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    IIRC that code states that bank 1 is lean. May indicate an O2 sensor issue.

    When you replaced the PCV did you make sure it had 2 orings on it, one on the PCV itself and the larger one that rests in the UIM? I think there should also be a sping on top of it as well. You may still have a slight vac. leak throwing the lean code.
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    I have never seen an O2 be a lean bank issue. Please read this link
    GearChatter.com :: View topic - DTC P0171 or P0174

    That should give us a good understanding of how/why the code sets.

    From my experience I have found this code to typically be:

    The metal tube under the throttle body from the EGR to the LIM. These crack at the lim where the piece holds it.

    Vacuum lines cracked/broken: specifially on the NA at the throttle body. Look at those silly goofy connections and ask yourself..how can they not split and leak.

    UIM to LIM gasket. It's not all that common. But when the bolts go in with 89in lbs of torque (hand tight if that) and you are worried about breaking the plastic manifold (97-03), it's understandable.

    TB to UIM gasket: It happens..and it's pretty common.

    PCV: Missing an o-ring top (cap) or bottom (under/on pcv) is quite common and would cause this.

    Battery cables: Yes..the cables being corroded not only at the battery but inside the cable itself can screw with voltage etc just enough to throw P0171 and send you on a 3-4 month journey that lands you swapping on new cables because you have no hair left. Pull the cables off the battery, remove the bolt and then pull the plastic boot off. Take a good look. Any corrosion is bad.

    FalconJohn has a thread going and I took a look at his car. The only thing I could remotely find were a bad vacuum line at the TB and his battery cables were questionable. He's still fighting the code, replaced the positive cable..and I'm awaiting him to replace the negative cable... FWIW I shotgunned a good used O2 on the car and there was no change.
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    Quote Originally Posted by FordMan77 View Post
    IIRC that code states that bank 1 is lean. May indicate an O2 sensor issue.

    When you replaced the PCV did you make sure it had 2 orings on it, one on the PCV itself and the larger one that rests in the UIM? I think there should also be a sping on top of it as well. You may still have a slight vac. leak throwing the lean code.

    The pcv didn't, I'll throw one on and clear the code

    I've changed the o2 couple months back

    I swapped out the plastic vac lines with rubber back when I did the o2

    I know my batt cables do need to be replaced

    I'll try these tips and report back
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    Does your HVAC routing system work? In other words, if you select "defrost," does the air route to the windshield area, and does it blow out the driver and passenger vents if you select them? I ask because I had the same code once, and it turns out the vacuum line that supplied vacuum to the HVAC control was disconnected; It's the line that runs along the firewall, to the passenger fender well. If disconnected and leaking, the HVAC controls will not function properly and you will get a bank 1 lean code.
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