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I have a 2001 Kia Sportage Limited with a trouble code p0171 plus I can smell gas if I have a 1/2 tank or fuller. Any idea what it could be?

I have changed my oxygen sensor, evap canister, and cleaned various connectors. It has also been tuned up recently.

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P0171 HYUNDAI - System Too Lean Bank 1

Possible causes- Intake air leaks
- Faulty front heated oxygen sensor
- Ignition misfiring
- Faulty fuel injectors
- Exhaust gas leaks
- Incorrect fuel pressure
- Lack of fuel
- Faulty Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor
- Incorrect Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) hose connection

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SOURCE: trouble code po171 for engine running lean

I have a website that may help

http://www.kia.ca/content/owners/ownersmanual/2001_sportage_owners_manual_en.pdf

steve morris

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Posted on Feb 19, 2010

SOURCE: kia sportage fuel gauge unit not working ?

hi this sounds like it could be a couple of things, first the obvious have you checked the fuse? or it might be the relay in the fuse box might need replacing, and the fuel sender unit in the fuel tank, you also can check out the wires going to the sender unit, sometimes you can find these under the rear seat or in the boot/trunk area might be a simple case of one of the wires have come adrift there is a couple of things to check before having the sender unit replaced or the Gage..hope that helps

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