know the answers to those couple of questions and we'll get you straightened out in no time!
#9
RE: check engine light help
So it sounds like an EGR valve problem. Here's a pic to help you out. I got this directly from our DIY section. 4th post from the top by deserthonda. It leads to an online manual. There are also online manuals available for downloading for free on your car. Just check out the DIY section.
By the way, your engine is an F22B1
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By the way, your engine is an F22B1
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