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    fuel problem

    check engine light has been on for almost a year now it says its running lean... i changed the fuel pump fuel filter the fuel strainer checked the mass air flow sensor its ok check the injectors there ok what else am i missing please help thanks
    Codyman checking out!!

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    Prolly intake gaskets...

    Or other un metered air entering through cracked/loose vacuum lines etc.

    Get out there under the hood with a can of starting fluid (ether) or other VERY flammable spray can (carb cleaner being another), & spray here & there around the engine...like under the intake, by the injectors, etc.

    Listen for an increase in idle speed.

    , & be careful playing with flammable stuff...

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    Good call with the easy start fluid sprayed around both intake manifolds (they are prone to letting go!!!)

    I assume you have had it on the Diag' tool ?...why leave it for a year?..guess it can't be to bad if it is still running acceptably for you....although running lean is never a wise thing for long term reliability

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    Quote Originally Posted by codyman3487 View Post
    what else am i missing please help thanks
    Fuel pressure regulator? It's relatively cheap and easy enough to replace anyway, so that might be worth a try too.

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    You say you checked the mass airflow sensor. How did you check it? Mine was running lean and I fixed it by pulling the MA sensor and spraying it thoroughly with MAF cleaner on both sides. Just a thought.

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