I have a check engine light on. Codes P0171 & P0174.
I understand that there is a chance that I can clean the two wires on the
MAF
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If this does work, will the check engine light go off on it's own, or do I
need the tool to clear it? Then I assume if it didn't work the light will
come back on.
thanks,
--mbt
Ted - 27 Feb 2006 15:12 GMT
There are many things that can cause these codes; they indicate that the
oxygen sensors are not working properly, but it is not necessarily the
sensors themselves that are bad; on this year, my first guess would be
intake manifold leaks; go to www.ford.com and type recall in the search
box; I believe some of these were recalled.
>I have a check engine light on. Codes P0171 & P0174.
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> --mbt
Backyard Mechanic - 27 Feb 2006 15:28 GMT
> I have a check engine light on. Codes P0171 & P0174.
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> light will come back on.
> thanks,
Does it have driveability issues/symptoms? If it does, see if they clear up
when you disconnect the MAF harness. Do that test with engine already
warmed.
Cleaning the MAF cant hurt, at any rate.
To do a better job on cleaning... remove it and use rubbing alcohol and a
never-used paint or 'chip' brush to clean the elements. As long as you
dont bend them or knock against anything, those elements are not that
fragile.

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Mbt6 - 28 Feb 2006 15:18 GMT
>> I have a check engine light on. Codes P0171 & P0174.
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> dont bend them or knock against anything, those elements are not that
> fragile.
There are no drivability issues. The car and engine runs fine, idles file,
all seems well, except for this light on. I figured I would at least try to
clean this part. However, when I do, how do I get the engine light to go
off?
--mike
jimmyh - 28 Feb 2006 17:33 GMT
to get the light off you have to reset the computer by talking the ground
cable off and leave it off for about 1 min and put it back on the light
will go off and if it comes back on you will need to have the codes
checked
d.laponte - 11 Mar 2006 14:52 GMT
those two codes indicate a vacuum leak at the upper intake manifold.
the upper manifold has to be removed, and the rubber gaskets have to
be replaced.