981 · Fuel

P0174

System Too Lean (Bank 2)

MED SEVERITY

Same as P0171 for Bank 2. Often appears together with P0171, pointing to a shared/global cause such as the MAF, fuel pressure, or a large vacuum leak.

SYMPTOMS

  • Check-engine light
  • Rough idle
  • Hesitation
  • Slight power loss

LIKELY CAUSES

  • Vacuum/intake leak
  • Dirty or failing MAF
  • Low fuel pressure
  • Dirty injectors

DIAGNOSIS STEPS

  • Read fuel trims on both banks
  • Smoke-test the intake
  • Check MAF reading
  • Verify fuel pressure

RELATED PARTS

  • MAF sensor
  • Intake gaskets/boots
  • Fuel pump
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