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P0172 Saturn Code - Fuel Trim System Rich Bank 1

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What are the Possible Causes of the DTC P0172 Saturn?

NOTE: The causes shown may not be a complete list of all potential problems, and it is possible that there may be other causes.
  • Dirty or Faulty Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor
  • Intake Air Leaks
  • Exhaust Gas Leaks
  • Fuel Contamination
  • Faulty or Leaking Fuel Injectors
  • Faulty Front Heated Oxygen Sensor
  • Ignition Misfiring
  • Incorrect Fuel Pressure
  • Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Hose Leaks
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How to Fix the DTC P0172 Saturn?

Review the 'Possible Causes' mentioned above and visually examine the corresponding wiring harness and connectors. Ensure to check for any damaged components and inspect the connector pins for signs of being broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded.

Code Tech Notes

The P0172 code means that more gasoline is detected in the exhaust gases exiting the combustion chamber. If the P0172 is set in along with the P0175 code, it is highly likely that the problem is caused by leaking fuel injectors. If there are no leaking fuel injectors, the next step is to replace the air filter and clean the Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor. If the problem persists the MAF or Front Heated Oxygen (O2) Sensor will need to be replaced.

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There are Factory Service Bulletins for the following Saturn models:

2000-2008 Saturn All Models
2000-2008 Saturn Factory Service Bulletin OBDII Code P0172

2000 Saturn L-Series
2001 Saturn L-Series
2002 Saturn L-Series
2003 Saturn L-Series
2000-2003 Saturn L-Series Factory Service Bulletin OBDII Code P0172

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What is the Cost to Diagnose the Code?

Labor: 1.0

To diagnose the P0172 Saturn code, it typically requires 1.0 hour of labor. The specific diagnosis time and labor rates at auto repair shops can differ based on factors such as the location, make and model of the vehicle, and even the engine type. It is common for most auto repair shops to charge between $75 and $150 per hour.

What are Code Possible Symptoms?

  • Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)
  • Excessive Fuel Consumption

Code P0172 Saturn Description

The Engine Control Module (ECM) controls a Closed Loop air/fuel metering system to provide the best possible combination of drivability, fuel economy, and emission control. The ECM monitors the Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) signal voltage and adjusts the fuel delivery based on the signal voltage while in Closed Loop. A change made to the fuel delivery changes the long and short-term fuel trim values. The short-term fuel trim values change rapidly in response to the HO2S signal voltages. These changes fine-tune the engine fueling. The long-term fuel trim values change in response to trends in the short-term fuel trim. The long-term fuel trim makes coarse adjustments to fueling to re-center and restore control to short-term fuel trim. The ideal fuel trim values are around 0 %. A positive fuel trim value indicates that the ECM is adding fuel to compensate for a lean condition. A negative fuel trim value indicates that the ECM is reducing the amount of fuel to compensate for a rich condition. The Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) will be set when the average long-term fuel trim weighted average value is greater or less than a calibrated value.

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P0172 Saturn Code - Fuel Trim System Rich Bank 1

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