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Old 07-07-2003, 05:51 PM
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P0 170 means the computer isn't controlling the fuel mixture from sensor imput.
Rarely does an oxygen cause that code unless there are OTHER O2 sensor codes. 99/100 the air mass sensor will cause this code.
OF course fuel pressure & engine vacuum leaks can cause that code as well!
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