2001 chevy tahoe code po440, po171
DTC P0171 or P0174
Circuit Description
The powertrain control module (PCM) controls the air/fuel metering system in order to provide the best possible combination of driveability, fuel economy, and emission control. Fuel delivery is controlled differently during open and closed loop. During open loop, the PCM determines fuel delivery based on sensor signals without oxygen sensor input. During closed loop, the oxygen sensor inputs are added and used by the PCM to calculate short and long term fuel trim fuel delivery adjustments. If the oxygen sensors indicate a lean condition, fuel trim values will be above 0 percent. If the oxygen sensors indicate a rich condition, fuel trim values will be below 0 percent. Short term fuel trim values change rapidly in response to the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) voltage signals. Long term fuel trim makes coarse adjustments in order to maintain an air/fuel ratio of 14.7:1. If the PCM detects an excessively lean condition, this DTC will set.
Diagnostic Aids
• The system will go lean if an injector is not supplying enough fuel.
• A lean condition could be present during high fuel demand due to a fuel pump that does not pump enough fuel.
• Use a scan tool in order to review the Failure Records . If an intermittent condition is suspected, refer to Intermittent Conditions .
With every DTC a diagnostic flow chart is given for a diagnostic direction .(thing's to test ) For these test's you need a professional or factory scanner ! Plus knowledge of how these system's work would be nice .
Test Description
The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.
If conditions were not corrected, refer to Fuel System Diagnosis for a possible fuel problem.
If conditions were not corrected, a worn cam, worn intake or exhaust valves, or other engine mechanical failure may be the problem.
Step
Action
Values
Yes
No
1
Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check-Engine Controls?
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YES - Go to Step 2
NO - Go to Diagnostic System Check - Engine Controls
2
Important: If any DTCs other than P0171 or P0174 are set, refer to those DTCs before continuing
Install a scan tool.
Start and idle the engine at the normal operating temperature in closed loop.
Record the Long Term Fuel Trim.
Turn OFF the engine.
Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
Review the Freeze Frame/Failure Records and record the displayed data for this DTC.
Does the scan tool indicate that the Long Term Fuel Trim is greater than the specified value?
23%
YES - Go to Step 3
NO - Go to Diagnostic Aids
3
Operate the engine at idle.
Observe the HO2S parameter with a scan tool.
Does the scan tool indicate that the parameter is within the specified range and fluctuating?
200-800 mv
YES - Go to Step 4
NO - Go to Step 5
DTC P0440
The EVAP LARGE LEAK TEST is based on applying vacuum to the EVAP system and monitoring the rate of vacuum decay. The powertrain control module (PCM) uses the input from the fuel tank pressure (FTP) sensor in order to determine the rate of vacuum decay. At an appropriate time, the PCM turns the EVAP canister purge valve ON (open) and the EVAP canister vent valve ON (closed). This allows the engine to draw a vacuum on the system. At a calibrated time or vacuum level, the PCM turns the purge valve OFF (closed), and tests the system vacuum. If the system is unable to achieve the calibrated vacuum level, the PCM will set DTC P0440.
This could be caused by a leaking purge valve . Do you know what that is ? Mounted on the engine ,under the plastic engine cover . Disconnect the hose that goes to the vapor canister under the back of the vehicle . With the engine running see if you can feel vacuumn . If you do replace it .