{"id":46264,"date":"2021-11-30T23:23:53","date_gmt":"2021-12-01T07:23:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=46264"},"modified":"2026-02-10T22:48:10","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T06:48:10","slug":"p0173-code-fuel-trim-bank-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/p0173-code-fuel-trim-bank-2\/","title":{"rendered":"P0173 Code: Fuel Trim Bank 2"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 4<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column46264_83f5eb-d0 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column46264_83f5eb-d0 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column46264_83f5eb-d0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column46264_83f5eb-d0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column46264_83f5eb-d0 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column46264_83f5eb-d0 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column46264_83f5eb-d0{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column46264_83f5eb-d0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column46264_83f5eb-d0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column46264_83f5eb-d0 inner-column-1 qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-55164c  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-eb4890\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading46264_fd6336-3f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading46264_fd6336-3f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading46264_fd6336-3f\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading46264_fd6336-3f mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading46264_fd6336-3f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading46264_fd6336-3f\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading46264_fd6336-3f img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading46264_fd6336-3f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading46264_fd6336-3f\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading46264_fd6336-3f summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading46264_fd6336-3f\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0173 stands for &ldquo;Fuel Trim Bank 2.&rdquo; This code indicates that your car&rsquo;s fuel trims have reached their operational limitations (maximum rich or maximum lean).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The code is logged once the fuel trim mixture has become abnormally lean. On some vehicles, it can mean that there&rsquo;s an overly rich mixture.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Air vacuum leaks, exhaust leaks, bad O2 sensors, malfunctioning mass air flow sensors, circuit issues, and fuel delivery problems can cause a P0173 code.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The common symptoms of this error code include hesitation during acceleration, poor fuel economy, and intermittent stalling.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/what-is-a-good-air-fuel-ratio-chart-included\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Air-fuel ratio\">Air-fuel ratio<\/a> is important to ensure excellent engine performance. Your powertrain control module (PCM) plays an important role in maintaining this ratio. If your PCM is unable to adjust your vehicle&rsquo;s air-fuel ratio due to vehicle problems, it may trigger fuel-trim related <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/search-obd2-codes-list\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"trouble codes\">trouble codes<\/a>, such as code P0173.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you encounter a P0173 code, here&rsquo;s what you need to know about it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"694\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/car-fuel-1024x694.jpg\" alt=\"car fuel\" class=\"wp-image-46270\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/car-fuel-1024x694.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/car-fuel-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/car-fuel-768x520.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/car-fuel-150x102.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/car-fuel.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The P0173 code indicates that your car&rsquo;s fuel trims have reached their operational limitations<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Does the P0173 Code Mean?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0173 stands for &ldquo;Fuel Trim Bank 2.&rdquo; This code indicates that your car&rsquo;s fuel trims have reached their operational limitations (maximum rich or maximum lean). Fuel trim is the ongoing adaptation that the PCM makes to the fuel mixture to maintain a balanced air-fuel ratio. Usually, code P0173 means the fuel trim mixture has become abnormally lean (too much air; not enough fuel), but it can also point to an overly rich mixture (too much fuel; not enough air) on some cars. We recommend that you avoid driving once your vehicle&rsquo;s triggered a P0173 code.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can learn more about fuel trim in our in-depth technical discussion about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/p0172-code-fuel-system-too-rich-bank-1\/#What_is_Fuel_Trim\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"long-term and short-term fuel trim\">long-term and short-term fuel trim<\/a> and how to use a scan tool to diagnose P0173 and similar codes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div id=\"article-search-widget\">\n<div class=\"cp-search\">\n<div align=\"center\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/w_auto,dpr_auto\/carparts\/logos\/badge_wordmark\/full_color\/CP_LOGO_COLOUR_RGB\" alt=\"CarParts.com\" width=\"300\" height=\"56\">\n<\/div>\n<form id=\"cpsearchform\" name=\"cpsearchform\" action=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/search\" method=\"get\" target=\"_blank\" accept-charset=\"character_set\" aria-label=\"search CarParts.com\">\n    <input type=\"text\" class=\"keyword\" name=\"q\" placeholder=\"Search for parts on CarParts.com\" value=\"\" aria-label=\"Search CarParts.com\"><input type=\"submit\" class=\"btn-search\" value=\"Search\" aria-label=\"Search\">\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the Possible Causes of the P0173 Code?