I have a pp171 code on my car


I have a pp171 code on my car Mechanic's Assistant: Just to clarify, what's the exact code? And have you tried to reset it? P0171 Mechanic's Assistant: What is the make/model/year of your car? 2014 cruze Mech...

I have a pp171 code on my car Mechanic's Assistant: Just to clarify, what's the exact code? And have you tried to reset it? P0171 Mechanic's Assistant: What is the make/model/year of your car? 2014 cruze Mechanic's Assistant: Are you fixing your vehicle yourself? What have you tried so far? No Mechanic's Assistant: Anything else you want the Mechanic to know before I connect you? I had hit something in the road plus i just had my oil changed today

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Hello - my name is \*\*\*\*\* \*\*\*\*\* p0171 is a lean fuel trim code that activates when the PCM cannot compensate fuel trim under 25% - the cruze valve cover pcv systems fail all the time causing a vacuum leak and p0171 code - if that is the failure, it requires a new valve cover - thank you

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