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CEL: P0172 whats the probable cause?

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Old Jun 3, 2009 | 06:50 PM
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code: P0172 "Fuel system too rich"

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The CEL only comes on for a few days and turns off on its own. It always comes on a few hours after I fill up. The CEL seems to go away once I get about 1/4 of a tank.

Fuel regulator?
What should I really be concerned with here??
whats the cost of fixing??

anyone have suggestions?

Thanks!
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Old Jun 3, 2009 | 06:56 PM
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If you FPR is clogged or stuck closed it will raise the fuel pressure and when the injectors do open up they will spray alot of fuel. Check your spark plugs to see how they look to get a better idea of how rich it is. I'd buy a new fpr. I'd be somewhat concerned because a rich motor can burn valves just like a lean one can
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Old Jun 4, 2009 | 09:55 AM
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thanks joe
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Old Jul 27, 2021 | 04:08 AM
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That's exactly the same problem my stock 04 has. Houstonpv Did you get it fixed? and if so how?
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Old Jul 27, 2021 | 04:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Captain Pete
That's exactly the same problem my stock 04 has. Houstonpv Did you get it fixed? and if so how?
This post is 12 years old. Do you have a CEL? Same code?
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Old Jul 27, 2021 | 05:23 AM
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Yes I have the same code..... PO172, bank 1 too rich.
Any help would be appreciated. Cheers
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Old Jul 27, 2021 | 11:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Captain Pete
Yes I have the same code..... PO172, bank 1 too rich.
Any help would be appreciated. Cheers
pull plugs to see if its only in a specific cylinder. Check o2 sensor.
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Download the Service Manual and search for P0172 (papa zero one seven two).

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Old Jul 28, 2021 | 07:34 AM
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