Vararam Install = Lean Codes ?
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Vararam Install = Lean Codes ?
Everyone:
I installed the Vararam last weekend and after 80 miles I noticed that my check engine light was on. After checking my codes I discovered that the code was for a LEAN condition.
1.) 10-PCM - PowerTrain Control Module
P0171 - Feul Trim System Lean Bank 1. (History)
I reset the code. I guess the Vararam is doing the right thing by getting more air into the car.
Will the car learn the new air flow ? Should I worry about hurting the engine until it learns the new air flow ? I reset the code and plan to drive it again sometime this week.
Thanks
Toque
I installed the Vararam last weekend and after 80 miles I noticed that my check engine light was on. After checking my codes I discovered that the code was for a LEAN condition.
1.) 10-PCM - PowerTrain Control Module
P0171 - Feul Trim System Lean Bank 1. (History)
I reset the code. I guess the Vararam is doing the right thing by getting more air into the car.
Will the car learn the new air flow ? Should I worry about hurting the engine until it learns the new air flow ? I reset the code and plan to drive it again sometime this week.
Thanks
Toque
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jun 2004
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From: McKinney TX
FWIW, I got a baseline dyno run and mine was rich as fark (10.5-12.2 a/f) on the dyno. Added vararam and x-pipe and was still running rich, though not quite as much, so the computer can compensate some. I don't think the vararam alone should cause you to run lean. You buy the car new? Already been customized (program) perhaps?
Burning Brakes
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From: So Cal
I just installed a Vararam a couple weeks ago too. I did not get any codes, but at first, the car felt as though it was running a bit "off" so to speak. However, after about 120 miles, that feeling is gone and the car is unquestionably more powerful. I suggest that you give it a little while longer to adjust.
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t56gen3:
I bought the car brand new. I also had it dyno tested in April and it was a bit rich too If I remember correcctly. I will keep a close eye on this.
mikeo:
I will do some driving on it soon, and will better be able to tell how this is working. I really don't have enough miles on the vararam to tell anything for sure yet.
Thanks guys !
Toque
I bought the car brand new. I also had it dyno tested in April and it was a bit rich too If I remember correcctly. I will keep a close eye on this.
mikeo:
I will do some driving on it soon, and will better be able to tell how this is working. I really don't have enough miles on the vararam to tell anything for sure yet.
Thanks guys !
Toque
