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DTC P0172 System Too Rich Bank 1: Notes

DTC DETECTING CONDITION:

Detected when two consecutive driving cycles with fault occur.

TROUBLE SYMPTOM:

Improper idling
Engine stalls.
Poor driving performance
CAUTION: After servicing or replacing faulty parts, perform Clear Memory Mode <Ref. to OPERATION , Clear Memory Mode.>, and Inspection Mode <Ref. to PROCEDURE , Inspection Mode.>.

Step	Check	Yes	No
1 CHECK EXHAUST SYSTEM.	Are there holes or loose bolts on exhaust system?	Repair the exhaust system.	Go to step 2 .
2 CHECK AIR INTAKE SYSTEM.	Are there holes, loose bolts or disconnection of hose on air intake system?	Repair the air intake system.	Go to step 3 .
3 CHECK FUEL PRESSURE. WARNING: Place "NO OPEN FLAMES" signs near the working area. CAUTION: Be careful not to spill fuel. Measure the fuel pressure while disconnecting pressure regulator vacuum hose from intake manifold. <Ref. to INSPECTION , Fuel Pressure.> CAUTION: Release fuel pressure before removing the fuel pressure gauge. NOTE: If fuel pressure does not increase, squeeze the fuel return hose 2 to 3 times, then measure fuel pressure again.	Is the measured value 284 - 314 kPa (2.9 - 3.2 kg/cm² , 41 - 46 psi)?	Go to step 4 .	Check the fuel pump and fuel delivery line. <Ref. to INSPECTION , Fuel Pump.> <Ref. to INSPECTION , Fuel Delivery, Return and Evaporation Lines.>
4 CHECK FUEL PRESSURE. After connecting the pressure regulator vacuum hose, measure fuel pressure. <Ref. to INSPECTION , Fuel Pressure.> CAUTION: Release fuel pressure before removing the fuel pressure gauge. NOTE: If fuel pressure does not increase, squeeze fuel return hose 2 to 3 times, then measure fuel pressure again. If the measured value at this step is out of specification, check or replace pressure regulator and pressure regulator vacuum hose.	Is the measured value 230 - 260 kPa (2.4 - 2.7 kg/cm² , 33 - 38 psi)?	Go to step 5 .	Check the fuel pump and fuel delivery line. <Ref. to INSPECTION , Fuel Pump.> <Ref. to INSPECTION , Fuel Delivery, Return and Evaporation Lines.>
5 CHECK ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR. Start the engine and warm up completely. Read the value of «Coolant Temp.» using the Subaru Select Monitor or a general scan tool. NOTE: Subaru Select Monitor For detailed operation procedures, refer to "Read Current Data For Engine". <Ref. to Subaru Select Monitor .> General scan tool For detailed operation procedures, refer to the general scan tool operation manual.	Is the value of «Coolant Temp.» 75°C (167°F) or more?	Go to step 6.	Replace the engine coolant temperature sensor. <Ref. to Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor .>
6 CHECK MASS AIR FLOW AND INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR. Start the engine and warm up engine until coolant temperature is higher than 75°C (167°F). Place the shift lever in neutral position. Turn the A/C switch to OFF. Turn all the accessory switches to OFF. Read the value of «Mass Air Flow» using the Subaru Select Monitor or a general scan tool. NOTE: Subaru Select Monitor For detailed operation procedures, refer to "Read Current Data For Engine". <Ref. to Subaru Select Monitor .> General scan tool For detailed operation procedures, refer to the general scan tool operation manual.	Is the value of «Mass Air Flow» 2.0 - 5.0 g/s (0.26 - 0.66 lb/m)?	Go to step 7 .	Replace the mass air flow and intake air temperature sensor. <Ref. to Mass Air Flow and Intake Air Temperature Sensor .>
7 CHECK MASS AIR FLOW AND INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR. Start the engine and warm up engine until coolant temperature is higher than 75°C (167°F). Place the shift lever in neutral position. Turn the A/C switch to OFF. Turn all the accessory switches to OFF. Open the front hood. Measure the ambient temperature. Read the value of «Intake Air Temp.» using the Subaru Select Monitor or a general scan tool. NOTE: Subaru Select Monitor For detailed operation procedures, refer to "Read Current Data For Engine". <Ref. to Subaru Select Monitor .> General scan tool For detailed operation procedures, refer to the general scan tool operation manual.	Subtract ambient temperature from «Intake Air Temp.». Is the obtained value -10 - 50°C (-18 - 90°F)?	Go to step 8 .	Replace the mass air flow and intake air temperature sensor. <Ref. to Mass Air Flow and Intake Air Temperature Sensor .>
8 CHECK PCV VALVE. Check the PCV valve.	Is the PCV valve free from deformation, crack or other damage?	Repair or replace the PCV valve. <Ref. to PCV Valve .>	Go to step 9 .
9 CHECK PCV HOSE. Check the PCV hose.	Is the PCV hose free from deformation, crack or other damage?	Check the PCV hose assembly for cracks, damage or looseness. <Ref. to PCV Hose Assembly .>	Go to step 10.
10 CHECK PCV HOSE. Check the PCV hose.	Check the clamp of PCV hose assembly for damage or looseness.	Repair or replace the PCV valve. <Ref. to PCV Hose Assembly .>	Repair the poor contact of ECM connector.