Code P0171 , need help.....

jhueter

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1999 4runner 3.4L, Automatic , 150k miles

Recently my 4runner has had intermittent power loss. This problem only happens after the vehicle has been ran for 10 or more minutes and shut off and restarted. To say that another way, the power loss problem never happens on initital start up. I will be at a stop and go to accelerate and the vehicle will sputter out, then eventually regain full power ( maybe 10-60 seconds of power loss) . the only other sympton is after its warmed up occasionaly it will have a rough idle ( idle fluxuates, and at times sounds as if the engine will stall ) .
Check engine light is on, with code P0171 (system lean in bank 1).
Here is what I have done , checked for a vaccum leak, cleaned injectors, cleaned MAF, replaced fuel filter, cleaned air filter, replaced TPS, fixed small exhaust leak.
I have had no luck, I still have intermittent power loss when the vehicle is warm. when this happens you can press the gas to the floor and hear the airbox opening .
The upstream 02 sensor has been replaced, approx 50k ago. the downstream 02 sensor has not been replaced.
My thoughts are maybe the MAF needs replaced, or possibly 02 sensor issue.
I should also mention more recently fuel milage has been cut in half. from 19-20 mpg to 10 or less.
Any help would be appreciated. thank you
 
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Where are you at in WA? We're a pretty good crew up here... Someone may be able to help you out.

I'd look into your fuel trims with a scan tool to perhaps help troubleshoot...

How did you check for the vacuum leak? My money is on that for the issue...
 
A mechanic did a quick vacuum leak check with carb cleaner around the vacuum lines, throtle body, intake area. He didn't find anything. I know there is a more in depth vacuum leak test but before I did that I wanted to put a quick post on here and see if anyone else has had this problem, and what they found it to be. I live in western washington on the olympic peninsula. alot of people were confident that it is the MAF, and then i heard alot of people say 02 sensor. i don't just want to throw money at it not knowing if what i'm replacing will fix the issue. thank you for your input
 

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