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Diagnostic reference · P0170

P0170

Fuel Trim Bank 1

System
Fuel and air metering (P code)
Lamp
Check Engine Light
Category
Powertrain - Fuel/Air Metering

What it means

P0170 means Fuel Trim Bank 1.

Check these first

  • A vacuum leak on bank 1
  • A dirty mass air flow sensor
  • Weak fuel delivery
  • A leaking fuel injector on bank 1
  • An exhaust leak on bank 1

What to do next

  1. Read the bank 1 fuel trims
  2. Smoke test bank 1 for a vacuum leak
  3. Clean the mass air flow sensor
  4. Check the fuel pressure
  5. Test the bank 1 injectors
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.