Fuel to rich bank 1 - 1998 Chevrolet C/K 3500

Fuel Air Ratio is incorrect due to failing sensors or broken exhaust. Sensor 1 bank 1 is actually the Fuel/Air Sensors not an O2 sensor. Your is reporting that the ratio is too rich so it is adding less fuel. Whilst this is good for fuel economy, it causes an overheat situation which can damage the piston or burn the valves. I had the same situation in my Lexus, but it was reporting too lean. After the fuel/air sensor was replaced, it reported too lean 100 yards down the road. I cleared that code and all was fine. The engine was burning off carbon die to the rich fuel situation. I recommend this, or a cheap scanner

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P2097 OBD-II Trouble Code: Post Catalyst Fuel Trim System ...

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P2097 code definition P2097 is a general OBD-II diagnostic trouble code that indicates a fault with the post catalyst fuel trim system being too rich in bank 1.

P2196 OBD-II Trouble Code: O2 Sensor Signal Stuck Rich ...

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P2196 trouble code definition O2 Sensor Signal Stuck Rich (Bank 1 Sensor 1) What the P2196 code means This code indicates there is too much fuel in the ...

running super rich is a fuel leak problem
check fuel pressure and check the seals of the injectors on the rich bank
use a scanner with the correct protocols to read the codes as there will be fault codes

P0171 ; Fuel Trim System Lean (Bank 1)
P0174; Fuel Trim too Lean (Bank 2)
fuel trim is system to modify injector pulse if system go lean it will go rich when the system is too much lean and is max.rich it code
look for 02 sensor bank 1 and 2 data
hope it helps

PO 171 Bank 1 too lean
PO 174 Bank 2 too lean
Why ?
The front O2 Sensors need to be replaced at
100,000 miles or sooner, if they have actually failed
They are reading too lean because the system is too
rich & the computer is driving the fuel trim or injector
pulse lean, thus the codes or failed sensors, yes both
Have to check fuel trim with a scan tool
Have to check fuel pressure
Have to check there are no leaking injectors
Have to check for Vacuum Leaks from the intake
all the way to the exhaust converter
Your working a rich condition keeping in mind the system
is driven lean
You look at fuel trim short & long,sort of a past history
of events
May want to look at converter temps also
The converters won't last long if you have or has
a rich condition from fuel or cylinder misfires
Now the spark plugs can't be over 3 years old
& no mifires,get that out of the way before working
the O2 issues

Leaking fuel pressure regulator , or leaking injector's ,depends on injection system . ! it's only running rich on right bank. whatever that means . Your vehicle is a v - 6 has two banks . right side of the engine an left side of the engine . Bank 1 is where #1 spark plug is . bank 1 is odd numbers 1-3-5 Bank 2 is even firing #'s 2-4-6 . What fuel injection system does it have ?
Your best bet mite be to take your vehicle to a qualified repair shop.

bank one upstream oxygen sensor on exhaust manifold bank two oxygen sensor after catalytic converter.tell me what code you are getting.bank 1 sensor 1 fuel system is too rich fuel pressure too high fuel pressure regulator leaking or more than 1 fuel injector leaking. fuel contaminated.check spark plugs if black carbon color fuel system too rich. if you getting code bank 1 sensor 2 check for air leaks in the exhaust system, air leaks intake manifold.look for vacuum lines leaks,look for vacuum leaks pcv valve and hose and make egr valve not stuck open or gasket leak.

