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System Too Lean

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If air/fuel ratio is too lean, idle speed may be either too high (check for vacuum leaks) or too low. Engine speed may vary up and down; disconnecting IAC may not help. "Scan" and/or digital voltmeter (10-megohm) will read an oxygen (O2) sensor output less than 300 mv (.3 volt). Check for low fuel pressure or water in fuel. A contaminated O2 sensor (caused by silicone) will produce lean air/fuel mixtures with an O2 sensor output fixed greater than 800 mv (.8 volt). This may also set Code 45.