P0172
DTC P0172: System too Rich (bank 1)CAUTION: If DTC P0172 has been set, TCL related DTC U1120 is also set. After P0172 has been diagnosed, don't forget to erase DTC U1120.
Fuel Trim Circuit
- Refer to DTC P0201- Injector Circuit - Cylinder 1, P0203- Injector Circuit - Cylinder 3, P0205- Injector Circuit - Cylinder 5
CIRCUIT OPERATION
- Refer to DTC P0201- Injector Circuit - Cylinder 1, P0203- Injector Circuit - Cylinder 3, P0205- Injector Circuit - Cylinder 5
TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
- If a malfunction occurs in the fuel system, the fuel trim value becomes too small.
- The ECM
DESCRIPTIONS OF MONITOR METHODS
Right bank air/fuel learning value (long time fuel trim) and air/fuel feedback integral value (short time fuel trim) are too rich.
MONITOR EXECUTION
Continuous
MONITOR EXECUTION CONDITIONS (Other monitor and Sensor)
Other Monitor (There is no temporary DTC stored in memory for the item monitored below)
- Misfire monitor
Sensor (The sensor below is determined to be normal)
- Mass airflow sensor
- Engine coolant temperature sensor
- Intake air temperature sensor
- Barometric pressure sensor
- Throttle position sensor
DTC SET CONDITIONS
Logic Flow Chart:
Logic Flow Chart
Check Conditions
- Under the closed loop air/fuel ratio control.
- Engine coolant temperature is higher than 76 °C (169 °F).
- Mass airflow sensor output is 15g/sec or more.
Judgement Criteria
- Long-term fuel trim has continued to be lower than -12.5 percent for 5 seconds.
or
- Short-term fuel trim has continued to be lower than - 5.5 percent for 5 seconds.
Check Conditions
- Under the closed loop air/fuel ratio control.
- Engine coolant temperature is higher than 76 °C (169 °F).
- Mass airflow sensor output is 15g/sec or less.
Judgement Criteria
- Long-term fuel trim has continued to be lower than -12.5 percent for 5 seconds.
or
- Short-term fuel trim has continued to be lower than -10.5 percent for 5 seconds.
Check Conditions
- Engine coolant temperature is higher than 76 °C (169 °F).
- Under the closed loop air/fuel ratio control.
Judgement Criteria
- Long-term fuel trim has continued to be -12.5 percent for 2 seconds.
or
- Short-term fuel trim has continued to be -30.0 percent for 2 seconds.
OBD-II Drive Cycle PATTERN
Refer to Diagnostic Function - OBD-II Drive Cycle - Pattern 20. OBD-II Drive Cycle
TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS (The most likely causes for this code to be set are:)
- Mass airflow sensor failed.
- Injector (Number 1, 3, 5) failed.
- Incorrect fuel pressure.
- Engine coolant temperature sensor failed.
- Intake air temperature sensor failed.
- Barometric pressure sensor failed.
- Manifold absolute pressure sensor failed.
- Harness damage in right bank injector circuit, or connector damage.
- ECM failed.
- PCM failed.
DIAGNOSIS
Required Special Tools:
- MB991958: Scan Tool (M.U.T.- III Sub Assembly)
- MB991824: V.C.I.
- MB991827: USB Cable
- MB991910: Main Harness A
STEP 1. Using scan tool MB991958, check data list item 10: Mass Airflow Sensor.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to scan tool MB991958, always turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position before connecting or disconnecting scan tool MB991958.
1. Connect scan tool MB991958 to the data link connector.
2. Start the engine and run at idle.
3. Set scan tool MB991958 to the data reading mode for item 10, Mass Airflow Sensor.
4. Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature: 80 °C to 95 °C (176 °F to 203 °F).
- When idling, between 1,360 and 1,650 millivolts.
- When 2,500 r/min, between 1,760 and 2,090 millivolts.
5. Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
Q: Is the sensor operating properly?
YES: YES: Go to Step 2.
NO: Refer to DTC P0101 - Mass Airflow Circuit Range/Performance Problem, DTC P0102 - Mass Airflow Circuit Low Input, DTC P0103 - Mass Airflow Circuit High Input.
STEP 2. Using scan tool MB991958, check data list item 5: Intake Air Temperature Sensor.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
2. Set scan tool MB991958 to the data reading mode for item 5, Intake Air Temperature Sensor.
- The intake air temperature and temperature shown with the scan tool should approximately match.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
Q: Is the sensor operating properly?
