1161

UnclassifiedFuel

What This Code Means

Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) ON; Adaptive multiplier out of range greater than 30% while running on propane; Lean exhaust condition (especially at light load); Fuel system running lean; False lean condition; One bank shows high adaptive and the other is low

Possible Causes

  • Adaptive multiplier exceeds the limits of normal operation
  • Oxygen sensor wires mis-routed and contacting hot parts (exhaust manifold, pipes, etc.) causing damage
  • Large vacuum leaks
  • Crankcase leaks
  • Faulty EPR (Electronic Pressure Regulator)
  • Faulty fuel mixer
  • Low fuel pressure
  • Faulty fuel regulator
  • Contaminated fuel filter
  • Exhaust leak allowing outside air to be pulled past the O2 sensor
  • Contaminated or spoiled fuel
  • ECM grounds not clean, tight, or in the proper location
  • Crossed O2 sensor leads

Suggested Actions

  1. 1Run fuel system diagnostic checks
  2. 2Inspect and correct routing of oxygen sensor wires to prevent contact with hot parts
  3. 3Inspect and repair vacuum leaks and crankcase leaks
  4. 4Inspect and repair/replace faulty EPR (Electronic Pressure Regulator) or fuel mixer
  5. 5Verify fuel pressure, check fuel regulator, or replace contaminated fuel filter
  6. 6Inspect and repair exhaust leaks
  7. 7Check and replace contaminated or spoiled fuel
  8. 8Clean, tighten, and properly position ECM grounds
  9. 9Trace crossed O2 sensor wires back to the ECM and correct them

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