What is the issue with P2188 Cylinder Bank 1 System Too Rich at Idle?

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LeMakayla
07/29/25 3:34pm
P2188 Cylinder Bank 1 System Too Rich at Idle indicates excessive fuel delivery. Fuel trim refers to the electronic control unit (ECU) adjusting the fuel delivery by increasing or decreasing the injector opening time to achieve the optimal air-fuel ratio (14.7:1 air to gasoline mass ratio). A too-rich air-fuel ratio means excessive fuel delivery, while a too-lean air-fuel ratio means insufficient fuel delivery. System too rich means the fuel quantity (relative to the intake air) is too high. Below are possible causes: (1) Air leak in the intake pipe from the turbocharger to the throttle; (2) Faulty mass air flow sensor; (3) Faulty boost pressure sensor; (4) Mechanical failure of the turbocharger; (5) Wiring issue with the mass air flow sensor or boost pressure sensor; (6) Leak in the engine crankcase ventilation system; (7) Faulty canister purge solenoid valve system; (8) Engine control unit malfunction; (9) Exhaust system issues such as a clogged catalytic converter.
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