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OBD-II Code

P0170 — Fuel Trim Malfunction Bank 1

The ECU detects fuel trim corrections for bank 1 outside acceptable limits

System Engine
Severity Medium
Safe to drive? Not recommended
Advanced scanner Not necessarily

What does code P0170 mean?

The ECU detects fuel trim corrections for bank 1 outside acceptable limits

Common symptoms

  • Hesitation
  • increased fuel consumption
  • lean or rich mixture
  • unstable idle

Possible causes

  • Vacuum leaks
  • dirty MAF sensor
  • low or high fuel pressure
  • dirty injectors

Initial recommendation

Inspect MAF sensor, intake vacuum leaks, fuel pressure and injector condition.

Safety notice

This information is for guidance only and does not replace a physical vehicle inspection or diagnosis by a qualified mechanic. If the vehicle has severe power loss, smoke, a fuel odor, overheating, brake or steering problems, or any unsafe behavior, avoid driving it and seek professional inspection.

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