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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: kcl on 31 March 2008, 06:28:58

Title: Codes P0170 and P0173
Post by: kcl on 31 March 2008, 06:28:58

Still getting the EML on time to time... Have not read the codes today, but last time there was P0170 and P0173, which were suspected to point to MAF. So, once the light came on again, I changed the MAF without any success... The light comes on, stays on a day or two, the a week without etc... O2 sensor could be one issue, but why it's gving codes for both the banks?

Title: Re: Codes P0170 and P0173
Post by: VXL V6 on 31 March 2008, 08:35:42

Air leak?

Title: Re: Codes P0170 and P0173
Post by: kcl on 31 March 2008, 11:39:25

Could be, but how can I tell?

Title: Re: Codes P0170 and P0173
Post by: arthill on 31 March 2008, 18:08:22

Am I right in saying that air leaks can usually be heard under bonnet.
 
John

Title: Re: Codes P0170 and P0173
Post by: Entwood on 31 March 2008, 19:12:15

One way to find an air leak is to lightly spray carb cleaner around the vac pipes with the engine running, as the cleaner is drawn into the engine the speed/sound will change, so helping find the leak area. Once found a quick wipe with paper towel removes the excess cleaner and cleans the engine at the same time .. :)