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Old May 16, 2009 | 10:40 PM
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i have a code 41- ego not switching bank 1 lean. what are the first things i should check for?
Old May 17, 2009 | 09:53 AM
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c'mon guys help me out
Old May 17, 2009 | 10:01 AM
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First switch your o2 sensors from side to side then run the scan and see if the code follows.
Old May 17, 2009 | 10:10 AM
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Originally Posted by ryan_89_mustang
First switch your o2 sensors from side to side then run the scan and see if the code follows.

they're pretty new. they have less than 3000 miles on them
Old May 17, 2009 | 10:43 AM
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That doesn't mean it couldn't be at fault........ the result from that suggested test will help narrow the possibilities down. BTW.... I've installed O2 sensors that had to be replaced again after a test cycle..... OEM brands included.
Old May 18, 2009 | 08:26 PM
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well, now i have code 41 and code 91, which is both o2's. my question is, do 5.0's CEL's come on with an offroad h pipe regardless?
Old May 18, 2009 | 09:17 PM
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^^^^no, catalyst efficiency is not monitored on obd 1, , for lean codes on both banks check fuel pressure, make sure all maf tubing is connected and make sure O/2 GROUND IS IN PLACE.
Old May 18, 2009 | 09:25 PM
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also make sure your maf is clean
Old May 18, 2009 | 10:28 PM
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Originally Posted by mjr46
^^^^no, catalyst efficiency is not monitored on obd 1, , for lean codes on both banks check fuel pressure, make sure all maf tubing is connected and make sure O/2 GROUND IS IN PLACE.
what do you mean by the o2 ground being in place? all i did was just plug it in to the harness


thanks for the help though, i really appreciate it, im just a little frustrated with this whole situation
Old May 19, 2009 | 12:27 PM
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Originally Posted by dcFalcons51
what do you mean by the o2 ground being in place? all i did was just plug it in to the harness


thanks for the help though, i really appreciate it, im just a little frustrated with this whole situation
EGO ground comes out of the wiring harness (back of motor) and is grounded to the firewall. I believe it is an orange colored wire ended in a loop.



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