Code P0172

Tiny
CLAYTON BARNEY
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  • 1996 CHEVROLET TAHOE
  • 145,000 MILES
I have a 1996 chevy tahoe it has a obd2 code p0172 I have replaced the o2 sensors upstream of the catalytic converter the engine seems to be running very rich, what should I try next? Close to Christmas cant afford to keep throwing money away.

It has the 5.7 engine wheel drive

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Monday, December 5th, 2011 AT 4:14 PM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
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Probable causes of an engine running rich are as follows:

1. Excessive fuel pressure can be cause by restricted fuel return line

2. Defective Oxygen Sensors.

3. Leaking injectors and fuel pressure regulator.

4. Coolant temperature sensor out of calibration.

5. Restricted air intake system.
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Monday, December 5th, 2011 AT 4:20 PM
Tiny
WRENCHTECH
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Since you are only getting the code on one side of the truck I would concentrate on things that only effect that side of the engine and make sure you changed the correct sensor. (Driver's side)
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Monday, December 5th, 2011 AT 4:33 PM

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