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Old Apr 28, 2019 | 08:49 AM
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Yes sir, the Bosch units don’t seem to satisfy the ECM’s parameters
Old Apr 30, 2019 | 09:44 AM
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Would This end of Muffler Cause PO171 Code?

Old Apr 30, 2019 | 01:18 PM
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That is the resonator. Since it is after the #1 O2 sensor it should have no bearing on it. It is basically a straight through pipe.
Old Apr 30, 2019 | 01:58 PM
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And at The Far End On tail ... ( muffler) ? That Would Not Restrict either?
Old Apr 30, 2019 | 03:54 PM
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The #1 O2 sensor is the one closest to the engine. It's job is to control the A/F ratio by sensing what gasses are passing by it. Constriction should not affect that unless it caused a backflow, but that would cause some odd stuff to go on passing the catalyst twice.

Anything affecting the A/F takes place between the MAF, where the amount of air is measured going in, and the #1 O2 sensor that measures the O2 left after it is burned.

Usually caused by a vacuum leak. This includes :
a hole in the vapor return pipe
a cracked EVAP canister
a malfunctioning EVAP purge valve, or any of it's tubing
a cracked intake manifold
a cracked/leaking/missing PCV hose
a crack in the elephant trunk between the air cleaner and the throttle body
a cracked flex pipe
a bad exhaust manifold/gasket
low fuel pressure

Probably more but I'm getting cramps in my fingers
Old May 1, 2019 | 09:37 AM
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The flex pipe is up here, on the engine end of the down pipe


https://mufflerexpress.com/products/...pair-2006-2010
Old Nov 5, 2019 | 11:21 AM
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This is The results of my Hhr

Being I know the o2 sensor and wiper What is needed for the Fuel problem?Chevy.html
Old Nov 5, 2019 | 11:37 AM
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Huh ?
I have no idea what you just wrote. Try some complete sentences with details.
Old Nov 5, 2019 | 09:03 PM
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wow - that makes absolutely no sense at all.
Old Nov 6, 2019 | 06:43 AM
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Shecky,
Please state year, engine size, codes if available, and completed description if issue as there are many items that can contribute to "fuel problems".
The more info, the better



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