code P0170 96' 328 - fuel trim bank 1 ?

i pulled the cel code from my 96' 328 i got P0170 fuel trim (bank 1) anyone know what that is ?

its kind of a vague discription, i was hoping for a o2 sensor or somthing easy code this sounds like it could be a few things, anyone know what i should look for?

thanks
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