VCDS Fuel Injection (Fuel Supply System) Test Result ---> "System Not Ok"

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Hello All,
I am trying to troubleshoot "P0172-008" and "P0175-008" codes in my V8 Audi R8. Here is background story.

I acquired the car last year and decided to do a little tune up. This tune-up included replacing spark plugs, coil packs, new air filters, performing carbon cleaning of intake valves and replacing PCV/Air-Oil separator device (OEM replacement). Fuel injectors were pulled and sent for ultrasonic cleaning and flow-matching. Seals were replaced on the injectors. After I assembled everything, car fired up and is running smoothly. However I started having those "P0172-008" and "P0175-008" codes and after I clear these codes it takes about a week for the error codes to come back. These codes were not present before tune-up.

I tried to use VCDS to see if I can get some clue as if it is an injector issue, vacuum leak issue or MAF problem. When I tried to run 'Fuel Supply System' test, it passed on Bank 2 but failed for Bank 1 (image attached). I am also attaching the images of fuel trim.

So I was wondering;

1) What does "Group 107 - Fuel Injection (Fuel Supply System)" test for? Does it run test on injectors or fuel pump or may be on anything else? Is there anyway to narrow down the cause of not passing test any further? Is it possible to check for injector performance or fuel pump flow rate in VCDS?

2) In the error code "P0172-008" what does '008' indicates? Does '008' narrows down the cause of system running to rich?
Thanks.


Following is the Autos-can:

Code:
Thursday,10,October,2024,15:42:31:42728
VCDS -- Windows Based VAG/VAS Emulator Running on Windows 10 x64
VCDS Version: 23.3.1.0 (x64)  HEX-V2 CB: 0.4631.4
Data version: 20230421 DS346.2
www.Ross-Tech.com


VIN: WUAAU34268N004626   License Plate:


Chassis Type: 42 (1K0)
Scan: 01 03 08 09 0F 11 31 14 15 16 17 19 25 37 42 46 47 52 56 65
          6C 76 77

VIN: WUAAU34268N004626   Mileage: 118780km-73806miles

01-Engine -- Status: Malfunction 0010
03-ABS Brakes -- Status: Malfunction 0010
04-Steering Angle -- Status: OK 0000
08-Auto HVAC -- Status: OK 0000
09-Cent. Elect. -- Status: OK 0000
0F-Digital Radio -- Status: Malfunction 0010
11-Engine II -- Status: Malfunction 0010
31-Engine other -- Status: Malfunction 0010
14-Susp. Elect. -- Status: Malfunction 0010
15-Airbags -- Status: OK 0000
16-Steering wheel -- Status: OK 0000
17-Instruments -- Status: OK 0000
19-CAN Gateway -- Status: OK 0000
25-Immobilizer -- Status: OK 0000
37-Navigation -- Status: Malfunction 0010
42-Door Elect, Driver -- Status: OK 0000
46-Central Conv. -- Status: Malfunction 0010
47-Sound System -- Status: OK 0000
52-Door Elect, Pass. -- Status: OK 0000
56-Radio -- Status: Malfunction 0010
65-Tire Pressure -- Status: Malfunction 0010
6C-Back-up Cam. -- Status: Malfunction 0010
76-Park Assist -- Status: OK 0000
77-Telephone -- Status: OK 0000
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Address 01: Engine (   )       Labels:. 079-910-560-BYH1.clb
   Part No SW: 420 910 560 A    HW: 420 907 560
   Component: 4.2L V8/4V FSI     ª0100
   Revision: 5DH06---    Serial number: AUX7Z0H0FNF0R2
   Coding: 01100009180F0120
   Shop #: WSC 08354 444 84041
   VCID: 0C41B57A7A4139EA633-8058
   VINID: 9E54519431021887800041821856D96042

2 Faults Found:
000370 - Fuel Trim; Bank 1
               P0172 - 008 - System Too Rich - MIL ON
             Freeze Frame:
                    Fault Status: 11101000
                    Fault Priority: 2
                    Fault Frequency: 1
                    Reset counter: 255
                    Mileage: 118727 km
                    Time Indication: 0
                    Date: 2024.09.25
                    Time: 13:26:07

