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new but strange problem

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I installed the rebuilt stock injectors and the van runs better then ever
BUT anytime I drive above 60 MPH I get a code 44 and that's the only time I get it. Anyone have any ideas?
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Re: new but strange problem

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Did you disconnect the battery to clear the ECM so it could "re-learn" its settings after installing the new injectors?

If not, it may be running on some old data resulting from the bad injectors, i.e. overcompensating towards the lean side through the entire rpm / speed range which is tripping the O2 sensor at high rpm.
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Re: new but strange problem

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Yes I disconected it prior to starting the swap.
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The ECM may be relearning the system. The problem may resolve itself.
Unless your O2 sensor has coincidentally gone of the fritz, that pretty much taps my ideas.
'89 Astro, 4.3L, TBI. Minor intake and exhaust mods. Rebuilt 700R4 trans (by me). Corvette servo, 0.5" boost valve, police grade 1-2 accumulator spring (shifts fast and solid). B&M stacked plate trans cooler. Bilstein shocks. Belltech sway bars front and back. New head unit, speakers and subwoofer. Needs paint and a new headliner.

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Re: new but strange problem

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bump for DJ...
any improvement?
anyone else have any ideas?
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Re: new but strange problem

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I would double check all the connections he had to remove to change out the injectors to make sure they are fully seated. Sometimes old corroded connections can cause problems after they are disturbed. What does the 44 code mean and would it relate to anything you disconnected?
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Re: new but strange problem

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code 44 is "Oxygen Sensor Circuit, Lean exhaust Indicated".
'89 Astro, 4.3L, TBI. Minor intake and exhaust mods. Rebuilt 700R4 trans (by me). Corvette servo, 0.5" boost valve, police grade 1-2 accumulator spring (shifts fast and solid). B&M stacked plate trans cooler. Bilstein shocks. Belltech sway bars front and back. New head unit, speakers and subwoofer. Needs paint and a new headliner.

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