P0172

DTC P0172: Fuel System Too Rich

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
P0133, P1157, P2195, P2238, P2252, P2A00: Air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor (Sensor 1)
P0134, P0135: Air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor (Sensor 1) heater
P0137, P0138, P0139: Secondary HO2S (Sensor 2)
P0141: Secondary HO2S (Sensor 2) heater
P2646, P2647, P2648, P2649: VTEC system
P2279: Intake air leakage

1. Check the fuel pressure.

Is the fuel pressure OK ?

YES - Check the engine valve clearances and adjust if necessary. If the valve clearances are OK, replace the injectors, then go to step 2.

NO - Check the fuel pressure.

- If the pressure is too high, replace the fuel pressure regulator, then go to step 2.
- If the pressure is too low, check the fuel pump and the fuel feed line, then go to step 2.

2. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
3. Reset the ECM/PCM with the HDS.
4. Do the ECM/PCM idle learn procedure.
5. Start the engine. Hold the engine speed at 3,000 rpm with no load (in Park or neutral) until the radiator fan comes on, then let it idle.
6. Test-drive under the following conditions.
- Engine coolant temperature more than 158 °F (70 °C)
- Transmission in 5th gear (A/T in D position)
- Drive at a steady speed between 15 - 75 mph (24 - 120 km/h)

NOTE: DTC P0171 and/or P0172 may take up to 40 minutes of test driving to set. Using the HDS, monitor the long term fuel trim (LT FUEL TRIM) or air fuel feed back AVE (AF FB AVG) for 15 minutes of driving. If the fuel trim/AF AVG stays within 10% of 1.0 (0.0 %), there in no problem at this time.

7. Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs in the DTCs MENU with the HDS.

Are any Temporary DTCs or DTCs indicated?

YES - If DTC P0171 or P0172 is indicated, go to step 1. If any other Temporary DTCs or DTCs are indicated, go to the indicated DTC troubleshooting.

NO - Troubleshooting is complete.