P0172

DTC P0172: Fuel System Too Rich

Special Tools Required
Vacuum Pump/gauge, 0 - 30 in.Hg A973X-041-XXXXX

NOTE: If some of the DTCs listed below are stored at the same time as DTC P0171 and/or P0172, troubleshoot those DTCs first, then recheck for P0171 and/or P0172.

P0107, P0108, P1128, P1129: Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor
P1166, P1167(*1) P0135(*2): A/F Sensor (Sensor 1) heater
P0137, P0138: Secondary HO2S (Sensor 2)
P0141: Secondary HO2S (Sensor 2) heater
P0340, P0344: CMP Sensor A
P1259 P2646(*2) P2647(*2): VTEC system
*1: '02 model
*2: '04 model

1. Check the fuel pressure.

Is the fuel pressure OK?

YES - Go to step 2.

NO - Check these items:

- If the pressure is too high, replace the fuel pressure regulator.
- If the pressure is too low, check the fuel pump, the fuel feed pipe, and the fuel filter, and replace the fuel pressure regulator.

2. Turn the ignition switch OFF.




3. With a vacuum pump, apply vacuum to the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister purge valve (A) from the intake manifold side.

Does it hold vacuum?

YES - Check the valve clearances and adjust if necessary. If the valve clearances are OK, replace the injectors.

NO - Replace the EVAP canister purge valve.