P0174: System Too Lean (Bank 2)

Fuel and air meteringModerate severity

What P0174 means

Same lean condition as P0171 but on the second cylinder bank. P0171 and P0174 together point at a shared cause such as the MAF sensor or a central vacuum leak.

Common causes

  • Vacuum leak
  • MAF sensor contamination
  • Low fuel pressure
  • Failed PCV valve

How it is usually fixed

  1. 1Smoke-test the intake
  2. 2Clean the MAF
  3. 3Test fuel pressure
  4. 4Inspect the PCV system

Other common codes

Code information is general guidance, not a diagnosis for a specific vehicle. Confirm with live data and manufacturer test procedures before replacing parts.