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P1172 Volvo - System too rich, bank 1 - part load

Manufacturer-specific interpretation for Volvo. All interpretations of P1172

P · PowertrainFuelOBD2

What P1172 means

P1172
System too rich, bank 1 - part load Volvo · fuel Data confidence 62%

The control module detected that the air-fuel mixture stayed richer than the target despite full corrective control (System). This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Volvo.

Possible causes

  • Intake blocked
  • EVAP canister purge valve
  • fuel pressure high
  • EGR system
  • injector(s)
  • HO2S

Related and nearby codes

How to read P1172

P

Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

1

Manufacturer-defined range: the meaning can differ between brands.

172

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about P1172

What does P1172 mean?

System too rich, bank 1 - part load. The control module detected that the air-fuel mixture stayed richer than the target despite full corrective control (System). This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Volvo.

Is P1172 generic or manufacturer-specific?

P1172 is a manufacturer-specific code. In this database it is documented for: Volvo. The same number can mean something different on other brands.

Can TuningBot remove P1172 at file level?

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