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    NEW CODE P0507! old codes:P0171, P0174, P0304, *new post*

    So I know the codes:
    P0171
    Fuel Trim System Lean Bank 1
    P0174
    Fuel Trim System Lean Bank 2
    P0304
    Misfire on Cylinder 4

    It started with just 171, and 174, but 304 came on shortly there after.

    I cleaned the MAF and EGR, and replaced the PCV. I then ran seafoam through the gas, and Filled up with Premium. 20 miles on the tank since, and now the CEL is on, and occasionally blinking (assuming that's because of 0304 code)

    My vehicle is now idling at 2500RPM!

    Advice??

    I was planning on Just replacing all my plugs, and hoping for the best, but figure I should post here and get advice before doing anything more.

    Should I do Plugs and O2 sensors? Kind of surprised to have issues where my vehicle only has 52,000 miles, and hasn't burned any oil to date.

    Thanks for any insight.

    Richie
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    Quote Originally Posted by taylorRichie View Post
    So I know the codes:
    P0171
    Fuel Trim System Lean Bank 1
    P0174
    Fuel Trim System Lean Bank 2
    P0304
    Misfire on Cylinder 4

    It started with just 171, and 174, but 304 came on shortly there after.

    I cleaned the MAF and EGR, and replaced the PCV. I then ran seafoam through the gas, and Filled up with Premium. 20 miles on the tank since, and now the CEL is on, and occasionally blinking (assuming that's because of 0304 code)

    My vehicle is now idling at 2500RPM!

    Advice??

    I was planning on Just replacing all my plugs, and hoping for the best, but figure I should post here and get advice before doing anything more.

    Should I do Plugs and O2 sensors? Kind of surprised to have issues where my vehicle only has 52,000 miles, and hasn't burned any oil to date.
    Thanks for any insight.

    Richie
    dont have any advise on the other stuff but on this, the car is almost 10 years old so is it that surprising??
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    Two things that will cause idle problems (that others have had problems with recently) is the Fuel Pressure Regulator (FPR) and the Idle Control Valve. I wouldn't expect either to be throwing those codes tho.
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    i havent heard of it causing all of those issues.. but i know that a bad FPR has caused a high idle for some.. other than that... i have no idea sorry
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    Wink

    The only help I can offer is that I would go over what you were working on first to make sure nothing came unplugged, unsealed, etc...before I went any further. (i.e.--EGR gasket still sealed properly, air-temp sensor still sealed properly, MAF still plugged in and sealed properly.)

    I got a hunch that your 02 sensors are OK in that they are not at fault but are simply doing their job in indicating a lean condition.

    The misfire though has me scratching my head
    I've had a vaccuum leak cause "multiple misfire" cell because of bad pinging.

    Perhaps the fuel treatment dislodged some contaminents & possibly plugged fuel filter causing lean condition? Perhaps change-out fuel filter or at least pull it and see if you can blow through it (clogged).

    When my Z-34 Monte Carlo started idling at 2500 rpm's it turned out to be intake gaskets leaking. Don't know if anybody here ever had high idle because of leaking intake gaskets? Doubtful that they would start leaking just like that, right after your service done though.

    When my Fuel Pressure Regulator went bad, it affected mpg and resulted in starting issues (i.e.--after engine warm, like stopping for gas and having trouble getting it to run again..taking like 3-4 attempts to restart). No codes thrown though.

    IAC is easily seen in throttle body throat...see if it looks carboned up...can be easily cleaned with o2 sensor safe TB cleaner spray. Although a bad one still would need changed out.

    Hope any of these WAG's help.
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    Thanks for the suggestions!!

    I'll check out the Fuel Filter, and then move on to the FPR, and IAC.

    Maybe just replace my plugs for good measure. Perhaps I have a bad coilpack as well. ???

    Any suggestions on Plugs?

    ====

    Perhaps my EGR is gone?? Maybe the contacts on the electricals are bad? I've read a few tutorials on repairing them.

    Or I suppose my MAF could be gone...

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