987 · Fuel

P1126

Oxygen Sensing Adaptation, Lower Load Range, Bank 1 - Below Limit

MED SEVERITY

Porsche-specific additive fuel-trim adaptation code for bank 1 at lower load. The additive (idle/low-load) mixture correction has hit its limit. On the M96/M97 this is part of the same lean-diagnosis family as P1128 and usually indicates unmetered air entering the intake at idle and light load.

SYMPTOMS

  • Check-engine light
  • Rough idle
  • Hesitation off idle
  • Minor economy loss

LIKELY CAUSES

  • Air-oil separator (AOS) failure
  • Vacuum/intake leak at idle
  • Loose oil cap or dipstick-tube seal
  • Dirty MAF
  • Faulty upstream O2 sensor (less common)

DIAGNOSIS STEPS

  • Read additive fuel-trim adaptation at idle
  • Smoke-test the intake and replace AOS if torn
  • Clean/test the MAF
  • Check oil cap and tube seals
  • Clear and road-test

RELATED PARTS

  • Air-oil separator (AOS)
  • Intake boots / vacuum lines
  • MAF sensor
  • Oil filler cap
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