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Anonymous Posted on Jun 21, 2011

My wife's 2000 Toyota Corolla died today when she was at a stop light. She had to start it again and was able to drive but it has some hesitation problems and poor acceleration at times. I did remove and clean the MAF sensor before and it helped for around a day then started to do the same thing again. The car has over 100,000 miles with the original spark plugs. Here are the error codes I found when she got back. P0171 System Too Lean (Bank 1) -FREEZE FRAME DATA- Fuel System 1 Closed Loop Calculated Load 40.3% Engine Coolant Temp 186 F STFT Bank 1 3.1% LTFT Bank 1 29.6% Engine RPM 2947 RPM Vehicle Speed 50 MPH Intake Air Temperature 66 F Also got a P0300 Random Misfire Detected which is a new one.

  • Anonymous Jun 21, 2011

    Thank you canwoodjc. My reader only gave me the code with no cylinder indication. But since it is the original plugs at over 100,000 miles I will just replace it. Should I replace the plugs with factory ones from the dealership or do you have another suggestion? Also do you know of a good web site I can order parts from online to save money?

    I did clean the MAF sensor before but I don't know why it only helped for a day or so? I guess I will just replace it this time.

    Where is the fuel filter hidden on my car?

    Thanks,
    Jonathan

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The po300 code is for a cylinder misfire, usually followed by a last number of 1 2 3 ect, showing which cylinder is misfiring, normally this can be fixed by installing a new set of plugs, the po171 code could be this

  • The MAF (Mass Air Flow) Sensor is dirty or faulty. Note: The use of "oiled" air filters may cause the MAF to become dirty if the filter is over-oiled. There is also an issue with some vehicles where the MAF sensors leak the silicone potting material used to protect the circuitry.
  • There could be a vacuum leak downstream of the MAF sensor. you cleaned that but it could be fouling out you could also have this happening
    • Inspect all vacuum and PCV hoses, replace if necessary
    • Check for a dirty fuel filter and proper fuel pressure

  • Anonymous Jun 21, 2011

    I would use the same plugs as were in there,, the fuel filter is a canister located either at the firewall or fender well,, its a black canister type,, from under the car you can see the fuel line coming up to the front of the vehicle,, Loosen the lower line first its gonna leak some so be ready for that ,, then the top one, as far as the MAP ,, its a good idea to replace it since the cleaning lasted one day

  • Larry Jackson Sep 30, 2022

    FYI the 2000 Corolla does not have a serviceable fuel filter. The only filter in the system is the pickup sock in the tank. Horrible oversight by Toyota.

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