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2006 mc ss p0521 & p0171

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Old November 14th, 2012, 4:48 PM
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These codes were diagnosed on my 06 MC SS, Does anyone know where the oil pressure sensor or oxygen sensor are located. I believe these codes are related to the two sensors. If, so are they hard to replace. Would the Mass Air Flow Sendor have anything to do with these code. I took it Autozone and they gave me the diagnoses. Any suggestions or inputs would ge great. Thanks.
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autozone can't diagnose crap all they did was give you the codes. Not sure what p0521 is off the top of my head bbut 171 is a lean code which can have multiple causes
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Originally Posted by cleveland63b
autozone can't diagnose crap all they did was give you the codes. Not sure what p0521 is off the top of my head bbut 171 is a lean code which can have multiple causes

Autozone can read a code, and perhaps tell you what that code is. I don't know what 521 is, 171 is fuel system lean trim at upstream O2 sensor left side.
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p0521 is engine oil pressure sensor performance....is your engine oil light/warning on? it won't turn on the MIL (check engine light) so if thats why you got it scanned then i'd focus on the lean code which has a lot of potential causes...5.3s have TSBs for clogged injectors so if you're going for a quick fix try a can of 44k and see what happens
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the 5.3L engine only has one pre cat o2 sensor. A bad maf or pre cat 02 sensor can set the lean code. Do a fuel pressure test to rule out the fuel pump.
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