Code P0171
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Code P0171
Steady check engine indicator appeared.
Scanned and got a P0171 code on my 2016 C7 Stingray. Understand that code indicates engine is running lean. Can I assume mass air flow sensor is dirty or needs replacement? I recently replaced the air filter with a K&N filter. Could that have caused this code?
Before I go to the dealer, I assume I should try cleaning the mass air flow sensor and check for vacuum hose leaks.
Any other suggestions?
Thanks
Scanned and got a P0171 code on my 2016 C7 Stingray. Understand that code indicates engine is running lean. Can I assume mass air flow sensor is dirty or needs replacement? I recently replaced the air filter with a K&N filter. Could that have caused this code?
Before I go to the dealer, I assume I should try cleaning the mass air flow sensor and check for vacuum hose leaks.
Any other suggestions?
Thanks
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Clean the sensor, reset the code, Order one from RockAuto if the code comes back.
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Since this code appeared shortly after you installed a new air filter, I would look at anything that you took apart to make sure those items are re installed correctly
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I checked the various hoses and even though they looked firmly attached, one was not seated properly. I seated it firmly and started the engine. Check engine light immediately turned off.
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Steady check engine indicator appeared.
Scanned and got a P0171 code on my 2016 C7 Stingray. Understand that code indicates engine is running lean. Can I assume mass air flow sensor is dirty or needs replacement? I recently replaced the air filter with a K&N filter. Could that have caused this code?
Before I go to the dealer, I assume I should try cleaning the mass air flow sensor and check for vacuum hose leaks.
Any other suggestions?
Thanks
Scanned and got a P0171 code on my 2016 C7 Stingray. Understand that code indicates engine is running lean. Can I assume mass air flow sensor is dirty or needs replacement? I recently replaced the air filter with a K&N filter. Could that have caused this code?
Before I go to the dealer, I assume I should try cleaning the mass air flow sensor and check for vacuum hose leaks.
Any other suggestions?
Thanks
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This is the first time I have posted a message on this forum, or any forum, but I feel I must. Last month I bought a 2014 C7 with 17,800 miles. It has run flawlessly. Not knowing exactly what maintenance the previous owner had performed I decided to do some of the services this week. Yesterday, I took out the oem filter and put in a K & N. That evening, after about 40 miles of driving, the engine light came on and the car suddenly died. I tried to restart it, but it only sputtered. Fortunately, I have a good local mechanic, and he said the mass air flow sensor had oil in it. He tried to clean it, but couldn't. He put a new sensor in and also the old oem filter. The car runs flawlessly again. I'm posting this because I saw on the K & N website where they vigorously deny that their filters could ever cause this problem. Well, either they're wrong or this was just an amazing coincidence. I'll let you decide, but I have to recommend against them.
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The K & N type filters can be over oiled but I would think that out of the box this would not be the case
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