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p0172 code on 98 s90

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anyone have any ideas to fix this code?

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P0172: System Too Rich (Bank 1)
It means the front oxygen sensor has detected a fuel rich condition in the exhaust.

Common causes
1. Dirty MAF.
2. Fuel pressure
3. Vacuum leak.

Clean MAF with MAF cleaner.
Check Fuel pressure.
Smoke test for Vacuum leaks.
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Thanks Rick for your help.

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