DTC P0175 Fuel Trim System Rich Bank 2

Circuit Description

The powertrain control module (PCM) controls a Closed Loop air/fuel metering system in order to provide the best possible combination of driveability, fuel economy, and emission control. The PCM 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 in order to re-center and restore control to short term fuel trim. You can use a scan tool in order to monitor the short and long term fuel trim. The ideal fuel trim values are around 0 percent. A positive fuel trim value indicates that the PCM is adding fuel in order to compensate for a lean condition. A negative fuel trim value indicates that the PCM is reducing the amount of fuel in order to compensate for a rich condition. If the PCM detects an excessively Rich or Lean condition, the PCM sets a diagnostic trouble code (DTC). The long term fuel trim diagnostic parameter is an average of several of the long term speed load learn cells which the PCM selects based on the engine speed and the engine load.

Conditions for Running the DTC

Conditions for Setting the DTC

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC

Important

If the last failure was during a non-typical driving condition, the MIL may remain ON longer than the three ignition cycles. Review the Freeze Frame/Failure Records for the last failure conditions.

Diagnostic Aids

For an intermittent condition, refer to Symptoms .

Test Description

The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.

  1. This test determines whether the fault is present.
  1. Using the Freeze Frame and/or Failure Records data may aid in locating an intermittent condition. If you cannot duplicate the DTC, the information included in the Freeze Frame and/or Failure Records data can help determine how many miles since the DTC set. The Fail Counter and Pass Counter can also help determine how many ignition cycles the diagnostic reported a pass and/or a fail. Operate the vehicle within the same freeze frame conditions (RPM, load, vehicle speed, temperature etc.) that you observed. This will isolate when the DTC failed. For an intermittent condition, refer to Symptoms .
  1. If DTC 172 is also set, then both banks are operating rich. Inspect items that would cause both banks to operate rich.
  1. Excessive fuel in the oil will cause DTCs P0172 and P0175 to set at the same time. Remove the PCV valve from the intake manifold and plug with a suitable stopper. Also disconnect the fresh air pipe from the rocker cover and plug with a suitable stopper. If the long term and short term fuel trim values increase, indicates there is fuel in the oil.

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Did you perform the Powertrain On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check?

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Go to Step 2

Go to A Powertrain On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check

2

Important

If any DTCs are set, except P0172 and P0175, refer to those DTCs before proceeding with this diagnostic.

  1. Install the scan tool.
  2. Idle the engine at the normal operating temperature.
  3. Fuel system in Closed Loop.
  4. Monitor the LT FT Bn 2 display on the Fuel Trim Data List using the scan tool.

Is the LT FT greater than the specified values indicated?

-13% LT

Go to Step 3

Go to Step 4

3

  1. Turn ON the ignition leaving the engine OFF.
  2. Review the Freeze Frame and/or Failure Records data for this DTC and observe the parameters.
  3. Turn OFF the ignition for 15 seconds.
  4. Start the engine.
  5. Operate the vehicle within the conditions required for this diagnostic to run, and as close to the conditions recorded in Freeze Frame and/or Failure Records as possible. Special operating conditions that you need to meet before the PCM will run this diagnostic, where applicable, are listed in Conditions for Running the DTC.
  6. Select the Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) option and the Specific DTC option, then enter the DTC number using the scan tool.

Does the scan tool indicate that this diagnostic failed this ignition?

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Go to Step 4

Go to Diagnostic Aids

4

Is DTC P0172 also set?

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Go to Step 5

Go to Step 6

5

Visually/physically inspect the following items:

  • Collapsed air intake duct.
  • The air filter element for being restricted. Refer to Air Cleaner Element Replacement .
  • The MAF sensor for being installed in the proper direction and for foreign objects blocking the inlet screen. Refer to MAF Sensor Replacement .
  • For fuel in the pressure regulator hose. Refer to Fuel System Diagnosis .
  • Inspect for the incorrect MAP/BARO display. Compare to another vehicle.
  • For excessive fuel in the crankcase. Change oil as necessary.

Was a concern found in any of the above areas?

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Go to Step 7

Go to Fuel System Diagnosis

6

Important

When the fuel system test is finished, return to this table.

Inspect the Bank 2 injectors for leaking, refer to Fuel System Diagnosis . Are any injectors leaking?

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Go to Step 7

Go to Step 8

7

Repair or replace any faulty items found. Is the action complete?

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Go to Step 9

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8

Replace the faulty HO2S. Refer to Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) Replacement - Bank 2 . Is the action complete?

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Go to Step 9

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9

  1. Select the Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) option and the Clear DTC Information option using the scan tool.
  2. Idle the engine at the normal operating temperature.
  3. Select the Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) option and the Specific DTC option, then enter the DTC number using the scan tool.
  4. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC as specified in the supporting text, if applicable.

Does the scan tool indicate that this test ran and passed?

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Go to Step 10

Go to Step 2

10

Select the Capture Info option and the Review Info option using the scan tool. Does the scan tool display any DTCs that you have not diagnosed?

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Go to the applicable DTC table

System OK