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    so the service engine light came on today and i have no idea why, i took the mal pgm fuse out yesterday to program a remote and lost the 10 amp fuse and put a 15 amp in its place but i know that would have nothing to do with it lol im just really irritated now, making me want to sell the damn thing because of all the work ive had to do to it already, i guess this was more of a rant sorry haha
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    No one has any idea why. Go get it scanned and tell us the code. Maybe knowing what you drive might help too.
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    haha sorry but yeah had it scanned and they said didnt bring up a code and that i might have water in my gas tank -_-
    I put some fuel stabilizer in as of now but im not sure where else to go at this point
    its a 97 grand prix gt
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    if the lights on theres a code to be read, try another parts store. loling at water in the tank, morons.

    98 Buick Regal GS, F body brakes, Caddy STS wheels, tinted tails L36 bottom end, lightly ported heads, 1.95 roller rockers, headers, gen 5 N* 3.0 pulley, FSIC, 42 lb injectors, a BrandonHall rebuilt trans, DHP tuned and AEM water/Meth injection https://goo.gl/gpV5kW
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    well thats he told me, and the only code i saw on their was p0701 which he didnt really say anything about but i saw it
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    that code leads a trans code P0701 Transmission Control System Range/Performance OBDII Engine Light Trouble Code | Engine-Codes.com


    P0701 - Transmission Control System Range/Performance


    Possible causes
    - Open or short transmission control system circuit
    - Poor transmission control system electrical connection
    - Check powers and grounds to Transmission Control Module (TCM)

    98 Buick Regal GS, F body brakes, Caddy STS wheels, tinted tails L36 bottom end, lightly ported heads, 1.95 roller rockers, headers, gen 5 N* 3.0 pulley, FSIC, 42 lb injectors, a BrandonHall rebuilt trans, DHP tuned and AEM water/Meth injection https://goo.gl/gpV5kW
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    damn
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    had a friend scan it its P0171 system lean so its not getting enough fuel it actually stalled out earlier so im wondering what the cause is
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    before it died it was revving itself to keep from stalling also if that makes a difference
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    vacuum leak
    98 GTP modded 1.9's, sd headers, 3.4", zzp 1.0 230K miles scrapped.
    04 Comp G zzp stb's, UMI ta's, Speedbuilt sways, bully flo heads, XP, zzp headers, fsic, thrasher shift kit, 60#, 2.6" corsa 2.5", Inferno hood
    01 gt z7 turbo tep trans zzp motor
    08 g8 gt cam exhaust 11.87@118
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    most of the time that code is a vac leak.


    Causes A code P0171 may mean that one or more of the following has happened: The MAF (Mass Air Flow) Sensor is dirty or faulty Note: The use of "oiled" air filters may cause the MAF to become dirty if the filter is over-oiled. There is also an issue with some vehicles where the MAF sensors leak the silicone potting material used to protect the circuitry. There could be a vacuum leak downstream of the MAF sensor Possible cracked vacuum or PCV line/connection Faulty or stuck open PCV valve Failed or faulty oxygen sensor (bank 1, sensor 1) Sticking/plugged or failed fuel injector Low fuel pressure (possible plugged/dirty fuel filter!) Exhaust leak between engine and first oxygen sensor

    Read more at: OBD-II DTC: P0171 System Too Lean (Bank 1)
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    ugh
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    lolol
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    Check all your vacuum lines and spray around with some carb cleaner if you don't see anything noticeable.
    98 GTP modded 1.9's, sd headers, 3.4", zzp 1.0 230K miles scrapped.
    04 Comp G zzp stb's, UMI ta's, Speedbuilt sways, bully flo heads, XP, zzp headers, fsic, thrasher shift kit, 60#, 2.6" corsa 2.5", Inferno hood
    01 gt z7 turbo tep trans zzp motor
    08 g8 gt cam exhaust 11.87@118
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    its not a hard one to fix. get some carb cleaner, let the engine idle, spray the cleaner at the vac lines ends and sensors, if the idle jumps up, you found the leak.

    worst case, you need a new o2 sensor.

    98 Buick Regal GS, F body brakes, Caddy STS wheels, tinted tails L36 bottom end, lightly ported heads, 1.95 roller rockers, headers, gen 5 N* 3.0 pulley, FSIC, 42 lb injectors, a BrandonHall rebuilt trans, DHP tuned and AEM water/Meth injection https://goo.gl/gpV5kW
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    already replaced 02 sensor few months back so hopefully thats out of the question
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    what brand you use?

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    my mechanic did it for me so i couldnt tell ya
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    my friend cleared the code yesterday and it hasnt come back on yet but i went and got a new fuel filter and maf sensor cleaner anyway
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