             Freeze Frame:
                    RPM: 708 /min
                    Load: 43.5 %
                    Speed: 0.0 km/h
                    Temperature: 61.0°C
                    Temperature: 27.0°C
                    Absolute Pres.: 980.0 mbar
                    Voltage: 14.097 V

006435 - Please Check DTC Memory of ECU Number 2
               P1923 - 008 -
             Freeze Frame:
                    Fault Status: 01101000
                    Fault Priority: 2
                    Fault Frequency: 1
                    Reset counter: 255
                    Mileage: 118781 km
                    Time Indication: 0

             Freeze Frame:
                    RPM: 0 /min
                    Load: 0.0 %
                    Speed: 0.0 km/h
                    Temperature: 28.0°C
                    Temperature: 28.0°C
                    Absolute Pres.: 990.0 mbar
                    Voltage: 12.192 V

Readiness: 0000 0001

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Address 03: ABS Brakes        Labels: 420-910-517.lbl
   Part No SW: 420 910 517 A    HW: 420 614 517
   Component: ESP8 quattro    H01 0260
   Revision: 00000000    Serial number: 00000000000000
   Coding: 0000258
   Shop #: WSC 02197 785 00200
   VCID: 0E45BF720C5D0BFA8D7-805A

5 Faults Found:
00283 - ABS Wheel Speed Sensor; Front Left  (G47)
            003 - Mechanical Failure - Intermittent
             Freeze Frame:
                    Fault Status: 00100011
                    Fault Priority: 2
                    Fault Frequency: 1
                    Reset counter: 167
                    Mileage: 118771 km
                    Time Indication: 0
                    Date: 2024.10.09
                    Time: 07:20:27

             Freeze Frame:
                    Hex Value: 0x1600
                    Hex Value: 0x4302
                    Hex Value: 0x0006
                    Hex Value: 0xA8A8
                    Hex Value: 0x0000

01683 - Wheel Speed Signals / Vehicle Speed
            008 - Implausible Signal - Intermittent
             Freeze Frame:
                    Fault Status: 00101000
                    Fault Priority: 2
                    Fault Frequency: 17
                    Reset counter: 165
                    Mileage: 118306 km
                    Time Indication: 0
                    Date: 2024.07.18
                    Time: 12:26:06

             Freeze Frame:
                    Hex Value: 0x1B00
                    Hex Value: 0x4302
                    Hex Value: 0x000A
                    Hex Value: 0x21AA
                    Hex Value: 0x0000

00285 - ABS Wheel Speed Sensor; Front Right (G45)
            003 - Mechanical Failure - Intermittent
             Freeze Frame:
                    Fault Status: 00100011
                    Fault Priority: 2
                    Fault Frequency: 25
                    Reset counter: 167
                    Mileage: 118508 km
                    Time Indication: 0
                    Date: 2024.08.16
                    Time: 17:50:28

             Freeze Frame:
                    Hex Value: 0x3400
                    Hex Value: 0x4302
                    Hex Value: 0x0007
                    Hex Value: 0xA8A9
                    Hex Value: 0x0000

01766 - Brake Control Module - Regulation Difference
            008 - Implausible Signal - Intermittent
             Freeze Frame:
                    Fault Status: 00101000
                    Fault Priority: 1
                    Fault Frequency: 1
                    Reset counter: 159
                    Mileage: 118662 km
                    Time Indication: 0
                    Date: 2024.08.29
                    Time: 07:08:47

             Freeze Frame:
                    Hex Value: 0x1200
                    Hex Value: 0x4312
                    Hex Value: 0x0021
                    Hex Value: 0x50A9
                    Hex Value: 0x0000

00532 - Supply Voltage B+
            002 - Lower Limit Exceeded - Intermittent
             Freeze Frame:
                    Fault Status: 00100010
                    Fault Priority: 3
                    Fault Frequency: 1
                    Reset counter: 163
                    Mileage: 118727 km
                    Time Indication: 0
                    Date: 2024.08.31
                    Time: 07:17:08

             Freeze Frame:
                    Hex Value: 0x00C0
                    Hex Value: 0x4382
                    Hex Value: 0x0003
                    Hex Value: 0x1660
                    Hex Value: 0x0000


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Address 08: Auto HVAC        Labels: 420-820-043.clb
   Part No SW: 420 820 043 C    HW: 420 820 043 C
   Component: J255  Klima 1 Zone  0070
   Revision: 00H04005    Serial number: 00000001076483
   Coding: 1572904
   Shop #: WSC 02197 785 00200
   VCID: 0A4DB362703527DA51F-805E

No fault code found.