YES: Go to Step 3.
NO: Refer to DTC P0111 - Intake Air Temperature Circuit Range/Performance Problem, DTC P0112 - Intake Air Temperature Circuit Low Input, DTC P0113 - Intake Air Temperature Circuit High Input.
STEP 3. Using scan tool MB991958, check data list item 6: Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
2. Set scan tool MB991958 to the data reading mode for item 6, Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor.
- The engine coolant temperature and temperature shown with the scan tool should approximately match.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
Q: Is the sensor operating properly?
YES: Go to Step 4.
NO: Refer to DTC P0116 - Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit Range/Performance Problem, DTC P0117 - Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit Low Input, DTC P0118 - Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit High Input.
STEP 4. Using scan tool MB991958, check data list item 8: Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor.
1. Connect scan tool MB991958 to the data link connector.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
3. Set scan tool MB991958 to the data reading mode for item 8, Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor.
- When altitude is 0 m (0 foot), 101 kPa (29.8 in.Hg).
- When altitude is 600 m (1,969 feet), 95 kPa (28.1 in.Hg).
- When altitude is 1,200 m (3,937 feet), 88 kPa (26.0 in.Hg).
- When altitude is 1,800 m (5,906 feet), 81 kPa (23.9 in.Hg).
4. Start the engine.
- When the engine is idling, 16 - 36 kPa (4.7 - 10.6 in.Hg).
- When the engine is suddenly revved, manifold absolute pressure varies.
5. Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
Q: Is the sensor operating properly?
YES: Go to Step 5.
NO: Refer to DTC P0106 - Manifold Absolute Pressure Circuit Range / Performance Problem, DTC P0107 - Manifold Absolute Pressure Circuit Low Input, DTC P0108 - Manifold Absolute Pressure Circuit High Input.
STEP 5. Check harness connector B-31 at intermediate connector for damage.
Q: Is the harness connector in good condition?
YES: Go to Step 6.
NO: Repair or replace it. Then go to Step 10.
STEP 6. Check the right bank injector resistance at intermediate connector B-31.
1. Disconnect the intermediate connector B-31.
2. Measure the resistance between each male connector side terminal.
a. Measure the resistance between terminal No. 5 and No. 9 at No. 1 cylinder injector.
b. Measure the resistance between terminal No. 9 and No. 10 at No. 3 cylinder injector.
c. Measure the resistance between terminal No. 4 and No. 9 at No. 5 cylinder injector.
- Resistance should be between 10.5 and 13.5 Ohms [at 20 °C (68 °F)].
Q: Is the measured resistance between 10.5 and 13.5 Ohms [at 20 °C (68 °F)]?
YES: Go to Step 8.
NO: Go to Step 7.
STEP 7. Check the right bank injector.
1. Remove the intake manifold.
2. Disconnect the right bank injector connector, which deviates from the standard value at Step 6.
3. Measure the resistance between injector side connector terminal No. 1 and No. 2.
Standard value: 10.5 - 13.5 Ohms [at 20 °C (68 °F)]
Q: Is the measured resistance between 10.5 and 13.5 Ohms [at 20 °C (68 °F)]?
YES: Repair harness wire between injector intermediate connector and right bank injector connector because of harness damage. Then go to Step 10.
NO: Replace the injector. Then go to Step 10.
STEP 8. Check the fuel pressure.
Refer to On-vehicle Service - Fuel Pressure Test. Testing and Inspection
Q: Is the fuel pressure normal?
YES: Go to Step 9.
NO: Repair it. Then go to Step 10.
STEP 9. Replace the right bank injector.
1. Replace the right bank injector.
2. Carry out a test drive with the drive cycle pattern. Refer to Diagnostic Function - OBD-II Drive Cycle - Pattern 20. OBD-II Drive Cycle
3. Check the diagnostic trouble code (DTC).
Q: Is DTC P0172 set?
YES: Replace the ECM or the PCM. When the ECM or the PCM is replaced, register the encrypted code. Then go to Step 10.
NO: The inspection is complete.
STEP 10. Test the OBD-II Drive Cycle.
1. Carry out a test drive with the drive cycle pattern. Refer to Diagnostic Function - OBD-II Drive Cycle - Pattern 20. OBD-II Drive Cycle
2. Check the diagnostic trouble code (DTC).
Q: Is DTC P0172 set?
YES: Retry the troubleshooting.
NO: The inspection is complete.