Have a "Service Engine Soon" light... here's the code...

[sweetsilver]

My service engine soon light has come on before and then a day later went off. NOW, it has been on for 2 weeks and has not went off.
I went to Autozone to have them read it and it came back with:

Code PO172
Fuel trim bank one condition

Autozone said more than likely its a bad oxygen sensor.
Any idea's for sure what it could be??
The closest dealer is 100 miles away so if I could fix it by installing a new O2 sensor it would be easier for me....

Thanks in advance!

[darkhorse737]

what year and model please...?

02 sensor is a possible source of the prob. Unfortunately, tere are several other parts in your fuel system that can throw the same code.

[titaniumbullet]

What kinda car is it...?

[zibby]

P0172 code mean-"system is too rich"(not enough air comes to engine)
It could be faulty or dirty MAF sensor.The use of "oiled",cone type air filters can cause the MAF to become dirty if the filter is over-oiled. It could be very dirty regular air filter(when did you change it last time?) It could be a fuel pressure or delivery problem(dirty fuel filter or faulty fuel pressure regulator)
Start with these simple solutions.I personally doubt ,that oxygen sensor is faulty.It only gives you indications of limited air in the system.
Good luck !