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Address 09: Cent. Elect.        Labels:. 8P0-907-279-30-H.lbl
   Part No SW: 8P0 907 279 L    HW: 8P0 907 279 L
   Component: Bordnetz-SG     H45 1901
   Revision: 00H45000    Serial number: 00000008004823
   Coding: F4041E83C01424000B0000000A800000000000005B06D282000000000000
   Shop #: WSC 02556 785 00200
   VCID: 46D5475224AD83BA757-8012

   Subsystem 1 - Part No: 423 955 113   Labels: 1KX-955-119.CLB
   Component: Wischer AudiR8  H22 0040
   Coding: 00022802
   Shop #: WSC 02556

   Subsystem 2 - Part No: 8K0 910 557   Labels: 8K0-955-559.CLB
   Component: REGENLICHTSENSORH04 0002
   Coding: 00154418
   Shop #: WSC 02556

No fault code found.

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Address 0F: Digital Radio        Labels: 8E0-035-593-SIR.lbl
   Part No SW: 8E0 035 593 M    HW: 8E0 035 593 M
   Component: SDAR SIRIUS     H07 0150
   Revision: 00000000    Serial number: AUZ4Z7H0241749
   Coding: 0000100
   Shop #: WSC 02197 785 00200
   VCID: 33330E86473F0612C29-8066

1 Fault Found:
02635 - Tuner Not Enabled/Activated
            000 - -
             Freeze Frame:
                    Fault Status: 01100000
                    Fault Priority: 7
                    Fault Frequency: 1
                    Reset counter: 77
                    Mileage: 117961 km
                    Time Indication: 0
                    Date: 2023.10.09
                    Time: 11:38:30


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Address 11: Engine II        Labels:. 079-910-560-BYH2.clb
   Part No SW: 420 910 560 A    HW: 420 907 560
   Component: 4.2L V8/4V FSI     ª0100
   Revision: 5DH06---    Serial number: AUX7Z0H0FNF0R2
   Coding: 01100009180F0120
   Shop #: WSC 08354 444 84041
   VCID: 0C41B57A7A4139EA633-8058

1 Fault Found:
000373 - Fuel Trim; Bank 2
               P0175 - 008 - System Too Rich - MIL ON
             Freeze Frame:
                    Fault Status: 11101000
                    Fault Priority: 2
                    Fault Frequency: 1
                    Reset counter: 255
                    Mileage: 118727 km
                    Time Indication: 0
                    Date: 2024.09.10
                    Time: 15:09:06

             Freeze Frame:
                    RPM: 730 /min
                    Load: 41.9 %
                    Speed: 0.0 km/h
                    Temperature: 62.0°C
                    Temperature: 28.0°C
                    Absolute Pres.: 990.0 mbar
                    Voltage: 13.970 V


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Address 14: Susp. Elect.        Labels: 8P0-907-376.lbl
   Part No SW: 420 910 376     HW: 420 907 376
   Component: J250 Raddaempfung   0080
   Revision: --H13---    Serial number: 190DPH 7306002
   Coding: 0000062
   Shop #: WSC 02197 785 00200
   VCID: 50F9610AD6E95D0ADFB-8004

1 Fault Found:
01316 - ABS Control Module
            013 - Check DTC Memory - MIL ON
             Freeze Frame:
                    Fault Status: 11101101
                    Fault Priority: 2
                    Fault Frequency: 18
                    Reset counter: 127
                    Mileage: 118392 km
                    Time Indication: 0
                    Date: 2024.07.25
                    Time: 23:55:09

             Freeze Frame:
                    Voltage: 11.88 V
                    Speed: 0.0 km/h
                    Voltage: 4.99 V


