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PowertrainP017100

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Das Gemisch (Zylinderreihe 1) ist zu mager.

3 brands affected · Description from Mercedes-Benz data.

Key terms: Oxygen sensor: measures oxygen in the exhaust gas · Mass air flow sensor: measures the air going into the engine · Powertrain: engine, transmission and emissions

1What it means in plain English

This code is in the fuel, air and oxygen sensor range, which also includes coolant temperature faults.

2Common causes

  1. Dirty or faulty mass air flow sensor
  2. Vacuum or intake air leak
  3. Weak fuel pump or clogged fuel filter
  4. Faulty fuel injector
  5. Faulty oxygen sensor
  6. Wiring or connector fault

3Can I drive?

Caution · drive with care

Have it diagnosed if the engine runs badly or the code keeps returning. Because this range includes coolant temperature sensors, watch the temperature gauge: if it climbs into the red, or the engine overheats or stalls, stop safely and get professional help.

This page gives general information. It is not professional advice. For a definite diagnosis and a repair quote, ask a qualified mechanic to inspect the car.

4Brand data 3

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzP017100Das Gemisch (Zylinderreihe 1) ist zu mager. BrandPowertrain
SsangYongP017100System too lean closed loop air/fuel ratio control at limit - system too lean BrandPowertrain
VolvoP017100If the values are less than 0.85 on bank 1, fault trace according to ECM BrandPowertrain

Legend: SAE is the generic J2012 description; Brand is text taken from that manufacturer’s data. Manufacturer rows keep the wording and language of the source data, and non-English text is tagged so screen readers pronounce it correctly.

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