DTC Troubleshooting: P1172
DTC P1172: A/F Sensor (Sensor 1) Circuit Out of Range High
NOTE: Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot, and review the general troubleshooting information.

DTC Description
Confirmed DTC
Pending DTC
Freeze Frame
P1172 A/F Sensor (Sensor 1) Circuit Out of Range High
     

1.
Problem verification:

Problem verification
?1.
Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), or press the engine start/stop button to select the ON mode.

?2.


?3.
Start the engine. Hold the engine speed at 3,000 rpm without load (A/T in P or N, M/T in neutral) until the radiator fan comes on, then let it idle.

?4.
Monitor the OBD STATUS for P1172 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS.
DTC Description
OBD STATUS
P1172 A/F Sensor (Sensor 1) Circuit Out of Range High
 

Does the HDS indicate FAILED?

     
YES
     
     
     
     
NO
     
     
     
If the HDS indicates PASSED, intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the A/F Sensor (Sensor 1) and the PCM. If the HDS indicates EXECUTING, keep driving until a result comes on. If the HDS indicates OUT OF CONDITION, go to step 1-3 and recheck.
Repair verification (OBD STATUS check):

?1.
Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), or press the engine start/stop button to select the ON mode.

?2.


?3.

?4.
Start the engine. Hold the engine speed at 3,000 rpm without load (A/T in P or N, M/T in neutral) until the radiator fan comes on, then let it idle.

?5.
Monitor the OBD STATUS for P1172 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS.
DTC Description
OBD STATUS
P1172 A/F Sensor (Sensor 1) Circuit Out of Range High
 


Does the HDS indicate PASSED, FAILED, EXECUTING, or OUT OF CONDITION?

     
PASSED
     
     
     
Troubleshooting is complete. If any other Pending or Confirmed DTCs were indicated, go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting.?
     
FAILED
     
     
     
Go to step 1 and recheck.
     
EXECUTING
     
     
     
Keep idling until a result comes on.
     
OUT OF CONDITION
     
     
     
Meet the test condition, and check the OBD STATUS again.