code 44 - why?

[toddburkard at pcmc.com]

Did you put Injectors in for a 350?
If not did you change fuel pressure and or the code in the chip to reflect
the injectors flow rate at the current pressure?

I found this on the internet with some useful information. (I'm at work so
it is the best I can offer)

Hope it helps
Todd

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This is the description of a Code 44 as set on GM products It is an
indication of a lean mixture as indicated by the oxygen sensor readings.


Circuit description: The ECM supplies a voltage of about .45 volts between
the appropriate terminals of the sensor. (If measured with a ten megohm
DVM, this may read as low as .32 volt). The O2 sensor varies the voltage
within a range of about one volt, if the exhaust is rich, down thru about
.10 volt, if exhaust is lean.


The sensor is like an open circuit and produces no voltage, when it is
below about 360 degrees C, 600 degreeF. An open sensor circuit, or a cold
sensor, causes Open Loop operation.


Test description:


1.) Code 44 is set when the O2 sensor signal voltage remains below .3 volts
for 50 seconds or more and the system is operating in "closed loop".


Diagnostic aides:


The code 44 for lean exhaust is most likely caused by one or more of the
following:


1.) O2 sensor wire - Sensor pigtail may be mispositioned and contacting the
exhaust manifold.


2.) Check for an intermittent ground wire between connector and sensor.


3.) Poor ECM to engine block ground.


4.) MAF Sensor - A MAF sensor that causes the ECM to sense a lower than
normal airflow will cause the system to go lean. Disconnect the MAF sensor.
If the lean condition is gone then replace the MAF sensor.


5.) Vacuum leaks can cause a lean condition and/or possibly a high idle.
Check for cracked hoses a bad gasket or a faulty EGR or PCV Valve.


6.) fuel pressure - system will go lean, if pressure is too low. It may be
necessary to monitor fuel pressure while driving the car at various road
speeds and/or loads to confirm.


7.) Clogged injector or lean injector - perform an injector balance test..

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