H40 DTCs P1131, P1132, P1151 AND P1152: UPSTREAM HO2S NOT SWITCHING. DTC P1130: FUEL SYSTEM NOT SWITCHING AT FUEL TRIM (RICH OR LEAN)

Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) P1131 bank 1 (Cylinder 1) and P1151 bank 2 indicate the fuel/air ratio is correcting rich for an overly lean condition. The HO2S voltage is less than 0.45 volt. DTCs P1132 bank 1 (Cylinder 1) and P1152 bank 2 indicate the fuel/air ratio is correcting lean for an overly rich condition. The HO2S voltage is greater than 0.45 volt.
DTC P1130 and P1150 indicate the fuel control system has reached maximum compensation for a lean or rich condition and the HO2S is not switching.
DTC/HO2S Reference List

• HO2S-11 = DTCs P1131, P1132 and P1130
• HO2S-21 = DTCs P1151, P1152 and P1150
Possible causes:
Fuel system

• Excessive fuel pressure.
• Leaking fuel injector(s).
• Leaking fuel pressure regulator.
• Low fuel pressure or running out of fuel.
• Contaminated fuel injector(s)
• Vapor recovery system
Induction system

• Air leaks after the MAF.
• Vacuum leaks (vacuum lines and gaskets).
• Restricted air inlet.
• PCV system.
• Improperly seated engine oil dipstick.
EGR System

• Leaking gasket.
• Stuck open EGR valve.
• Leaking diaphragm.
Base engine

• Oil overfill.
• Cam timing.
• Cylinder compression.
• Exhaust leaks before or near the HO2Ss.
• Check intake air system for leaks, obstructions and damage.
• Check air cleaner element, air cleaner housing for blockage.
• Verify integrity of the PCV system.
• Check for vacuum leaks.

Possible O2 sensors:

P2270 O2 Sensor Signal Stuck Lean Bank 1 Sensor 2
P2271 O2 Sensor Signal Stuck Rich Bank 1 Sensor 2
P2272 O2 Sensor Signal Stuck Lean Bank 2 Sensor 2
P2273 O2 Sensor Signal Stuck Rich Bank 2 Sensor 2
P2274 O2 Sensor Signal Stuck Lean Bank 1 Sensor 3
P2275 O2 Sensor Signal Stuck Rich Bank 1 Sensor 3
P2276 O2 Sensor Signal Stuck Lean Bank 2 Sensor 3
P2277 O2 Sensor Signal Stuck Rich Bank 2 Sensor 3
P2278 O2 Sensor Signals Swapped Bank 1 Sensor 3 / Bank 2 Sensor 3
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This is Bank 1 (closer to the dash panel) Sensor 2 (located after the catalytic converter).

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Note: A malfunctioning front oxygen sensor may cause fuel trim codes to set.

1. Several Diagnostic Trouble Codes use specific terminology to refer to sensor location. The illustration and key below explain the following terms:
2. Engine BANK Bank 1 is closer to the dash panel, (also referred to as RH or right hand). Bank 2 is closer to the radiator, (also referred to as LH or left hand).
3. UP Refers to Sensor 1 or "front sensor". It is located closer to the exhaust manifold and before the catalytic converter.
4. DOWN Refers to Sensor 2 or "rear sensor." It is located after the catalytic converter.
5. The following examples show how to interpret oxygen sensor terminology:
6. B1/S1 = Bank 1/Sensor 1 = Dash panel side, BEFORE the catalyst or "upstream"
7. B2/S2 = Bank 2/Sensor 2 = Radiator side, AFTER the catalyst or "downstream"

P0171 indicates a lean condition. The most common cause of this is a defective mass air flow sensor. Also check if any vacuum leaks.Replace MAf sensor,if cleaning the MAF does not help.
OBD II P0172 Fuel System Too Rich (Bank 1).P0172 - System Too Rich (Bank 1) Essentially this DTC means that an oxygen sensor in bank 1 detected a rich condition.
When the code says that the Fuel System is "too rich," it means that the computer has been subtracting more and more fuel, which is called Long Term Fuel Trim. Ideally, the Long Term Fuel Trim should be close to 1 to 2 percent. When a code P0172 is set, it means that the Fuel Trim is anywhere from -15 percent to as low as -30 percent compensated. When this happens, the computer knows that there is an improper condition in the control of the Fuel System.


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those codes are for lean engine condition look for vac leaks at the back of engine to the pcv valve could hear hissing noise with engine running also check egr valve to be stuck open also when was last fuel filter changed? hope this helps .