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P0171: System Too Lean Bank 1

on 2019 Mercedes Benz AMG GT 53

Fix Cost
$30 - $300
Parts & Labor
Difficulty
3/5
1-3 hours
DIY Possible?
✅ Yes
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2019 Mercedes Benz
AMG GT 53
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📖 What Does P0171 Mean on 2019 Mercedes Benz AMG GT 53?

The engine is running with too much air and not enough fuel on bank 1. The oxygen sensor is detecting a lean fuel mixture, and the engine control module cannot compensate adequately.
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Symptoms

  • • Rough idle
  • • hesitation during acceleration
  • • lack of power
  • • backfiring
  • • hard starting
  • • check engine light
  • • poor fuel economy.
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Common Causes

  • • Vacuum leaks
  • • faulty mass airflow sensor
  • • clogged fuel injectors
  • • weak fuel pump
  • • dirty air filter
  • • faulty fuel pressure regulator
  • • intake manifold gasket leak.
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How to Fix P0171 on 2019 Mercedes Benz AMG GT 53

Find and repair vacuum leaks, clean or replace mass airflow sensor, clean fuel injectors, test and replace fuel pump if needed, replace air filter, check fuel pressure regulator.

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Related Diagnostic Codes

Other codes that may appear with P0171

P0174 Same System

System Too Lean Bank 2

Medium
P0301 Related Problem

Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected

High
P0302 Related Problem

Cylinder 2 Misfire Detected

High
P0303 Related Problem

Cylinder 3 Misfire Detected

High
P0304 Related Problem

Cylinder 4 Misfire Detected

High
P0420 Related Problem

Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold Bank 1

Medium

💡 Why These Codes Are Related:

  • • Similar Issues: Same root cause or component failure
  • • Related Problems: Often occur together due to system interactions
  • • Sequential Codes: Progressive failure stages or multiple sensors
  • • Same System: Components within the same automotive system