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Car may be running rich? (P0101)

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Old 04-21-2013, 07:39 PM
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Default Car may be running rich? (P0101)

So I finally fixed my p0102 (partly) code and then pulled a similar p0101. And I do KNOW my car is running rich. When I accelerate, it will give a quick studder before launching. The smell is a little different too. I checked my ST FT's on bank 1&2 because I have a v6, and it's suppose to read anywhere between -5 and 5 I believe. I'm running between -21.5 and 16.4. What should I check for first? My cat is fine.. I do have a cold air intake but it's all good. No leaks and my MAF Partly working. Only reading .50 on full throttle. All 6 cyls are running. What can I do to fix a rich running car or... What ever I got going here?
 
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Old 04-22-2013, 08:01 AM
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Check your coolant temperature sensor. If it's not within parameters, then this can cause the engine to run rich.
 
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Old 04-22-2013, 04:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Rubehayseed
Check your coolant temperature sensor. If it's not within parameters, then this can cause the engine to run rich.

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Old 04-22-2013, 10:53 PM
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Originally Posted by sw2cam
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Is that a good ...... Or bad? Is that lagit?
 
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Old 04-23-2013, 09:05 AM
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ETCS may be the most common reason for running rich on any car.
 
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Old 04-23-2013, 12:14 PM
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ETCS may be the most common reason for running rich on any car.
And that's an Electric Throttle Control System right? Why would that do it? I know cars but not that great..
 
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Old 04-23-2013, 12:37 PM
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Electronic Temperature Control Sensor just like we have been saying.
 
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