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Tiger Styles
03-21-2004, 11:40 PM
....with a little help of course. So what does the code mean? I mean how do i correct the issue? Here's what the device read:
Code P0172
System too rich (Bank 1).


(Maybe i should go to Bank 1 and ask for a loan from my car since its so dammed rich.)
My friend said that it could very likely be the spark plug(s).

SecretAgent
03-22-2004, 09:33 AM
that means the primary O2 sensor is reading too rich. check ur spark plugs, for leaking injectors, clogged air filter, etc.

Tiger Styles
03-22-2004, 12:46 PM
:bow: Thanks.

Tiger Styles
03-31-2004, 01:52 PM
Does anyone know to fix this stupid ass shit. Its pissin me off.
I have:
1. Replaced the spark plugs.
2. Replaced the O2 sensor.
3. Cleaned the Fuel Injector.
ASAA did 1 & 2. I did 3. My 'Check Engine' light wont go the fukk off. I mean i can turn the light off, but of course the engine wont be fixed by simply disabling or resetting the light.
Anymore suggestions?

Becca
04-06-2004, 12:48 PM
if they didn't reset the light when they did the work the light is going to stay on.

reset the light, if it comes back on then see what the code is and go from there.

CoPoBear
04-06-2004, 12:53 PM
Yea, CEL's wont go off until you drive for like 50 miles, do 25 start up cycles, run at WOT a few times. let it idle.. etc etc.. once it sees allll the cycles of the car, and can determine the problem is fixed, then the light will remain off

TeamShiftPoint
04-06-2004, 01:02 PM
what car is it?

my friend had that in a toyota corolla.

it was a dirty maf sensor. does the car drive normal, the corolla was hesitating when you go full throttle.

their mechanic couldnt figure it out, they changed plugs, etc....

your o2 sensor probably didnt have to be changed.

if you have a obd2 reader you can clear the check engine light after you fix everything. if the problem wasnt fixed, the CEL will pop back up after alittle.