OBD Guide

P029A

Cylinder 1 - Fuel Trim at Max Limit

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$56–167 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Unstable engine operation
  • Power reduction
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Misfire in cylinder 1

Causes

  • Malfunction of the fuel injector of cylinder 1
  • Vacuum leak in the area of cylinder 1
  • Dirty or faulty oxygen sensor
  • Problems with the air intake system
  • Malfunction of the mass air flow sensor (MAF)

How to Fix

  1. Check the condition of the fuel injector of cylinder 1
  2. Inspect for vacuum leaks
  3. Check the operation of the oxygen sensor
  4. Diagnose the air intake system
  5. Check the readings of the mass air flow sensor (MAF)

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