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Fuel System

  1. Inspect the fuel injectors. See FUEL INJECTOR COIL TEST , FUEL INJECTOR BALANCE (TEST WITH TECH 2) and FUEL INJECTOR BALANCE TEST (WITH SPECIAL TOOL in SYSTEM & COMPONENT TESTING - 5.7L CORVETTE article.
  2. Inspect for incorrect fuel pressure. See FUEL SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS in BASIC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES - 5.7L CORVETTE article.
  3. Inspect for a restricted fuel filter. See FUEL SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS in BASIC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES - 5.7L CORVETTE article.
  4. Inspect for a contaminated fuel condition. See ALCOHOL/CONTAMINANTS-IN-FUEL DIAGNOSIS (WITH SPECIAL TOOL) or ALCOHOL/CONTAMINANTS-IN-FUEL DIAGNOSIS WITHOUT SPECIAL TOOL in SYSTEM & COMPONENT TESTING - 5.7L CORVETTE article.
    5. CAUTION: Do not remove this pigtail from either the Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) or the Oxygen Sensor (O2S). Removing the pigtail or the connector will affect sensor operation. Handle the oxygen sensor carefully. Do not drop the HO2S. Keep the in-line electrical connector and the louvered end free of grease, dirt, or other contaminants. Do not use cleaning solvents of any type. Do not repair the wiring, connector or terminals. Replace the oxygen sensor if the pigtail wiring, connector, or terminal is damaged. This external clean air reference is obtained by way of the oxygen sensor signal and heater wires. Any attempt to repair the wires, connectors, or terminals could result in the obstruction of the air reference and degraded sensor performance.
    NOTE: The following guidelines should be used when servicing the heated oxygen sensor:
    • Do not apply contact cleaner or other materials to the sensor or vehicle harness connectors. These materials may get into the sensor causing poor performance.
    • Do not damage the sensor pigtail and harness wires in such a way that the wires inside are exposed. This could provide a path for foreign materials to enter the sensor and cause performance problems.
    • Ensure the sensor or vehicle lead wires should not be bent sharply or kinked. Sharp bends or kinks could block the reference air path through the lead wire.
    • Do not remove or defeat the oxygen sensor ground wire (where applicable). Vehicles that utilize the ground wired sensor may rely on this ground as the only ground contact to the sensor. Removal of the ground wire will cause poor engine performance.
    • Ensure that the peripheral seal remains intact on the vehicle harness connector in order to prevent damage due to water intrusion. The engine harness may be repaired using Packard's Crimp and Splice Seals Terminal Repair Kit. Under no circumstances should repairs be soldered since this could result in the air reference being obstructed.
  5. Inspect for the following that may cause the engine to run rich:
    • Water intrusion in the HO2S connector.
    • Engine oil contaminated by fuel.
    • An EVAP canister purge condition.
    • Incorrect fuel pressure. See FUEL SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS in BASIC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES - 5.7L CORVETTE article.
    • A leaking fuel pressure regulator. See FUEL SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS in BASIC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES - 5.7L CORVETTE article.
    • Leaking fuel injectors. See FUEL SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS in BASIC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES - 5.7L CORVETTE article.
    • An inaccurate Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor.
    • An inaccurate Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor.
    • Blockage on the inlet screen of the MAF sensor.
    • Vacuum hoses that are split, kinked, improperly connected or routed.
    • An air intake duct that is collapsed or restricted.
    • An air filter that is dirty or restricted.
  6. Inspect for the following conditions that may cause the engine to run lean:
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