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the most common causes of a P0173 code:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Air (vacuum) leaks or exhaust leaks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A faulty sensor&nbsp; (e.g., oxygen sensor or mass air flow sensor)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Circuit issues, such as a damaged wire or poor connection<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A fuel delivery problem (e.g, faulty <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/fuel-pump\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"pump\">pump<\/a> or clogged <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/fuel-injector\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"injector\">injector<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/checking-fuel-injector-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"mechanic checking fuel injector\" class=\"wp-image-46271\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/checking-fuel-injector-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/checking-fuel-injector-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/checking-fuel-injector-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/checking-fuel-injector-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/checking-fuel-injector-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/checking-fuel-injector.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A clogged injector can trigger the P0173 code.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the Common Symptoms of the P0173 Code?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some common symptoms of a P0173 code:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/check-engine-light-flashing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Illuminated check engine light\">Illuminated check engine light<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/car-hesitates-when-accelerating-causes-and-faq\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Hesitation during acceleration\">Hesitation during acceleration<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduced fuel economy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Intermittent stalling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Diagnose the P0173 Code<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Trouble codes can be too technical to diagnose on your own. If a P0173 code shows up after you use a scan tool, it&rsquo;s best to ask a mechanic for help. However, you can also try checking out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/best-online-resources-to-help-you-learn-how-to-fix-cars\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"online resources\">online resources<\/a> to get a better understanding of this trouble code. Watch these videos to learn more about diagnosing a P0173 code:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"BMW Unmetered Air Leaks P0170 P0173 Mixture Too Lean Smoke Test And Common Problems\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Eso0dgmymhY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Hyundai Tucson P0173 Case Study Part 1\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pGybZEgOIHs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Hyundai Tucson P0173 Case Study Part 2\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/K-UlvBZ95Jo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Fix a P0173 Code&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dealing with trouble codes can sometimes be too difficult for a DIYer. Professionals undergo extensive training to learn how to efficiently fix vehicle problems that trigger trouble codes. Consulting a mechanic can be the best way to fix vehicle issues that have triggered a P0173 code.<br>You can also try to learn about diagnosing and troubleshooting OBD codes. Research about the underlying complications linked to the P0173 code. You can then try to determine what&rsquo;s triggering the code and decide what to do. You can also check technical service bulletins (TSBs) or recalls that may be related to the P0173 code if you have access to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/why-you-should-always-consult-a-repair-manual\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"repair manual or repair database\">repair manual or repair database<\/a>. Depending on its make and model, some fixes may not work for your vehicle. What resolves the issues triggering a P0173 in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/bmw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"BMW\">BMW<\/a> may not work for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/mercedes-benz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Mercedes Benz\">Mercedes Benz<\/a>. If troubleshooting a DTC becomes too difficult for you, don&rsquo;t hesitate to ask a mechanic for help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to Find Replacement Parts to Fix Code P0173<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It&rsquo;s best to clear code P0173 immediately to avoid costly repairs down the line. After all, it indicates issues in crucial parts, like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/oxygen-sensor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"oxygen sensor\">oxygen sensor<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/mass-air-flow-sensor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"mass airflow sensor\">mass airflow sensor<\/a>. Thankfully, getting a replacement is easy with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"CarParts.com\">CarParts.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Simply use your mobile phone or computer to check out our catalog. Enter your ride&rsquo;s year, make, and model into our vehicle selector to view compatible products. If you&rsquo;re shopping on a tight budget or have a go-to brand, you can view the parts that fit your needs using the filters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On hand and ready to ship, our replacement parts are available at competitive prices. We ship them from strategically located warehouses across the US, so you can expect your order in as fast as two business days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&rsquo;t wait for other trouble codes to get logged alongside the P0173 code. 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