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DTC P0172 SYSTEM TOO RICH (BANK 1)

DTC P0172 SYSTEM TOO RICH (BANK 1)

DTC DETECTING CONDITION:


Two consecutive driving cycles with fault

GENERAL DESCRIPTION


TROUBLE SYMPTOM:


Erroneous idling

Engine stalls.

Poor driving performance


Important

After repair or replacement of faulty parts, conduct Clear Memory Mode and Inspection Mode .


CHECK EXHAUST SYSTEM.

Are there holes or loose bolts on exhaust system?

Yes

Repair exhaust system.


No


CHECK AIR INTAKE SYSTEM.

Are there holes, loose bolts or disconnection of hose on air intake system?

Yes

Repair air intake system.


No


CHECK PURGE CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE OR PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE.

Is the purge control solenoid valve or pressure control solenoid valve stuck?

Yes

Replace the purge control solenoid valve or pressure control solenoid valve.


No


CHECK FUEL PRESSURE.

Warning
Place “NO FIRE” signs near the working area.

Be careful not to spill fuel on the floor.


Release fuel pressure.

Connect the connector to fuel pump relay.

Disconnect the fuel delivery hose from fuel filter, and connect fuel pressure gauge.

Install the fuel filler cap.

Start the engine and idle while gear position is neutral.

Measure the fuel pressure while disconnecting pressure regulator vacuum hose from intake manifold.

Warning

Before removing the fuel pressure gauge, release fuel pressure.


Note

If fuel pressure does not increase, squeeze fuel return hose 2 to 3 times, then measure fuel pressure again.


Is the fuel pressure 284 — 314 kPa (2.9 — 3.2 kg/cm 2 , 41 — 46 psi)?

Yes


No

Repair the following items.

Clogged fuel return line or bent hose

Improper fuel pump discharge

Clogged fuel supply line


CHECK FUEL PRESSURE.

After connecting the pressure regulator vacuum hose, measure fuel pressure.

Warning

Before removing the fuel pressure gauge, release fuel pressure.


Note
If fuel pressure does not increase, squeeze fuel return hose 2 to 3 times, then measure fuel pressure again.

If out of specification as measured at this step, check or replace pressure regulator and pressure regulator vacuum hose.


Is the fuel pressure 206 — 235 kPa (2.1 — 2.4 kg/cm 2 , 30 — 34 psi)?

Yes


No

Repair the following items.

Faulty pressure regulator

Clogged fuel return line or bent hose

Faulty pressure regulator

Improper fuel pump discharge

Clogged fuel supply line


CHECK ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR.

Start the engine and warm-up completely.

Read the data of engine coolant temperature sensor signal using Vehicle Diagnostic Interface or OBD-II general scan tool.

Note
Vehicle Diagnostic Interface

For detailed operation procedure, refer to the “READ CURRENT DATA FOR ENGINE”.

OBD-II general scan tool

For detailed operation procedures, refer to the OBD-II General Scan Tool Instruction Manual.


Is the engine coolant temperature 70 — 100°C (158 — 212°F)?

Yes


No

Replace the engine coolant temperature sensor.


CHECK PRESSURE SENSOR SIGNAL.

Start the engine and warm-up engine until coolant temperature is greater than 60°C (140°F).

Place the select lever in “N” or “P” range.

Turn the A/C switch to OFF.

Turn all accessory switches to OFF.

Read the data of pressure sensor signal using Vehicle Diagnostic Interface or OBD-II general scan tool.

Note
Vehicle Diagnostic Interface

For detailed operation procedure, refer to the “READ CURRENT DATA FOR ENGINE”.

OBD-II general scan tool

For detailed operation procedures, refer to the OBD-II General Scan Tool Instruction Manual.


Idling: Is the measured value 24.0 — 41.3 kPa (180 — 310 mmHg, 7.09 — 12.20 inHg), Ignition ON: Is the measured value 73.3 — 106.6 kPa (550 — 800 mmHg, 21.65 — 31.50 inHg)?

Yes

Contact Service Center.


No

Replace the Pressure sensor.