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Address 15: Airbags        Labels: 420-959-655.lbl
   Part No SW: 420 959 655     HW: 420 959 655
   Component: SN Airbag 9.43  H01 0020
   Revision: 93H01002    Serial number: 003B80004PY%
   Coding: 0021326
   Shop #: WSC 02197 785 00200
   VCID: 5DE7883E913BE06244D-8008

   Subsystem 1 - Part No: 8J0 910 339 A
   Component: BF-Gewichtsens. H02 0030

   Subsystem 2 - Serial number: 01JNT      

   Subsystem 3 - Serial number: 0001.01.0000H0200000000000ÿ†63

   Subsystem 4 - Serial number: 000000ÿ†63328RB403465C5DQÿ†63

   Subsystem 5 - Serial number: 65C5DQÿ†63428RB403465BD8Tÿ†63

   Subsystem 6 - Serial number: 65BD8Tÿ†63747RB40369997D$ÿ†63

   Subsystem 7 - Serial number: 9997D$ÿ†63847RB403699EBC5ÿ

   Subsystem 8 - Serial number: 99EBC5ÿ

No fault code found.

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Address 16: Steering wheel        Labels: 8P0-953-549-F.lbl
   Part No SW: 8P0 953 549 F    HW: 8P0 953 549 F
   Component: J0527           H36 0070
   Coding: 0004041
   Shop #: WSC 02197 785 00200
   VCID: 41DF544E0D83A482405-8014

   Subsystem 1 - Part No: XXXXXXXXXXX
   Component: E0221           H06 0030

No fault code found.

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Address 17: Instruments        Labels: 420-920-xxx-17.clb
   Part No SW: 420 920 980 E    HW: 420 920 980 E
   Component: KOMBIINSTR. VDO H35 0160
   Revision: D0H35002    Serial number: 2240H002100222
   Coding: 0069272
   Shop #: WSC 08354 067 57207
   VCID: 176BDA163387CA32DE1-8042

No fault code found.

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Address 19: CAN Gateway        Labels:. 1K0-907-530-V3.clb
   Part No SW: 1K0 907 530 P    HW: 1K0 907 951
   Component: J533__Gateway   H16 0192
   Revision:   H16       Serial number: 2500K0831681FD
   Coding: AB881F0F5047024100
   Shop #: WSC 08214 444 58965
   VCID: 34310D9A4231012ADB3-8060

No fault code found.

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Address 25: Immobilizer        Labels: 1K0-920-xxx-25.clb
   Part No SW: 420 920 980 E    HW: 420 920 980 E
   Component: KOMBIINSTR. VDO H35 0160
   Revision: D0H35002    Serial number: AUX7Z0H0FNF0R2
   Shop #: WSC 00000 000 00000
   VCID: 176BDA163387CA32DE1-8042

No fault code found.

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Address 37: Navigation        Labels: 8E0-035-192-RNSE.clb
   Part No SW: 423 035 192 F    HW: 423 035 192 F
   Component: RNS-E US        H13 0260
   Revision:      06S    Serial number: AUZBZ7H3900016
   Coding: 0710677
   Shop #: WSC 02197 785 00200
   VCID: 1373AE06277FE612A29-8046

2 Faults Found:
00858 - Connection; Radio Intermediate Frequency (IF) Output to Antenna Amplifier
            011 - Open Circuit
             Freeze Frame:
                    Fault Status: 01101011
                    Fault Priority: 5
                    Fault Frequency: 1
                    Reset counter: 77
                    Mileage: 117961 km
                    Time Indication: 0
                    Date: 2023.10.09
                    Time: 11:38:39

             Freeze Frame:
                    Mileage: 117960 km
                    Count: 910
                    Clock: 11:38

01316 - ABS Control Module
            004 - No Signal/Communication - Intermittent
             Freeze Frame:
                    Fault Status: 00100100
                    Fault Priority: 5
                    Fault Frequency: 84
                    Reset counter: 167
                    Mileage: 117961 km
                    Time Indication: 0
                    Date: 2023.10.20
                    Time: 11:51:46

             Freeze Frame:
                    Bin. Bits:     0000
                    Mileage: 118780 km
                    Count: 910
                    Clock: 15:37


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Address 42: Door Elect, Driver        Labels: 8P0-959-801-MAX1.lbl
   Part No: 420 959 801
   Component: Tuer-SG         H02 0060
   Coding: 0001141
   Shop #: WSC 02197 785 00200
   VCID: 56F59712F40D333A057-8002

No fault code found.

