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P0174 Lexus Code - Fuel Trim System Too Lean Bank 2

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- Repair Difficulty Level: 3/3
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What are the Possible Causes of the DTC P0174 Lexus?

NOTE: The causes shown may not be a complete list of all potential problems, and it is possible that there may be other causes.
  • Intake air leaks
  • Fuel injector blockage
  • Faulty Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor
  • Faulty Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor
  • Faulty Air Fuel Ratio (A/F) Sensor (Front Oxygen Sensor)
  • Incorrect fuel pressure
  • Gas leak from exhaust system
  • Faulty Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) hose connection
  • Air Fuel Ratio Sensor harness is open or shorted
  • Air Fuel Ratio Sensor circuit poor electrical connection
  • Faulty Engine Control Module (ECM)
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How to Fix the DTC P0174 Lexus?

Review the 'Possible Causes' mentioned above and visually examine the corresponding wiring harness and connectors. Ensure to check for any damaged components and inspect the connector pins for signs of being broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded.

Code Tech Notes

If the P0174 is combined with the P0171 code, it's highly likely that the problem is caused by an intake leak. If there are no intake leaks, the next step is to replace the air filter and clean the Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor. If the problem persists the Air Fuel Ratio (A/F) Sensor (Front Oxygen Sensor) may need to be replaced. If the vehicle runs out of fuel, the air-fuel ratio is lean and DTC P0174 may be stored.

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What is the Cost to Diagnose the Code?

Labor: 1.0

To diagnose the P0174 Lexus code, it typically requires 1.0 hour of labor. The specific diagnosis time and labor rates at auto repair shops can differ based on factors such as the location, make and model of the vehicle, and even the engine type. It is common for most auto repair shops to charge between $75 and $150 per hour.

What are Code Possible Symptoms?

  • Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)
  • Excessive Fuel Consumption

Code P0174 Lexus Description

The fuel trim is related to the feedback compensation value, not to the basic injection duration. The fuel trim consists of both short-term and long-term fuel trims.
The short-term fuel trim is fuel compensation that is used to constantly maintain the air-fuel ratio at stoichiometric levels. The signal from the air-fuel ratio sensor indicates whether the air-fuel ratio is rich or lean compared to the stoichiometric ratio. This triggers a reduction in the fuel injection volume if the air-fuel ratio is rich and an increase in the fuel injection volume if lean.
Factors such as individual engine differences, wear over time, and changes in the operating environment cause short-term fuel trim to vary from the central value. The long-term fuel trim, which controls overall fuel compensation, compensates for long-term deviations in the fuel trim from the central value caused by the short-term fuel trim compensation.
Under closed-loop fuel control, fuel injection volumes that deviate from those estimated by the Engine Control Module (ECM) cause changes in the long-term fuel trim compensation value. The long-term fuel trim is adjusted when there are persistent deviations in the short-term fuel trim values. Deviations from the fuel injection volumes estimated by the ECM also affect the average fuel trim learned value, which is a combination of the average short-term fuel trim (fuel feedback compensation value) and the average long-term fuel trim (learned value of the air fuel ratio). If the average fuel trim learned value exceeds the malfunction thresholds, the ECM interprets this as a fault in the fuel system and stores a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC).

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P0174 Lexus Code - Fuel Trim System Too Lean Bank 2

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