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P0172 fuel injection system function DTC Logic

DTC DETECTION LOGIC

With the Air/Fuel Mixture Ratio SelfLearning Control, the actual mixture ratio can be brought closely to the theoretical mixture ratio based on the mixture ratio feedback signal from the A/F sensor 1. The ECM calculates the necessary compensation to correct the offset between the actual and the theoretical ratios.

In case the amount of the compensation value is extremely large (The actual mixture ratio is too rich.), the ECM judges the condition as the fuel injection system malfunction and lights up the MIL (2 trip detection logic).

DTC No.	Trouble diagnosis name	DTC detecting condition	Possible cause
P0172	Fuel injection system too rich	Fuel injection system does not operate properly. The amount of mixture ratio compensation is too large. (The mixture ratio is too rich.)	A/F sensor 1 Fuel injector Exhaust gas leaks Incorrect fuel pressure Mass air flow sensor

DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE

1.PRECONDITIONING

If DTC Confirmation Procedure has been previously conducted, always perform the following procedure before conducting the next test.

Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
Turn ignition switch ON.
Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.

>> GO TO 2.

2.PERFORM DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDUREI

Clear the mixture ratio selflearning value. Refer to EC, "Work Procedure".
Start engine.

Is it difficult to start engine?

YES >> GO TO 3.

NO >> GO TO 4.

3.RESTART ENGINE

If it is difficult to start engine, the fuel injection system has a malfunction, too.

Crank engine while depressing accelerator pedal.

NOTE: When depressing accelerator pedal threefourths (3/4) or more, the control system may not start the engine.

Do not depress accelerator pedal too much.

Does engine start?

YES >> Go to EC, "Diagnosis Procedure".

NO >> Remove spark plugs and check for fouling, etc.

4.PERFORM DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDUREII

Start engine and let it idle for at least 5 minutes.
Check 1st trip DTC.

Is 1st trip DTC detected?

YES >> Go to EC, "Diagnosis Procedure".

NO >> GO TO 5.

5.PERFORM DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDUREIII

Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
Start engine.
Maintain the following conditions for at least 10 consecutive minutes.

Hold the accelerator pedal as steady as possible.