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Address 46: Central Conv.        Labels:. 8J0-959-433.lbl
   Part No: 8J0 959 433 C
   Component:    KSG          H11 0080
   Coding: 1B90228001382D090F0FC88A0473
   Shop #: WSC 02197 785 00200
   VCID: 36353792544D133AE57-8062

   Subsystem 1 - Component:   Sounder No Answer  

   Subsystem 2 - Component:       NGS n.mounted  

   Subsystem 3 - Component:      IRUE n.mounted  

2 Faults Found:
01134 - Alarm Horn (H12)
            004 - No Signal/Communication
01565 - Luggage Compartment Light (W3)
            007 - Short to Ground

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Address 47: Sound System        Labels: 420-035-223.lbl
   Part No SW: 420 035 223 D    HW: 420 035 223 A
   Component: J525 Amp High   H14 0230
   Revision: 00H14001    Serial number: 34842000519004
   Coding: 0246111
   Shop #: WSC 08354 444 84041
   VCID: 094F8C6E75332CC2585-805C

No fault code found.

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Address 52: Door Elect, Pass.        Labels: 8P0-959-802-MAX1.lbl
   Part No: 420 959 802
   Component: Tuer-SG         H02 0060
   Coding: 0001141
   Shop #: WSC 02197 785 00200
   VCID: 57EB9A16F3070A321E1-8002

No fault code found.

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Address 56: Radio        Labels: 8E0-035-192-RNSE.clb
   Part No SW: 423 035 192 F    HW: 423 035 192 F
   Component: RNS-E US        H13 0260
   Revision:      06S    Serial number: AUZBZ7H3900016
   Coding: 0710677
   Shop #: WSC 02197 785 00200
   VCID: 1373AE06277FE612A29-8046

2 Faults Found:
00858 - Connection; Radio Intermediate Frequency (IF) Output to Antenna Amplifier
            011 - Open Circuit
             Freeze Frame:
                    Fault Status: 01101011
                    Fault Priority: 5
                    Fault Frequency: 1
                    Reset counter: 77
                    Mileage: 117961 km
                    Time Indication: 0
                    Date: 2023.10.09
                    Time: 11:38:39

             Freeze Frame:
                    Mileage: 117960 km
                    Count: 910
                    Clock: 11:38

01316 - ABS Control Module
            004 - No Signal/Communication - Intermittent
             Freeze Frame:
                    Fault Status: 00100100
                    Fault Priority: 5
                    Fault Frequency: 84
                    Reset counter: 167
                    Mileage: 117961 km
                    Time Indication: 0
                    Date: 2023.10.20
                    Time: 11:51:46

             Freeze Frame:
                    Bin. Bits:     0000
                    Mileage: 118780 km
                    Count: 910
                    Clock: 15:37


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Address 65: Tire Pressure        Labels: None
   Part No SW: 420 910 273     HW: 4F0 907 273 A
   Component: Reifendruck 3   H05 0030
   Revision: 00050030    Serial number: 00000700002937
   Coding: 0462426
   Shop #: WSC 01405 444 59564
   VCID: 4CC1757A3AC179EAA33-8018

2 Faults Found:
01521 - Sensor for Tire Pressure
            004 - No Signal/Communication - MIL ON
             Freeze Frame:
                    Fault Status: 11100100
                    Fault Priority: 3
                    Fault Frequency: 1
                    Reset counter: 103
                    Mileage: 118395 km
                    Time Indication: 0
                    Date: 2024.07.26
                    Time: 00:03:01

             Freeze Frame:
                    (no units): 0.0
                    Voltage: 13.70 V
                    (no units): 61.0
                        Not Recogn.
                        Not Recogn.
                        Not Recogn.
                        Not Recogn.

