Battery light randomly flashes while driving/idle + P0171 CEL

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Battery light randomly flashes while driving/idle + P0171 CEL

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Recently purchased an 04 TSX and I noticed the battery light randomly flashes on the dash. The car will also have a hard time starting if it sits too long.

i replaced the alternator and battery along with the motor mount ground cable on the passenger side along with the trans ground cable that it under the intake box. Battery light persists randomly.

As for the P0171 (System lean bank 1) code, it came with a CEL and the car idles rough. Usually sticks around 750RPM and then suddenly begins to fluctuate after a few minutes. I also noticed the CEL will not appear until the car has been running for some time.

The car did have after market fog lights which I disconnected completely. It’s also seems to be leaking oil everywhere except for the head gasket.

The car had also died on me while turning on an intersection and the oil light flashed for a second when this occurred. There is a solid amount of oil in the engine.

I removed the fuel pump and noticed the black k square piece on the hanger is missing a part of material from a corner. I’m not sure if this is a big deal.

any guidance would be very appreciated as I have replaced all suspension components either super pro lca, uca, front and rear sway bars, adjustable ball joints and end links along either side custom spring rate coilovers. The car feels glued to the road and is love to be able to enjoy it again.
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