What is the OBD-II error code for fuel trim?
Hi, thanks for writing in. The OBD-II Error Code P-0170 indicates that the powertrain control module is detecting a fuel trim that is outside the range of specification set by the vehicle’s manufacturer.
What does p0173 mean on a check engine light?
P0173 is a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) for “Fuel Trim Malfunction (Bank 2)”. This can happen for multiple reasons and a mechanic needs to diagnose the specific cause for this code to be triggered in your situation. Our certified mobile mechanics can come to your home or office to perform the Check Engine Light diagnostic.
What is the Mercedes Benz check engine light code?
Mercedes Codes P0170 P0173. Mercedes-Benz owners may notice the check engine light plus P0170 and P0173 codes. In theory, these two codes mean that the fuel mixture is too rich or too lean.
What are the Mercedes codes for vacuum leaks?
Other codes that you may get are P0130, P0135. If you clear the P0170 and P0173 without fixing the underlying problem those two codes will return in a couple of days. Under certain circumstances such as vacuum leaks, the car may run fine even if the CEL light is on and P0173/P0170 are present.
Hi, thanks for writing in. The OBD-II Error Code P-0170 indicates that the powertrain control module is detecting a fuel trim that is outside the range of specification set by the vehicle’s manufacturer.
P0173 is a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) for “Fuel Trim Malfunction (Bank 2)”. This can happen for multiple reasons and a mechanic needs to diagnose the specific cause for this code to be triggered in your situation. Our certified mobile mechanics can come to your home or office to perform the Check Engine Light diagnostic.
Mercedes Codes P0170 P0173. Mercedes-Benz owners may notice the check engine light plus P0170 and P0173 codes. In theory, these two codes mean that the fuel mixture is too rich or too lean.
Other codes that you may get are P0130, P0135. If you clear the P0170 and P0173 without fixing the underlying problem those two codes will return in a couple of days. Under certain circumstances such as vacuum leaks, the car may run fine even if the CEL light is on and P0173/P0170 are present.