OBD Guide

P1172

Rear A/F Sensor Bank 1 Sensor 1 Circuit Out Of Range High

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Yes, but get it checked soon
Approx. repair cost
$56–167 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Check Engine light comes on
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Reduced engine power
  • Unstable engine operation at idle

Causes

  • A/F sensor malfunction
  • Open or short circuit in the sensor circuit
  • Poor contact in the sensor connector
  • ECU malfunction
  • Air leak in the intake tract

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the sensor wiring
  2. Check the contacts in the sensor connector
  3. Clean sensor contacts
  4. Replace A/F sensor if necessary

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