981 · Fuel

P0172

System Too Rich (Bank 1)

MED SEVERITY

Long-term fuel trim on Bank 1 indicates an over-rich mixture; the DME is removing fuel to compensate.

SYMPTOMS

  • Check-engine light
  • Rough idle
  • Fuel smell
  • Fouled plugs
  • Worse economy

LIKELY CAUSES

  • Leaking injector
  • High fuel pressure
  • Faulty MAF
  • Contaminated O2 sensor
  • Restricted air filter

DIAGNOSIS STEPS

  • Read fuel trims
  • Check fuel pressure
  • Inspect injectors for leakage
  • Check MAF and O2 data

RELATED PARTS

  • Fuel injectors
  • MAF sensor
  • O2 sensors
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