02214 - Tire Pressure Warning
            000 - -
             Freeze Frame:
                    Fault Status: 01100000
                    Fault Priority: 1
                    Fault Frequency: 253
                    Reset counter: 0
                    Mileage: 118395 km
                    Time Indication: 0
                    Date: 2024.07.26
                    Time: 00:03:02

             Freeze Frame:
                    (no units): 0.0
                    Temperature: 21.0°C
                    Error Code: 1
                        Not Recogn.
                        Not Recogn.
                        Not Recogn.
                        Not Recogn.


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Address 6C: Back-up Cam.        Labels: 420-910-441.clb
   Part No SW: 420 910 441     HW: 7L6 907 441 C
   Component: J772__Rearview      0040
   Revision: --H13---    Serial number: 525PA8-J7Z603M
   Coding: 1000412
   Shop #: WSC 02197 785 00200
   VCID: 49CF4C6E35B36CC2985-801C

1 Fault Found:
02203 - Audio / Video Input 1
            011 - Open Circuit
             Freeze Frame:
                    Fault Status: 01101011
                    Fault Priority: 4
                    Fault Frequency: 1
                    Reset counter: 77
                    Mileage: 117961 km
                    Time Indication: 0
                    Date: 2023.10.09
                    Time: 11:38:19

             Freeze Frame:
                        Term 15 On
                        Reverse OFF
                    Count: 3


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Address 76: Park Assist        Labels: 8P0-919-283.lbl
   Part No SW: 8P0 919 283 B    HW: 8P0 919 283 B
   Component: Parkhilfe 8-Kan H12 0020
   Revision: 00H12000    Serial number: 00067767830730
   Coding: 0000251
   Shop #: WSC 131071 1023 2097151
   VCID: 3A2D23A26055F75A01F-806E

No fault code found.

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Address 77: Telephone        Labels: 8P0-862-335.lbl
   Part No SW: 8P0 862 335 R    HW: 8P0 862 335 R
   Component: FSE_255x BT     H26 0350
   Revision: 00000000    Serial number: 00000005057040
   Coding: 0011477
   Shop #: WSC 02556 785 00200
   VCID: 45D7405E19AB88A27CD-8010

No fault code found.
 
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This is the recap of this issue and how I fixed it:

My 2008 4.2L R8 was throwing fault codes "P0172" and "P0175" since 2024.
Car is running without any hesitation or any roughness. It does not appear to be a lack of power on acceleration. There are no misfire codes in there is no white/black smoke coming out of the tailpipes. However, I can smell strong fuel smell in the car is idling in the garage. Fuel rail pressure does rise after engine has reached operating temperature and is turned off. I performed following interventions to fix this situation which are listed below"

-The most catastrophic failure is a potential HPFP where HPFP can leak fuel into crankcase so I replaced both HPFPs with Hitachi units.
-Car also all new coils (Bosch) and spark plugs (Denso) within past few months (part of carbon cleaning tune-up).
-I also put in new genuine fuel filter/regulator since it was cheap.
-I also replaced purge valve solenoid just in case since it was cheap.
-Oil was changed after replacing HPFP but there was no fuel smell in the oil anyway.
-I also did a smoke test but no vacuum leak is detected.

I took the car to two local Audi mechanics who looked over the car and noted that MAF and O2 sensor were working OK but could not determine any other reason for system running rich.

I do have VCDS so I’ve displayed the fuel trims and indeed both short term and long-term fuel trims are running into negative territory. The interesting part is that fuel trim starts improving when car is being driven and not idling anymore. For example, short term fuel trim would be -20/-23 when car is idling, but it would go to -2 and even +4 when car is being driven in third and fourth gear. However as soon as car is idling or is in neutral, the short-term fuel trim would again go all the way back to -20. I have attached an image of fuel trims below when car was running in 3rd gear and short term fuel trim was close to zero.


A German member (probably an engineer) on another forum shared this bit of info "The fuel injectors are controlled by the engine control unit (ECU), and the mass airflow sensor (MAF sensor) is the primary input for the ECU."

So I replaced both MAF sensors and fault codes have gone away.

So the tip here is to check engine fuel trim while car is idle and ALSO when car is being driven to see if rich/lean running condition change when car is being driven. When I was trying to troubleshoot this fault, I read hundreds of forum posts, saw YouTube videos and talked to Audi mechanics in person but no one told me to compare idle fuel trim with fuel trim when car is running.
 

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