Code P0172 (Bank 1)
workinmanfred
04-16-2006, 09:22 PM
Can anyone tell me what this code is? I have a 98 Transport Montana. The SES light came on and I immediately stopped at an Advanced Auto to get the code read. It is off now. Is this something I should be worried about? I have a 1600 mile roundtrip coming up this week and want to feel confident about this van. I wouldn't want to be stranded with my wife and 6 month old daughter. Thanks everyone.
P0172
System too rich
(Bank 1)
P0172
System too rich
(Bank 1)
paul.v
04-17-2006, 01:23 PM
'Fuel Trim rich' below is for 95 but should be similar...If you need more info , send me an email..
Paul
DTC CHART TEST DESCRIPTION
Number(s) below refer to circled number(s) on the diagnostic charts.
Visually/physically checking items which may cause a rich condition may determine the cause of DTC P0172 being set.
A mass air flow sensor (http://www.alldatadiy.com/alldata/AFI~V6512274~C21327~R0~OD~N/0/41746505/42420118/42420119/42420121/34853741/34857029/34857030/56191599) that causes the PCM (http://www.alldatadiy.com/alldata/AFI~V6512274~C21327~R0~OD~N/0/41746505/42420118/42420119/42420121/34853741/34857029/34857030/34857300) to read a higher than actual air flow can cause a rich condition and DTC P0172 to be set.
Silicon contamination of the Heated Oxygen Sensor (http://www.alldatadiy.com/alldata/AFI~V6512274~C21327~R0~OD~N/0/41746505/42420118/42420119/42420121/34853741/34857029/34857030/34857572) (HO2S) can cause a false rich indication to be seen by the PCM (http://www.alldatadiy.com/alldata/AFI~V6512274~C21327~R0~OD~N/0/41746505/42420118/42420119/42420121/34853741/34857029/34857030/34857300). The PCM will then reduce the amount of the fuel delivered, possibly causing severe driveablity symptoms.
Paul
DTC CHART TEST DESCRIPTION
Number(s) below refer to circled number(s) on the diagnostic charts.
Visually/physically checking items which may cause a rich condition may determine the cause of DTC P0172 being set.
A mass air flow sensor (http://www.alldatadiy.com/alldata/AFI~V6512274~C21327~R0~OD~N/0/41746505/42420118/42420119/42420121/34853741/34857029/34857030/56191599) that causes the PCM (http://www.alldatadiy.com/alldata/AFI~V6512274~C21327~R0~OD~N/0/41746505/42420118/42420119/42420121/34853741/34857029/34857030/34857300) to read a higher than actual air flow can cause a rich condition and DTC P0172 to be set.
Silicon contamination of the Heated Oxygen Sensor (http://www.alldatadiy.com/alldata/AFI~V6512274~C21327~R0~OD~N/0/41746505/42420118/42420119/42420121/34853741/34857029/34857030/34857572) (HO2S) can cause a false rich indication to be seen by the PCM (http://www.alldatadiy.com/alldata/AFI~V6512274~C21327~R0~OD~N/0/41746505/42420118/42420119/42420121/34853741/34857029/34857030/34857300). The PCM will then reduce the amount of the fuel delivered, possibly causing severe driveablity symptoms.
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