Hybspec

P0171B

Średni

System Too Lean — DME (BMW)

OBD-II (EN): Fuel Trim Too Lean - DME (BMW)

Code P0171B — System Too Lean — DME (BMW). Symptoms: jerking. Possible cause: vacuum system leak (common in BMW — DISA rings). Professional diagnosis recommended.

Symptoms

Jerking, lack of power, unstable idle

Possible causes

Vacuum system leak (common in BMW — DISA rings, intake manifold gasket), faulty VANOS sensor, low fuel pressure

Affected systems

Silnik spalinowyUkład paliwowy

Related codes

Universal version

This code has a universal OBD-II form:

P0171Zbyt uboga mieszanka — Bank 1

Code P0171B appears in these brands

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Does code P0171B require professional diagnostics?

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