P0172 system too rich
What the P0172 code means
P0172 indicates that there is too much gasoline being detected in the exhaust gases exiting the combustion chamber. The ECU uses a number of instruments, such as the mass air flow sensor (MAF), oxygen sensors, and manifold absolute pressure (MAP) to monitor the air-fuel ratio of the engine.Most routinely, the air-fuel ratio will be measured through the oxygen sensors calculating the amount of oxygen and carbon monoxide present in exhaust gases. The best air-fuel ratio modernly known to man is 14.7:1. This particular ratio was chosen because it was discovered to have the highest power output but lowest fuel consumption rate.
The ECU has the ability to slightly adjust the air-fuel ratio if it is rich. However, if the margin of compensation is too large, then a P0172 code will likely set. The term “rich” in this case means that there is too much gasoline and not enough oxygen detected in the air-fuel ratio of the engine.
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