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    Anybody have any ideas on this: Error codes indicating lean bank 1 and 2 after install of MSDS headers, y pipe and hi flow cat. Stock filter. Mil eliminators were also installed as were new Bosch 02 sensors in both headers. Thnaks, Stan 732-422-5703

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    Welcome . What were the exact codes? Did you reprogram the PCM?
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    Codes were 401, 402. Will double check. Not reprogrammed yet. Did not expected that I had to but..... If I had to what would you reccomend ? Car is a 99 SE ATX Thanks, Stan

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    Quote Originally Posted by sbodnar View Post
    Codes were 401, 402. Will double check. Not reprogrammed yet. Did not expected that I had to but..... If I had to what would you reccomend ? Car is a 99 SE ATX Thanks, Stan
    P0401 and P0402 are not lean codes.

    Your DPFE hoses are probably not installed (or switched). Need to connect them correctly to EGR tube and then the EGR tube to headers.

    Edit. Figure 1 from Autozone link.
    http://www.autozone.com/servlet/UiBr...3d801bca1e.jsp
    Last edited by Tony2005; 10-24-2006 at 04:18 PM.
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    Codes were 401, 402. Not reprogrammed. 99 SE v6 ATX. Stan

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tony2005 View Post
    P0401 and P0402 are not lean codes.

    Your DPFE hoses are probably not installed (or switched). Need to connect them correctly to EGR tube and then the EGR tube to headers.

    Edit. Figure 1 from Autozone link.
    http://www.autozone.com/servlet/UiBr...3d801bca1e.jsp
    Grettly appreciate that. Will check the site. Stan

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tony2005 View Post
    P0401 and P0402 are not lean codes.

    Your DPFE hoses are probably not installed (or switched). Need to connect them correctly to EGR tube and then the EGR tube to headers.

    Edit. Figure 1 from Autozone link.
    http://www.autozone.com/servlet/UiBr...3d801bca1e.jsp
    Tony I was mistaken the codes are P0171, P0174 as well as P0400 and P0040. They are lean codes as well as EGR related. Stan

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    For the first three codes. I suggest you check the DPFE hoses, to make sure they did not pop off. If it is intact, check for broken hoses elsewhere or loose hose clamps after the MAF sensor but before the engine. In addition, do you have a massive exhaust leak?

    As for P0040, it appears that is not a Contour code? Have to get back to you later on that. It shows as the Crown Vic/Marauder having issues with wiring being switched or PCM fault.

    Edit. For a generic scanner, it shows the code P0040 as the O2 sensor wiring being switched. It appers to be a wiring issue or PCM issue. I suggest you check the wiring harness, especially at the end closest to the PCM to see if some of the insulation came off.
    Last edited by Tony2005; 10-25-2006 at 11:28 PM.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tony2005 View Post
    P0401 and P0402 are not lean codes.

    Your DPFE hoses are probably not installed (or switched). Need to connect them correctly to EGR tube and then the EGR tube to headers.

    Edit. Figure 1 from Autozone link.
    http://www.autozone.com/servlet/UiBr...3d801bca1e.jsp
    AHA! So that's the 2nd fitting on the rear manifold (DPFE)!

    When I put the headers on, a day lapsed before I finished the install, so I was trying to figure out WTF the extra fitting was for on the header. Looks like it's the DPFE hookup! Maybe that's why my car is running like crap

    Gonna go look at that right now and see if I can fix it.
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    Damn, couldn't see/get to anything last night with the coil pack/IAC/Vacuum hoses in the way. Gonna go check it out today...
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