97 Tacoma, OBDII code 0171

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I keep getting an 0171 code (Running too lean).  This truck has the
2.7, 4wd, 95,000 miles and a fairly new O2 sensor.  The code lights up
under heavy throttle when going up a hill.  I have an air/fuel ratio
meter attached to the O2 sensor.  The A/F meter does not read lean
when the code lights up.  I think I have seen it read extreme rich as
the  CEL comes on.

Another thing I have noticed.  When coming to a stop the engine will
initially idle at 1000 rpm and then drop down to about 800 after a few
seconds.  This truck is new to me so I am not sure if this idle
behavior is normal.  Thanks.

Tom

Re: 97 Tacoma, OBDII code 0171

Check your cold start valve. (if that is the right name) the one that
accelerates the motor when the engine is cold.  This could be sticking.

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Tony

I keep getting an 0171 code (Running too lean).  This truck has the
2.7, 4wd, 95,000 miles and a fairly new O2 sensor.  The code lights up
under heavy throttle when going up a hill.  I have an air/fuel ratio
meter attached to the O2 sensor.  The A/F meter does not read lean
when the code lights up.  I think I have seen it read extreme rich as
the  CEL comes on.

Another thing I have noticed.  When coming to a stop the engine will
initially idle at 1000 rpm and then drop down to about 800 after a few
seconds.  This truck is new to me so I am not sure if this idle
behavior is normal.  Thanks.

Tom



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