OBD codes / P0173

P0173

Moderate

Fuel Trim Malfunction (Bank 2)

Get it looked at soon to avoid further wear.

Likely causes

  • vacuum leak on bank 2
  • dirty MAF
  • fuel delivery problem

Common fixes

  • check for vacuum leaks
  • clean the MAF and check fuel pressure

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Generic OBD-II reference. Manufacturer-specific behavior varies — confirm with a scan tool and, for safety-related codes, a professional inspection.