981 · Fuel

P2178

System Too Rich Off Idle (Bank 1)

MED SEVERITY

Bank 1 fuel mixture is too rich during off-idle/part-throttle operation.

SYMPTOMS

  • Check-engine light
  • Fuel smell
  • Worse economy

LIKELY CAUSES

  • Leaking injector
  • High fuel pressure
  • Faulty MAF

DIAGNOSIS STEPS

  • Read fuel trims at off-idle
  • Check fuel pressure
  • Inspect injectors

RELATED PARTS

  • Fuel injectors
  • MAF sensor
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